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To ask how I do a CC Balance Transfer?

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Hazysummerevenings · 03/10/2017 13:45

I did post in the money section early this morning but haven't had a response and I want to get acting on this asap.

I have £3,000 on a Barclaycard that I wish to transfer over to a 0% interest card. I've found a good deal, however it doesn't tell me how much I can borrow? Whether I can transfer the whole £3,000. Is there any way of finding this out before applying?

Also, I was going to pay off £1,000 of my credit card this week, but would I be better off waiting until I've moved it to the new card??

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thegirlupnorth · 03/10/2017 13:47

Sometimes you can do a calculator thing online which tells you how much you're likely to be able to borrow.

I usually apply for card, once received you can do an online transfer or telephone transfer and that's it done.

QueenJane · 03/10/2017 13:50

When you fill in the application for the new credit card it will ask you if you want to transfer a balance and how much you want. It really depends on your credit history whether they'll give you the £3k, but since another card already gave you that limit I would imagine they might. If you're getting an interest-free deal, would you be better using the £1000 to pay off more expensive credit you have? If that's your only credit account, I would pay off the £1000 first then apply asking to transfer £2000.

OtterlyNutty · 03/10/2017 14:22

WR to the £1000 I would pay that off first as you pay a % of the BT fee, so it will be less if you're transferring £2k rather than £3k.

Hazysummerevenings · 03/10/2017 14:40

Thank you both, that's really helpful.

No, it's my only debt so I'd like to chuck the £1,000 at it really. I'll do that tomorrow then and then apply for the CC. Hopefully I can get one for 2k. A lot of them seem to be for £1,200 and the like.

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BulletFox · 03/10/2017 14:55

OP I'm obsessing about cc debt at present Grin

I decided to just pay the full amount when I get paid this month (dammit, so many things I want to buy)

Definitely second money saving expert, you can check out transfer balance cards without affecting your 'score'

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