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therenter · 07/03/2015 15:59

Last year we had to buy a new car and were advised by our bank to put it on a 0% Interest credit card rather then a loan.
It worked out best for me to take the credit card out as we would be entitled to more money- despite the fact that I work as a t.a getting roughly £8000 per year. Whilst dh receives £19400 per year. It worked out this way as because dh used to be in the navy all household bills and past agreements we had had were in my name so I had built up the good credit history whilst he had barely none.
The time is fast approaching where I will need to transfer to another 0% deal. Mt bank gave me £11000 and recently upped it automatically to £13000. I have tried Barclaycard and they have accepted me with a limit of £3800 and a transfer amount of £3400. This is drastically lower then my bank and much less then we need. The remaining balance is £7500.
The only thing different is that we moved house in November could this have affected this.
Also so u think my bank took into account tax credits or my husbands income as well but just put it in my name. I am confused by it all as have never done a balance transfer before.
Can anyone help me?
Thank you

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therenter · 07/03/2015 16:00

Sorry for any typos- fat fingers on my phone!

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AgentProvocateur · 07/03/2015 16:09

I'm not an expert but can't Imagine any cc provider giving you credit that is almost 100% of your income. Your best bet would be to speak to your own bank and see what they can offer you.

dementedpixie · 07/03/2015 16:23

having too many credit searches close together means you are less likely to get more credit. You have also now not got a home address that you have been at for several years.

I hope your bank have not now lumbered you with a large amount of debt that will go up to a higher interest rate than you would have got if you had just taken out the loan in the first place. Could your bank offer you a loan for the remaining amount if you cannot get it moved to a 0% rate credit card

thatstoast · 07/03/2015 16:27

When you took out the card what was your plan to pay it back? Rely on getting several 0% cards?

Moving can have a negative impact on your ability to obtain credit. That said I would think the main difference between then and now is you already have a large amount of unsecured debt relative to your income.

If you transfer the £3400 onto the interest free, you could pay the minimum and pay as much as possible towards the existing credit card. What rate is it reverting to? Could you find a lower rate loan or credit card elsewhere? Although be aware that making lots of applications in a short space of time isn't viewed favourably by lenders.

therenter · 07/03/2015 18:33

When we went to our bank and took out the credit card we initially went in to get a loan. The bank advised us to take the credit card instead and swap it before the Interest free period ran out which is what we are trying to do. I have never done a balance transfer before and didn't realise we wouldn't be able to get the same amount again :-(

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thatstoast · 07/03/2015 20:08

Ok, so lesson learnt there. That's a shame, a lot of people still trust banks to give them good advice but you've got to do your own research.

Do you know what rate your credit card will charge when your interest free period runs out?

Mclary · 07/03/2015 20:35

Just because one cc gave you £12k does not mean another cc will give you the same, even if circumstances haven't changed

Viviennemary · 07/03/2015 20:45

You've really been given very bad advice by the bank IMHO. On your salaries a £13,000 credit card limit is massive and no bank would let you transfer to a zero rate for a loan of £11K. You should complain to the Bank Ombudsman.

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