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Balance transfer credit cards

Compare balance transfer credit cards from 12 companies to find a 0% interest credit card deal to transfer your existing balance to. With the longest 0% interest periods on balance transfers now up to 29 months, you could pay no interest on your credit card debts for at least 12 months. Additional results may be available with an eligibility check.

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Sainsbury's Bank Low Fee 18 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card

Sainsbury's Bank Low Fee 18 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card
18 months
0% interest on balance transfers
21.9% APR
Representative APR (variable)
£0.00
Cost of fees over 18 months
What will I pay?
Sainsbury's Bank Low Fee 18 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card

Total cost of fees over 18 months:

£0.00

This is assuming you will make a balance transfer of £3,000.

Monthly repayments:

£166.67

Assuming a balance transfer of £3,000, you will need to repay at least £166.67 to clear the balance before the 0% offer expires.

How are the card fees calculated?

With this card, for each transfer you pay a fee of 0% of the balance transferred; 0% of £3,000 is £0.00.

How do I pay the card fees?

The fee of £0.00 will be added to your total balance of £3,000. You can gradually repay it as part of your monthly repayments, along with the rest of your card balance, or make a large one-off payment to cover it.

How are the monthly repayments calculated?

The monthly repayment of £166.67 assumes you want to repay a balance of £3,000 in full before the 0% interest offer of 18 months ends. We've factored in any account or balance transfer fees too.

What if I don't fully repay my balance when the 0% offer expires?

If you've not repaid your balance at the end of the 0% interest period you will be charged interest on the remaining balance.

£166.67 p/m
To pay off balance over 18 months
Apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a rate of 21.95% (variable) per annum, your representative APR is 21.90% APR (variable)

Santander Everyday Credit Card

Santander Everyday Credit Card
18 months
0% interest on balance transfers
20.9% APR
Representative APR (variable)
£0.00
Cost of fees over 18 months
What will I pay?
Santander Everyday Credit Card

Total cost of fees over 18 months:

£0.00

This is assuming you will make a balance transfer of £3,000.

Monthly repayments:

£166.67

Assuming a balance transfer of £3,000, you will need to repay at least £166.67 to clear the balance before the 0% offer expires.

How are the card fees calculated?

With this card, for each transfer you pay a fee of 0% of the balance transferred; 0% of £3,000 is £0.00.

How do I pay the card fees?

The fee of £0.00 will be added to your total balance of £3,000. You can gradually repay it as part of your monthly repayments, along with the rest of your card balance, or make a large one-off payment to cover it.

How are the monthly repayments calculated?

The monthly repayment of £166.67 assumes you want to repay a balance of £3,000 in full before the 0% interest offer of 18 months ends. We've factored in any account or balance transfer fees too.

What if I don't fully repay my balance when the 0% offer expires?

If you've not repaid your balance at the end of the 0% interest period you will be charged interest on the remaining balance.

£166.67 p/m
To pay off balance over 18 months
Apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a rate of 20.90% (variable) per annum, your representative APR is 20.90% APR (variable)

Barclaycard Platinum No Fee 15 Month Balance Transfer Card

Barclaycard Platinum No Fee 15 Month Balance Transfer Card
15 months
0% interest on balance transfers
21.9% APR
Representative APR (variable)
£0.00
Cost of fees over 15 months
What will I pay?
Barclaycard Platinum No Fee 15 Month Balance Transfer Card

Total cost of fees over 15 months:

£0.00

This is assuming you will make a balance transfer of £3,000.

Monthly repayments:

£200.00

Assuming a balance transfer of £3,000, you will need to repay at least £200.00 to clear the balance before the 0% offer expires.

How are the card fees calculated?

With this card, for each transfer you pay a fee of 0% of the balance transferred; 0% of £3,000 is £0.00.

How are the monthly repayments calculated?

The monthly repayment of £200.00 assumes you want to repay a balance of £3,000 in full before the 0% interest offer of 15 months ends. We've factored in any account or balance transfer fees too.

What if I don't fully repay my balance when the 0% offer expires?

If you've not repaid your balance at the end of the 0% interest period you will be charged interest on the remaining balance.

£200.00 p/m
To pay off balance over 15 months
Apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a rate of 21.90% (variable) per annum, your representative APR is 21.90% APR (variable)

Sainsbury's Bank Balance Transfer 26 Month Credit Card

Sainsbury's Bank Balance Transfer 26 Month Credit Card
26 months
0% interest on balance transfers
21.9% APR
Representative APR (variable)
£30.00
Cost of fees over 26 months
What will I pay?
Sainsbury's Bank Balance Transfer 26 Month Credit Card

Total cost of fees over 26 months:

£30.00

This is assuming you will make a balance transfer of £3,000.

Monthly repayments:

£116.54

Assuming a balance transfer of £3,000, you will need to repay at least £116.54 to clear the balance before the 0% offer expires.

How are the card fees calculated?

With this card, for each transfer you pay a fee of 1% of the balance transferred; 1% of £3,000 is £30.00.

How do I pay the card fees?

The fee of £30.00 will be added to your total balance of £3,000. You can gradually repay it as part of your monthly repayments, along with the rest of your card balance, or make a large one-off payment to cover it.

How are the monthly repayments calculated?

The monthly repayment of £116.54 assumes you want to repay a balance of £3,000 in full before the 0% interest offer of 26 months ends. We've factored in any account or balance transfer fees too.

What if I don't fully repay my balance when the 0% offer expires?

If you've not repaid your balance at the end of the 0% interest period you will be charged interest on the remaining balance.

£116.54 p/m
To pay off balance over 26 months
Apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a rate of 21.95% (variable) per annum, your representative APR is 21.90% APR (variable)

MBNA Balance Transfer Low Fee Card

MBNA Balance Transfer Low Fee Card
26 months
0% interest on balance transfers
21.9% APR
Representative APR (variable)
£30.00
Cost of fees over 26 months
What will I pay?
MBNA Balance Transfer Low Fee Card

Total cost of fees over 26 months:

£30.00

This is assuming you will make a balance transfer of £3,000.

Monthly repayments:

£116.54

Assuming a balance transfer of £3,000, you will need to repay at least £116.54 to clear the balance before the 0% offer expires.

How are the card fees calculated?

With this card, for each transfer you pay a fee of 1% of the balance transferred; 1% of £3,000 is £30.00.

How do I pay the card fees?

The fee of £30.00 will be added to your total balance of £3,000. You can gradually repay it as part of your monthly repayments, along with the rest of your card balance, or make a large one-off payment to cover it.

How are the monthly repayments calculated?

The monthly repayment of £116.54 assumes you want to repay a balance of £3,000 in full before the 0% interest offer of 26 months ends. We've factored in any account or balance transfer fees too.

What if I don't fully repay my balance when the 0% offer expires?

If you've not repaid your balance at the end of the 0% interest period you will be charged interest on the remaining balance.

£116.54 p/m
To pay off balance over 26 months
Apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a rate of 21.93% (variable) per annum, your representative APR is 21.90% APR (variable)

Barclaycard Platinum 24 Month Balance Transfer Card

Barclaycard Platinum 24 Month Balance Transfer Card
24 months
0% interest on balance transfers
21.9% APR
Representative APR (variable)
£30.00
Cost of fees over 24 months
What will I pay?
Barclaycard Platinum 24 Month Balance Transfer Card

Total cost of fees over 24 months:

£30.00

This is assuming you will make a balance transfer of £3,000.

Monthly repayments:

£126.25

Assuming a balance transfer of £3,000, you will need to repay at least £126.25 to clear the balance before the 0% offer expires.

How are the card fees calculated?

With this card, for each transfer you pay a fee of 1% of the balance transferred; 1% of £3,000 is £30.00.

How do I pay the card fees?

The fee of £30.00 will be added to your total balance of £3,000. You can gradually repay it as part of your monthly repayments, along with the rest of your card balance, or make a large one-off payment to cover it.

How are the monthly repayments calculated?

The monthly repayment of £126.25 assumes you want to repay a balance of £3,000 in full before the 0% interest offer of 24 months ends. We've factored in any account or balance transfer fees too.

What if I don't fully repay my balance when the 0% offer expires?

If you've not repaid your balance at the end of the 0% interest period you will be charged interest on the remaining balance.

£126.25 p/m
To pay off balance over 24 months
Apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a rate of 21.90% (variable) per annum, your representative APR is 21.90% APR (variable)

Virgin Money 26 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card

Virgin Money 26 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card
26 months
0% interest on balance transfers
21.9% APR
Representative APR (variable)
£37.50
Cost of fees over 26 months
What will I pay?
Virgin Money 26 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card

Total cost of fees over 26 months:

£37.50

This is assuming you will make a balance transfer of £3,000.

Monthly repayments:

£116.83

Assuming a balance transfer of £3,000, you will need to repay at least £116.83 to clear the balance before the 0% offer expires.

How are the card fees calculated?

With this card, for each transfer you pay a fee of 1.25% of the balance transferred; 1.25% of £3,000 is £37.50.

How do I pay the card fees?

The fee of £37.50 will be added to your total balance of £3,000. You can gradually repay it as part of your monthly repayments, along with the rest of your card balance, or make a large one-off payment to cover it.

How are the monthly repayments calculated?

The monthly repayment of £116.83 assumes you want to repay a balance of £3,000 in full before the 0% interest offer of 26 months ends. We've factored in any account or balance transfer fees too.

What if I don't fully repay my balance when the 0% offer expires?

If you've not repaid your balance at the end of the 0% interest period you will be charged interest on the remaining balance.

£116.83 p/m
To pay off balance over 26 months
Apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a rate of 21.90% (variable) per annum, your representative APR is 21.90% APR (variable)

Virgin Money 26 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card APR 23.9%

Virgin Money 26 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card APR 23.9%
26 months
0% interest on balance transfers
23.9% APR
Representative APR (variable)
£37.50
Cost of fees over 26 months
What will I pay?
Virgin Money 26 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card APR 23.9%

Total cost of fees over 26 months:

£37.50

This is assuming you will make a balance transfer of £3,000.

Monthly repayments:

£116.83

Assuming a balance transfer of £3,000, you will need to repay at least £116.83 to clear the balance before the 0% offer expires.

How are the card fees calculated?

With this card, for each transfer you pay a fee of 1.25% of the balance transferred; 1.25% of £3,000 is £37.50.

How do I pay the card fees?

The fee of £37.50 will be added to your total balance of £3,000. You can gradually repay it as part of your monthly repayments, along with the rest of your card balance, or make a large one-off payment to cover it.

How are the monthly repayments calculated?

The monthly repayment of £116.83 assumes you want to repay a balance of £3,000 in full before the 0% interest offer of 26 months ends. We've factored in any account or balance transfer fees too.

What if I don't fully repay my balance when the 0% offer expires?

If you've not repaid your balance at the end of the 0% interest period you will be charged interest on the remaining balance.

£116.83 p/m
To pay off balance over 26 months
Apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a rate of 23.90% (variable) per annum, your representative APR is 23.90% APR (variable)

Virgin Money 26 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card APR 25.9%

Virgin Money 26 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card APR 25.9%
26 months
0% interest on balance transfers
25.9% APR
Representative APR (variable)
£37.50
Cost of fees over 26 months
What will I pay?
Virgin Money 26 Month Balance Transfer Credit Card APR 25.9%

Total cost of fees over 26 months:

£37.50

This is assuming you will make a balance transfer of £3,000.

Monthly repayments:

£116.83

Assuming a balance transfer of £3,000, you will need to repay at least £116.83 to clear the balance before the 0% offer expires.

How are the card fees calculated?

With this card, for each transfer you pay a fee of 1.25% of the balance transferred; 1.25% of £3,000 is £37.50.

How do I pay the card fees?

The fee of £37.50 will be added to your total balance of £3,000. You can gradually repay it as part of your monthly repayments, along with the rest of your card balance, or make a large one-off payment to cover it.

How are the monthly repayments calculated?

The monthly repayment of £116.83 assumes you want to repay a balance of £3,000 in full before the 0% interest offer of 26 months ends. We've factored in any account or balance transfer fees too.

What if I don't fully repay my balance when the 0% offer expires?

If you've not repaid your balance at the end of the 0% interest period you will be charged interest on the remaining balance.

£116.83 p/m
To pay off balance over 26 months
Apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a rate of 25.90% (variable) per annum, your representative APR is 25.90% APR (variable)

TSB Platinum Purchase Card

TSB Platinum Purchase Card
15 months
0% interest on balance transfers
21.9% APR
Representative APR (variable)
£43.50
Cost of fees over 15 months
What will I pay?
TSB Platinum Purchase Card

Total cost of fees over 15 months:

£43.50

This is assuming you will make a balance transfer of £3,000.

Monthly repayments:

£202.90

Assuming a balance transfer of £3,000, you will need to repay at least £202.90 to clear the balance before the 0% offer expires.

How are the card fees calculated?

With this card, for each transfer you pay a fee of 1.45% of the balance transferred; 1.45% of £3,000 is £43.50.

How do I pay the card fees?

The fee of £43.50 will be added to your total balance of £3,000. You can gradually repay it as part of your monthly repayments, along with the rest of your card balance, or make a large one-off payment to cover it.

How are the monthly repayments calculated?

The monthly repayment of £202.90 assumes you want to repay a balance of £3,000 in full before the 0% interest offer of 15 months ends. We've factored in any account or balance transfer fees too.

What if I don't fully repay my balance when the 0% offer expires?

If you've not repaid your balance at the end of the 0% interest period you will be charged interest on the remaining balance.

£202.90 p/m
To pay off balance over 15 months
Apply
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a rate of 21.95% (variable) per annum, your representative APR is 21.90% APR (variable)
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Frequently asked questions

What are 0% balance transfer credit cards?

A 0% balance transfer credit card allows you to transfer debt from existing credit cards, to one with a 0% introductory deal.

This means you can pay off your debt over a longer period without worrying about paying extra in interest repayments.

This can be a good way to save money on the cost of paying back your credit card debt as you can pay down the balance without paying interest charges.

It can also be a good way to make your debts more manageable. You can consolidate your debts from multiple credit cards and keep them all in one place.

How do you compare balance transfer credit cards?

There are a few things to look for when comparing balance transfer credit cards.

Duration of the 0% balance transfer offer

Most cards come with a 0% interest offer. This allows you to pay off your credit card debt within a specified time period without being charged interest. This period can last for more than 18 months depending on the offer, which can be very attractive to help pay down the debt, without interest charges.

To make the most from the introductory offer, calculate how much you’ll need to pay back each month to complete your repayments within the 0% interest period.

For example

You transfer £1,000 to a card with a 24 month 0% introductory offer.

The transfer fee is 3% costing you £30

In total, you owe £1,030

The total debt divided by 24 months is £42.92

To pay off the credit card in full during the 0% introductory period, each month you'd need to pay: £42.92

You might get a shorter introductory period than advertised

Be careful. Where you’ve had credit problems in the past you might be given a shorter introductory period than you see advertised which may not make the offer as attractive.

Check when the 0% offer ends

0% balance transfer offers do not last forever. When the introductory offer ends, the interest will go back to a more expensive standard rate.

To avoid paying interest, when you transfer your credit card balance to a new card, always make a note of when the introductory 0% interest rate ends. You may wish to consider moving any outstanding balance to a new balance transfer card to pay it off without costly interest payments.

What does a 0% balance transfer offer cover?

A credit card might offer a long 0 balance transfer rate that lasts years. But it might only offer a few months of interest free spending.

Generally it’s better to have your balance transfer credit card just for balance transfers. But it’s worth knowing what rates you’ll be paying for spending on it too, just in case you need to.

If you have a large debt to pay over the 0% interest period try to avoid spending on the card after transferring a balance to it.

Or if you're looking for a card that offers a good rate on both, you might want to consider a 0% balance transfer and purchase credit card.

What is the true cost of the balance transfer fee?

Most credit card providers charge a balance transfer fee of around 3% when you move your debt from one card to another. This varies between cards and providers.

As the fee is worked out as a percentage, the cost of the transfer fee will rise with the amount you transfer.

For example

You transfer £1,000. The transfer fee is 3%.

It'll cost you £30 to transfer your balance.

You transfer £2,000. The transfer fee is 3%.

It'll cost you £60 to transfer your balance.

But do not let the fee put you off. Even with the fee, you’re still likely to be paying less overall compared to your existing credit card.

Some credit cards will offer a discount on the initial balance transfer fee provided you meet their terms and conditions. This usually includes paying off your balance on time each month.

What is the APR?

APR is there to help you compare credit card deals more easily. APR stands for annual percentage rate.

It helps you work out what the credit card will cost you once your 0% introductory period ends. A higher APR means higher repayments.

It takes into account the interest rate and additional charges of a credit card offer.

You might get a higher APR than advertised

But the rate you see advertised isn’t necessarily the rate you will get. Credit card providers only have to give the typical APR they advertise to around 50% of successful applicants. Where you’ve had credit problems in the past you might be given a higher APR.

Check that the rate you see advertised is the rate you will actually get to avoid a shock when your first statement arrives.

Are money transfers included?

Some balance transfer credit cards will also include 0% on money transfers.

Money transfers allow you to pay money from your balance transfer cards into your current account. So you can pay off overdraft debt, not just credit card debt.

These deals will also come with a fee, usually around 4% but this will vary from provider to provider. Check what the fees involved may include as this could make your money transfer very expensive.

These balance and money transfer credit cards can be vital for consolidating debt from a variety of areas. It could be worth considering if you have debt elsewhere and not just from your credit card.

Finding the best balance transfer cards

The best balance transfer credit card for you will depend on your needs. But to help you find the best deal you should look for:

  • Lowest APRs
  • 0 balance transfer fees
  • Longest 0% introductory periods

Also consider what other features you might need including:

  • Money transfers
  • 0% purchases

Balance transfer credit cards for bad credit

Your options for balance transfer credit cards will be limited if you have bad credit.

Most credit cards transfer deals will only accept people with a good or excellent credit rating.

You might have a higher chance of being approved for a credit card for bad credit.

Find out more about balance transfer cards

What does 'most popular' mean?

When we use the term ‘most popular’ on Uswitch in reference to current accounts, these accounts are ranked by the number of clicks they have received on the site in the past 48 hours.

The most clicked on accounts are at the top, with the least at the bottom. This reflects how popular they are with visitors to Uswitch.com. Consequently, this is a good table to look at if you’re interested in seeing which current accounts most people think are worth getting.