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Generally, after two (2) months, the balance transfer from one card to another only minorly impacts one's credit. The key is the additional or new account and the utilization of the line on the account.

If you transfer a balance to a NEW account as part of the application/onboarding process, your credit score will be reduced.

If you transfer a balance to an EXISTING account that you don't use regularly, your credit score will be reduced.

If you transfer a balance to an EXISTING account that you use on a regular basis, your credit score will either remain the same or be reduced.

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What is balance transfer credit card?

A balance transfer credit card is offered when a business lets you transfer the balance from your old credit card to a new credit card with little to no cost. It's often much cheaper than getting a new credit card from a large or expensive business.


How does a credit card balance transfer work?

The basic concept of a credit card balance transfer is to take the outstanding balance, or debt, owed on one credit card and moving it to another credit card. Most credit card companies offer incentives or rewards for transferring a balance to their card, such as lower interest rates or a limited period of interest free rates. One needs to open a new credit card account with the new company and go through their balance transfer process, which can differ between companies. Once the new card notifies one that the transfer is complete, one should verify this with one's old credit card, at which point the old credit card billing statement thereafter should show a zero balance.


How can I extend the period of no interest on my credit card?

To extend the period of no interest on your credit card, you can contact your credit card issuer and inquire about any promotional offers or options available to you. This may involve transferring your balance to a new card with a longer promotional period or negotiating with your current issuer for an extension.


Can a wife transfer her credit card balance of a card that is?

She can transfer the balance onto a new card. It is known as a 'Balance Transfer'.


Does transferring credit card balances affect your credit score?

Transferring the balance doesn't usually affect credit. You actually will be better off doing this for those cards that were closed by the companies, because they will report on your credit as revoked and if you're not paying on the balance, they can still report as delinquent monthly, even if it's closed. So if you can transfer those especially, that is much better b/c the new company simply pays off that balance for you and you can start fresh.

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Is it a good idea to transfer the balance of my credit card to another credit card?

If you can move the balance to a lower interest rate card then yes it is a great idea. If the rate isn't lower though, transferring your credit card balance to a new card is pointless. It's generally not a good idea to transfer balances between credit cards. Fool.com has a some great tips on balance transfers.


What is the balance on your new credit card?

There is no one balance on a credit card, they are all different.


What is balance transfer credit card?

A balance transfer credit card is offered when a business lets you transfer the balance from your old credit card to a new credit card with little to no cost. It's often much cheaper than getting a new credit card from a large or expensive business.


How does a credit card balance transfer work?

The basic concept of a credit card balance transfer is to take the outstanding balance, or debt, owed on one credit card and moving it to another credit card. Most credit card companies offer incentives or rewards for transferring a balance to their card, such as lower interest rates or a limited period of interest free rates. One needs to open a new credit card account with the new company and go through their balance transfer process, which can differ between companies. Once the new card notifies one that the transfer is complete, one should verify this with one's old credit card, at which point the old credit card billing statement thereafter should show a zero balance.


How can I extend the period of no interest on my credit card?

To extend the period of no interest on your credit card, you can contact your credit card issuer and inquire about any promotional offers or options available to you. This may involve transferring your balance to a new card with a longer promotional period or negotiating with your current issuer for an extension.


Can a wife transfer her credit card balance of a card that is?

She can transfer the balance onto a new card. It is known as a 'Balance Transfer'.


What is a credit card balance A?

It is the balance on your account, indicating either how much money you owe or if you have some money in the account.


Does transferring credit card balances affect your credit score?

Transferring the balance doesn't usually affect credit. You actually will be better off doing this for those cards that were closed by the companies, because they will report on your credit as revoked and if you're not paying on the balance, they can still report as delinquent monthly, even if it's closed. So if you can transfer those especially, that is much better b/c the new company simply pays off that balance for you and you can start fresh.


How does credit card balance transfer in an office work?

Credit card balance transfers are essentially when a credit card holder starts a new credit card to pay off whatever debts and charges the owner may have on the old credit card. The charges from the old credit card get transferred to the new credit card and a grace period occurs which is basically a lower interest rate at the beginning of the transfer. It is safe but only if the person makes sure to read the details the new credit card company has regarding the transfer.


Can a wife transfer her credit card balance of a card that is only under her name to her husband's new credit card?

yes she can ----------------------------------------- http://www.bestcreditrates.net


Are there credit cards that have zero interest?

Yes there are credit cards that have zero interested but these offers are usually only available for new customers for a certain period of time or if you are transferring your balance from another card. These offers don't usually last indefinitely.


Can a son transfer his credit card balance of a card to his mom's new credit card?

Provided the mother had enough available credit on the card yes. Incidentally, the mother would have to be the one that called her credit card company to action it.