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Balance Transfer Advice

Read the latest advice from the Bankrate team on balance transfers — include who should get a balance transfer credit card, how to execute a balance transfer and everything in between.

Balance Transfer Basics

Balance Transfer FAQs

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What debts can you transfer to a credit card?

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Do balance transfers hurt your credit score?

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8 balance transfer credit card mistakes to avoid

Read these helpful tips from our team of credit card experts.

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Credit Cards Compared

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Wells Fargo Reflect vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash

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Citi Simplicity vs. Citi Diamond Preferred

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6 things to do after completing a balance transfer

Learn what's next once you finish transferring a balance.

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