Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Consumers can consolidate their credit card debt onto one card and sometimes save significant money on interest charges. These balance transfer cards have attractive introductory or promotional rates. Be sure to look at each card’s “More Info” page to become familiar with the card’s balance transfer fee and the interest rate charged on additional purchases. Our objective opinion is included on each card. The cards are sorted in order of our editor’s opinion.

1. Citi Simplicity® Visa Card

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Intro Rate: 0%* on purchases and balance transfers for 18 months*
Interest Rate: 12.99-21.99% (V)
Annual Fee: $0*

Credit Profile : Excellent

Editor Rating :

Best Card Features: Introductory 0% APR on purchases AND balance transfers, no annual fee, no late fees.

2. Discover it® 18 Month Balance Transfer

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Intro Rate: 0%* on purchases for 6 months* and 0%* on balance transfers for 18 months*
Interest Rate: 10.99%-22.99% (V)
Annual Fee: None

Credit Profile : Good

Editor Rating :

Best Card Features: Intro rate & balance transfer intro; Cash back opportunities

3. Citi ThankYou® Preferred Rewards Card

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Intro Rate: 0% for 12 months on Purchases
Interest Rate: 12.99-22.99% (V)
Annual Fee: $0*

Credit Profile : Good

Editor Rating :

Best Card Features: Bonus points, no points expiration, no annual fee

4. Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card

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Intro Rate: 0% Intro APR for 18 months
Interest Rate: 11.99%-21.99% (V)
Annual Fee: $0*

Credit Profile : Excellent

Editor Rating :

Best Card Features: 0% introductory rate, personalized concierge service, no annual fee

5. Citi Simplicity® MasterCard

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Intro Rate: 0% APR for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers
Interest Rate: 12.99-21.99% (V)
Annual Fee: $0*

Credit Profile : Good

Editor Rating :

Best Card Features: 0% introductory APR offer, no late fees, no penalty rate, no annual fee

6. Capital One® Platinum Prestige Credit Card

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Intro Rate: 0% Intro on Purchases and Balance Transfers until September 2014
Interest Rate: 10.9% - 18.9% (V)
Annual Fee: $0

Credit Profile : Excellent

Editor Rating :

Best Card Features: Introductory APR; No annual fee.

7. Citi® Dividend Platinum Select® Visa® Card

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Intro Rate: 0%* on purchases and balance transfers for 12 months*
Interest Rate: 12.99-22.99% (V)
Annual Fee: $0*

Credit Profile : Excellent

Editor Rating :

Best Card Features: 0% introductory APR offer, cash back on every purchase, no annual fee

8. Simmons First Visa Platinum

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Intro Rate: N/A
Interest Rate: N/A
Annual Fee: No Annual Fee

Credit Profile : Excellent

Editor Rating :

Best Card Features: N/A