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.
1. Citi® Platinum Select® MasterCard®
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| Interest Rate: | As low as 11.99% |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% APR for up to 12 Months |
| Grace Period: | 20 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | n/a |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: The introductory rate is available on purchases and balance transfers for up to twelve months.
Our Opinion: An attractive card if you have good or excellent credit. Offers 0% interest rate for up to 12 months on purchases and balance transfers. No annual fee. Length of intro period will be 12 or 6 months, depending on review of your application and credit history. Balance transfer fee is 3% ($5 minimum, no maximum). Platinum cardholder benefits include auto rental insurance, fraud protection services, up to $1,000,000 in travel accident insurance, and retail protection insurance. (Not designed for applicants with average or poor credit)
2. Discover® More(SM) Card
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| Interest Rate: | As low as 11.99% |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% Intro APR* |
| Grace Period: | 25 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | up to $50,000 |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: There is a 0% introductory APR* on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months. *See terms and conditions for complete details.
Our Opinion: Created for those with very good credit who want a cash reward card. 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories like travel, gas, restaurants, home, apparel, and movies (categories rotate every 3 months). Purchases that are part of your first $3,000 earn .25%, earn a full 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus® on all other purchases after your total annual purchases exceed $3,000. Redeem in $50 increments; no limit for amount earned. Double your Cashback Bonus® when you redeem points with partners such as AMC Theaters, Borders Books and Music, Pier 1, Gap and Red Lobster. Benefits include travel accident insurance, auto rental insurance, and various security and fraud protection services. This card will benefit those who pay off their balance each month, spend at least $3,000 a year (to receive the 1% cash rebate) and use their cashback awards at participating retailers (to receive double cash rebates).
3. Discover® More(SM) Card- American Flag
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| Interest Rate: | as low as 11.99% |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% Intro APR* |
| Grace Period: | 25 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | up to $50,000 |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: There is a 0% introductory APR* on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months. *See terms and conditions for complete details.
Our Opinion: Created for those with very good credit who want a cash reward card. Earn 5% Cashback Bonus® in rotating categories like home, gas, restaurants, travel, movies, etc. Purchases that are part of your first $3,000 earn .25%, earn a full 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus® on all other purchases after your total annual purchases exceed $3,000. Purchases made at warehouses and discount stores and earn .25%. Earn double Cashback Bonus® for using your rebate for gift certificates from Discover Card Partners. Earn unlimited rebates each year. Uses the "Two-Cycles Average Daily Balance" method for finance charges. This is typically more costly. Benefits include up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance, and auto rental insurance. This card will benefit those who will spend over $3,000 per year (to get the 1% cash rebate), and will pay in full each month.
4. Miles by Discover® Card
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| Interest Rate: | as low as 11.99% |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% Intro APR* |
| Grace Period: | 25 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | n/a |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: There is a 0% introductory APR* on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months. See terms and conditions for complete details.
Our Opinion: Created for those with good credit who want a travel reward card with a low interest rate. Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on regular purchases. Redeem miles for reduced or free airfare most major U.S. airlines (no blackout dates). Receive 12,000 bonus miles. Double Miles on up to $3,000 in restaurant and travel purchases each year. Earn up to 60,000 miles per year; unused miles will expire in 3 years if the account is inactive. 30,000 miles for round-trip coach ticket. You can also redeem miles for cash, merchandise or gift cards such as $100 Home Depot gift card (14,400 miles) or 1 night stay at a Marriott Hotel (14,900 miles). Benefits include travel accident insurance (up to $500,000), and auto rental insurance.
5. Discover® Open Road(SM) Card
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| Interest Rate: | 11.99% |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% Intro APR* |
| Grace Period: | 25 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | up to $50,000 |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: There is a 0% introductory APR* on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months. See terms and conditions for complete details.
Our Opinion: With a low APR, this is a good choice for those with very good credit. 5% cashback on gas and auto maintenance purchases; the 5% rebate is limited to the first $100 in combined gas and auto maintenance each month. Purchases that are part of your first $3,000 earn .25%, earn a full 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus® on all other purchases after your total annual purchases exceed $3,000. Platinum card members can enroll in the Get More program and receive 5% Cashback Bonus® in reward categories that rotate every 3 months (such as gas/auto, clothing/education, restaurants, travel and more). Exchange your cash reward for up to double the amount in gift cards or certificates from Discover Card Partners. Computes balances for purchases with two-cycle daily balance method which usually results in higher finance charges. This card benefits those who will pay off their card each month and charge up to $1,200 on gas and auto maintenance each year (to maximize the rebate).
6. Discover® More(SM) Card - Monogram
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| Interest Rate: | as low as 11.99% |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% Intro APR* |
| Grace Period: | 25 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | up to $50,000 |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: There is a 0% introductory APR* on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months. *See terms and conditions for complete details.
Our Opinion: Created for those with very good credit who want a cash reward card. Earn 5% Cashback Bonus® in rotating categories like home, gas, restaurants, travel, movies, etc. Purchases that are part of your first $3,000 earn .25%, earn a full 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus® on all other purchases after your total annual purchases exceed $3,000. Earn double Cashback Bonus® for using your rebate for gift certificates from Discover Card Partners. Earn unlimited rebates each year. Uses the "Two-Cycles Average Daily Balance" method for finance charges. This is typically more costly. Benefits include up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance, and auto rental insurance. This card will benefit those who will spend over $3,000 per year (to get the 1% cash rebate), and will pay in full each month.
7. IberiaBank Visa® Classic Card
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| Interest Rate: | As low as 8.75%* |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% APR for 6 Months |
| Grace Period: | 25 Days |
| Credit Limit: | n/a |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: Low Introductory APR on balance transfers for the first 6 billing cycles. Applies to balance transfers processed within three months of account open date.
Our Opinion: Low-rate Visa card created for those with average credit who sometimes carry a balance.
8. Citi Forward(SM) Card
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| Interest Rate: | 14.24% |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% APR for 6 Months |
| Grace Period: | 20 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | n/a |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: Introductory rate is available on purchases and balance transfers.
Our Opinion: Rewards cardholders for staying within their credit limit and paying on time. If you stay within your credit limit and pay on time, you will receive 100 bonus points per billing period and a possible reduction in your interest rates. Rate reductions occur at a rate of .25% after three months in a row of staying within the limit and paying on time. You could receive up to 8 reductions, for a 2% total reduction. Get 5,000 bonus points when you sign up for paperless statements within the first three months of opening the account. Receive 6,000 bonus points when they make their first $50 in purchases within the first three months. Receive 5 points per $1 spent at movie theaters, restaurants, book stores, and video rental stores. Receive $1 spent on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed through the Thank You network for cash, gift cards, electronics, music, and more. This card is a good choice if you pay off your balance each month.
9. Discover® Motiva(SM) Card
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| Interest Rate: | as low as 11.99% |
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| Intro Rate: | 3.99% Intro APR* |
| Grace Period: | 25 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | n/a |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: There is a 3.99% introductory APR* on purchases for 6 months and a 3.99% introductory APR* on balance transfers for 12 months. See terms and conditions for complete details.
Our Opinion: Created for those with good credit who carry a balance, pay on time, and want to earn cash for their purchases. Extended low rate for balance transfers. Purchases that are part of your first $3,000 earn .25%, earn a full 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus® on all other purchases after your total annual purchases exceed $3,000. Earn unlimited rebates; rebates do not expire if there is activity within a 36-month period. Cardholders who make 6 on-time payments in a row qualify for a pay-on-time bonus that provides a credit toward the payment of their next month's interest. The bonus is available twice a year when monthly payments are received on time. Benefits include auto rental insurance and up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance. This card will benefit those who will spend over $3,000 a year (to earn the full 1% cash rebate), plan to use the card for balance transfers, and pay on time every month.
