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Can i do a balance transfer from my current account overdraft to a 0% credit card?

I am in my overdraft by about 1k but earn about the same so every month i am still drowning and not clearing my debts.

I looked into getting a cc but apparently you can only do a balance transfer from a cc to another cc and not just from a debit card account. I didn't really want to get a loan and pay interest on it. My overdraft interest works out about £10 per month.

I really hope someone has some advice for me as i am really struggling at the moment. You guys seem really friendly so i look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks

becca

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  • GeorgeUK
    GeorgeUK Posts: 7,737 Forumite
    There are some credit cards that allow you to do a balance transfer to your current account. These are known online as "super balance transfers" but are basically maoney transfers without the increased interest rates. Virgin is a good one to do that with - just make sure you don't spend on the card and that you always make the minimum payment on time.

    See also http://www.stoozing.com/sbt.php
    After falling off the gambling wagon (twice): £33,600 (24,000+ 9,600) - Original CC Debt: £7,885.91

    Dad Gift 6k ¦ Savings & Inv Tst: £2,500
    Loan 10k: £0 ¦ Dad 5.5k: £2,270 ¦ LTSB: £0 ¦ RBS: £0 ¦ Virgin £0 ¦ Egg £0

    Total Owed: £2,270 (+6k) 11/08/2011
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