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What can I do with my card debt - Help!

I have an MBNA credit card with a balance of £12,000 which is mounting up a huge amount of interest each month meaning the debt is ever increasing. I have looked into moving the debt to a 0% card and on application have been accepted for one but the initial balance offered is only £2k which is of no real use to me. How can I move this balance to a better rate card (even a low rate would be better) when the initial credit limit offered is so low.......I would have to apply for 6 cards to cover the current debt and that doesnt seem very wise what with fees and the impact on my credit score!!

So, does anyone have any ideas or advice. I dont really want to get tied into a loan but if thats the only option I guess I have to go with that......if I can find a good rate!

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  • TheEffect
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    Get a loan. It's unlikely a card is going to give you a starting limit of 12k or more unless you're earning a lot of money.
  • CLAPTON
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    2k at 0% is better than 2k at a lot more.

    if you can't even pay sufficient to meet the interest payments then go over to the the debt free wannabe boards and post up your full debt details.
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  • thriftymomma
    thriftymomma Posts: 1,107 Forumite
    CLAPTON wrote: »
    2k at 0% is better than 2k at a lot more.
    Very true, every little helps!
    Got Halifax Classic to reduce my interest rate by 5% woohoo - 10/06/08 Thanks MSE!
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