Barclaycard 6.9% lifetime balance transfer for existing customers?

Moggles_2

rubyjam wrote: »

I'll call Barclaycard UK on Monday and give it another try, but it doesn't look like they are going to offer anything sometime soon but I don't think I will close it just yet... I've had it that long, it's like an old friend!

Do you happen to have the number to hand, rubyjam?

I normally ring Card Services during business hours on 01604 234234, to avoid the perishing 0870/0844 numbers and, with luck, the overseas call centre.

Unfortunately, this is not a static connection. During busy periods, it dynamically routes the call overseas.

rubyjam

Thanks Moggles, I'll post back and let you know how I get on.

rubyjam

I think I've sorted it ... well kind of! I would have preferred it keep it all in one place but at least Virgin won't me stinging me for interest. And I got through to UK operators - lol they must have been quiet this morning!

I have put a small amount on Barclaycard Cashback (ex Morgan Stanley) who have offered me 6.9% lifetime with 2.5% BT fee.

and the rest on Mint who have offered 3.9% for 6 months with 3% BT fee. Not as good as yours Moggles ... they must like you more!

I can split my Virgin debt onto these 2 for now, at least now I have 6 months for Barclaycard Visa to come up with something to replace Mint.

Thanks for everyone's input :T

Paulgonnabedebtfree

mrbigd wrote: »

They said no to me as well, cancelled the card.

The message re upgrading their system has been there now for several weeks!

Could you clarify please?
They cancelled the card or you cancelled the card?

chattychappy

Just called Barclaycard on the 01604 234234 number. Got routed to India and was offered 6.9% LOB + 2.5% fee on my 10K limit Platinum Card which had been zero for a while. (Can transfer up to £9000.)

Also called Natwest. They wouldn't do me a LOB deal on their platinum card. They offered 3.9% (till Jan 2010) and 3% fee instead.

Decided to take Barclaycard, but because of the amount they said that for security they would have to send me a letter in the post with a reference with which I have to call them back.

Ha ha ha... the "op" asked me if I was happy with her service and the way she handled the call. After I said "yes", she asked me if she could transfer me to her supervisor so that I would tell her the same thing as it would help her with her job. The supervisor asked me if I was happy with the "op" and I said yes. Then she put me through to an automated satisfaction rating system. I'm sure the results are glowing since it seems that people are pre-vetted twice before being connected!