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Balance Transferring....

Hi, I'm new to balance transferring so need a little help please...?! I'm looking at buying a cheap car and putting it on my credit card then transferring the balance straight away. I've only been looking at trade sales because of using my credit card, but the bargains are in the private sales. If i withdraw money on my credit card to buy a private car, can i still balance transfer or do they have to be actual sales on the card to be able to transfer the balance? This is probably a really stupid question, but as i've never done this before i'm not sure of the 'rules'!

Thanks :)

Comments

  • kinster_2
    kinster_2 Posts: 592 Forumite
    Don't withdraw cash from a credit card.. it'll cost you!!!. What kind of credit card is it? Some (MBNA) allow you to do a 'super' balance transfer to your bank account (for a fee - usually 3% or lower).
    You'll Never Be Rich Working for Someone Else
  • ironlady2022
    ironlady2022 Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Alternatively you can get a 0% purchases credit card?
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