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0% Balance Transfer Offers on Current Cards

Hi All

I'm wondering if someone can help me with a maths query. I have two credit cards, both of which are currently offering me a 0% on balance transfers for 6 & 9 months respectively with a fees of 3 & 3.5% Is a way to calculate the saving or otherwise by paying the fee and getting the 0% deal against how much interest I'd pay over the same period at the standard APR?

Thanks in advance.

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  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    Hi

    It can be easily calculated, but you also need to know
    - the balances on each card
    - the limits on each card
    - the standard APR on each card
    - the combined amount you will pay off the cards each month for the next 9months.
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