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Credit card or loan

What is the best option for me I owe around £700 on a next card and the interest is crazy but I also want to book some flights for a holiday is a credit card or loan my best option ??? Thanks :j

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  • [Deleted User]
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    Neither. If you consider the rate on your existing debts to be crazy, you definitely don't want more debt.
  • Okydoky25
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    Is your credit rating good enough to get a interest free balance transfer card..tho not sure you can transfer next debt but I could be wrong.
  • guesswho2000
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    Okydoky25 wrote: »
    Is your credit rating good enough to get a interest free balance transfer card..tho not sure you can transfer next debt but I could be wrong.

    Don't do that, you can pay your Next account by credit card, it counts as a purchase (as it's technically a catalogue account rather than a store card).

    You need a 0% purchase credit card, you won't be able to balance transfer from Next.
  • If you need a loan or credit card to pay for your holiday, you can't afford to go on holiday.

    If you have saved up the money to pay for your holiday, don't go on holiday, use the money to pay off your £700 debt.
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