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Balance Transfers

Is it possible to transfer debts to a credit card other than from another store/credit card?

I have an overdraft and personal loan which I'd like to consolidate and was wondering if I'd be able to stick it all on a credit card with a low lifetime rate 5%

My loan started low rate but has been bumpred up to 17% (so altho im paying £90/£100 a month the interest cancels out 30 of it leaving only a £60 dent in my loan!!) and I'm paying approx £20-£30 charges a month on my overdraft...

If I could have them both in one place paying approx £100 a month on a lower rate I'd be much happier!

Advice please....

Comments

  • Storm
    Storm Posts: 1,749 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Some CCs will let you transfer from ODs & loans, but others don't - so have a look through their T&Cs carefully before applying for one.

    Alliance & Leicester are doing an offer where they'll match your OD limit & it will be 0% for a year I think - might be worth checking out if you're eligible for that
    Total Debt 13th Sept 2006 (exc student loan): £6240.06 :eek:
    O/D 1 [strike]£1250 [/strike]O/D 2 [strike]£100[/strike] Next a/c [strike]£313.55[/strike]@ 26.49% Mum [strike]£130[/strike] HSBC [strike]£4446.51[/strike]@15.75%[STRIKE]M&S £580.15@ 4.9%[/STRIKE]
    Total Debt 30th April 2008: £0 100% paid off!

    PROUD TO [STRIKE]BE DEALING [/STRIKE] HAVE DEALT WITH MY DEBT ;)
  • swana
    swana Posts: 4 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture First Post Combo Breaker
    The one i was looking at was the Marks & Sparks more card as recommended by Martin on the main page....

    I've had a brief look and im thinking its only other store/credit cards...
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