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Balance transfer from overseas?

I have returned from living in NZ for 18 months and still have balances on 2 credit cards over there with the ASB bank. Can I transfer the balances onto a UK credit card? I was hoping to be able to do so to a 0% balance transfer credit card as currently it's costing me a fortune.

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  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    You can't BT directly. What you need is a 'super balance transfer' card, allowing 0% cash transfers into your current account...from where you can settle the foreign debt.

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/cut-loan-overdraft-costs
  • Lettyx1
    Lettyx1 Posts: 19 Forumite
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    So, YorkshireBoy, I apply for a super balance transfer card, then ask them to transfer ££££ into my current account. I then transfer the money straight to the cards in NZ. I then pay off the card at 0% interest. Am I understanding correctly?
  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    Lettyx1 wrote: »
    So, YorkshireBoy, I apply for a super balance transfer card, then ask them to transfer ££££ into my current account. I then transfer the money straight to the cards in NZ. I then pay off the card at 0% interest. Am I understanding correctly?
    Yes........
  • Lettyx1
    Lettyx1 Posts: 19 Forumite
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    Fantastic, I'll give that a go. Thanks for your advice!
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