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Balance transfer classed as cash advance

Hi,

Can I do a balance transfer to a card with zero balance so that i take advantage of the my 0% on balance transfer period and have a credit on my second card by the amount of the balance transfer? I could then use this credit for purchases.

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Be in contravention of the account terms. You may well find your account access suspended.
  • Stooz
    Stooz Posts: 11 Forumite
    depends on the card, some have T&C's which stop this - they will return the money to the original card.
    Some will intergate you for money laundering.
    Some actively encouraged positive balances, but I am not aware of a specific card that is of use to you currently.
  • haycorns
    haycorns Posts: 357 Forumite
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    I managed this this week using a barcaly card to create a positive balaance on a tesco card.
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