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Balance and 0% APR

Hi, does anyone know what card is best to have 0% transfer and then 0% APR.

I'm with Vanquis and just can't seem to get my balance any lower, even though I pay the minimum and the interest each month.

Really want to get limit low again and pay it all up.


Thanks all

Lisa

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  • Sharon87
    Sharon87 Posts: 4,011 Forumite
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    What do you mean by that? Are you looking for a balance transfer at 0% for a period of time with a 0% fee? If so I don't think they exist. There can be low balance transfers with no fee (eg. 6.9% APR) or 0% for x amount of months with a 1.5% or more fee.

    Look at this page for some card options and do the eligibility check to see what you are likely to be accepted for before applying for any cards:
    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/balance-transfer-credit-cards
  • [Deleted User]
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    Lisa0602 wrote: »
    I'm with Vanquis and just can't seem to get my balance any lower, even though I pay the minimum and the interest each month.

    Paying the minimum isn't a good strategy for getting your balance down quickly. Can you pay any more?
  • SnowTiger
    SnowTiger Posts: 4,461 Forumite
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    Lisa0602 wrote: »
    Hi, does anyone know what card is best to have 0% transfer and then 0% APR.

    I'm with Vanquis and just can't seem to get my balance any lower, even though I pay the minimum and the interest each month.

    Really want to get limit low again and pay it all up.

    0% cards are shown just above your message on this page.

    I haven't seen any transfer offers that don't come with a fee for a long time. A one-off charge of, perhaps, 2.5% is nothing compared to the APR you're probably paying.
  • ceredigion
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    Cards aren't really my thing, but two regular posters have said 0% APR/ 0% Transfer fee can't be done. Knock your heads together in shame.
    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/balance-transfer-credit-cards#nofees
  • class2ldn
    class2ldn Posts: 353 Forumite
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    I've just got a halifax balance transfer card with 21 months 0% and 0 fee.
    Only one I know of.
  • Ben8282
    Ben8282 Posts: 4,821 Forumite
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    Well yes, but what would you estimate the op's chances of getting one were?
    Vanquis .... Minimum Payment Each Month .....
  • class2ldn
    class2ldn Posts: 353 Forumite
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    Yeah I agree but was just saying that they are available as some others said there isn't any around
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