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Say i wanted 10k so i applied for 3-4 credit cards and maxed them all out for the 10k could i then immediately take out a balance transfer card and basically have 10k interest free for 30-40 months?

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,242 Forumite
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    You could, assuming you could get so many cards and limits in a short period.

    Alternatively, you could get 0% purchase cards, save on fees and remove the need for the additional cards.
  • could you use one of these cards towards a mortgage deposit?
  • TadleyBaggie
    TadleyBaggie Posts: 6,618 Forumite
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    Tilerman wrote: »
    could you use one of these cards towards a mortgage deposit?
    Almost got me there, thought this was a serious question....

    Of course not, deposit source is checked by lenders, they will not allow loans etc to be part of the deposit.
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