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Natwest has offered me a 5.9% BT Rate . .

Why does Natwest think this is a good deal !?

Balance Transfers Offer of 5.9% (Variable) NO FEE

When I compare with other deals on the market it’s not that great

I want to transfer 7k and pay over 18-20 months

Then again I guess I would have to apply and get approved for another credit card . . .

Comments

  • It's good for those who can't get better.

    NatWest don't play at the competitive end of the market. They vocally withdrew some years ago.
  • It's good for those who can't get better.

    NatWest don't play at the competitive end of the market. They vocally withdrew some years ago.




    Very True, its a great deal if it was the only deal out there,
    This is the best they have offered me in 10years hahaah
  • redux
    redux Posts: 23,146 Forumite
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    Maybe useful, maybe not.

    Without a transfer fee, this could even be useful to someone who likes 0% offers, but needs to bridge between a couple of them with something interim for 4 or 6 months.
  • Maybe NatWest has worked out you are in the market for a balance transfer and knows that you have little chance of getting a better deal elsewhere or that you'll not be offered a high enough credit limit on a rival product.

    Indeed, if you can't get anything better then this may be helpful to you.
  • A4445
    A4445 Posts: 1,103 Forumite
    I don’t think that’s a bad deal at all.
  • boo_star
    boo_star Posts: 3,202 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    If you can't get a better offer it's not a bad offer. It's likely to be considerably less than the average APR for a credit card.
  • jimbo26
    jimbo26 Posts: 954 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper
    If it isn't a good deal for you and you can get a better deal elsewhere then don't take them up on the offer. Simples
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