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Debt consolidation

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Hi everyone

I am on the final stretch of paying off all my debt.  Myself and my wife have 3 credit cards between us that total £15'000.  All have cards have recently been transferred to 0% interest.  Payments total £250 per month across the 3 cards.  My question is would I be better off getting a loan to clear all 3 balances and then over pay on the loan or keep using hte snowball effect whilst they are interest free?

thanks

T

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  • jokono
    jokono Posts: 766 Forumite
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    I'd keep the cards on 0%, the lowest rate you might get on a loan is about 3%.
    01.12.2020 - CC £16,839 / Loan £18,820 / EF £0
    03.07.2023 - CC (0%) £9,859 / Loan £0 / Savings £10,110
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