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Balance transfers

So, I have an Aqua credit card with a 8k limit, and currently using over 50% of that which goes against my credit score. 
I have just signed up to a Virgin money card and transferred a 4k balance to it with a 4.6k limit. So, right off the bat I'm near my credit limit on that card.
The Aqua card also has an offer for 0% on balance transfers.
Can I move X amount of the balance back to the Aqua to reduce the balances to below 50% on both cards?

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  • mcpitman
    mcpitman Posts: 1,267 Forumite
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    Firstly your credit score (the number) means jack diddly squat to anyone but the Credit reference agency, no lenders see or use this made up number.

    RE your query - I'm not sure of it matters too much, either way you have 4k debt and 12k credit available, so you have moved from 50% utilisation to 33%.
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