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Credit card advise please

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Hi

i am very confused and need someone to point in the right direction please. I currently have a virgin credit card with a balance on it. It was a 0% balance transfer card which has now elapsed. 

What I’d like to know is what type of card do I need that won’t charge me interest. 

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  • [Deleted User]
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    It you want to transfer a balance, then a card with a BT offer.

    If you want to make purchases, a card with a 0% purchases offer.
  • MalMonroe
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    shaqs77 said:
    Hi

    i am very confused and need someone to point in the right direction please. I currently have a virgin credit card with a balance on it. It was a 0% balance transfer card which has now elapsed. 

    What I’d like to know is what type of card do I need that won’t charge me interest. 
    Do you mean that you want another 0% balance transfer card?

    If you do a google search, many options will appear. You should do a soft search first, too. 
     
    Before you take any action, see the info in this link - 

    https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/balance-transfer-credit-cards/

    (updated only two days ago).

    Don't forget you may have to also pay a transfer fee but it's usually well worth it.

    Also, it's always a good idea to keep an eye on the 0% balance transfer card you have and try to switch before the offer runs out or you'll be paying interest on the remaining balance (which goes through me now I have become financially savvy - after years of being totally financially careless I have to say!)
    Please note - taken from the Forum Rules and amended for my own personal use (with thanks) : It is up to you to investigate, check, double-check and check yet again before you make any decisions or take any action based on any information you glean from any of my posts. Although I do carry out careful research before posting and never intend to mislead or supply out-of-date or incorrect information, please do not rely 100% on what you are reading. Verify everything in order to protect yourself as you are responsible for any action you consequently take.
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