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Balance Transafer Card - Maximum Amount

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There seems to be plenty of choice for balance transfer cards, but at what point are you told what the maximum amount you can transfer is? I don't want it to be after the company has checked all my details because by that point there's been a mark on your credit file and if the amount is low then you may want to go for another deal but that would mean another mark on your report. 

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    You'll be told your limit once you're accepted and the amount you can transfer will be in the agreement (typically 95%). A small number will tell you your limit beforehand.

    If you get less that you wanted, accept it and transfer what you can.
  • Some will give you an estimated credit limit during the application process subject to , I know I got that with NatWest 

    1-2 applications in a short period of time won't be terrible for your record either
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