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Balance Transfer

Hi, 

Could someone help with a quick balance transfer question please?

I applied for a new credit card and did a balance transfer for the full balance of my existing card. I forgot that I’m due to make a payment in a few days time to my current credit card company so the balance left will be lower. 

Will the transfer be rejected if I’ve overstated the transfer amount and there isn’t that actual value on the card?

Comments

  • If you ask for £3000 to be paid to card X from card Y and there is a balance of £2750 after the DD then your card will end up £250 in credit - either spend it quickly or ask for the money to be sent back
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