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Credit card balance transfer question...(barclaycard??)

OK firstly what inspired me was that barclaycard platinum seem to have a good 0% deal on transfers at the moment.

I currently have a current barclaycard with about £70 balance on it and a further £1200 available credit, i dont use this card anymore...

i also have a Virgin card with £1500 balance out of £2000 credit.

would it be possible if i rang barclaycard and asked to take out the 0% on the platinum and transfer the £1500 balance and the £70 to a new card or are they not likely to go for that?

if not, what would be my best bet to do?

Comments

  • koe_182
    koe_182 Posts: 56 Forumite
    any ideas?
  • King_Weasel
    King_Weasel Posts: 4,381 Forumite
    What are you waiting for? Go for it!

    Don't forget -

    - NEVER to use your new card for purchases

    - NEVER miss the monthly repayment

    - you will still have to pay the money back eventually - put it in a savings account like ICICI if you can

    - Barclaycard may say "no".

    King Weasel
    However hard up you are, never accept loans from your friends. Just gifts
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