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Requested a Lower Interest Rate

Having read Martins article re: Credit Card Shuffle I thought I'd approach Egg and Capital One to see if they can offer me any improvment on the rate I'm currently paying, suggesting that I may switch my balance to another lower rate card. The rates I'm getting currently are:
Capital One:16.4% for Balance Transfers and 21.252% for Cash Transfers :eek:

Egg: 19.9% for Purchases and 18.324 for Balance Transfers :eek:

Whilst I'm able to cover the payments and make small overpayments too, it still seems like a never ending challenge getting the balance down.

I've yet to hear back form them but would be interested to hear if any other MSE-ers have tried this with any luck?
Debt @ LBM - 15th Dec 07 = £33,223 / 9 weeks on = £32,130 (over 1k paid off)
Official DFW Member # 848. Proud to be dealing with my debts :j

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  • lynxptc
    lynxptc Posts: 280 Forumite
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    Has anyone had any experience with RBS cards getting them to reduce the interest rate? (RBS, Natwest, Tesco, Mint)?
  • lynxptc
    lynxptc Posts: 280 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Anyone? lol
  • Sorry, no experience with RBS.

    Got a big fat NO from Egg & not heard from Capital One... watch this space!
    Debt @ LBM - 15th Dec 07 = £33,223 / 9 weeks on = £32,130 (over 1k paid off)
    Official DFW Member # 848. Proud to be dealing with my debts :j
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