In our opinion, the best balance transfer credit cards charge no balance transfer fees. Consequently, our selections for best balance transfer credit cards are the Citi Professional Card, which offers a 0% APR on balance transfers for nine months and the Bank of America Platinum Plus Card, which offers a 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months. Both of these cards charge no balance transfer fees.
The runners up are credit cards that offer a 0% APR on balance transfers for 1 year, a 0% APR on purchases as well as low long term APRs. Cards that fall into this category are the Discover More Card and the now defunct Chase Platinum Card
With credit markets tightening, it is becoming more difficult to get approved for a good 0% APR balance transfer credit card. Thus, we suggest that anyone who carries a balance on a high interest credit card take action soon to lock in a 0% rate before the banks get stingier.
To compare all current balance transfer credit cards, including our picks for the best balance transfers, visit the credit card comparison section of SmartBalanceTransfers.
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