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What Is Balance transfer in Credit? Definition and Why It Matters
Balance transfer: the short version
In credit, balance transfer is moving card debt to another card, often at a promo rate.
Why it matters
Watch the transfer fee and the rate after the promo ends.
An example
Say you review your reports and run into balance transfer for the first time. Check how it appears on each bureau, note the dates, and use the resources below before deciding what to do; small misunderstandings about balance transfer cause many avoidable mistakes.
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