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  • Last day for Barclaycard’s 24-month balance transfer credit card
    The longest ever Barclaycard offer on balance transfers (0% for 24 months) is set to end at midday tomorrow.   The Barclaycard Platinum credit card offers the opportunity for consumers to freeze their interest on a balance ...
    Tue 31st Jan, 2012 (1 Comment)
  • Balance transfer credit card fees rising
    Consumers are now getting longer on their 0% balance transfer deals, but they are paying for the privilege. How does the value stack up?   Balance transfer credit cards, on average, currently offer just less than 12 ...
    Fri 13th Jan, 2012
  • Last chance to apply for 24 month balance transfer card
    Barclaycard will be withdrawing it's 24 month 0% balance transfer Platinum card to new customers from Friday. The Barclaycard Platinum currently comes with the UK's longest 0% balance transfer duration, offering a full 2 ...
    Wed 10th Aug, 2011
  • Barclaycard increases market lead to 2 years for balance transfers
    Barclaycard has made another aggressive move that has once again seen it pull away from the competition. Until recently, Virgin dominated the balance transfer credit card market, but Barclaycard made a series of moves that ...
    Mon 18th Jul, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • Virgin credit card ups 0% balance transfer to longest ever duration
    Virgin has joined Barclaycard in increasing its 0% balance transfer period to the longest duration ever offered on a credit card. Previously, Virgin was know for staying ahead of its competitors by offering its customers the ...
    Wed 16th Mar, 2011
  • Barclaycard increase balance transfer to longest ever duration
    Barclaycard has increased it's 0% balance transfer offer by another month, marking another record for interest free transfer periods. The credit card provider boosted its 0% period at the end of 2010 from 16 months to 17 ...
    Thu 24th Feb, 2011
  • Barclaycard credit card offers longest ever balance transfer duration
    Barclaycard has extended its 0% balance transfer period to a market leading 17 months, making it the longest ever interest free duration offered by any credit card provider. This is great news for anyone that is trying to pay ...
    Thu 30th Dec, 2010
  • Credit card users offered balance transfer deal by Barclaycard
    Barclaycard is aiming to draw credit card users in with money off balance transfers. Barclaycard has revealed details of a special balance transfer offer designed to attract new credit card holders.All new Barclaycard ...
    Fri 24th Dec, 2010
  • Barclaycard joins best buy for 0% balance transfer cards
    Barclaycard have joined the likes of NatWest and RBS to extend their 0% on balance transfer duration. As of today, consumers can now get up to 16 months 0% on balance transfers with the Barclaycard Platinum. This provides ...
    Fri 20th Aug, 2010 (1 Comment)
  • NatWest credit card jumps to top position for balance transfers
    NatWest and RBS have upped their game in the credit card market by increasing their 0% balance transfer duration. The NatWest and RBS platinum cards are now both offering customers the opportunity to pay zero interest on all ...
    Fri 16th Jul, 2010 (2 Comments)
  • Virgin Money credit card's balance transfer offer commended
    One writer has spoken in a favour of a Virgin credit card. Those seeking out a Virgin credit card could be interested in one writer's commendation of such a product.In a lovemoney.com piece Serena Cowdy points out that the ...
    Mon 1st Mar, 2010
  • Balance transfers 'can be of assistance'
    A balance transfer credit card could help consumers get to grips with their finances more effectively, it has been suggested. Making use of the right financial products could help Britons get to grips with debt, one writer ...
    Mon 1st Feb, 2010 (1 Comment)
  • Barclaycard increases balance transfer period on platinum credit card
    Barclaycard has increased the number of interest free months on balance transfers and removed the fixed end date, so customers can benefit from the entire 0% period from the date they receive the card. Barclaycard has ...
    Thu 28th Jan, 2010
  • Balance transfer borrowers 'must avoid spending'
    Although balance transfer deals can prove to be of assistance to those in debt, borrowers are urged to ensure they do not use such credit cards to continue spending. Britons seeking out 0% credit card deals are being advised ...
    Tue 19th Jan, 2010 (1 Comment)
  • Balance transfer borrowers 'need to be strict'
    Borrowers seeking out balance transfer credit cards should endeavour to clear off their debts before the promotional introduction rate expires, one expert advises. Taking advantage of credit cards balance transfer deals could ...
    Mon 11th Jan, 2010 (1 Comment)
  • Virgin Credit Card 'Remains king of balance transfers'
    The Virgin credit card continues to lead the pack, offering its customers 0% balance transfers for 16-months (subject to a 2.98% transfer fee), as well as 3 months 0% on purchases and 50 interest free days. A spokesperson for ...
    Mon 2nd Nov, 2009
  • Getting to grips with balance transfer credit cards
    Britons have been given guidance on how to make 0% balance transfer credit cards work best for them. Consumers seeking out 0% credit card deals should approach such products with caution, it has been suggested.Writing in an ...
    Tue 15th Sep, 2009
  • Balance transfer cards 'can help improve financial situation'
    It is crucial that Britons focus on repaying their debts - and seeking out a 0% credit card deal could be one way to achieve this, one writer claims. Getting to grips with debt should continue to be one of people's main ...
    Tue 1st Sep, 2009 (1 Comment)
  • Brits given balance transfer guidance
    Although taking out 0% balance transfer credit card deals are useful, borrowers should look to ensure the length of such an offer is a competitive one. Those credit card users on the search for a 0% balance transfer deal are ...
    Wed 26th Aug, 2009
  • Credit card users given balance transfer guidance
    Balance transfers are an effective means to tackle debt, however one writer claims they should be used with caution. Making use of 0% credit card balance products can be an effective way for people to sort out their finances, ...
    Fri 7th Aug, 2009 (1 Comment)
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