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Credit card and change ? (18 posts / 2,741 views)
chopper chopper
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Post #1 10 Sep 2020 19:09
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I'm looking to change my credit card to one of these ones where you get o present interest and so on for 6 months and so on . What ones who is you guys recommend
Wayne Wayne
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Post #2 10 Sep 2020 19:18
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In reply to Post #1
Use a comparison site.......most are doing 20 months 0% interest on balance transfers and purchases within the first 60 day's.......
mal mal
Posts: 8,986
Post #3 10 Sep 2020 20:24
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In reply to Post #1
Martin Lewis' moneysavingexpert site has the best deals every month.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com

SPINBOWLER SPINBOWLER
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Post #4 10 Sep 2020 20:45
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Go with Chairman Mal's recommendation, I've used that site for years, haven't paid a penny in interest on a CC for over 12 years now.

Using the same site join the credit club, once joined it will tell you which cards you will and wont get and only leaves soft searches on your credit files. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/creditclub/

M&S and Sainsbury's are best at the mo with 20 months of 0% spending if you qualify, PM if you need any help
chopper chopper
Posts: 4,767
Post #5 11 Sep 2020 02:17
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Thanks for the info guys
stuart666 stuart666
Posts: 4,779
Post #6 11 Sep 2020 12:23
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In reply to Post #1
6 months is crap. Theres one out there with 30 months interest free if you meet there criteria.
henrtopcarper henrtopcarper
Posts: 558
Post #7 11 Sep 2020 17:48
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In reply to Post #5
Also something to bare in mind is if you do a balance transfer don't most card providers charge a flat rate percentage fee? Like 2 or 3%, I haven't done it since the noughties so it might be more competitive these days
mal mal
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Post #8 11 Sep 2020 18:36
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Yep usually a percentage for balance transfers. You can get better deals depending on the length of term of the 0% interest and on your credit score too I believe.

That website is ace for the best deals on loaf's of stuff and you can sign up for a free regular experian credit check.

Tinhead Tinhead
Posts: 17,089
Post #9 11 Sep 2020 18:41
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In reply to Post #8
Martin Lewis's Money Saving Expert website is the first place I go to for anything financial.
framey framey
Posts: 5,319
Post #11 25 Aug 2021 14:33
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My mrs had one from Lloyds bank with 36months to pay
Divide it into 35 monthly payments and pay it off 1month early so no charges at the end of it
And pay it by direct debit
Do not miss a payment or they will rip you for interest charges

Still can't work out to this day how she racked it up to need to do this...
mal mal
Posts: 8,986
Post #12 25 Aug 2021 15:25
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It'll be all that fishing kit she secretly bought...



I just got my credit report update from the experience link on the Martin Lewis site. 999 out of 999! Going to take a photo of it to take to the bank!
framey framey
Posts: 5,319
Post #13 25 Aug 2021 18:50
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In reply to Post #12
I'm lucky if I want a new rod or reel I say here try this...
She does fish
Alby
Posts: 306
Post #14 25 Aug 2021 20:39
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In reply to Post #12
Experian, Equifax, Karma etc credit score numbers mean nothing, every lender uses their own way of scoring based on the actual report.

I also have the meaningless 999
mal mal
Posts: 8,986
Post #15 25 Aug 2021 22:03
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In reply to Post #14
Thanks

Remind me to pop round on November 5th to piss on your bonfire

Tinhead Tinhead
Posts: 17,089
Post #17 16 Sep 2021 10:39
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I used Green Shield stamps
Alby
Posts: 306
Post #18 16 Sep 2021 21:37
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How many books ?
Arthurol
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Post #19 22 Sep 2021 21:28
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In reply to Post #18
Try with Martin Lewis bank. They have awesome offers.
Tinhead Tinhead
Posts: 17,089
Post #20 23 Sep 2021 11:53
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In reply to Post #19
Bank switching maybe but Martin Lewis does not have a bank. Beware of scams.
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