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The Arvest Bank Purchasing Credit Card does not charge a balance transfer fee. For comparison, most credit cards from other issuers charge a balance transfer fee of 3% to 5% of the amount transferred, so using a no-fee card can make a big difference.
The Arvest Bank Purchasing Credit Card also offers an introductory APR of 0% for 6 months, after which the regular APR of 14.24% - 18.24% (V) applies.
Very few worthwhile credit cards with no balance transfer fee are available from other issuers. There are, however, many credit cards that offer 0% APR balance transfer promotions, which could help you save a lot of money. Check out WalletHub’s Balance Transfer Calculator to see just how much you could save.
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