The Prosper® Card does not have a balance transfer fee. The reason the Prosper® Card has no transfer fee is that it does not allow balance transfers at all, and that means you’ll need to look for another credit card to help reduce the cost of existing debt.
No, the Prosper® Card doesn’t do a hard pull when you apply. There is a one step application process for this card that doesn’t affect your credit score as it results in a soft pull.
Keep in mind that you will need at least fair credit to get the Prosper® Card.
A balance transfer APR is the interest rate an issuer charges on debts moved to a credit card from another loan or card. Many balance transfer offers include an introductory 0% APR that lasts for a specified number of months, usually 6 to 21 months.
Once an introductory balance transfer APR expires, any remaining balance accrues interest at the card’s regular balance transfer APR. This interest accrues daily, and it is calculated by multiplying the day’s ending balance by the balance transfer APR and then dividing that number by 365.... read full answer
Here are some of the best balance transfer credit cards:
The U.S. Bank Platinum offers an intro APR of 0% for 18 billing cycles on both balance transfers and purchases. After this period expires, its regular APR is 19.24% - 29.24% (V). There’s also a balance transfer fee of 3% (min $5). The card has a $0 annual fee.
The Wells Fargo Reflect card’s intro APR is 0% for up to 21 months from account opening on qualifying balance transfers and purchases and balance transfers. Then, the regular APR kicks in, which is 17.49% - 29.49% Variable. The balance transfer fee is 3% intro for 120 days, then up to 5% (min $5). This card has a $0 annual fee.
Th Citi Double Cash Card comes with a 0% intro balance transfer APR for 18 months. The regular APR is 18.49% - 28.49% (V). The card’s balance transfer fee is 3% intro fee ($5 min) for each transfer in first 4 months, after that 5% ($5 min) for each transfer.
With this card, you also get 2% cash back on every purchase. There is a $0 annual fee.
The BankAmericard credit card’s intro APR is 0% for 21 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days. It also has a 0% APR on purchases for 21 billing cycles. Its regular APR is 15.49% - 25.49% Variable. There is also a balance transfer fee of 3%. The card comes with a $0 annual fee.
The balance transfer APR is one of several credit card APRs. A credit card will also include separate APRs for purchases and cash advances. In many cases, there’s also a penalty APR for late payments.
What you should keep in mind before getting a balance transfer credit card:
In most cases, you will need a good credit score or better to qualify for one of the best balance transfer credit cards. Issuers will also review other information, such as your credit history, income, employment status, payment history, and debt level.
So, when comparing balance transfer credit cards, it’s important to look at more than just the introductory balance transfer APR. Applicants should also consider the card’s regular APR, along with its transfer fee and annual fee. It’s important to consider how long it will take to repay the transferred debt, too.
A balance transfer does count as a payment to the original creditor to which you owed the balance. The issuer of the balance transfer card will submit payment to the old creditor for the amount of the transfer. Once the first monthly statement comes for your balance transfer card, you will need to begin making payments to that card’s issuer.... read full answer
What you should know about credit card balance transfers:
Balance transfer timelines vary by issuer. It can take as few as 5 to 7 business days for American Express balance transfers and up to 14 business days for balance transfers with Bank of America, Capital One, US Bank, and Wells Fargo.
You should continue to make at least the minimum payment to your original creditor until the balance transfer posts to the new account.
If a balance transfer posts after your old card’s due date and you didn’t submit a payment by then, you may be charged a late fee.
Ultimately, you should note that any additional payments you make will be deducted from the balance you transfer.
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