How do I do a balance transfer on my U. S. Bank Altitude Connect card? This question is about the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card

To do a balance transfer with the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect card, new applicants can just complete the balance transfer portion of the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect application. Existing cardholders can request a balance transfer online or by calling customer service at (800) 285-8585. U.S. Bank Altitude Connect balance transfers usually take 14 days to process. In the meantime, continue to make payments on your original debt to avoid any late fees and possible damage to your credit score. How to Do a Balance Transfer with U.S. Bank Altitude Connect (New Applicants) Open the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Enter the account number for your existing balance. Enter the amount you want to transfer. Include standard application info such as your name, Social Security number, and annual income. Submit the application. How to Do a Balance Transfer with U.S. Bank Altitude Connect (Existing Cardholders) Log in to your U.S. Bank Altitude Connect account. Select “Payments and limit” from the My Accounts Click “Request a balance transfer.” Enter the account number(s) and the amount(s) you’d like to transfer. Verify your information is correct and submit the application. Key Things to Know About a U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Balance Transfer The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect card accepts balance transfers from other credit cards, along with loans and other lines of credit. The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect card does not allow balance transfers from other U.S. Bank credit accounts. If you’re transferring a balance to a credit card with an introductory APR on balance transfers, try to pay off the balance before the introductory rate expires. Any balance remaining after that will accumulate interest daily at the card’s regular APR. Using a balance transfer calculator can be a big help. Finally, there is a 3% (min $5) fee on U.S. Bank Altitude Connect balance transfers. Make sure to take this into account, too.

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To do a balance transfer with the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect card, new applicants can just complete the balance transfer portion of the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect application. Existing cardholders can request a balance transfer online or by calling customer service at (800) 285-8585.

U.S. Bank Altitude Connect balance transfers usually take 14 days to process. In the meantime, continue to make payments on your original debt to avoid any late fees and possible damage to your credit score.

How to Do a Balance Transfer with U.S. Bank Altitude Connect (New Applicants)

Open the U.S. Bank Altitude Connect
Enter the account number for your existing balance.
Enter the amount you want to transfer.
Include standard application info such as your name, Social Security number, and annual income.
Submit the application.

How to Do a Balance Transfer with U.S. Bank Altitude Connect (Existing Cardholders)

Log in to your U.S. Bank Altitude Connect account.
Select “Payments and limit” from the My Accounts
Click “Request a balance transfer.”
Enter the account number(s) and the amount(s) you’d like to transfer.
Verify your information is correct and submit the application.

Key Things to Know About a U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Balance Transfer

The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect card accepts balance transfers from other credit cards, along with loans and other lines of credit. The U.S. Bank Altitude Connect card does not allow balance transfers from other U.S. Bank credit accounts.

If you’re transferring a balance to a credit card with an introductory APR on balance transfers, try to pay off the balance before the introductory rate expires. Any balance remaining after that will accumulate interest daily at the card’s regular APR. Using a balance transfer calculator can be a big help.

Finally, there is a 3% (min $5) fee on U.S. Bank Altitude Connect balance transfers. Make sure to take this into account, too.

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Is a balance transfer a good idea?

Yes, a balance transfer is a good idea if you need months to pay off high-interest debt and you are able to qualify for a 0% balance transfer credit card deal.

What you should know before making a balance transfer:

You generally need good credit or better to get a 0% balance transfer credit card. Most balance transfer cards have very high regular APRs, making it important to repay what you owe before the 0% period ends.... read full answer

You’ll also want to make sure the new card’s balance transfer fee is as low as possible. The average balance transfer fee is 2.53%. But, from time to time, there are credit cards that have both 0% APR on balance transfers and no balance transfer fees.

You should use a balance transfer calculator to compare the cost of repaying what you owe with your current card versus taking advantage of the best balance transfer offers.

If you’d like to know where you stand before applying for a balance transfer card, check your latest credit score for free on WalletHub.

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What is a balance transfer APR?

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:

Rates & FeesOverall: U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum CardU.S. Bank Visa® Platinum CardLearn MoreLearn Moreon issuer's website

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.

Rates & FeesLong Intro APR: Wells Fargo Reflect® CardWells Fargo Reflect® CardLearn MoreLearn Moreon issuer's website

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.

Cash Back: Citi® Double Cash Card – 18 month BT offerCiti® Double Cash Card – 18 month BT offerLearn MoreLearn Moreon issuer's website

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.

Excellent Credit: BankAmericard® credit cardBankAmericard® credit cardLearn MoreLearn Moreon issuer's website

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.

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Does a balance transfer count as a payment?

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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