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Balance Transfer

A balance transfer is the process of moving credit card debt from one credit card to another. Balance transfers are subject to a balance transfer fee that's a percentage (usually 3% - 6%) of the amount you're transferring.Many credit card issuers offer introductory balance transfer APRs that are lower than the standard rates. Balance transfers usually have fees.