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A balance transfer lets you move all or part of a balance from one credit card to another. Balance transfers can significantly lower your interest rate – potentially to 0% annual percentage rate – and ...

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It's tempting to just go for the option with the longest intro APR period. But you might be better served with a card that has a shorter 0% term but a lower transfer fee or more long-term value.