Credit Card Q&A: Is There a Credit Card Without a Balance Transfer Fee?

Published

April 21, 2017

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Credit Question: Is there a credit card that doesn’t charge a balance transfer fee?

Answer: It’s not surprising that this has become a frequent question from consumers. Mailboxes across the country are being flooded with offers, many of them with excellent balance transfer opportunities. But it’s the balance transfer fees—usually ranging from 3 percent to 5 percent—that often give consumers pause.

These fees are fairly standard, but there’s an exception right now. The Discover® More® Card – No Balance Transfer Fee has temporarily eliminated this fee, which is usually 5 percent. And on top of this “fee relief,” you get a zero percent introductory APR for 12 months on purchases and on balance transfers.

Here’s the catch: This offer is only valid through February 28, 2011. So if you have a balance on a high-interest credit card and you have excellent credit, this offer might be worth considering.

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