How to Calculate Balance Transfer Savings
Whether a 0% offer beats staying put, once the transfer fee is counted.
How this number is built
Calculating it yourself
Step 1
Check the transfer fee, usually 3% to 5% charged immediately.
Step 2
Confirm the promotional length and the rate that follows it.
Step 3
Set a payment that clears the balance inside the promo period.
Step 4
Do not spend on the new card — purchases often lose the grace period.
Step 5
Compare the net saving here against simply paying more on the existing card.
What people ask next
Does a transfer hurt my score?
A new account briefly lowers the average age of accounts, but the utilization improvement usually outweighs it.
What if I miss a payment?
Many offers terminate the promotional rate on a late payment, which removes the entire benefit.
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