Balance transfer credit cards in Australia, explained
A balance transfer credit card moves existing debt to a 0 per cent or low-rate intro period so you can clear it without interest. Here is how it works, the catches, and who it actually suits.
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A balance transfer credit card moves existing debt to a 0 per cent or low-rate intro period so you can clear it without interest. Here is how it works, the catches, and who it actually suits.
Rewards cards earn points or cashback on your spending, but interest near 20 per cent wipes out any gain unless you pay in full. Here is how to weigh the fee against the rewards and decide if it suits you.
There is no single best card for everyone. The right pick depends on one question: do you clear the balance every month, or carry it? That answer changes everything.
Debt consolidation rolls several debts into one repayment, ideally at a lower rate. Here is when it actually saves you money, when it just buys time, and the behaviour change that makes or breaks it.