
Craig Jenkins
February 8, 2017
A balance transfer is the act of moving high interest debt from one card to another card with a lower interest rate. The result is lower interest payments and the ability to pay down the debt faster. Before you apply, be sure to have your existing account details ready as you will want to request a balance transfer with your application. Be sure to read the fine print on the application page for details of each balance transfer offer.
† Promotional Rates:
Balance Transfers: 0.00%
This Promotional Rate applies to any balance transfers made within 90 day(s) of your account opening (each, an ""eligible transaction"") and will remain in effect for 12 Statement Periods from the transaction date of each eligible transaction. The Promotional Rate will increase and the remaining balance of the eligible transaction will become subject to the Standard Rate for balance transfers either: (1) on the first day of the first Statement Period that occurs after the expiry of the Promotional Rate; or (2) on the first day of the second Statement Period following any late Minimum Payment. Other conditions apply. Offer may be changed, extended or withdrawn at any time, without notice.
Standard Rates:
Purchases: 12.99%
Balance transfers and access cheques: 12.99%
Cash advances: 24.99%
Default Rates:
If your Minimum Payment is late twice within any [12] consecutive Statement Periods (the ""change event""), the Standard Rate(s) that apply to your account at that time will increase to the following new Standard Rate(s):
Purchases: 19.99%
Balance transfers and access cheques: 21.99%
Cash advances: 24.99%
The new Standard Rate(s) will apply on the first day of the second Statement Period following the change event.
If you then pay each Minimum Payment on time for [12] consecutive Statement Periods (""cure period""), the new Standard Rate(s) will decrease to the Standard Rate(s) that applied on your account at the time of the change event. Such rates will apply on the first day of the first Statement Period that occurs after the cure period.
✪ Balance transfers will be fulfilled in the order listed and are treated as balance transfers in accordance with your Account Agreement. The total value of balance transfers cannot exceed your authorized credit limit. If the value is greater, MBNA may send a partial payment to the named creditor/designated account. THERE WILL BE A TRANSACTION FEE EQUAL TO 3.00% OF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF EACH BALANCE TRANSFER INITIATED WITH THIS APPLICATION. A MINIMUM FEE OF $7.50 WILL APPLY TO EACH BALANCE TRANSFER TRANSACTION. A balance transfer may not be used to pay off or down your account balance or any other balances with us (including our affiliates, which would include any member of the TD Bank Group).
The Toronto-Dominion Bank is the issuer of this credit card. MBNA is a division of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.
Annual Fee | Purchase APR | Balance Transfer APR | Cash Advance APR | $0 | 12.99% | 0% for 12 months | 24.99% |
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✪ Balance transfers will be fulfilled in the order listed and are treated as balance transfers in accordance with your Account Agreement. The total value of balance transfers cannot exceed your authorized credit limit. If the value is greater, MBNA may send a partial payment to the named creditor/designated account. THERE WILL BE A TRANSACTION FEE EQUAL TO 3.00% OF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF EACH BALANCE TRANSFER INITIATED WITH THIS APPLICATION. A MINIMUM FEE OF $7.50 WILL APPLY TO EACH BALANCE TRANSFER TRANSACTION. A balance transfer may not be used to pay off or down your account balance or any other balances with us (including our affiliates, which would include any member of the TD Bank Group).
The Toronto-Dominion Bank is the issuer of this credit card. MBNA is a division of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.
Annual Fee | Purchase APR | Balance Transfer APR | Cash Advance APR | $39 | 8.99% | 8.99% | 24.99% |
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Annual Fee | Purchase APR | Balance Transfer APR | Cash Advance APR | $20 | 12.99% | 12.99% | 15.99% |
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Annual Fee | Purchase APR | Balance Transfer APR | Cash Advance APR | Plus annual fee waived for the first year | 12.99% | 12.99% | 12.99% |
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Annual Fee | Purchase APR | Balance Transfer APR | Cash Advance APR | $39 | 19.99% | 0% on balance transfers for 6 months | 22.99% |
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Annual Fee | Purchase APR | Balance Transfer APR | Cash Advance APR | $0 | 19.99% | Get an introductory 0% on Balance transfers for the first six months. | 22.99% |
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Annual Fee | Purchase APR | Balance Transfer APR | Cash Advance APR | $0 | 19.95% | 1.95% on Balance Transfers for six months | 19.95% |
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As the name suggests, a "balance transfer" allows you to transfer your outstanding balance owed to your current credit card issuer to another credit card at a lower interest rate. Balance transfers effectively reduce the amount of interest you pay while carrying a monthly balance on your credit card.
So in a nutshell, balance transfers save money. By reducing your interest payments, more of your monthly payments can go towards paying down the balance. This also means you’ll be debt-free sooner.
When evaluating balance transfer offers, there’s a few key points to pay attention to:
Getting the most out of a balance transfer requires a plan. The goal is to pay down your debt as quickly as possible during the introductory period. As you work to reduce your debt don’t take on new expenses. Be prepared for what happens when the into rate expires so there’s no surprises.