Balance Transfer Cards

If you are interested in moving some of your credit card debt over to a new card with a generous 0% intro APR period, the following cards from our partners would all be outstanding options. If you are unclear about how a balance transfer can help you save money on credit card interest then check out our article on balance transfer basics

Wells Fargo Reflect® Card

Purchase APR
0% intro APR for 21 months from account opening on purchases, then 18.24%, 24.74%, or 29.99% Variable APR
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR for 21 months from account opening on qualifying balance transfers, then 18.24%, 24.74%, or 29.99% Variable APR
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Cash Rewards
N/A
Welcome Bonus
N/A

Citi Simplicity® Card

Purchase APR
0% intro APR for 12 months on purchases, then 19.24% – 29.99% (Variable)
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR for 21 months on balance transfers, then 19.24% – 29.99% (Variable)
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Rewards
N/A
Intro Bonus
N/A

Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card

Purchase APR
0% intro APR for 12 months on Purchases, then 18.24% – 28.99% (Variable)
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR for 21 months on Balance Transfers, then 18.24% – 28.99% (Variable)
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Rewards
N/A
Intro Bonus
N/A

Discover it® Balance Transfer

Purchase APR
0% Intro APR on purchases for 6 months, then 17.24% – 28.24% Variable APR
Balance Transfer APR
0% Intro APR on balance transfers for 18 months, then 17.24% – 28.24% Variable APR
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Rewards
1% – 5%Earn 5% Cash Back At Different Places Each Quarter Up To The Quarterly Maximum When You Activate.

Earn 1% Unlimited Cash Back On All Other Purchases – Automatically
Intro Bonus
Discover will match all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year.

Citi Double Cash® Card

Purchase APR
19.24% – 29.24% (Variable)
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR for 18 months on Balance Transfers, then 19.24% – 29.24% (Variable)
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Fair, Good, Excellent
580 – 850*
Cash Back
1% – 5% Earn 2% on every purchase with unlimited 1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay for those purchases. To earn cash back, pay at least the minimum due on time.

Plus, for a limited time, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked on the Citi Travel℠ portal through 12/31/24.
Intro Bonus
Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening. This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.

Chase Slate Edge℠

Purchase APR
0% Intro APR on Purchases for 18 months, then 20.49% – 29.24% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers for 18 months, then 20.49% – 29.24% Variable
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
670 – 850*
Cash Back
N/A
Welcome Bonus
N/A

Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card

Purchase APR
0% intro APR for 15 months from account opening, then 20.24%, 25.24%, or 29.99% Variable APR
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR for 15 months from account opening on qualifying balance transfers, then 20.24%, 25.24%, or 29.99% Variable APR
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Cash Rewards
2% Earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases.
Welcome Bonus
Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months

Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Purchase APR
0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for purchases, then 18.24% – 28.24% Variable APR
Balance Transfer APR
0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days, then 18.24% – 28.24% Variable APR
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Cash Back
1.5x Points 1.5 points per $1 spent on all purchases.

If you’re a Bank of America Preferred Rewards® member, you can earn 25% – 75% more points on every purchase.
Intro Bonus
25,000 online bonus points after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening – that can be a $250 statement credit toward travel purchases

Chase Freedom Unlimited®

Purchase APR
0% Intro APR on Purchases for 15 months, then 20.49% – 29.24% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers for 15 months, then 20.49% – 29.24% Variable
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
670 – 850*
Cash Back
1.5% – 5% Unlimited 1.5% cash back is just the beginning of what you can earn. You’ll enjoy 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery services, 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, our premier rewards program that lets you redeem rewards for cash back, travel, gift cards and more; and 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.
Welcome Bonus
SPECIAL OFFER: Unlimited Matched Cash Back. Chase will automatically match all the cash back you earned at the end of your first year! There is no limit to how much cash back you can earn.

Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card

Purchase APR
0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for purchases, then 18.24% – 28.24% Variable APR
Balance Transfer APR
0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days, then 18.24% – 28.24% Variable APR
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Cash Back
1% – 3% 3% cash back in the category of your choice and 2% cash back at grocery stores and wholesale clubs for the first $2,500 in combined choice category / grocery store / wholesale club quarterly purchases.

1% cash back on all other purchases.

If you’re a Bank of America Preferred Rewards® member, you can earn 25% – 75% more cash back on every purchase.
Intro Bonus
$200 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening

Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

Purchase APR
0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for purchases, then 18.24% – 28.24% Variable APR
Balance Transfer APR
0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days, then 18.24% – 28.24% Variable APR
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Cash Back
1.5% 1.5% cash back on every purchase.

If you’re a Bank of America Preferred Rewards® member, you can earn 25% – 75% more cash back on every purchase.
Intro Bonus
$200 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening

Citi Rewards+® Card

Purchase APR
0% Intro APR for 15 months on Purchases, then 18.74% – 28.74% (Variable)
Balance Transfer APR
0% Intro APR for 15 months on Balance Transfers, then 18.74% – 28.74% (Variable)
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Rewards
1x – 5x Earn 2X ThankYou® Points at Supermarkets and Gas Stations for the first $6,000 per year and then 1X Points thereafter. Plus, earn 1X ThankYou® Points on All Other Purchases.

The Citi Rewards+® Card – the only credit card that automatically rounds up to the nearest 10 points on every purchase – with no cap.

Plus, for a limited time, earn 5 ThankYou® Points per $1 spent on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked on the Citi Travel℠ portal through June 30, 2024.
Intro Bonus
Earn 20,000 bonus points after you spend $1,500 in purchases with your card within 3 months of account opening; redeemable for $200 in gift cards at thankyou.com

Citi Custom Cash® Card

Purchase APR
0% intro APR for 15 months on Purchases, then 19.24% – 29.24% (Variable)
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR for 15 months on Balance Transfers, then 19.24% – 29.24% (Variable)
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Fair, Good, Excellent
580 – 850*
Cash Back
1% – 5% Earn 5% cash back on purchases in your top eligible spend category each billing cycle, up to the first $500 spent, 1% cash back thereafter.

Also, earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases.
Intro Bonus
Earn $200 in cash back after you spend $1500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening. This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.

Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express

Purchase APR
0% intro APR on purchases for 15 months, then 19.24%-29.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
0% on balance transfers for 15 months, then 19.24%-29.99% Variable
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
670 – 850*
Cash Back
1% – 3% 3% Cash Back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%.

3% Cash Back on U.S. online retail purchases, on up to $6,000 per year, then 1%.

3% Cash Back at U.S. gas stations, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%.
Welcome Bonus
Earn a $200 statement credit after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

Purchase APR
0% intro APR for 12 months, then 19.24%-29.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR for 12 months, then 19.24%-29.99% Variable
Annual Fee
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
670 – 850*
Cash Back
1% – 6% 6% Cash Back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%).

6% Cash Back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions.

3% Cash Back at U.S. gas stations and on transit (including taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more).

1% Cash Back on other purchases.
Welcome Bonus
Earn $250 back after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

BMO Platinum Credit Card

Purchase APR
0% introductory APR on purchases for 15 months from account opening date. Then, a variable APR applies, currently 18.24% – 26.24%, based on your creditworthiness.*
Balance Transfer APR
0% introductory APR on balance transfers for 15 months from date of first transfer when transfers are completed within 90 days from date of account opening. After that, a variable APR applies, currently 18.24% – 26.24%, based on your creditworthiness.*
Annual Fee
$0*
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
660 – 850
Rewards
N/A
Intro Bonus
N/A
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

BMO Cash Back Credit Card

Purchase APR
21.24% – 28.24% variable APR based on your credit worthiness.*
Balance Transfer APR
0% introductory APR on balance transfers for 12 months from date of first transfer when transfers are completed within 90 days from date of account opening. After that, a variable APR applies, currently 21.24% – 28.24%, based on your creditworthiness.*
Annual Fee
$0*
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
660 – 850
Rewards
1% – 5%5% cash back on streaming, cable TV and satellite services

3% cash back on gas and grocery purchases (Up to $2,500 in gas and grocery purchases each calendar quarter)

1% cash back on all other eligible purchases
Intro Bonus
Get a $200 cash back bonus when you spend $2,000 within 3 months of opening your account
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

BMO Platinum Rewards Credit Card

Purchase APR
21.24% – 28.24% variable APR based on your credit worthiness.*
Balance Transfer APR
0% introductory APR on balance transfers for 12 months from date of first transfer when transfers are completed within 90 days from date of account opening. After that, a variable APR applies, currently 21.24% – 28.24%, based on your creditworthiness.*
Annual Fee
$0*
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
660 – 850
Rewards
1x – 2x2 points per $1 spent on eligible gas and groceries, up to $2,500 in combined spend each calendar quarter

1 point per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases

10% anniversary bonus points every year
Intro Bonus
Get 25,000 bonus points when you spend $2,000 within 3 months of opening your account
Rates and Fees |Terms Apply

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*CardCritics references a FICO® 8 score, which is one of many different types of credit scores. A financial institution may use a different score when evaluating your application.