Best Balance Transfer Cards of October 2025

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.

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Best Overall

Wells Fargo Reflect® Card

Why We Like It
This card from Wells Fargo is a standout in both the Low APR and Balance Transfer categories. It offers a very generous intro APR period and you get up to $600 protection on your cell phone (subject to $25 deductible) against covered damage or theft when you pay your monthly cellular telephone bill with this card.
Purchase APR
0% intro APR for 21 months from account opening on purchases, then 17.99%, 24.49%, or 28.74% Variable APR
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR for 21 months from account opening on qualifying balance transfers, then 17.99%, 24.49%, or 28.74% Variable APR
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Cash Rewards
N/A
Welcome Bonus
N/A

Discover it® Chrome

Why We Like It
This is a solid choice for anyone in the market for a balance transfer credit card that offers cash back rewards. The dollar-for-dollar match of the cash back you’ve earned your first year is a nice bonus.
Purchase APR
0% Intro APR on purchases for 6 months, then 17.99% – 26.99% Variable APR
Balance Transfer APR
0% Intro APR on balance transfers for 18 months, then 17.99% – 26.99% Variable APR
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Rewards
1% – 2%Earn 2% Cash Back At Gas Stations And Restaurants On Up To $1,000 In Combined Purchases Each Quarter.

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

Chase Freedom Unlimited®

Why We Like It
Get unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, plus bonus rewards on travel, dining, and drugstore purchases—all with no annual fee and easy cash-back redemption!
Purchase APR
0% Intro APR on Purchases for 15 months, then 18.74% – 28.24% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers for 15 months, then 18.74% – 28.24% Variable
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
670 – 850*
Cash Back
1.5% – 5% Enjoy 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, our premier rewards program that lets you redeem rewards for cash back, travel, gift cards and more; 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and 1.5% on all other purchases
Welcome Bonus
Intro Offer: Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening

Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card

Why We Like It
The card is a top contender for those seeking cash back flexibility without an annual fee. You will earn elevated cash back rewards in the category of your choice each month though it is important to note the quarterly cap. There is also a generous intro APR and an online welcome bonus opportunity.
Purchase APR
Generous intro APR offer available. Select Apply Now to view the current offer terms.
Balance Transfer APR
Generous intro APR offer available. Select Apply Now to view the current offer terms.
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Cash Back
1% – 6%
Welcome Bonus
$200 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Why We Like It
The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card offers straightforward benefits without an annual fee. There is an easy to earn bonus opportunity and a generous intro APR.
Purchase APR
0% intro on purchases for 15 months, then 18.99% – 28.99% (Variable)
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro on balance transfers for 15 months, then 18.99% – 28.99% (Variable)
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent, Good
670 – 850*
Rewards
1.25X – 5X Earn unlimited 1.25X miles on every purchase, every day.

Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel.
Welcome Bonus
For a limited time, earn $300 in travel bonuses. Enjoy $100 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 20,000 bonus miles once you spend $500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening – that’s equal to $300 in travel

Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card

Why We Like It
This card offers 21-month 0% intro APR on balance transfers — one of the longest available — along with 12 months of no interest on purchases!
Purchase APR
0% intro APR for 12 months on Purchases, then 16.99% – 27.74% (Variable)
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR for 21 months on Balance Transfers, then 16.99% – 27.74% (Variable)
Annual Fee
$0
Recommended Credit Score
Excellent/Good
670 – 850*
Rewards
N/A
Welcome Bonus
N/A

Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

Why We Like It
This top-rated cash back card offers a very generous welcome offer, a substantial list of perks, and statement credit opportunities. There is a $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.
Purchase APR
0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months from the date of account opening, then 19.74%-28.74% Variable
Balance Transfer APR
0% intro APR on balance transfers for 12 months from the date of account opening, then 19.74%-28.74% Variable
Annual Fee
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.
Recommended Credit Score
Good – Excellent
Cash Back
1% – 6% Earn 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%).

Earn 6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions.

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

Earn 1% cash back on other purchases.

Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit and at Amazon.com checkout.
Welcome Offer
Earn a $250 statement credit after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.

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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.