Balance Transfer Credit Cards: How To Move Debt and Save on Interest

Is there a limit when transferring a credit card balance? Yes — usually 75% to 100% of your credit line, fee included. Here's how to calculate your real limit.

How to choose a balance transfer card: match the 0% promo to your payoff timeline, weigh the transfer fee and check the regular APR. Here's what to compare.

Not sure what to do after a balance transfer? Confirm it posted, build a payoff plan and skip new charges. Here's how to clear the balance before 0% ends.

Balance transfer checks are paper checks tied to a credit card account that allow cardholders to move debt from one account to another.