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CREDIT CARDS / PROMO CHECK

Credit Card Balance Transfer Calculator

Compare simple interest during a promotional transfer period with current-card interest after including the transfer fee and promotional rate.

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Calculation path

The model compares simple interest on a stable balance during the same period, then subtracts the transfer fee and promotional interest from the avoided current-card interest.

Calculation path

Estimated saving = current simple interest - transfer fee - promotional simple interest.

What you provide

What you provide

  • Balance to transfer: Amount moved to the promotional account.
  • Current card annual rate: Annual rate avoided during the comparison period.
  • Promotional annual rate: Rate charged during the selected promotional period.
  • Transfer fee: One-time fee as a percentage of transferred balance.
  • Promotional period: Months before the promotional rate ends.

What you receive

What you receive

  • Estimated saving or extra cost
  • Transfer fee and promotional interest
  • Current-card interest comparison

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Choose the maximum decimal places shown. This does not increase source accuracy.

Payment timing, new purchases, grace periods, allocation rules, residual interest, and the post-promo rate are not modelled.

This is an educational planning estimate. Confirm lender, issuer, tax, accounting, and contractual rules with the relevant provider or qualified adviser before acting.