Extended 0 Apr Transfer Cards

Barclaycard leads the 0% balance transfer race

Barclaycard has blown open the 0% balance transfer credit card market with the longest ever introductory period.

A number of the conditions on the card have been amended, but the stand out change sees the 0% balance transfer period extended from 18 to 20 months .

The Barclaycard Platinum with Balance Transfer Visa rate has been increased to 17.5% APR, standard purchase rate increased by 0.6% per annum to 1.356% per month, 17.5% pa.

Balance transfer fees have increased to 3.2% (previously 2.9%). However as of 21/03/11 Barclaycard are offering new customers 25% off any additional balance transfer fee when you transfer more than one balance to Barclaycard (terms and conditions apply)

Although the card's main appeal is the balance transfer offer, there is still 0% on card purchases for 3 months . This card is sure to prove popular with consumers who will be keen to see if other providers rush to meet the 20 month offer.

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With the hope of warmer months ahead, many consumers tend to shop for spring. More people would be more than willing to drag their purchases using their credit cards. The thing is, they have to ensure that they use credit cards can give them the best offers and rewards.

Citibank has recently extended the duration of the introductory 0% purchase of the Platinum MasterCard Citi and Citi Diamond Preferred card 12 months to an industry leading 18 months.In addition to this new extended 0% interest on purchases, both cards also offer an annual rate of 0% on balance transfers for a period of 18 months, making them one of the most generous 0% APR credit cards on the market.

There are two ways that make Citi and Citi Platinum Diamond cards different from other 0% APR credit cards. Their 18 month 0% introductory rate on purchases and balance transfers is given to all candidates.

Another way that makes these different credit card other credit cards is that they can take one to two percent on any amount transferred, where the other cards that offer an annual rate of 0% and still be still carry a fee of 4% balance transfer.