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What is a balance transfer credit card?
A balance transfer card lets you move existing credit card debt to a new card with a 0% introductory APR — typically lasting 12 to 21 months — so you can pay down the balance interest-free. A transfer fee of 3–5% usually applies upfront.
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What is debt consolidation?
Debt consolidation combines multiple debts into a single loan or payment, ideally at a lower interest rate — it can reduce total interest paid and simplify your finances, but only works if the new rate is actually lower than your current average and you stop adding new debt.