
ANZ Low Rate - Balance Transfer Exclusive Offer
- 0% Balance Transfer & $0 First-Year Annual Fee
- $0 Annual fee
- 13.74% Purchase rate
Pros & cons
- 0% p.a. interest on balance transfers for 28 months
- $0 annual fee for the first year ($58 p.a. thereafter)
- Ongoing low purchase interest rate of 13.74% p.a.
- Balance transfer reverts to the high standard interest rate of 21.99% p.a. at the end of the introductory period
Hi
I have 2 credit cards, total limit $60k
Ive applied for the ANZ low rate 26mth BT card, however ANZ can only approve $15k due to reaching my credit limit.
If i was to do 4x $15k BT transfers over the next 2months by lowering the $60k limit by $15k each time ive done transfer, so that it allows me to increase the ANZ card by $15k, would banks normally allow this?
Essentially i want the $60k shuffled across to the ANZ card to pay off over the 26mths, whilst i cancel the other 2 cards once the BT is completed
Thanks
Hi Dave,
I don’t think most cards allow multiple balance transfers over time. I think you’d lose the 0% introductory offer and get charged a lot more. I suggest asking the bank directly.
Another option is to apply for a balance transfer with another bank. But then you’re applying for multiple credit cards and there’s a stronger risk of rejection.
I have paid out a NAB credit card debt, so no debt is owed.
I am a pensioner with a $30k0+ value, and am usually able to not need credit BUT, need a credit card for a buffer .
I do enjoy the interest free loans from Centerlink, sometimes though, I need a immedate credit for unexpected bills, can you advise??
Ken
Hi Ken,
We’re not licenced to give personal advice, but we can direct you towards these guide of credit cards for pensioners. You may also be eligible for a no interest loan worth up to $3,000 from Good Shepherd. Hope this helps!
Which is the best balance transfer card for June 2024 that has the lowest interest rate and longest promotion period?
Hi Daniel,
The longest offer right now is 28 months and the interest rate is 0%, although note that with this particular offer, a 1% balance transfer fee applies. So if you transferred $5,000, you’d pay a fee of $50.
Hope this helps!
Hi Fraser,
We are a review and comparison site, you’ll need to contact your bank directly for customer service.
Hi Amy
So we have recently had a balance transfer approved for the full amount of debt on a selected card. Now we are looking at replicating for another card however we will not be able to manage the full amount.
Meaning are strategy is to pay off the amount within the interest free period and then cancel the card
Will the lenders allow you to select the amount and keep the other card open????
Hi Doug,
It depends on your overall amount of debt compared to your income levels. When you apply for any credit card, the lender will assess your ability to repay not just that credit card, but all of the cards you have.
Many people don’t realise that when assessing your application, the lender will assume that all of your credit cards are “maxed out”. This is because you have ready access to that credit and could make purchases up to the full limit at any stage, so they have to be prudent and ensure you can afford your new card AND your existing debts, assuming they are at their limits.
For instance, if you have 3 cards that total $50,000 in credit limits, the bank will assume you have a debt of $50,000 and a minimum repayment of 3% per month, or $1,500.
What this means for you is that the lower your overall limits are, the greater your chance of being approved for an additional credit card.
Hope this helps and best of luck!