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    Balance transfers

    What is a balance transfer?

    A balance transfer is when you move the balance from a credit or store card to another credit card.

    Watch this short video if you want to know more.

    Why would I make a balance transfer?

    Some customers want to keep all their credit card balances in one place. A balance transfer can let you do this. Also, a balance transfer could help you save on interest as they often come with an introductory offer.

    Find out more below.

     

    How do I make a balance transfer?

    If you’re eligible, you’ll find your balance transfer offers when you log on to  Internet Banking. Then, just follow the simple on-screen instructions.

    Make sure you have the card details of all the balances you want to transfer and you understand the terms and conditions (PDF).  

    If your available credit limit isn’t sufficient to complete the transfer, you can apply for a credit limit increase online. Simply select the ‘More actions’ button on your credit card account and then the ‘Manage credit limit’ button. 

    What else do I need to know?

    How long does a balance transfer take?

    After we approve it, the transfer will normally arrive by the next working day.

    How much can I transfer?

    The minimum balance you can transfer is £100. The maximum will need to be less than your available credit limit. This is to allow for any balance transfer fee plus any other fees or transactions. You cannot transfer a balance from other Lloyds Bank credit cards, loan companies or bank accounts.

    What’s the difference between a balance transfer and a money transfer?

    Balance transfers are about moving credit or store card balances to a different credit card. A money transfer lets you transfer money from your credit card to any of your own UK-based current accounts. To find out more, visit our money transfer page.

    Ready to make a transfer?

    We offer two types of promotional offers on balance transfers

    1. 0% p.a. interest rate for a set period of time Subject to a transfer fee. No interest is charged for a set period and the fee is added to your total balance.

    2. Longer term low interest rate This offer typically has no fee (0% p.a.). A low rate of interest is then charged for a set period of time, usually longer than the 0% interest rate offers, potentially reducing the need to regularly switch offers.

    View your balance transfer offers  

    Log on to Internet Banking to see if you have a balance transfer offer waiting.

    Log on to Internet Banking
      • We do not accept balance transfers from other Lloyds Bank credit cards, loan companies or bank accounts
      • Balance Transfer applications are subject to eligibility and security checks but these will not leave a footprint on your credit file
      • Keeping promotional rates - To keep any promotional rates that go with your balance transfer, you must always stay within your credit limit, and make your payments on time each month
      • After your promotional period ends, you will be charged the standard interest rate, which can be confirmed on your statements
      • Low interest offers charge interest daily, we add together all the daily interest amounts in each statement period and add the total to your balance on your statement date
      •  Payment allocation - we use your payments to pay off the balances charged at the highest interest rate first, so your more expensive balances are paid sooner. Your payment will include any interest or charges incurred as a result of those balances
      • Other borrowing options - Before you apply for a balance transfer it's worth considering other ways to borrow, as well as any savings you may have, as these could be better options for you. Read more about other ways to borrow.
      • You can transfer from any card that displays a Visa, Mastercard® or Amex logo

    Making sure you get a fair deal

    We want you to find a product that's right for your circumstances, which is why we adhere to the Standards of Lending Practice, which are monitored and enforced by the Lending Standards Board.

    To find out more you can read the statement of responsibilities, which details what's expected of us, the lender and you the borrower.

    Important legal information

    Lloyds Bank plc. Registered office: 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN. Registered in England and Wales No. 2065. Lloyds Bank plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 119278.