Free Balance Transfer Savings Calculator

Calculate savings from transferring credit card debt to a 0% intro APR balance transfer card.

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Net Savings (vs Keeping Card)

$2,640

Transfer Fee$240
Interest Saved During Intro$7,120
Balance After Intro Period$0

Net Savings (vs Keeping Card) vs Intro 0% APR Period

Balance Transfer Strategy

A balance transfer moves high-rate credit card debt to a card with 0% introductory APR.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Interest saved = Balance x Monthly Rate x Intro Months

Transfer fee = Balance x Fee Percentage (typically 3-5%)

Net savings = Interest Saved - Transfer Fee

Key Rules

  • Pay as much as possible during the 0% period
  • After the intro period, remaining balance accrues interest at the regular rate (often 18-25%)
  • Missing a payment may void the intro rate
  • Example Calculation

    $8,000 at 24% APR, transfer to 0% card with 3% fee for 18 months, paying $500/month.

    1. 01Transfer fee = $8,000 x 3% = $240
    2. 02Interest saved = $8,000 x 2% x 18 = $2,880 (approximate)
    3. 03Net savings = $2,880 - $240 = $2,640
    4. 04Balance after 18 months = $8,240 - ($500 x 18) = $0 (paid off in ~17 months)

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