Abbey Balance Transfer Card

  The Balance Transfer card from Abbey features an introductory period of 0% lasting for 13 months, although as is becoming increasingly common you'll have to pay a handling fee of 2.5% (maximum Unlimited) on any debt you transfer to the card.

  The standard rate for purchases is a middle-of-the-road 15.9% typical APR, and you can manage your account 100% online through Abbey's e-credit card service.

Abbey Card Summary

Standard Rate:15.9% typical APR (variable)
Balance Transfer Deal?0% APR for 13 months
Purchases Deal?0% APR for 3 months
Balance Transfer Fee:2.5%
Minimum Balance Transfer Fee:£3
Maximum Balance Transfer Fee:Unlimited
Introductory Cashback
Standard Cashback5% (max £1000) in UK supermarkets until 31st January 2008
Rewards Program?-
Annual Fee:-
Interest Free Period:Get up to 56 days interest free on credit card purchases if you pay off everything you owe on time each month
Minimum Repayment:2.25% of your balance (min £5)
Minimum Credit Limit:Credit limit according to circumstances
Maximum Credit Limit:£50,000
Notes:The balance transfer version of Abbey's credit card


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