Balance Transfer Calculator — Calculate Your Credit Card Savings

Balance Transfer Calculator

Calculate how much you can save with a balance transfer. Compare current credit card costs with a balance transfer offer.

Step 1: Current Credit Card

$5,000
19.5%
$200

Understanding Your Current Card

Enter your current credit card balance, annual percentage rate (APR), and how much you pay each month. This helps calculate how much you’re currently spending on interest.

Step 2: Balance Transfer Offer

3%
0%
18

About Balance Transfers

Balance transfers move your debt to a new card with a lower promotional rate, typically 0% for 12-24 months. There’s usually a transfer fee (1-5% of the balance).

Balance Transfer Savings Results

Summary
Offers Comparison
Breakdown

Total Savings with Balance Transfer

$1,450
By transferring $5,000 from 19.5% APR to 0% APR for 18 months
Cost with Current Card
$2,150
Cost with Transfer
$700
Transfer Fee
$150
Months to Pay Off
29

Balance Transfer Offers Comparison

Transfer Offer Promotional APR Transfer Fee Total Savings

Payment Timeline Comparison

Balance Transfer Formula

Savings = (Current Card Interest) – (Transfer Fee + Promotional Interest)

To calculate your savings: Compare the total interest you’d pay on your current card versus the transfer fee plus any interest during and after the promotional period.

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