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If your application is accepted, the new card will lower the average age of your accounts — which can drop your scores by a few points as well. While your credit history takes a dip, your credit utilization may actually improve. The new card will come with a brand-new credit limit. One thing to note: Some credit-scoring models calculate your credit utilization ratio on a per-card basis as opposed to looking at your overall debt.
If you want to get an idea of what your VantageScore 3. But there are pros and cons to balance transfers. You can use this balance transfer calculator to help you run scenarios to decide if a balance transfer card makes sense for you. That said, certain cards tend to stand out as good options for a variety of reasons. As you pay down your debt, consider keeping all your cards open — even the ones you transferred balances from.
Keeping your accounts open can help show your positive payment history, boost the average age of your accounts, and maintain a low overall credit utilization all potentially great for your credit.
Paying your credit card bill on time and in full every month can also boost your credit, as payment history has a significant impact on your scores. And when you finally pay off that debt, your amounts owed will fall, which can also positively impact your credit. A credit counselor can also help. Balance transfer cards are a great debt-management tool, but be cautious when exploring new balance-transfer card options.
Overall, it's best to use a new balance-transfer card to its fullest advantages and take immediate steps to assess how to avoid the need for more of such cards in the future. Make timely payments on the new card, and perhaps keep the old card s open for long-term improvement to the credit utilization and average credit age. Fair Isaac Corporation. Building Credit. Balance Transfer Cards. Your Privacy Rights.
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To minimize the negative effect on a credit score, do research and resist the temptation to apply for multiple cards. Money saved on interest with a balance transfer can help pay down a balance and shrink overall debt faster.
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