Can You Balance Transfer Store Cards?

Can you balance transfer store cards?

We have recently seen an increasing number of people looking for an answer to this question of can you balance transfer store cards?

Store cards, differ from credit cards, in that store cards allow a customers to make a purchase in one specific brand of stores and then pay later. With a credit card however, a customer can make a purchase in any retailer using the card and then pay later.

So can you balance transfer store cards and if so how do you balance transfer store cards?

The answer is yes, you can balance transfer store cards from all of the main UK retailers.

To make a balance transfer from any store card, you simply need to follow the same procedure as when making a balance transfer from a credit card.

Argos Card Balance Transfer

Can you balance transfer an Argos card, for example.

The Argos card is one of the most popular store cards and yes you can make a balance transfer from an Argos card to a new credit card.

You will need to provide the 16 digit card number of the store card you are transferring the balance from, the name of the store card e.g. Argos or Next for example and the amount of the balance you want to transfer.

Many store cards charge more than 25% interest on any outstanding purchases. As a result, a balance transfer from a store card to a credit card offering 0% on balance transfers for an introductory period, can offer store card customers large savings on interest payments.

All of the following popular featured UK credit cards will accept a balance transfer from a store card :-

Card Offers

Nationwide Credit Card just for Nationwide members*

Balance Transfers:

0% for 12 Months

Balance Transfer Fee:

Purchases:

0% for 12 Months

Representative APR:

17.9% APR (variable)

Card Details

Nationwide Credit Card just for Nationwide members*

0% on balance transfers for 12 months from account opening
0% balance transfer fee within first 3 months, 2.4% fee applies after, minimum £5
0% on purchases for 12 months from account opening
Commission free allowance on purchases abroad (subject to terms)
Manage account online
Annual Fee: None

Application Criteria

Nationwide Credit Card just for Nationwide members*

Nationwide credit cards are just for members. You are a member when you have a current account, mortgage or savings account with Nationwide
You have been living in the UK for the last 12 months
You have a gross income each year of more than £5000
You have a good credit history
You are aged 18 or over

Nationwide credit cards are just for members. You are a member when you have a current account, mortgage or savings account with Nationwide

Representative Example: 17.9% APR representative (variable). Based on an assumed credit limit of £1,200 and a purchase rate of 17.9% p.a. (variable)

Card Offers

HSBC Balance Transfer*

Balance Transfers:

0% for 25 Months

Balance Transfer Fee:

1.5%

Purchases:

0% for 3 Months

Representative APR:

21.9% APR (variable)

Card Details

HSBC Balance Transfer*

0% interest on balance transfers for 25 months made within first 60 days of account opening
1.5% balance transfer fee (minimum £5)
0% interest on purchases for 3 months from account opening
At end of promotional period, balance transfers and purchases will revert to standard variable rate
home&Away rewards programme giving you instant discounts from well-known brands
Online account management
Annual Fee: None

Application Criteria

HSBC Balance Transfer*

You have an annual income or pension before tax of £8,500 or more
You are a UK resident
You are aged 18 or over
You do not hold an HSBC Basic bank account

Representative Example: 21.9% APR representative (variable). Based on an assumed credit limit of £1,200 and a purchase rate of 21.9% p.a. (variable)

Credit is subject to status, affordability and applicable terms and conditions

Card Offers

Nationwide Select Credit Card just for Nationwide members*

Balance Transfers:

0% for 12 Months

Balance Transfer Fee:

Purchases:

0% for 12 Months

Representative APR:

15.9% APR (variable)

Card Details

Nationwide Select Credit Card just for Nationwide members*

0% on balance transfers for 12 months from account opening
0% balance transfer fee within first 3 months, 2.4% fee applies after, minimum £5
0% on purchases for 12 months from account opening
Unlimited commission free purchases abroad
Manage account online
Annual Fee: None

Application Criteria

Nationwide Select Credit Card just for Nationwide members*

Nationwide credit cards are just for members. You are a member when you have a current account, mortgage or savings account with Nationwide
Nationwide Select Credit Card is only available to members who hold their main current account with Nationwide
You have been living in the UK for the last 12 months
You have a gross income each year of more than £5000
You have a good credit history
You are aged 18 or over

Nationwide Select Credit Card is only available to members who hold their main current account with Nationwide

Representative Example: 15.9% APR representative (variable). Based on an assumed credit limit of £1,200 and a purchase rate of 15.9% p.a. (variable)

Card Offers

M&S Transfer Plus*

Balance Transfers:

0% for 28 Months

Balance Transfer Fee:

2.85%

Purchases:

0% for 6 Months

Representative APR:

19.9% APR (variable)

Card Details

M&S Transfer Plus*

0% for 28 months on balance transfers made within 90 days of account opening
2.85% balance transfer fee, minimum £5
0% on purchases for 6 months from account opening
Collect M&S points every time you shop anywhere in the world with your card
Preferential rates when you use your card to order M&S Travel Money
Manage account online
Annual Fee: None

Application Criteria

M&S Transfer Plus*

You are a UK resident
You have a UK bank or building society account
You are aged 18 or over
You have not held a credit card with M&S Bank within previous 12 months

Representative Example: 19.9% APR representative (variable). Based on an assumed credit limit of £1,200 and a purchase rate of 19.9% p.a. (variable)

Card Offers

HSBC Purchase Plus*

Balance Transfers:

0% for 18 Months

Balance Transfer Fee:

2.9%

Purchases:

0% for 18 Months

Representative APR:

22.9% APR (variable)

Card Details

HSBC Purchase Plus*

0% interest for 18 months on balance transfers made within first 60 days of account opening
2.9% balance transfer fee (minimum £5)
0% interest on purchases for 18 months from account opening
At end of promotional period, balance transfers and purchases will revert to standard variable rate
home&Away rewards programme giving you instant discounts from well-known brands
Online account management
Annual Fee: None

Application Criteria

HSBC Purchase Plus*

You have an annual income or pension before tax of £8,500 or more
You are a UK resident
You are aged 18 or over
You do not hold an HSBC Basic bank account

Representative Example: 22.9% APR representative (variable). Based on an assumed credit limit of £1,200 and a purchase rate of 22.9% p.a. (variable)

Credit is subject to status, affordability and applicable terms and conditions

A balance transfer fee will be payable in most cases when you balance transfer store cards. This fee is paid to the card company that you transfer the store card balance to. There is no fee charged by the store card for making a balance transfer.

It makes no difference whether you make store card balance transfer to a Visa or MasterCard credit card, both payment networks cards are accepted in millions of locations around the world.

Can You Balance Transfer Store Cards?