Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards in Canada
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Balance transfer credit cards let you move existing credit card debt to a new card with a lower interest rate, often 0% for an introductory period. This can save you hundreds in interest charges while you pay down your balance. Here are the best balance transfer options in Canada.
Top 3 Cards
MBNA True Line Mastercard
MastercardMBNA · No annual fee
0% intro rate on balance transfers
Pros
- +No annual fee
- +Low regular interest rate of 12.99%
- +Balance transfer promotional offers
Cons
- –No rewards or cashback
- –No travel perks
Scotiabank Value Visa Card
VisaScotiabank · $29/year
Pros
- +Very low interest rate (12.99%)
- +Low annual fee ($29)
- +Accessible to fair credit
Cons
- –No rewards at all
- –$29 annual fee
CIBC Select Visa Card
VisaCIBC · $35/year
Pros
- +Low interest rate (13.49%)
- +Balance transfer promotional rates
- +Accessible credit requirements
Cons
- –No rewards
- –$35 annual fee
Quick Comparison
| Card | Annual Fee | Network | Groceries | Gas | Dining | Travel | Welcome Bonus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBNA True Line Mastercard | No annual fee | mastercard | —x | —x | —x | —x | 0% intro rate on balance transfers | Apply |
| Scotiabank Value Visa Card | $29/year | visa | —x | —x | —x | —x | — | Apply |
| CIBC Select Visa Card | $35/year | visa | —x | —x | —x | —x | — | Apply |
How We Chose These Cards
We ranked balance transfer cards based on their introductory interest rates, promotional period length, transfer fees, and regular interest rates after the promotional period ends.
We rank cards based on category fit, fees, and commonly used perks. Learn more about our methodology.
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