Moneyfacts Awards 2013

Our best balance transfer
credit card

  • 0% for 16 months from the date your account is opened on balance transfers made in the first 60 days (2.9% fee)
  • also comes with our generous Rewards scheme, so you earn reward points every time you spend
  • AA members earn Rewards points twice as fast
  • get double points when you spend on fuel
  • use your Rewards points to buy AA products, cash back, vouchers and more*
  • 0% on all card spending for 3 months from the date your account is opened, whatever you buy
  • 0% for 16 months from the date your account is opened, on all money transfers made within just 60 days (4% fee)
  • no annual fee

You are more likely to be accepted for a credit card if you are over 23, have a clean credit history, and are earning over £15,000 a year.

Apply for an AA Balance Transfer Credit Card

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Promotional rates will no longer apply from the beginning of any statement period during which you have breached your terms and conditions, for example if you haven't paid on time or have gone over your credit limit. You cannot transfer balances between MBNA accounts.

AA Financial Services Limited trading as AA is not an independent financial services provider and is acting as a credit intermediary and introduces customers to MBNA as its exclusive credit card partner.

* The redemption value of your points will vary depending on your choice of redemption items. Terms and conditions apply to the AA Rewards Points which will be sent to you on account opening.

APR stands for annual percentage rate.

The AA Credit Card is arranged by AA Financial Services Limited (AAFS), registered in England and Wales number 912211. Registered Office: Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EA. AAFS is an Appointed Representative of Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registered number 525013.

The AA Credit Card is issued by MBNA Limited. Registered Office: Stansfield House, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QQ. Registered in England number 2783251. MBNA Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009, Register Number: 204487 for the provision of payment services, and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for general insurance business. MBNA's consumer credit activities are licensed by the Office of Fair Trading. Credit is available, subject to status, only to UK residents aged 18 or over. Calls may be monitored and/or recorded for quality and training purposes and for compliance with regulations.

Balance transfer calculator

Find out how much you could save by transferring existing balances on a higher-rate credit card or store card. Just enter your outstanding balances and the interest rate to calculate.

Your current balances

By transferring your current balance to an you could save

£

in interest over the 0% period. The saving includes the handling fee.

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Promotional rates will no longer apply from the beginning of any statement period during which you have breached your terms and conditions, for example if you haven't paid on time or have gone over your credit limit. You cannot transfer balances between MBNA accounts.

AA Financial Services Limited trading as AA is not an independent financial services provider and is acting as a credit intermediary and introduces customers to MBNA as its exclusive Credit Card partner.

APR stands for annual percentage rate.

The AA Credit Card is arranged by AA Financial Services Limited (AAFS), registered in England and Wales number 912211. Registered Office: Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EA. AAFS is an Appointed Representative of Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registered number 525013.

The AA Credit Card is issued by MBNA Limited. Registered Office: Stansfield House, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QQ. Registered in England number 2783251. MBNA Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009, Register Number: 204487 for the provision of payment services, and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for general insurance business. MBNA's consumer credit activities are licensed by the Office of Fair Trading. Credit is available, subject to status, only to UK residents aged 18 or over. Calls may be monitored and/or recorded for quality and training purposes and for compliance with regulations.

Earning Reward points

As well as a great rate for your balance transfers, the card comes with our generous Rewards scheme as standard. Use this calculator to select how much you would normally spend on a weekly basis on fuel, travel or shopping and it will show you how many points you can earn in a year. Then choose how you might like to use those points and it will show what your points would be worth.

Are you an AA member?   

Spend

How much would you spend in a week?

Fuel spending per week £

Other spending per week £

Earn

This is how much you would earn in a year

  reward points

Choose

Your yearly points in pounds


 £
 £
quotes

This includes purchases from any car garage (eg for parts, repairs, servicing, MOT testing); fuel purchases (diesel, petrol or LPG Autogas) from any fuel stations including supermarkets; AA products and services purchased directly from the AA.

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This is all other spending that you would want to make on your AA Credit Card. It could include anything from food and clothes shopping, nights out or paying for a holiday

How the points are worked out

  Motoring/fuel purchases Other purchases
Balance Transfer Credit Card 1 point per £1 spent 1 point per £2 spent
Member Balance Transfer Credit Card 2 points per £1 spent 1 point per £1 spent

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Promotional rates will no longer apply from the beginning of any statement period during which you have breached your terms and conditions, for example if you haven't paid on time or have gone over your credit limit. You cannot transfer balances between MBNA accounts.

AA Financial Services Limited trading as AA is not an independent financial services provider and is acting as a credit intermediary and introduces customers to MBNA as its exclusive credit card partner.

An AA member is defined as holder of a current, valid breakdown policy purchased directly from the AA, or holder of a Member Rewards card through your insurance or other AA policy.

APR stands for annual percentage rate.

The AA Credit Card is arranged by AA Financial Services Limited (AAFS), registered in England and Wales number 912211. Registered Office: Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EA. AAFS is an Appointed Representative of Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registered number 525013.

The AA Credit Card is issued by MBNA Limited. Registered Office: Stansfield House, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QQ. Registered in England number 2783251. MBNA Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009, Register Number: 204487 for the provision of payment services, and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for general insurance business. MBNA's consumer credit activities are licensed by the Office of Fair Trading. Credit is available, subject to status, only to UK residents aged 18 or over. Calls may be monitored and/or recorded for quality and training purposes and for compliance with regulations.

Thousands of Rewards to choose from

Once you have started earning your Rewards points you can choose to spend them on any of the below, as often as you like. You could earn enough to get your breakdown cover free next year.

icon AA products

2,000 points = £20

  • Breakdown cover
  • Car and home insurance
  • European breakdown cover
  • Home Emergency Response
  • Books, maps and car essentials
  • Driving lessons
icon Cash back

2,000 points = £10

  • Cash back can be credited to your credit card account
  • Choose from £20, £30, £40, or £50 values
  • Redeem your points as
    frequently as you wish throughout the year
icon More Rewards

2,000 points = £10

  • Car accessories
  • Travel and leisure essentials
  • Home, DIY and garden
  • Outdoor toys
  • Photography and electronics
icon Shopping vouchers

2,000 points = £10

  • Available for a wide range of high street retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Boots and Debenhams
icon Treats

2,000 points = £10

  • Spa days
  • Experience days, including
    Lambourghini driving
  • Wine and other gift hampers

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When you want to redeem your points, log into your Online Card Services account. In the 'Rewards' box, choose 'Redeem your points' to see the Rewards available. You can order online in minutes.


Promotional rates will no longer apply from the beginning of any statement period during which you have breached your terms and conditions, for example if you haven't paid on time or have gone over your credit limit. You cannot transfer balances between MBNA accounts.

AA Financial Services Limited trading as AA is not an independent financial services provider and is acting as a credit intermediary and introduces customers to MBNA as its exclusive credit card partner.

APR stands for annual percentage rate.

The AA Credit Card is arranged by AA Financial Services Limited (AAFS), registered in England and Wales number 912211. Registered Office: Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EA. AAFS is an Appointed Representative of Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registered number 525013.

The AA Credit Card is issued by MBNA Limited. Registered Office: Stansfield House, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QQ. Registered in England number 2783251. MBNA Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009, Register Number: 204487 for the provision of payment services, and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for general insurance business. MBNA's consumer credit activities are licensed by the Office of Fair Trading. Credit is available, subject to status, only to UK residents aged 18 or over. Calls may be monitored and/or recorded for quality and training purposes and for compliance with regulations.

Benefits of the AA Balance Transfer Credit Card

  • AA members enjoy enhanced Rewards
  • It only takes a few minutes to apply online for an instant decision1
  • Apply for up to 3 extra cardholders absolutely free2
  • Online card services so you can check your balance, or see how many reward points you've earned
  • Shop online with complete confidence with password protection Verified by Visa
  • UK-based call centre available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Contactless payment technology3
  • Free fraud protection4
  • No annual fee
  • 0% for 16 months from the date your account is opened, on all money transfers made within just 60 days (4% fee)

Apply for a Balance Transfer Credit Card

Apply now

Promotional rates will no longer apply from the beginning of any statement period during which you have breached your terms and conditions, for example if you haven't paid on time or have gone over your credit limit. You cannot transfer balances between MBNA accounts.

AA Financial Services Limited trading as AA is not an independent financial services provider and is acting as a credit intermediary and introduces customers to MBNA as its exclusive credit card partner.

1 The majority of our decisions are automated and provide an instant response. Therefore, if you apply online between 8am and 8pm Monday to Thursday, 8am and 5pm on Friday, you could get an instant decision. For all other applications, if we need any extra information to help us make a decision we'll be in touch as soon as possible.

2 Any additional cardholder(s) must reside at the same primary address and have a relationship of close family member (defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling or domestic partner).

3 Contactless payment means you don't need to insert your card or enter your PIN, so the transaction is much quicker for purchases of £20 and under. Wherever you see the contactless symbol, just hold your credit card up to the reader and wait for the green light.

4 You must call us as soon as the card cannot be found or if you notice any unusual transactions on your account.

APR stands for annual percentage rate.

The AA Credit Card is arranged by AA Financial Services Limited (AAFS), registered in England and Wales number 912211. Registered Office: Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EA. AAFS is an Appointed Representative of Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registered number 525013.

The AA Credit Card is issued by MBNA Limited. Registered Office: Stansfield House, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QQ. Registered in England number 2783251. MBNA Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009, Register Number: 204487 for the provision of payment services, and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for general insurance business. MBNA's consumer credit activities are licensed by the Office of Fair Trading. Credit is available, subject to status, only to UK residents aged 18 or over. Calls may be monitored and/or recorded for quality and training purposes and for compliance with regulations.


Balance Transfer
Credit Card

Representative example

 

17.9% pa

(variable)

on card purchases

 

Equivalent to:

17.9% APR

representative (variable)

 

Based on a credit limit of

£1,200

 

Credit limit will vary based on your individual circumstances