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Apply for a Balance Transfer Credit Card

Enjoy up to 26 months interest-free for balance transfers (3.49% fee, min £5).

Credit is subject to status, affordability and terms and conditions. The rate and promotional period we offer will depend on our assessment of your circumstances. Please read the important documents before applying. Why is it only 'up to' 26 months?

Representative example

Representative APR
24.9% APR (variable)

Purchase rate24.9% p.a. (variable)

Based on assumed credit limit of £1,200

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Offer details

  • enjoy up to 26 months with no interest to pay on balances transferred of £100 or more (3.49% fee, min £5)1
  • available for 60 days from account opening
  • 0% interest on purchases for up to 3 months from account opening

Ready to apply?

Please read all important documents before applying.

Who can apply?

You can apply if you:

  • are over 18
  • are a UK resident
  • have an annual UK taxable income or pension, before tax, of £6,800 or more
  • don’t hold an HSBC Basic Bank Account

New to HSBC?

You just need to provide a few details as part of your application.

Already an HSBC customer?

If you're registered for online banking, you can apply online now. You'll be able to
see your pre-filled application form, submit it in just one click, and get an instant
decision.

Important documents

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Standards of Lending Practice

HSBC adheres to the standards of lending practice guidelines.

The small print

1At the end of any promotional period, balance transfers and purchases will revert to the standard variable rate.

If you have an HSBC UK credit card, you’re eligible to apply for another if you haven’t applied for an HSBC credit card within the past 6 months, and the card isn’t the one you currently have.

Please note, if you currently hold a Classic, Student, Purchase Plus, or Balance Transfer Credit Card with us, you will not be eligible for this product.

Balances can’t be transferred from all cards, for example those issued by members of the HSBC Group, including HSBC UK, first direct and M&S Bank.