A balance transfer works by moving the amount owed on one account to another account. There are two accounts, the receiving account and the delivering account.
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Bank balance transfers work by paying off the amount you owe on a loan or credit card by taking out a different loan or using a different credit card. Most balance transfers are done with a promotional rate, sometimes as low as 0%, with balance payoff in a limited amount of time. If the balance is not paid off by then, interest is charged from the time you performed the transfer.
Bank of America does allow balance transfers. There is a transfer fee which is typically 4% of the transaction amount. Balance transfers can be performed over the phone, or online.
The limit of transfers from a Discover card is three transfers. If a person has a limited balance, the limit on the amount of transfers may be less. A person can do a transfer online for immediate funds.
The following cards offer no or low interest for 6 to 12 months on balance transfers. http://clicky.me/balance-transfers
There are many credit cards that offer free balance transfers. Credit cards such as the 'Discover it Card' and 'Citi Diamond Preferred card' offer free balance transfers.