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Best for borrowing

Borrow without interest

Need to finance a big purchase, or move debt somewhere cheaper? These cards hold interest at 0% for over a year.

First, the honest part.

If you carry a balance, ignore rewards. 2% cash back is nothing against 24% interest — a rewards card that carries a balance loses money every month. Borrow at 0%, pay it off inside the window, and go back to rewards after.

Our pick.

BankAmericard

21months at 0%

Financing $3,000 over 21 months: $0 interest here vs about $630 on a typical card. No annual fee.

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Finance a purchase

Ranked by how long they hold 0% on new purchases. Savings shown on a $3,000 purchase paid off inside the window.

21months at 0%

Saves ~$630 in interest · after intro: 14.99%–25.99% · no annual fee

21 billing cycles; transfers within 60 days of opening; no penalty APR

BBankAmericard

21months at 0%

Saves ~$630 in interest · after intro: 17.49%–28.24% · no annual fee

Tiered APR (17.49% / 23.99% / 28.24%); transfers must post within 120 days

WWells Fargo Reflect

21months at 0%

Saves ~$630 in interest · after intro: 18.24%–28.24% · no annual fee

Reintroduced early 2026, replacing Slate Edge (which was 18mo); BT fee greater of $5 or 5%

CChase Slate

21months at 0%

Saves ~$630 in interest · after intro: 17.74%–28.74% · no annual fee

21 billing cycles; transfers within 60 days of opening (was 24 cycles until March 2026)

UU.S. Bank Shield™ Visa

Move existing debt

Ranked by net savings moving $5,000 of balance — interest avoided minus the one-time transfer fee.

+$900saved net of the fee

21 months at 0% · 3% transfer fee ($150 on $5,000)

3% intro BT fee only if transferred within first 4 months (then 5%)

CCiti Simplicity

+$900saved net of the fee

21 months at 0% · 3% transfer fee ($150 on $5,000)

3% intro BT fee only if transferred within first 4 months (then 5%)

CCiti Diamond Preferred

+$800saved net of the fee

21 months at 0% · 5% transfer fee ($250 on $5,000)

Tiered APR (17.49% / 23.99% / 28.24%); transfers must post within 120 days

WWells Fargo Reflect

+$800saved net of the fee

21 months at 0% · 5% transfer fee ($250 on $5,000)

21 billing cycles; transfers within 60 days of opening (was 24 cycles until March 2026)

UU.S. Bank Shield™ Visa

+$800saved net of the fee

21 months at 0% · 5% transfer fee ($250 on $5,000)

21 billing cycles; transfers within 60 days of opening; no penalty APR

BBankAmericard

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The catch most lists skip.

The 0% window is a deadline, not a gift. Whatever balance is left when it ends starts accruing at the ongoing rate — often 20%+ — immediately. Divide what you owe by the number of months and pay that much every month; miss the deadline and a $3,000leftover balance costs about $360 a year. APRs are variable and change with the market — verify the current terms on the issuer's page before applying.

APR data verified July 2026 against issuer pages. Not financial advice — if you're struggling with debt, a nonprofit credit counselor (NFCC.org) is free and safer than any card.