I've got about $20k on a 0% credit card whose interest free period is going to expire in about 3 months. Trying to think through whether to just pay it off or do something more creative.

One option is opening up a new Citi card with 21 months interest free. Take the 3% hit on a balance transfer, and either let the $20k sit in a 4.6% savings account for 21 months (come out $800 ahead) or open a Chase savings account for 3 months ($900 bonus) before shifting back to HYSA.

Anyone have thoughts?

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Pay it off. Is your $800 calculation the net after 21 months? Bc the 3% hit is $600 upfront.

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I've given that approach thought. Only problem for me is that I fly enough that ExPlat status with AA is nice, but not enough to requalify on flights alone. So I'm a bit stuck using my AA cobranded card unless my travel schedule changes substantially. Appreciate the thoughts!

If you don't already have a liquid 6-12 month emergency fund, I'd use the Citi 21 month interest free option to preserve the cash on hand for various sign up bonus purposes.

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Right now we're at around 18 months, so not *worried* about it. Extra cash isn't a bad thing right now in my eyes, especially when savings rates are decent.

So I currently do this…

Borrow the money from Citi and pay the 3% fee. It’s their money you’re borrowing (even if you don’t need it).

3% for 21 months is essentially a 1.72% APR.

Pay the $600 (3% * $20000) once the balance transfer fee posts otherwise they’ll be charging you on that as an additional purchase at the standard APR 20+%

Next, put the 20k into a CD earning the max you can get. Pay minimum payment every month, and roll it again if possible when 0% rate expires.

I do this on approximately 8 accounts for ~$140,000 for $3,500 in interest. Taxes knock that return down to $2,660 but it’s $2,660 I’m making off the bank loaning me funds.

Oh good to know. Didn't know BT fees were considered purchases. But yes that's the thought process I have - if I'm making better than 3% on my savings, it seems like a reasonable plan. Carrying the $20k for the past year hasn't really killed my credit - it's still up near 800, and I don't have much need for credit in the near future anyway.

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