QUOTE(fakerdemit @ Sep 17 2020, 03:01 PM)
Hi all, I need some advice on BT. I recently applied BT with AffinBank, this is my first time doing BT and I didn't know that they would convert the balance into monthly installment plan. I thought the amount is added under my credit limit.
My BT amount is 9.5k and the monthly installment is 792.
So I was planning to clear my debt of 9.5k within 3 months using some portion of my salary. Currently I have 3k of money saved to pay that debt. Could you advise on how can I plan clearing my debt?
I called the bank and they said any extra payment I made will go to retail and won't be deducted from the monthly installment. I will have to continue pay 792 for 12 months. If I wish to pay in full and terminate the installment early, I need to pay RM100 penalty.
balance transfer = transfer and convert into installment
you cannot just pay advance with 3k and to reduce the BT outstanding. it doesnt work that way.
since you dont want to settle in full (BT early settlement + rm100 penalty), then just continue to serve the BT for 12 months.
if managed properly, BT helps your cashflow, so your current RM3K can be used for other things. Just remember to settle the monthly statement in full, by due date.