Regions Credit Card Cash Advance

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A couple months ago we found ourselves in a bind with a very high credit card balance and no way to reduce our interest rate below 20%.  I have a bank account with Regions Bank and called them to see if they offered a credit card at a lower interest rate we could transfer our money onto.

What Regions Bank offered me was a cash advance.  I think I had probably received offers for such a thing in the mail, but never had a need so never paid attention.  For a fee of $75 I was able to get enough money advanced to me to pay off the high interest credit card.  I was able to borrow this money at 0% interest for 12 months.  After 12 months, the interest rate is comparable to other credit cards, but we are hoping to have our balance paid off completely by then.

I was impressed with how fast the advanced money ended up in my account (within three days).  I receive bills to make monthly payments, just as if it were a credit card.   It is important to pay these bills on time, because the 0% interest rate is only good for accounts in perfect standing. 

If you find yourself in a bit of a bind with a high-interest credit card, I would encourage you to check out a cash advance from Regions Bank.  


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  1. I like this concept. It helps people reduce debt affordably while still building credit responsibly.

    froggy on April 24, 2008 16:11
  2. This is a good idea as long as you pay on time like you stated. But you having the ability to pay bills online will make this easier to check. Good for you for finding such a great way to pay off debt.

    Tink on April 24, 2008 18:56
  3. Impressive that a cash advance was able to give you enough money to pay off your credit card and didn't require you to pay them back a week later. It sounds like a great deal!

    kateri27 on April 24, 2008 20:03
  4. I didn't know the banks would do that. Thanks for the information. This sounds like a great way to help out in a pinch.

    Debbie831 on April 25, 2008 23:04
  5. You are so blessed that your account is in good standing with your bank to receive 0%-I hope you'll be able to get this paid off within your 12 months!!

    Chocollette on April 26, 2008 08:21
  6. Wow... never heard of a bank that would offer this. That's awesome!

    Sharkbytes on April 26, 2008 23:18
  7. Sounds like a really great deal. Thanks for sharing the information.

    becky188 on April 27, 2008 18:53
  8. Had no idea banks did that and at 0%, usually cash advances are much higher. Good to know

    Mom2One on April 30, 2008 08:47
  9. I do hope that you are able to pay off your cash advance within the 12 months, or at least pay it down significantly so that the interest isn't going to break the bank!

    Bosoxy on April 30, 2008 09:16
  10. That's pretty good to get a deal like that, I wasn't aware that banks did cash advances at 0% interest for 12 months.

    godfrey884 on May 07, 2008 21:45
  11. Glad that you were able to find a solution to your problem. Thanks for sharing.

    dlpcarden on May 22, 2008 15:56
  12. I love Regions. Haven't needed to utilize this feature but wouldn't depart with this bank for anything. Good to know incase the need arises. Thanks!

    coupon_girl on May 08, 2009 23:10

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It was a gift Category: Finances & Insurance / Cash Advances Published: April 24, 2008 14:19
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