A transfer can cause one card's balance to fall while the destination card's balance rises, with each issuer furnishing on a different date.
A transfer can cause one card's balance to fall while the destination card's balance rises, with each issuer furnishing on a different date.
Practical next step
Track posting dates, transfer fee, statement cycles, and both bureau update dates. Verify that the total debt matches your account ledgers before disputing an apparent overlap.
Verify the result
Keep the original report or statement, your supporting records, and any response. Compare the same account and dates after the next update. Accurate information generally cannot be removed just because it affects a score.
Further reading and tools
Official guidance: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/credit-scores CreditAhead resource: https://calculator.safeskyconsulting.com/
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