Credit Card News
Kalixa celebrates 3rd birthday with free* card giveaway
Kalixa, the prepaid MasterCard from Vincento Payment Solutions Ltd., is three years. To celebrate this occasion, for the next 14 days, each new customer will receive a free Kalixa prepaid MasterCard when making a first deposit of £50 or more.
High five for American Express Platinum Cashback customers
American Express has announced that it will be doubling the introductory rate on its Platinum Cashback Credit Card to 5 per cent from Wednesday, 01 February, 2012.
Nationwide rewards loyal Visa debit and credit card customers
From 1 February 2012, Nationwide Building Society is launching a new selection of offers through Simply Rewards, a reward scheme providing savings on major brands, available exclusively for its Visa debit and credit card customers.
Over a quarter of Brits will carry a credit card debt throughout 2012
New research has revealed that over a quarter (26 per cent) of Brits expect to owe money on their credit cards throughout 2012, with nearly one in ten (9 per cent) admitting they are relying on their plastic to make ends meet.
Consumer satisfaction with credit cards hits all time low
After another tough financial year for consumers, the annual credit card Customer Satisfaction Report from uSwitch.com reveals that overall satisfaction with credit card providers has fallen – and is now the lowest it has ever been.
Move your debt to a zero per cent credit card to save money
With Christmas now behind us and many consumers looking to consolidate their debts, MoneySupermarket.com analysis shows that hundreds of pounds can be saved by moving to the best zero per cent credit card deals on the market.
RBS and NatWest credit card special offer
RBS and NatWest have launched a special credit card offer available through the RBS and NatWest websites and moneysupermarket.com.
New credit card offers to suit every customer from Creation
Creation has launched three new credit card offers with improved benefits on balance transfers, purchases and cashback to suit every customer.
Credit card spend down year on year
Average credit card spend has fallen four per cent over the past 12 months, according to new analysis of customer spend data by Santander Credit Cards.
Keep your credit profile in tip top condition in 2012
Following a tough year for consumers and in the aftermath of Christmas 2011's debts, many people may be looking to consolidate their debts or take out new loans or credit cards.
Big rise predicted in January 2012 credit card usage
Over 12 million people (36 per cent of credit card holders) will spend the first month of 2012 relying on their credit cards simply to fund day-to-day living costs, according to the fifth annual Post Office Consumer Credit Report.
Halifax Clarity Card offers new customers up to £100 in first year
Halifax has launched a new offer on its Clarity Credit card which could see new customers earn up to £100 cashback rewards in their first year.
Holiday money charges to be made clearer
Measures to provide customers with clearer information about using credit and debit cards abroad have been announced by The UK Cards Association and the British Bankers' Association (BBA).
2.5m people to switch credit cards as interest free periods end
New research from Sainsbury's Finance reveals that 1.9 million people are planning to take out new credit cards over the next 12 months because the interest free period on their balance transfers has expired. A further 867,000 people intend to do this because the same has happened on their purchases.
AMEX British Airways cardmembers get more with Avios
To celebrate the launch of Avios, American Express British Airways Classic Card is introducing a range of special offers for both new and existing customers over the next month.