Credit Card News
Give up paying interest and fees for the New Year
Halifax has launched a new offer for those who sign up for the All in One credit card in branch when they switch their current account to Halifax.
Consolidate the hangover of Christmas debts and clear this New Year
With Christmas over, many people may be nursing a credit card hangover into the New Year. Consolidating and clearing those debts in a sensible way should be top of the ‘to-do' list, according to MoneySupermarket.
Never mind 2012 - one in five Brits still paying off Christmas 2011
Cash-strapped Brits are suffering the hangover to end all hangovers: almost one in five consumers (17%) have yet to pay off debts from Christmas 2011, according to new research from uSwitch.com.
MBNA launches new Rate for Life Credit Card
MBNA has reduced the money transfer fee on its popular Rate for Life Credit Card from 4 percent to 1.5 percent, offering even greater value to customers successfully applying for the card.
Four million turkeys to be bought on plastic this Christmas
Brits are planning to put Christmas on their credit card this year, according to new research from uSwitch.com.
Brits stay loyal to their credit card provider
The New Year is fast approaching, with many Brits gearing up to make financial resolutions for 2013. Research by MoneySupermarket has found credit card users have remained loyal to their card provider for a whopping six years on average.
American Express launches UK gift card
American Express has launched its first prepaid Gift Card in the UK, making gift purchasing easier this festive season by ensuring loved ones have the freedom to choose their own perfect present.
my Travel Cash named Best Prepaid Consumer Card Programme
my Travel Cash - a prepaid currency MasterCard card provider - has taken the crown for the Best Prepaid Consumer Card Programme at the Prepaid Awards 2012.
Tesco Clubcard Credit Card is set to reward again this Christmas
Tesco Clubcard Credit Card customers can collect Clubcard points on all of their spending - receiving one point for every £4 spent on their card.
Reaping the rewards from credit card spending
With Christmas fast approaching, some Brits will be turning to plastic to fund the festive period, but many will be missing out on the opportunity to earn extra bang for their buck by not using a cashback or rewards credit card, according to MoneySupermarket.
Cardholders confused about credit rating
Research by Saga Platinum credit card shows that one in four adults (24%) have five or more credit agreements but on average more than a third of people (34%) couldn't identify what factors might harm their credit rating.
New £20 M&S voucher offer with MBNA Platinum Credit Card
MBNA is offering new customers the chance to get their hands on a £20 Marks and Spencer voucher when they apply for the MBNA Platinum Credit Card exclusively through its website.
Cashback is king for credit card spenders
Customers spending £500 a month on their plastic can earn up to £131 a year by playing their cards right as cashback rewards grow, analysis from financial research company Defaqto for Capital One shows.
Extended balance transfer window for new Arsenal Credit Card customers
Arsenal Football Club and MBNA have launched a new credit card offer for customers and fans, now with a new and extended balance transfer window.
American Express raises the bar on Cashback
American Express is making The Platinum Cashback Credit Card even more compelling for new customers by increasing the cashback that can be earned at its introductory rate.