Credit Card News
M&S Money makes points millionaire
Edinburgh-based Jacqueline Davidson, who recently joined the M&S Money Premium Club, has become a points millionaire, receiving £10,000 worth of M&S vouchers to spend in-store.
Sainsbury's Finance launches new Nectar Credit Card
Sainsbury's Finance has launched a new Sainsbury's Nectar Credit Card which has been lauded as a "must have card for Sainsbury's shoppers".
Better deal for fuel fill-ups with AA Reward Plus card
The latest petrol price news has brought little cheer for hard-pressed families trying to manage their motoring costs, according to AA Financial Services. But drivers can make their fuel spending go further with the AA Reward Plus Visa card.
Payment Protection Insurance makes headlines for all the wrong reasons
For many years payment protection insurance was sold extensively by banks, credit card companies and other lenders.
Santander launches 123 Cashback Credit Card
Santander has announced the launch of its revolutionary new Santander 123 Cashback Credit Card on 5 September 2011, offering customers cashback on their everyday spend - the first card of its type to offer these cashback amounts on a monthly basis.
American Express launches new Platinum Cashback Credit Card
American Express launches a new Platinum Cashback Credit Card aimed at rewarding the long-term loyalty of customers.
Card usage abroad on the rise
The number of holiday makers turning to plastic whilst abroad is increasing, but the majority still prefer to take cash away with them, according to research from Halifax.
Credit cards - think before you spend
Only a third of credit card users (35 per cent) admit to thinking about the impact on their finances every time they use their card to make a purchase, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
Barclaycard Freedom partners with vouchercloud
Barclaycard has teamed up with the UK's leading mobile phone voucher service; vouchercloud to help its cardholders access Barclaycard Freedom rewards.
Travel light on your honeymoon with my Travel Cash
Newlyweds are increasingly shunning the wedding list and asking for money as a wedding gift to put the cash towards a honeymoon.
New AA reward plus credit card stretches the miles
A brand new credit card, that aims to help drivers manage their petrol and diesel buying as well as earn points on everything else they buy, has been trial launched by AA Financial Services.
Holiday overspending is on the cards for one in three
Almost one third of holidaymakers overspent on their last foreign holiday, and have a significant lack of knowledge of how withdrawing cash overseas can pile on the pounds, according to research from N&P (Norwich & Peterborough Building Society).
Avoid being stung by hidden credit and debit card charges
British holidaymakers risk running up over £422 million in stealth charges just for using their debit or credit card abroad, according to uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
End late payment fees with a prepaid card
Let’s face it, paying a bill is a chore that can be pushed to the back of a customer’s mind at one time or another. But forgetting to pay a bill on time can actually cause a credit score to drop - making credit that little bit harder to find, and at higher interest rates.
Holiday spending: choosing the right card to use overseas
With the holiday season nearing, many people will be planning trips overseas - however, working out the best and most cost effective way to spend while abroad can be confusing, and using the wrong type of card could significantly increase the cost of a holiday.