Credit Cards
Brits at risk of ID theft as laid-back attitudes leave us ‘logged in’
UK consumers are the most likely in Europe to become victims of ID fraud and new research from ID fraud expert Equifax has revealed one of the key ways that Brits are putting themselves at risk.
UK at greatest risk of identity fraud in Europe
The UK is at the greatest risk of identity fraud throughout Europe, according to new independent research.
MBNA launches "Everyday" credit card
MBNA has launched a new credit card offering consumers an all-in-one solution to their everyday spending and debt consolidation needs.
Earn cashback on National Rail and Transport for London spend with Santander
From Monday 24 September, Santander 123 Credit Card customers will be able to earn 3 per cent cashback on their National Rail travel and Transport for London spend including tube, train and bus travel.
aqua attracts 200,000 applications in first three months
aqua, the credit card business that helps people who are new to credit or customers looking to restore their credit ratings, has seen strong demand for its innovative cards with more than 200,000 applications in the three months since their launch.
The new generation of credit users
The last twelve months has taken its toll on our finances, but those aged 18-34 have had to adjust their finances significantly and have also put themselves at risk to extra fees and interest charges by using expensive forms of credit, according to research from MoneySupermarket.com.
Get out of credit card debt
One of the easiest ways of getting into debt is by using credit cards that you can’t afford to pay off. It’s an obvious trap that so many of us fall into.
American Express bonus offer celebrates 10 years of Nectar
As Nectar - the UK's largest loyalty programme - celebrates its 10th birthday, American Express is giving new Nectar Credit Card members the chance to receive ‘many happy returns' of their own with 10,000 Nectar bonus points.
Sainsbury's Bank launches new credit cards
Sainsbury's Bank is launching two new market leading credit cards; a new Sainsbury's Nectar Credit Card and a new Sainsbury's Cashback Credit Card.
Premium credit cards hit small businesses and consumers buying holidays
It seems those exciting-sounding credit cards offered by the banks, offering a range of enticing benefits including money back, free travel insurance and all those desirable-sounding bells and whistles, are not the good-news story they initially seem to be.
Cash no longer king as coins make way for plastic
Britain is moving closer to becoming a ‘cashless society' according to research from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks.
Brits sitting on £260 billion worth of available credit
Brits are collectively sitting on £260 billion of available credit according to research by MoneySupemarket.
American Express loyalty points more rewarding with NSPCC
American Express has partnered with the NSPCC to offer a new way for card members to make donations to the charity.
Credit cards firms target the unemployed
Confused.com is warning consumers of the dangers of debt as a study by the leading price comparison site shows a credit card may be more attainable for many people than last year, especially those that are unemployed or on lower incomes.
Rewards credit card ownership increases
New research reveals a marked increase in the number of UK consumers turning to credit cards that offer rewards, as Britons seek ways to make their money work harder.