Credit Card News
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.
Make the most of your summer spending with a cashback card
Summer is an expensive time for families as they fork out on activities and holidays to keep their children entertained, but they could generate some extra money by using a reward card for their spending, according to MoneySupermarket.
Holidaymakers urged to watch out for credit card charges abroad
As UK holidaymakers head overseas for their summer break Post Office urges them to avoid charges for using their credit cards abroad; which could see people hit with £135 million in unnecessary fees, according to research from Post Office Credit Card.
Over a million Brits have a secret credit card
Over a million Brits are hiding secret credit cards from their nearest and dearest as they feel guilty about splashing out on luxury purchases during the recession, new research reveals.
Prepaid currency card confusion costing Brits
Brits are incurring millions of pounds in credit and debit card fees after being left confused by prepaid currency cards, according to the findings of a new report.
Brits missing out on benefits of using credit
Ten per cent of credit users are more likely to use credit products since the financial crisis; the majority stating they have needed credit more in the last few years as many people struggle to balance their finances, according to new research by MoneySupermarket.com.
Santander 123 Credit Card summer bonus cashback offer
From this week, Santander 123 Credit Card customers can benefit even more from their 123 Credit Card.
Welbeck, Smalling & Macheda launch Manchester United credit card
Manchester United Football Club and MBNA have agreed terms on a renewed contract and today re launch the Manchester United credit card.
Brits make costly mistake using their credit card abroad
MoneySupermarket reveals holidaymakers using their credit card abroad are making a costly mistake and risk turning their holiday into a financial nightmare, simply by not understanding the charges involved.
Government stalls on banning credit and debit card surcharges
Consumers continue to pay extortionate debit and credit card surcharges and airlines, ferry companies and a Government body are cashing-in, as Ministers drag their feet on banning card surcharges by the end of the year.
Aqua launches innovative rate reduction and cashback cards
Aqua, the credit card business that helps people who are new to credit or customers looking to restore their credit ratings, are introducing two innovative and rewarding new products with the launch of guaranteed interest rate reduction and cashback cards.
Vain Brits turn to credit to keep up appearances
Forty per cent of Brits use their credit card to make themselves look good by buying beauty and grooming products, according to new research from Confused.com.
American Express and foursquare deliver ‘voucher-free' offers
American Express is launching a unique partnership with foursquare, the popular location-based mobile platform, which will allow American Express Cardmembers to check-in to a range of high street outlets and automatically receive special money saving offers.