Credit Card News
March to a bonus with Capital One credit card
From March 6th until the end of the month, Capital One will be giving away a £10 bonus on all successful card applications made through its website.
Barclaycard offers £25 BT fee discount to new Platinum customers
Customers who successfully apply at barclaycard.co.uk for a Barclaycard Platinum card with the current 22 month 0% balance transfer offer, will also receive a £25 refund against the balance transfer fee (minimum balance transfer of £2,000).
Vodafone Visa announce mobile payments partnership
Vodafone and Visa have announced a worldwide partnership to enable consumers to pay for goods and services using their mobile phones instead of coins and banknotes.
Purchase a new home and clear your credit card in the process
House hunters should head over to one of Taylor Wimpey North West’s stunning developments. Not only is the leading homebuilder offering a choice range of homes but is also willing to pay off purchasers’ credit card bills in the process when they use the Part Exchange or EasyMover schemes!
Money withdrawal warning for half-term holidaymakers
Holidaymakers going abroad over the half-term break relying on prepaid currency cards to withdraw cash are being hit in the pocket, according to Sainsbury’s Travel Money, whose research reveals that two thirds (65.3%) of these cards charge customers to access their money abroad.
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.