Credit Card News
Big rise predicted in January 2012 credit card usage
Over 12 million people (36 per cent of credit card holders) will spend the first month of 2012 relying on their credit cards simply to fund day-to-day living costs, according to the fifth annual Post Office Consumer Credit Report.
Halifax Clarity Card offers new customers up to £100 in first year
Halifax has launched a new offer on its Clarity Credit card which could see new customers earn up to £100 cashback rewards in their first year.
Holiday money charges to be made clearer
Measures to provide customers with clearer information about using credit and debit cards abroad have been announced by The UK Cards Association and the British Bankers' Association (BBA).
2.5m people to switch credit cards as interest free periods end
New research from Sainsbury's Finance reveals that 1.9 million people are planning to take out new credit cards over the next 12 months because the interest free period on their balance transfers has expired. A further 867,000 people intend to do this because the same has happened on their purchases.
AMEX British Airways cardmembers get more with Avios
To celebrate the launch of Avios, American Express British Airways Classic Card is introducing a range of special offers for both new and existing customers over the next month.
Make money from your Christmas spending
Confused.com has launched a £30 cashback offer for customers looking for a new credit card to cut down interest payments on current balances or to spread the cost of their Christmas spending.
Nationwide launches new reward scheme for card customers
Nationwide Building Society has launched Simply Rewards, a reward scheme providing savings on big brands, available exclusively for its Visa debit and credit card customers.
M&S Money launches Christmas points millionaire draw
New and existing M&S Money Credit Card and Premium Club customers have the chance to win one million M&S points this Christmas, worth £10,000 to spend at M&S.
Credit cards can make Christmas spending financially rewarding
With the expense of Christmas fast approaching now is the time for people to prepare for how they are going to pay for it.
AA Reward Plus credit card: Now anyone can apply
The AA's new Reward Plus credit card, previously exclusive to AA members, is now available for anyone to apply for.
Barclaycard Freedom offers new discounts with TUI holidays
Barclaycard Freedom, the loyalty scheme from Barclaycard, announces that TUI Specialist Holidays Group travel brands, Sovereign Luxury Travel and Hayes & Jarvis are the latest companies to join the programme.
Ryanair launches ‘Cash Passport’ card to deliver huge savings
Ryanair has launched its Ryanair Cash Passport card in the UK and confirmed that all card holders are fully protected and will enjoy huge savings every time they use the card to purchase Ryanair flights.
Autumn sun-seekers advised to watch out for card charges
The eight million people expected to head overseas for an autumn break are being urged to avoid charges to use their credit cards abroad.
Confessions of a secret credit card user
One in ten Brits (eight per cent) with a partner have a credit card they conceal from them, and a further eleven per cent of those with credit cards deliberately make sure their partner doesn't see their credit card or bank statements, according to research from MoneySupermarket.
Virgin Money launches All Round Credit Card
Virgin Money has launched its All Round Credit Card, offering 16 months at 0% on balance transfers and 6 months at 0% on card purchases.