Credit Card News
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.
Capital One cashback card offers 5% on purchases everywhere
Capital One has launched a new World MasterCard card offering 5% cashback on all purchases over the first three months up to £100 and up to 1.25% unlimited cashback thereafter.
Credit card crunch day: Brits turn to credit 21 days after payday
Britain's ‘credit card crunch day' - when people resort to using credit cards as a fallback for when cash in their current account runs low - is on average 21 days after they've been paid each month.
Keep the hen and stag parties going with Escape Travel Money
With the wedding season upon us, it’s time to confirm those last-minute stag and hen weekend details – but who wants the job of holding the drinks kitty?
Kalixa introduces Ukash as new payment partner
Kalixa the prepaid MasterCard from Vincento Payment Solutions Ltd today introduced Ukash as its new payment partner, enabling Kalixa cardholders to make safe and instant deposits into their eAccount.
Barclaycard Freedom offers customers a ray of sunshine
Keeping the family entertained during the summer months can be an expensive task, so Barclaycard Freedom, the loyalty scheme from Barclaycard, is launching its biggest ever promotion to bring families a ray of sunshine this summer.
Receive rewards on everyday spending
UK consumers are missing out on potential financial rewards - such as cashback, retail vouchers or frequent flyer points - to the tune of a staggering £3.6 billion per annum, according to research by American Express.
The real cost of lunch
The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) indicate UK consumers are increasingly turning from credit cards to cash and debit cards, with debit card transactions up 15.8 per cent in the last year.
lastminute.com credit card with exclusive offers and reward points
Leading online travel and leisure retailer, lastminute.com is announcing the launch of a new credit card in the UK market.
Shop till you drop with the Escape Card
Bargain hunters all over the country will be gearing up to raid high-street stores over the next few weeks as the annual summer sales hit the shops.
April tax changes prompt rise in sales of pre-paid Escape Card
Uncertainty about the economy and a growing mistrust of banks is prompting more people than ever to opt for pre-paid cards.