Credit Card News
New changes to store cards in time for Christmas
Christmas shoppers will benefit from changes to store cards, agreed by the Government and card providers, which must take effect by the end of this year.
Lego and Jamie Oliver top Christmas present list for 2010
Christmas shopping is in full swing and some of the top gifts this Yuletide are Lego's City Airport and Fireman Sam's Fire Station for children, whilst adults are opting for Jamie Oliver's 30 minute meals and the latest music albums from Susan Boyle and Cheryl Cole. Getting hold of sought after items can be expensive and tiring, but not so for Egg Visa Customers who avoid queues and earn money through the Egg cash back store.
Brits spend £21.5 billion on weekend breaks
British adults have collectively spent £21.5 billion on weekend breaks in the past 12 months, according to new research from Santander Cards. The findings reveal that six in ten (61 per cent) adults have been on at least one weekend away in the past year, spending on average £719 each on shopping trips, stag and hen dos and wedding weekends both home and abroad.
21% of Britain’s spending goes on credit cards
People are putting a significant fraction of their monthly outgoings on credit cards, according to research from Sainsbury's Finance. Its study found that on average, people are spending over a fifth (21.2%) of their monthly outgoings (excluding rent or mortgage payments) on their cards. Yet almost half (46%) of credit card users receive no loyalty points for their spending.
Find yourself a Christmas card cracker
With Christmas fast approaching, and over half of Brits worried about how they are going to fund this year's festive spending, moneysupermarket.com looks at the different credit card options available for those considering borrowing.
Virgin take the top spot on the balance transfer best buys
Chris Griffiths, head of Credit Cards at Confused.com: "Today Virgin have improved their credit card offering and top the best buys as the new market leading balance transfer card.
Virgin Money extends balance transfer deal
Virgin Money is extending the 0% introductory period on its balance transfer (BT) credit card from 14 months to 16 months.
Orange Credit Card App
Barclaycard and Orange have announced the Orange Credit Card App is now available on the App Store. The free app for iPhone and iPod touch is a great tool to help users manage their finances - from tracking how much they are spending to paying bills to viewing transaction history and reward points.
MBNA Balance Transfer card - lower standard interest rate
MBNA has announced that it will offer a lower standard balance transfer interest rate for new customers applying for one of its most popular credit cards.
How much does it pay to be charitable?
New findings from Confused.com reveal that charity credit cards may not be as ‘giving' as customers think. The comparison website has found that those wishing to be charitable may be able to provide greater support by ditching their charity card and replacing it with a cash-back reward card instead, potentially earning up to three times as much ‘cash' which can then be donated to a charity of the cardholder's choice.
Be Card Smart Online
This Christmas, The UK Cards Association is again running its successful Be Card Smart Online campaign - to remind shoppers of common sense advice to follow to stay safe online.
MBNA rolls out 'contactless' credit cards
New credit cards with ‘contactless’ technology are being rolled out to millions of credit card users, which could herald the beginning of the end for cash in our wallets and pockets.
MBNA boost online banking services
MBNA has launched a new and improved online banking service through its website mbna.co.uk. The new facility, renamed Online Card Services, has been developed following feedback from customers to include a new service which provides step-by-step guidance on how to get the most from online banking and clearer, more concise content.
One in four Brits plan a holiday before end of the year
It seems the traditional idea of a summer holiday holds less appeal for many holidaying Brits, with one in four now planning their holiday during the end of year low season (October - December), according to new research from Halifax.
AA Credit Card helps reduce fuel duty pain
The issue of rising fuel prices is facing millions of UK motorists again following the 1p increase in fuel duty, which took effect from October, according to AA Financial Services.