Credit Card News
Credit cards hold hidden charges for holidaymakers
UK travellers are heavily reliant on their credit cards while on holiday, according to a new report. Throughout 2009, UK travellers spent £17.7bn on debit and travel credit card purchases abroad, and withdrew £7.8bn from overseas ATMs.
High interest now paid off first for AA Credit Card customers
AA Credit Card customers now benefit from a change to the way payments are allocated to their credit card balance.
New AA Credit Card online offer
AA Financial Services is offering a new credit card deal available only online. Successful online applications for the AA Credit Card benefit from 0 per cent interest for 12 months from the date the account is opened on all card purchases including motoring and fuel purchases which, combined with a generous reward points system, is an exceptional offer.
Online credit card activation rolled out to millions of customers
MBNA is enabling all of its customers, and holders of affinity partner cards provided by MBNA, to activate their credit cards online.
Barclays predicts bumper spending as people flock abroad
Brits are expected to shun the UK's dismal weather in favour of sunnier climates this weekend as figures from Barclays indicate that August bank holiday weekend will produce the largest demand for overseas debit card spending and cash withdrawals this summer.
Passion for fashion causes women to rack up debts
As reports blame 'irresponsible spending' for a five-fold rise in the number of women going bankrupt in the past ten years, new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, reveals that the tough economic climate is not breaking the stride of the nation's fashion addicts.
Pay 1.9% interest on your personal loan or overdraft for 12 months
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the latest credit card promotional offer that comes with a useful twist.
MBNA launches new zero transfer fee credit card
MBNA has announced the launch of a new credit card deal offering no handling fee - and an introductory rate of 1.9 percent for 12 months - on money and balance transfers*.
Barclaycard Platinum balance transfer period increased
Chris Griffiths, credit card manager at Confused.com said: "By increasing the balance transfer introductory period to 0% for 16 months Barclaycards Platinum moves to joint top of the best buy charts, pulling alongside the Platinum offering from NatWest and RBS.
Kalixa waives internet banking and card replacement fees
Kalixa the prepaid MasterCard from Vincento Payment Solutions Ltd today announces that it will be waiving the fee for loads via bank transfer and the card replacement fee as of 1st August 2010.
Brits willing to go to extreme lengths for free money
How far would you go for free money? Well research from moneysupermarket.com shows that Brits will go to extreme and bizarre lengths to get their hands on free cash. However when it comes to our own personal finances we fail to take advantage of those products which reward us for spending with minimal effort.
The Co-op cuts credit card rates
Thousands of customers of The Co-operative Bank will see rate reductions on their credit cards from today.
my Travel Cash Multi-Currency prepaid MasterCard
With the next wave of gap year travellers planning their trip abroad, picking the right travel money product is key to making hard earned savings go further.
Summer sales pay off as retail spending continues to rise
Consumer spending on cards saw a near double digit increase in July compared to the same month last year, challenging concerns that consumer confidence has dipped.
Leeds Building Society wins top customer service award
Leeds Building Society, which has 65 Branches in the UK, has won the award for ‘Best Regional Branch Network' in the ‘Your Money Direct Awards 2010.'