Credit Card News
New currency card texts owner when travel money runs low
Holidaymakers and overseas travellers need no longer risk running out of foreign exchange, thanks to a clever currency card which sends its owner a free text message alert when it runs low on money.
Collect points even faster with the Nectar Credit Card
From today (11 May 2010) American Express is offering new Nectar Credit Card members 5,000 Nectar bonus points worth a minimum of £25, and up to £50 (when redeemed with selected brands). Bonus points will be awarded when the Card member spends £500 in the first three months.
Brits choose credit cards based on incentives
Over half of Britain's credit card users (56 per cent) chose their credit cards based on the incentives on offer from providers, according to research from moneysupermarket.com. Credit cards still play an important role in the nation's finances and reward schemes can be a good way to get some extra bang for your buck.
Abbey International Visa Infinite card - Making your World Cup trip easier
For football fans everywhere, the event of a lifetime is now less than two months away, but once you arrive in South Africa, will your travel plans shape up, or will the contents of your wallet turn out to be your Achilles heel?
Average cost to attend a wedding £380
With the wedding season fast approaching, new research by Santander Cards reveals that the bride and groom aren't the only ones splashing out on the big day, with the average guest spending an astonishing £380 in the run up to and during the day, equating to a national spend of £10.45 billion.
Cardholders warned against rate shock
moneysupermarket.com is warning cardholders who took out a balance transfer card at the beginning of last year - in order to consolidate their debts - that they should double check when their zero per cent deal expires otherwise they will end up paying far more in interest on their debt.
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks' Gold Mastercard
Commenting on the launch of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks' Gold Mastercard which offers 0 per cent for 16 months on balance transfers, Peter Harrison, credit cards expert at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Yorkshire and Clydesdale banks have not traditionally been proactive players in the credit card best buy tables, so to see them make such a bold move is very pleasing.
AMEX and Starwood launch credit card for frequent travellers
American Express and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide loyalty programme - Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) - are launching a co-branded credit card linked to Starwood's existing Preferred Guest programme.
Consumer credit too weak to support rate cap interventions
Although the recession officially ended months ago, consumers are still adopting a cautious approach to taking out credit, according to the latest figures published by the Finance & Leasing Association.
Festival fans beware - how to avoid dodgy tickets this summer
The leading consumer protection body for the ticket industry is warning festival fans about dodgy websites offering rip-off tickets.
Missing a credit card payment could cost your dearly
Missing, or being late paying one credit card payment could cost hundreds of pounds in additional interest, following the loss of promotional deals and may potentially leave a blip on the cardholder's credit profile, according to analysis from moneysupermarket.com.
Virgin London Marathon Credit Card
London Marathon sponsor Virgin Money is celebrating its five-year deal to back the world's biggest charity fundraising day with a Virgin London Marathon Credit Card.
Kids cost parent taxi-drivers dear, says AA
Mums & Dads are clocking up 2,000 miles per year taxi-ing their kids on the school run and to after-school and weekend activities, AA Financial Services has found.
Credit and debit card spending up in March
Data from Barclaycard Global Payment Acceptance shows spending on credit and debit cards in March was up 9.2% compared to March 2009. This continues the positive trend highlighted in February (up 7.1% year on year).
Barclaycard Freedom offering double rewards
To celebrate the launch of Barclaycard Freedom, Barclaycard is offering double Reward Money on cardholder purchases until 17 May at participating retailers.