Credit Card News
American Airlines AAdvantage American Express Credit Card
MBNA has announced the launch of a new credit card in conjunction with American Airlines and American Express - the American Airlines AAdvantage American Express Credit Card.
Sainsbury's launches Nectar Credit Card
Sainsbury's Finance has launched two new market leading credit cards that are targeted at Sainsbury's shoppers. In order to apply for them, customers must have a Nectar card.
Heading abroad? Get travel money savvy
Holidaying Brits racked up a massive £122m in unnecessary credit card charges last year. The figure, although high, is unsurprising once you take into account all the fees your bank credit/debit card charges.
Barclaycard wins at the European Card Acquiring Forum Awards
Barclaycard has taken two prizes at the European Card Acquiring Forum Awards 2010, in recognition of its award-winning products and services, and commitment to its customers.
February credit and debit card spending up
Data from Barclaycard Global Payment Acceptance shows payments made on credit and debit cards were up 7.1% in February compared to the same month last year. The increase follows on from figures that showed that credit and debit card spending was up 3.6% in January 2010 compared to January 2009.
MBNA ceases credit card cheques
MBNA has announced that from Wednesday, 31st March, it will stop issuing all new promotional cheques, standard credit card cheques and replacement cheques.
Virgin Money zeroes in on balance transfers and purchases
Virgin Money is further strengthening its market-leading credit card range with the launch of a card offering 0% for 12 months on card purchases and balance transfers (2.98% fee applies to balance transfers).
A welcome nail in the coffin for credit card cheques
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk comments on the decision by MBNA to stop issuing credit card cheques from 31 March 2010.
Changes in UK credit card market
Peter Harrison, credit card expert, said: "Following the Government's Credit Card Consultation process, we have already begun to see changes within the credit card market.
Barclaycard Freedom launches for over 8m Barclaycard cardholders
Barclaycard Freedom, one of the broadest rewards schemes in the UK, launches today with over eight million Barclaycard cardholders now able to earn Reward Money for simply using their Barclaycard to buy goods and services in participating outlets.
New Barclaycard Freedom partners confirmed
Several new national partners have been confirmed in the line-up of retailers participating in the Barclaycard Freedom reward scheme when it goes live on Wednesday, 17th March.
New rights and lower costs for credit card users
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced new rights for Britain's 30 million credit card users that will save consumers millions of pounds and give people more control over their finances.
Bank of America Europe Card Services supports Sport Relief
Almost 300 members of staff from Chester-based Bank of America Europe Card Services will take to the organisation's call centre phones to collect donations for Sport Relief.
Contactless arrives for business customers
Barclays has become the first bank in Europe to launch commercial contactless debit cards to its business customers.
Win tickets to the World Cup with Visa
Visa, a FIFA World Cup Worldwide Partner, is offering Abbey International clients the chance to win tickets to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The lucky winner will receive two tickets to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup final, pre-match hospitality and three nights' accommodation in a double occupancy 4 star hotel room from the 9 to 12 July 2010. Abbey International will also contribute £1,500 towards return flights to the event.