Credit Card News
Brits still relying on credit cards for everyday costs
Research from moneysupermarket.com has discovered the depth of reliance Brits have on credit cards. The research found that one in five of us carry more than three credit cards and that 17 per cent of credit card holders use their card at least once a day, with a further 28 per cent using their card at least once a week.
Brits pay out unnecessary foreign exchange fees
Britons incurred a staggering £122 million pounds in unnecessary foreign exchange fees when using their credit card abroad last year, new research by Santander Cards has revealed.
Don’t get stung using expensive plastic abroad
Whether it's Valentine's Day in Paris or a half-term family trip to the Alps, many Brits may be thinking about escaping abroad over the next few weeks.
Lending deal from AA Credit Cards
AA Financial Services is from today offering one of the best credit card deals on the market with a new, exclusive offer through Britain's number one comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
Barclaycard Freedom retail partnership begins to take shape
Barclaycard has made the first announcement of national partners that will be joining the tens of thousands of small and medium retailers who have been invited to join Barclaycard Freedom - set to be the broadest retail rewards scheme in the UK.
How to make a PPI claim
Have you taken out a loan or credit card from a bank or building society? Are you one of the 2 million people who have been sold insurance they don't need and can't use? You may have been recommended to take out something called Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). It helps borrowers to meet the repayments of a loan if they are unable to keep up repayments due to accident, sickness or unemployment.
Barclaycard brings freedom to over 30,000 retail outlets
Barclaycard today announced that it will be launching Barclaycard Freedom in March - the broadest retail rewards scheme the UK has ever known.
moneysupermarket calls for fairer deal on credit cards
moneysupermarket.com (MONY.L) has submitted its response to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills' (BIS) consultation on credit cards, calling for a fairer deal for consumers, with clearer terms and conditions when it comes to accessing and using credit cards.
Brits use credit cards to fund day to day living
362 days in recession have left millions of people starting the new year reliant on credit for day-to-day living costs, according to the third annual Post Office Consumer Credit Report.
Santander launches no balance transfer fee offer
Santander has announced the latest initiative to reward existing customers, following the launch of the Zero Current Account and the announcement that adult bank account customers will now benefit from fee free cash withdrawals from all of Santander's 4,300 ATMs in Spain.
Barclaycard technology supporting learning across the UK
This week the Prime Minister announced the national rollout of the Home Access programme. The programme allows eligible families to apply for a grant for a computer and internet connection at home.
Moneysupermarket top tips on credit card debt
For the nine million Brits who have put Christmas on their credit card, now is the time to focus on clearing those debts in the smartest way possible. For many this will mean careful budgeting throughout the year in order to pay off the debt quickly.
Blockbuster Barclaycard advert revealed online 22 January
Barclaycard is to reveal the much anticipated sequel to its famous waterslide commercial online on 22 January followed by its first airing on ITV1 on 24 January during Dancing On Ice.
Supermarkets beat banks in credit card customer satisfaction
The global financial turmoil of 2009 has hit the credit card market hard, with overall borrowing falling 3% and the number of cards in circulation dropping 8%.
Householders use credit card to pay mortgage or rent
More than one million householders have used credit cards to pay their mortgage or rent in the last 12 months, a new survey by Shelter has revealed.