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Barclays predicts record Christmas spending
Shoppers are expected to shun the economic downturn in favour of festive cheer this December with record amounts set to be spent on the UK's high streets.
Five million contactless cards now issued by Barclaycard
Barclays and Barclaycard, the leaders in contactless payment in the UK, have announced that they have well over five million contactless enabled cards in issue in the UK.
Parents spend to keep kids entertained this Christmas
The average family is set to spend almost £40 a day on entertaining their children this Christmas according to research from Egg, the internet bank.
Pack the right plastic if you’re heading away this winter
With Christmas fast approaching and the colder weather setting in, many Brits may be contemplating a winter getaway.
A pre-paid card is for life, not just for Christmas
Bath salts and socks for Christmas are all very nice, but how about giving your loved one's something different this year?
Thrifty Brits cut back this Christmas
As the second Christmas of the UK's deepest recession approaches, a study by Saga Platinum credit card reveals how the British public are budgeting for Christmas.
Don't Scrooge up your finances this Christmas
Last year the average consumer spent 11% more on credit cards and 25% more on store cards than they spent during the other 11 months of the year, according to research from the Finance & Leasing Association.
Thrifty Brits cut back this Christmas
As the second Christmas of the UK's deepest recession approaches, a study published by Saga Platinum credit card reveals how the British public are budgeting for Christmas.
Yorkshire’s £750million cash call this Christmas
The economy may only be showing tentative signs of recovery but the two biggest spending weekends of the year will soon be upon us, according to research from Yorkshire Bank.
Scots’ £1bn cash call this Christmas
The economy may only be showing tentative signs of recovery but the two biggest spending weekends of the year will soon be upon us, according to research from Clydesdale Bank.
Avoid sky-high booking fees with Caxton FX
As of 1st January 2009, Ryanair will start charging all debit and credit card passengers a €5 per person booking fee. The only way fliers will be able to avoid the administration cost, is by signing up for a MasterCard prepaid card.
New reward credit card for voucher hungry shoppers
This week, (from 2nd December), American Express will be issuing a new credit card, where reward points earned on spending can be redeemed for vouchers or gift cards at many of the UK's leading high street retailers.
Christmas shoppers go online to avoid travel costs
Soaring fuel prices are forcing more consumers to shop on their computers rather than on the high street this Christmas, according to independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.
Where will you spend your money this Christmas?
Over the next few days, most of the UK adult population will spend a phenomenal amount of money preparing for Christmas, spending on festive decorations, shopping for loved ones, festive clothing and enjoying extra time with friends and family.
A red Christmas for 30 million Brits
Almost three quarters (71%) of Brits will pay for Christmas on the ‘right now' this year, despite the effect of recession on household budgets according to a study commissioned by money.co.uk.