Credit Card News
Mega Monday busiest ever online shopping day
Today, Visa Europe predict that in spite of the recession Brits will still spend over £175 million on Visa cards on what is now known as ‘Mega Monday’ – the busiest online shopping day of the year.
Barclaycard customers affected by floods in Cumbria
Barclaycard today, 25th November, announced that it is taking steps to assist customers affected by the storms and flooding in the Cockermouth and Workington regions of Cumbria.
Fewer credit cards offering cash back rewards
Out of the 224 credit cards available in the UK, new research from Sainsbury's Finance reveals that only 13 are still offering cash back on spending (non introductory) compared with 43 in 2005.
Top tips for keeping costs down during Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, moneysupermarket.com offers ten top tips for consumers looking to reduce the burden on their festive finances.
Santander Cards wins top industry award
For the second consecutive year, Santander Cards has scooped one of the top industry honours, being voted Best Cards Provider in the 2009 Personal Finance Awards.
AA Credit Card can help save at the pumps
With fuel prices set to pass £5 per gallon before Christmas the new AA Credit Card could help to ease the pain for drivers, especially if they are also AA members.
Don’t ignore your credit card repayments
Yorkshire has been exposed as the region most likely to struggle when it comes to credit card payments, according to research from Confused.com.
Beware of foreign usage charges this winter
As winter draws nearer, many people will be considering booking a holiday to sunnier climates. While using your credit or debit card may be the easiest way to pay for things while your away, costs can soon mount up.
Choosing the best way to donate to charity
Next Friday sees the return of Children in Need, prompting the nation to think about how it can help others.
Consumers urged to shop safely online Christmas
To mark the first anniversary of the card industry's Be Card Smart Online initiative, The UK Cards Association is again running its online safety campaign - helping to remind consumers of the steps they can take to minimise their chances of being a victim of card fraud online.
The age of the big spender
Attitudes towards spending on credit cards vary drastically between old and young, according to new research from Confused.com.
Brits fear credit card rejection will tarnish credit score
Almost 40% of people will not consider a credit card, as they fear an unsuccessful application will damage their credit score, according to a survey by Confused.com.
Nationwide credit card promotion
Nationwide has announced a new credit card promotion that will offer existing customers the chance to win one of two VIP trips for two to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa with Visa.
PricewaterhouseCoopers report on consumer credit
Joanne Garcia, head of credit cards at Confused.com, says PWC's Precious Plastic report highlights that credit issuers are now unable to turn to wholesale markets as they were able to in the past.
Nationwide welcomes Credit and Store Card Review
Nationwide Building Society welcomes the Credit and Store Card Review to be published by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). The review focuses on a number of important credit card practices within the industry including order of payments.