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Prepaid currency card confusion costing Brits

Brits are incurring millions of pounds in credit and debit card fees after being left confused by prepaid currency cards, according to the findings of a new report.

New low-fee balance transfer credit card

Online personal finance brand Fluid has launched a new low-fee balance transfer credit card for UK customers, powered by MBNA.

Consolidate debt for less with MBNA's Rate for Life Credit Card

UK consumers looking to consolidate high interest bearing debts on a new lower long-term rate can now apply for a new credit card from MBNA.

Brits missing out on benefits of using credit

Ten per cent of credit users are more likely to use credit products since the financial crisis; the majority stating they have needed credit more in the last few years as many people struggle to balance their finances, according to new research by MoneySupermarket.com.

Santander 123 Credit Card summer bonus cashback offer

From this week, Santander 123 Credit Card customers can benefit even more from their 123 Credit Card.

Welbeck, Smalling & Macheda launch Manchester United credit card

Manchester United Football Club and MBNA have agreed terms on a renewed contract and today re launch the Manchester United credit card.

MBNA reduces fee on 20-month zero per cent balance transfer deal

MBNA has reduced the balance transfer handling fee on its longest ever balance transfer credit card. The MBNA Platinum Credit Card offers zero per cent interest for 20 months for new customers, now with a reduced balance transfer handling fee of 2.85 per cent.

Brits make costly mistake using their credit card abroad

MoneySupermarket reveals holidaymakers using their credit card abroad are making a costly mistake and risk turning their holiday into a financial nightmare, simply by not understanding the charges involved.

Government stalls on banning credit and debit card surcharges

Consumers continue to pay extortionate debit and credit card surcharges and airlines, ferry companies and a Government body are cashing-in, as Ministers drag their feet on banning card surcharges by the end of the year.

Aqua launches innovative rate reduction and cashback cards

Aqua, the credit card business that helps people who are new to credit or customers looking to restore their credit ratings, are introducing two innovative and rewarding new products with the launch of guaranteed interest rate reduction and cashback cards.

Vain Brits turn to credit to keep up appearances

Forty per cent of Brits use their credit card to make themselves look good by buying beauty and grooming products, according to new research from Confused.com.

American Express and foursquare deliver ‘voucher-free' offers

American Express is launching a unique partnership with foursquare, the popular location-based mobile platform, which will allow American Express Cardmembers to check-in to a range of high street outlets and automatically receive special money saving offers.

Post Office becomes biggest accepter of contactless payment in Europe

Post Office Limited is leading the way in payment technology with today's announcement that it is to roll out contactless payment terminals across 30,000 counter positions in its unrivalled network of over 11,500 branches.

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks launch prepaid currency card

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched a new prepaid currency card in partnership with MasterCard.

Credit card versus overdraft debt

Brits running out of cash before pay day could be stacking up high interest by misjudging the way they use their credit cards and overdrafts as a backup, according to research from MoneySupermarket.com.