Credit Cards
Consider the long-term rate
The number of credit cards offering a standard long-term APR - cards that offer a lower rate over the long term without any introductory 0% offers - has fallen by 35% over the past five years, according to new research from Sainsbury's Credit Cards.
Be store card savvy to reap rewards
Shoppers who are considering taking out store credit to fund new purchases are being urged not to be tempted by initial discount offers and instead shop around for a better deal which could save them money and earn additional rewards in the long run.
New advice guide explains credit card rights
The UK Cards Association has published a new plain English advice guide giving Britain's 30 million credit card holders clear information about their rights when using their card.
M&S Money offers chance to win paradise island holiday
M&S Money is launching this week a prize draw with the chance to win an exclusive holiday in the Maldives for two. Any new members joining the exclusive M&S Premium Club by 30 June 2012 will be entered automatically into the draw.
Banking industry police unit tops £400 million in fraud savings
Latest figures show that the Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU) - the specialist police unit that tackles UK card and cheque fraud crime - has passed the £400 million mark in reduced fraud activity since its launch ten years ago.
MBNA 20-month zero per cent balance transfer deal
MBNA has launched a new balance transfer credit card offering zero per cent interest for 20 months for new customers.
Avoid credit card pitfalls
MoneySupermarket has conducted analysis into a range of costly credit card ‘pitfalls' to help people avoid paying over the odds on fees and transactions when using their ‘flexible friends'.
Getting a credit card will help towards ending child cruelty in the UK
Confused.com is set to unveil a new promotion with leading children's charity the NSPCC.
Credit card users! Be credit savvy and check for the best deals
With the newly introduced annual credit card statements starting to hit doormats, MoneySupermarket is challenging credit card holders to take advantage and ensure they are using a card most suited to their circumstances and spending habits.
Christmas credit hangover
Easter might be just around the corner but according to latest research from Halifax, one in five people (20%) aged between 18 and 44 are still paying for last Christmas.
Specialist lender aqua card creates quiz to clear up credit confusion
aqua card, provider of credit cards for bad credit, has released a new online quiz today, which aims to teach the UK public about personal credit rating.
Credit card holders to get a different kind of statement
The nation's 31 million credit cardholders can expect to start seeing a new type of credit card statement land on their doormat for the first time.
Majority of people believe cash set to become extinct
Nearly a third (30%) of the UK public have been inconvenienced in the last year by a retailer not taking cards, according a new YouGov survey conducted for small business payments specialists CardSave.
Credit card reward schemes on the rise
Research from Sainsbury's Finance reveals that 42.3% of credit cards now offer some form of reward incentive, compared to 27.4% two years ago.
March to a bonus with Capital One credit card
From March 6th until the end of the month, Capital One will be giving away a £10 bonus on all successful card applications made through its website.