Credit Cards
Don’t fall into the poor credit trap
With household finances at breaking point across the UK, many consumers will be looking to consolidate their debts or take out a new loan or credit card to give them some much needed financial flexibility.
Tighten your spending reins with a prepaid credit card
Today headlines blasted out unwelcome news of forthcoming increases across the board for car insurance, with premiums increasing by 40%*. This will add to the financial worry of many consumers who’ve just seen decreases in their benefits payments from the government after the release of the latest budget proposal.
CAF Bank launches MasterCard debit card
CAF Bank, the not-for-profit bank owned by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), today launches the CAF Bank MasterCard debit card for charities.
Halifax credit card pricing
Halifax has announced a range of changes to the interest rates it charges on credit cards for existing customers. This leads the market in providing greater transparency, making it easier for customers to manage the cost of their borrowing.
Barclaycard re-introduces 18 month 0% balance transfer offer
Barclaycard has re-introduced its 18 month 0% balance transfer offer for new Barclaycard Platinum customers. The re-launched deal will be available alongside Barclaycard's record breaking 20 month 0% balance transfer offer, which has been available since mid-March.
Credit card reward schemes are order of the day
New research by Sainsbury's Credit Cards shows that of the 8.65 million people planning to take out a new credit card in the next 12 months, over a quarter (some 28%), reveal that a card offering a loyalty reward is the most important deciding factor in their card choice.
Samsung and Visa join forces to enable mobile payments
Samsung and Visa announce plans to bring the latest innovation in payment technology to the market as part of their sponsorships of London 2012, enabling consumers to make mobile payments using the Samsung Olympic and Paralympic Games mobile handset.
American Express Gold Card offers more rewards
American Express is offering the opportunity to say ‘yes' to even more travel experiences, with a range of introductory offers for new Preferred Rewards Gold Card members, including 20,000 free Membership Rewards (MR) points and double points on all travel related spending.
More rewards for smart shoppers this spring
Lloyds TSB is offering even more rewards to new customers with one Airmile for every £1 spent through American Express usage on its Airmiles Duo Credit Card Account.
It's time to end excessive card fees, says Which?
Which? has submitted a super-complaint to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) asking it to investigate excessive credit and debit card surcharges.
Olympic tickets - could your credit card win you a gold medal?
With the 2012 Olympics less than 500 days away, anyone looking to apply for tickets needs to consider the best ways to fund their application. Purchases by credit or debit card will be restricted to Visa products, due to the exclusive sponsorship deal between the organisers and the credit card payment system.
Lloyds TSB launches contactless debit cards
Lloyds TSB launches contactless payments on its VISA debit cards to current account customers within the M25.
Post Office Credit Cards offers return flight to new customers
Post Office Credit Card is offering a return flight* to all new customers who apply and are accepted for a Post Office Credit Card by 27 March 2011.
Home movers put themselves at risk of identity fraud
More than 450,000 home movers are putting themselves at risk of identity fraud a year by not quickly telling companies they are moving, research by Royal Mail’s Redirection service has revealed.
Advantage Barclaycard in the credit card ‘promo' battle
There has been a flurry of activity in the UK credit card market with a number of providers vying for top spot in the best buy tables for balance transfer deals. In February, Barclaycard launched the UK's first 18 month zero per cent balance transfer offer, but today it took its march for the top spot to a new level, launching the first ever 20 month deal.