Credit Cards
Barclaycard wins at 2010 Cards International Awards
Barclaycard has taken two prizes at the 2010 Cards International Awards for its Visa CodeSure card and its innovative loyalty programme, Barclaycard Freedom.
MBNA customers raise more than £820,000 for Haiti
Donations made to the Disasters Emergency Committee through the MBNA website between January and March this year totalled £827,126.
When is your card not a card?
All of the UK's major credit card providers treat any form of gambling activity on a credit card as a cash withdrawal, according to analysis by moneysupermarket.com.
Credit card spending increases slightly in April
The latest data from Barclaycard Global Payment Acceptance shows spending on credit and debit cards in April was broadly flat with a slight increase of 0.8% from March.
AA credit card deal extended to online customers
From Thursday 13 May, all successful online applications for the AA Credit Card benefit from a leading 0% for 10 months on all purchases, including motoring and fuel, and 0% for 12 months on balance transfers (transfers to be made within 90 days of the account opening, 3% handling fee applies).
New currency card texts owner when travel money runs low
Holidaymakers and overseas travellers need no longer risk running out of foreign exchange, thanks to a clever currency card which sends its owner a free text message alert when it runs low on money.
Collect points even faster with the Nectar Credit Card
From today (11 May 2010) American Express is offering new Nectar Credit Card members 5,000 Nectar bonus points worth a minimum of £25, and up to £50 (when redeemed with selected brands). Bonus points will be awarded when the Card member spends £500 in the first three months.
Brits choose credit cards based on incentives
Over half of Britain's credit card users (56 per cent) chose their credit cards based on the incentives on offer from providers, according to research from moneysupermarket.com. Credit cards still play an important role in the nation's finances and reward schemes can be a good way to get some extra bang for your buck.
Abbey International Visa Infinite card - Making your World Cup trip easier
For football fans everywhere, the event of a lifetime is now less than two months away, but once you arrive in South Africa, will your travel plans shape up, or will the contents of your wallet turn out to be your Achilles heel?
Average cost to attend a wedding £380
With the wedding season fast approaching, new research by Santander Cards reveals that the bride and groom aren't the only ones splashing out on the big day, with the average guest spending an astonishing £380 in the run up to and during the day, equating to a national spend of £10.45 billion.
Cardholders warned against rate shock
moneysupermarket.com is warning cardholders who took out a balance transfer card at the beginning of last year - in order to consolidate their debts - that they should double check when their zero per cent deal expires otherwise they will end up paying far more in interest on their debt.
Credit card balance transfer market alive and kicking
Andrew Hagger of moneynet.co.uk looks at the 0% credit card balance transfer market in light of the new 16 month best buy deal launched by Yorkshire/Clydesdale Bank today.
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks' Gold Mastercard
Commenting on the launch of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks' Gold Mastercard which offers 0 per cent for 16 months on balance transfers, Peter Harrison, credit cards expert at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Yorkshire and Clydesdale banks have not traditionally been proactive players in the credit card best buy tables, so to see them make such a bold move is very pleasing.
Zero per cent interest on balance transfers for 16 months
Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank launch longest balance transfer offer. New account holders can benefit from 0% interest on balance transfers for 16 months, plus 0% interest on all purchases for the first three months.
AMEX and Starwood launch credit card for frequent travellers
American Express and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide loyalty programme - Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) - are launching a co-branded credit card linked to Starwood's existing Preferred Guest programme.