Credit Cards
Identity fraud continues to pose problems in 2010
Identity fraud has always been a sinister crime - fraudsters using the names and details of innocent victims to generate their criminal cash-flow.
Consumer credit too weak to support rate cap interventions
Although the recession officially ended months ago, consumers are still adopting a cautious approach to taking out credit, according to the latest figures published by the Finance & Leasing Association.
Festival fans beware - how to avoid dodgy tickets this summer
The leading consumer protection body for the ticket industry is warning festival fans about dodgy websites offering rip-off tickets.
Missing a credit card payment could cost your dearly
Missing, or being late paying one credit card payment could cost hundreds of pounds in additional interest, following the loss of promotional deals and may potentially leave a blip on the cardholder's credit profile, according to analysis from moneysupermarket.com.
Virgin London Marathon Credit Card
London Marathon sponsor Virgin Money is celebrating its five-year deal to back the world's biggest charity fundraising day with a Virgin London Marathon Credit Card.
Kids cost parent taxi-drivers dear, says AA
Mums & Dads are clocking up 2,000 miles per year taxi-ing their kids on the school run and to after-school and weekend activities, AA Financial Services has found.
Credit and debit card spending up in March
Data from Barclaycard Global Payment Acceptance shows spending on credit and debit cards in March was up 9.2% compared to March 2009. This continues the positive trend highlighted in February (up 7.1% year on year).
Barclaycard Freedom offering double rewards
To celebrate the launch of Barclaycard Freedom, Barclaycard is offering double Reward Money on cardholder purchases until 17 May at participating retailers.
American Airlines AAdvantage American Express Credit Card
MBNA has announced the launch of a new credit card in conjunction with American Airlines and American Express - the American Airlines AAdvantage American Express Credit Card.
Identity fraud victims increasingly targeted at current address
The 32% increase in identity fraud recorded by Members of CIFAS - the UK's Fraud Prevention Service during 2009, contains an even more alarming increase in current address fraud.
Sainsbury's launches Nectar Credit Card
Sainsbury's Finance has launched two new market leading credit cards that are targeted at Sainsbury's shoppers. In order to apply for them, customers must have a Nectar card.
Heading abroad? Get travel money savvy
Holidaying Brits racked up a massive £122m in unnecessary credit card charges last year. The figure, although high, is unsurprising once you take into account all the fees your bank credit/debit card charges.
Barclaycard wins at the European Card Acquiring Forum Awards
Barclaycard has taken two prizes at the European Card Acquiring Forum Awards 2010, in recognition of its award-winning products and services, and commitment to its customers.
February credit and debit card spending up
Data from Barclaycard Global Payment Acceptance shows payments made on credit and debit cards were up 7.1% in February compared to the same month last year. The increase follows on from figures that showed that credit and debit card spending was up 3.6% in January 2010 compared to January 2009.
MBNA ceases credit card cheques
MBNA has announced that from Wednesday, 31st March, it will stop issuing all new promotional cheques, standard credit card cheques and replacement cheques.