Credit Cards
Christmas transactions peaked on 19th December
Data released by Barclaycard Payment Acceptance which processes credit and debit card payments for some 88,000 retailers, shows shops experienced a lunchtime rush last Saturday as transactions peaked at 370 per second at 12.48 pm.
Older people not phased by withdrawal of cheques
Proposals to phase out cheques by 2018 will not have the huge impact on older people that many are predicting according to over 50s experts.
Santander Zero wins top European Award
Santander Zero has won Best European Credit Card in the Service Category at the 2009 Oscards. The awards, which took place last night in Paris, aim to promote cards as modern and innovative forms of payment and recognise and reward excellence within the industry.
Barclays predicts record Christmas spending
Shoppers are expected to shun the economic downturn in favour of festive cheer this December with record amounts set to be spent on the UK's high streets.
Don’t be a victim of card fraud this Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, many people will be out and about using their credit and debit cards in stores, restaurants or cash machines. But fraudsters are also likely to be active at this time of year.
Five million contactless cards now issued by Barclaycard
Barclays and Barclaycard, the leaders in contactless payment in the UK, have announced that they have well over five million contactless enabled cards in issue in the UK.
Parents spend to keep kids entertained this Christmas
The average family is set to spend almost £40 a day on entertaining their children this Christmas according to research from Egg, the internet bank.
Pack the right plastic if you’re heading away this winter
With Christmas fast approaching and the colder weather setting in, many Brits may be contemplating a winter getaway.
A pre-paid card is for life, not just for Christmas
Bath salts and socks for Christmas are all very nice, but how about giving your loved one's something different this year?
Thrifty Brits cut back this Christmas
As the second Christmas of the UK's deepest recession approaches, a study by Saga Platinum credit card reveals how the British public are budgeting for Christmas.
Don't Scrooge up your finances this Christmas
Last year the average consumer spent 11% more on credit cards and 25% more on store cards than they spent during the other 11 months of the year, according to research from the Finance & Leasing Association.
Alarming increase in cases of identity fraud
CreditExpert.co.uk from Experian, the market-leading online identity fraud protection and credit monitoring service, today reports an increase in identity fraud of 12%.
Thrifty Brits cut back this Christmas
As the second Christmas of the UK's deepest recession approaches, a study published by Saga Platinum credit card reveals how the British public are budgeting for Christmas.
Yorkshire’s £750million cash call this Christmas
The economy may only be showing tentative signs of recovery but the two biggest spending weekends of the year will soon be upon us, according to research from Yorkshire Bank.
Scots’ £1bn cash call this Christmas
The economy may only be showing tentative signs of recovery but the two biggest spending weekends of the year will soon be upon us, according to research from Clydesdale Bank.