Credit Cards
Avoid sky-high booking fees with Caxton FX
As of 1st January 2009, Ryanair will start charging all debit and credit card passengers a €5 per person booking fee. The only way fliers will be able to avoid the administration cost, is by signing up for a MasterCard prepaid card.
New reward credit card for voucher hungry shoppers
This week, (from 2nd December), American Express will be issuing a new credit card, where reward points earned on spending can be redeemed for vouchers or gift cards at many of the UK's leading high street retailers.
Pickpockets and thieves target more than your wallet
As the festive shopping period hits top speed, the dangers of the season are ones no consumer can afford to ignore.
Moneyfacts.co.uk announces new and improved website
Moneyfacts.co.uk has relaunched its comparison website, making it even easier for consumers to compare financial products.
Christmas shoppers go online to avoid travel costs
Soaring fuel prices are forcing more consumers to shop on their computers rather than on the high street this Christmas, according to independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.
Where will you spend your money this Christmas?
Over the next few days, most of the UK adult population will spend a phenomenal amount of money preparing for Christmas, spending on festive decorations, shopping for loved ones, festive clothing and enjoying extra time with friends and family.
A red Christmas for 30 million Brits
Almost three quarters (71%) of Brits will pay for Christmas on the ‘right now' this year, despite the effect of recession on household budgets according to a study commissioned by money.co.uk.
Mega Monday busiest ever online shopping day
Today, Visa Europe predict that in spite of the recession Brits will still spend over £175 million on Visa cards on what is now known as ‘Mega Monday’ – the busiest online shopping day of the year.
Barclaycard customers affected by floods in Cumbria
Barclaycard today, 25th November, announced that it is taking steps to assist customers affected by the storms and flooding in the Cockermouth and Workington regions of Cumbria.
Fewer credit cards offering cash back rewards
Out of the 224 credit cards available in the UK, new research from Sainsbury's Finance reveals that only 13 are still offering cash back on spending (non introductory) compared with 43 in 2005.
Top tips for keeping costs down during Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, moneysupermarket.com offers ten top tips for consumers looking to reduce the burden on their festive finances.
Santander Cards wins top industry award
For the second consecutive year, Santander Cards has scooped one of the top industry honours, being voted Best Cards Provider in the 2009 Personal Finance Awards.
AA Credit Card can help save at the pumps
With fuel prices set to pass £5 per gallon before Christmas the new AA Credit Card could help to ease the pain for drivers, especially if they are also AA members.
Don’t ignore your credit card repayments
Yorkshire has been exposed as the region most likely to struggle when it comes to credit card payments, according to research from Confused.com.
Beware of foreign usage charges this winter
As winter draws nearer, many people will be considering booking a holiday to sunnier climates. While using your credit or debit card may be the easiest way to pay for things while your away, costs can soon mount up.