Credit Cards
Choosing the best way to donate to charity
Next Friday sees the return of Children in Need, prompting the nation to think about how it can help others.
Consumers urged to shop safely online Christmas
To mark the first anniversary of the card industry's Be Card Smart Online initiative, The UK Cards Association is again running its online safety campaign - helping to remind consumers of the steps they can take to minimise their chances of being a victim of card fraud online.
The age of the big spender
Attitudes towards spending on credit cards vary drastically between old and young, according to new research from Confused.com.
Brits fear credit card rejection will tarnish credit score
Almost 40% of people will not consider a credit card, as they fear an unsuccessful application will damage their credit score, according to a survey by Confused.com.
Nationwide credit card promotion
Nationwide has announced a new credit card promotion that will offer existing customers the chance to win one of two VIP trips for two to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa with Visa.
PricewaterhouseCoopers report on consumer credit
Joanne Garcia, head of credit cards at Confused.com, says PWC's Precious Plastic report highlights that credit issuers are now unable to turn to wholesale markets as they were able to in the past.
Nationwide welcomes Credit and Store Card Review
Nationwide Building Society welcomes the Credit and Store Card Review to be published by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). The review focuses on a number of important credit card practices within the industry including order of payments.
Credit card users don't understand repayments hierarchy
The majority of credit card holders are unaware of a charging mechanism which could be costing them hundreds of pounds, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
Banking industry warns about growing card fraud scam
Financial Fraud Action UK, the voice of the industry for financial fraud matters, today (21 October 2009) advised about the recent rise in popularity of an old-style phone scam.
Capital One Progress card
Just in time for the Christmas shopping, Capital One unveils the Progress credit card which is designed for consumers that do not have a ‘squeaky clean' credit record.
Barclays contactless on film
Barclays has produced a short ‘vidcast' to help customers looking to find out more about contactless - the new quick and easy way to pay for small transactions on debit and credit cards.
Sainsbury’s credit card increases 0% introductory period
Sainsbury's Finance has increased the 0% introductory period on purchases on its credit card from three months to ten months and has reduced its typical APR from 16.9% to 15.9%, going against the current trend in the credit card market.
Over 50s could say thanks a billion to Saga
The media has rightly exposed some credit card companies for increasing interest rates at a...
Mobile Europeans to benefit from new direct debit scheme
Mobile European citizens including workers, students, holiday-home owners, tourists and retirees living abroad will be among those who will benefit from a new direct debit scheme.
Over 50s could say thanks a billion to Saga
The media has rightly exposed some credit card companies for increasing interest rates at a time when the Bank of England Base Rate has reduced.