Credit Cards
How to get a gap year on a shoestring
Students relishing thoughts of ‘schools out' and who are about to embark on a gap year trip need to consider how to stretch their cash as far as possible if they want to be able to stay the distance.
Nationwide provides extra peace of mind on Father's Day
Buying a gift for Father's Day on 15 June? Nationwide Building Society is reminding consumers that many electrical goods, including ideal gifts for Dads, are now covered free of charge under extended warranty insurance when purchased on Nationwide credit cards.
Sefton Credit Union launches prepaid card service
Liverpool-based community savings and loan co-operative, Sefton Credit Union, has become the first in the UK to adopt Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank's upgraded prepaid card self-service facility.
Younger people and men most at risk of Card and ID fraud
Younger people and men are most at risk of Card and ID fraud according to research by Saga credit card. Those aged under 50 are most likely to have multiple cards, making it harder to spot unusual activity, and they also have a blasé attitude to the risks of card and ID fraud.
Credit card competition heats up
Samantha Owens, Head of Personal Finance at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: "Competition in the balance transfer and introductory rate market continues to grow this week with Capital One extending its 0% deals for both purchases and transfers to 1.9.09.
Credit continues to get more expensive
Michelle Slade, analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: "With increasing costs on all household bills, many people are relying on their credit card to get by each month. But these people are going to find themselves out of pocket as purchase and cash rates, along with charges, continue to increase.
0% balance transfer still most popular credit card feature
Despite several new and stylish features offered by credit card providers to tempt consumers, the most popular is still 0% interest on balance transfers, according to Fairinvestment.co.uk.
The Sky's the limit with the new American Express Credit Card
American Express is launching a new travel rewards Card available from 22 May 2008. The Blue Sky Card provides 1 point for virtually every £1 spent on the card.
Half term holiday makers hit by airport currency exchange swindle
Credit crunched British families planning a break in the Spanish sunshine face a double blow this half term. Faced with a weak Pound against the Euro and extortionate airport currency exchange rates their holiday money might not stretch as far as hoped.
2.5 million hit by credit card shake-up
Credit card providers have left no stone unturned in their mission to recover the millions of pounds lost through significant bad debt write-offs and the reduction in penalty fees imposed on the industry by the Office of Fair Trading in July 2006.
Card providers can help ease the credit crunch
The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged today. However, one in three (29%) Fool.co.uk readers believe the Central Bank should increase the cost of borrowing.
New Miles & More American Express credit card
MBNA and Miles & More, Europe's largest frequent flyer programme, announce the launch of a new credit card.
Less fun in the sun for Brits stretched to the hilt
Nearly three in five Brits (57 per cent) will be forced to cut their holiday spending this year according to research from pre-paid currency card provider FairFX.com.
Barclaycard and IHG announce new credit card launch
Barclaycard and InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) have come together to launch the Priority Club Rewards Visa credit card.
Saga launches Platinum Visa Card
Saga Personal Finance has officially launched the Saga Platinum Visa Card, which it believes offers a fairer deal to customers whether they spend or borrow.