Credit Cards
Almost 5.5 million Brits missed payments last year
Nearly 5.5 million consumers missed payments last year, putting their credit rating at risk, according to research by price comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
The cards are stacked against you
It’s the time of year when most people will be dreading the day their credit card bill hits the doormat, unveiling the true extent of their festive spend.
bmi American Express credit cards from MBNA
MBNA has announced the launch of two new credit cards with bmi after signing a new deal to provide credit cards for Heathrow’s second largest airline.
New Year means new credit card for 2.6 million customers
Up to 2.6 million credit card customers plan to start the New Year by transferring credit card debts run up at Christmas , new research from MoneyExpert.com shows.
Halifax launches new Plus Credit Card
Halifax is launching the best all round 0% deal on the high street with the introduction of its new Halifax Plus Credit Card.
Credit cards – breaking the mould
In recent times the credit card industry has done little to encourage customer loyalty, preferring instead to pursue new customers with a wide range of enticing introductory deals, such as 0% balance transfers, 0% purchase or enhanced introductory cash backs.
Brits to shed £9bn Christmas pounds in New Year card shuffle
More than three million British credit cardholders (7 per cent) are planning to shift at least £8.99 billion excess pounds to new credit cards in the New Year according to research from Abbey credit cards.
Shoppers make ready for refund rush
In the days following Christmas, rather than preparing for the January sales, UK retailers are busy refunding, according to new research by Halifax Credit Cards.
MINT, NatWest and RBS credit cards reveal trio of new deals
Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) launch a trio of market-leading credit card deals for the New Year.
Wishing you a merry Christmas and many happy returns
If you venture out to the shops just after Christmas, it's likely you are one of two types of people; the hardcore bargain hunter or those returning unwanted or faulty gifts.
Online Christmas spending hits record high
Britain faces another Christmas on credit as UK shoppers prepare to spend an incredible £2.1 billion on their credit cards in a last minute Christmas shopping spree.
Don’t let credit card charges spoil festive celebrations abroad
At least 2.4 million people are planning to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve abroad, according to research by Post Office.
Christmas spending on store cards costs consumers £2.8bn
Using store cards for Christmas shopping will cost consumers £2.8 billion in interest in the next year alone, according to research by uSwitch.com. This is £892 million more in interest charges compared to those using a credit card.
Brits would rather have the money
Ungrateful Brits have admitted to dumping unwanted Christmas presents on charity shops, hiding them away in lofts and cupboards and even giving them to other people as Christmas presents, in a poll commissioned by Barclays Gift Card.
Britain's credometer goes off the scale
With Brits owing an astonishing £64.7 billion on their credit cards, the research by price comparison site moneysupermarket.com shows there is an additional mega-pot of £112 billion available to borrow.