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  • Credit card customers opt for 'no-frills' shopping
    A no-frills lifestyle is becoming more popular, new research claims. British credit card customers are aspiring to a no-frills lifestyle, according to Abbey Credit Cards.New research from the group indicated that 58 per cent ...
    Thu 30th Apr, 2009
  • New credit card business 'falls 11%'
    There has been a drop in the number of new credit cards in the UK, new research reveals. Figures published this week by the Financing and Leasing Association (FLA) indicated that the number of new credit cards in the UK fell ...
    Thu 30th Apr, 2009
  • Credit card fraud unit celebrates 7th birthday
    A police squad tasked with reducing credit card fraud is working well after seven years of operation, new data suggests. A specialist police squad set up to combat credit card and cheque fraud has saved the UK £315 ...
    Wed 29th Apr, 2009
  • Brits spend £60.7bn on credit cards at retailers
    Spending figures published by Apacs indicate £60.7 billion was spent on credit cards at retailers in the UK last year. Retail consumers in the UK spent a total of £60.7 billion on their credit cards during 2008, ...
    Tue 28th Apr, 2009
  • American Express: Credit cardholders can save with cashback
    Cashback and loyalty reward credit cards could help consumers save money during the credit crunch, an American Express executive has suggested. Opting for a credit card with a cashback feature or reward scheme could help ...
    Tue 28th Apr, 2009 (1 Comment)
  • Credit card costs 'increasing'
    The costs associated with using a credit card are on the up, claims suggest. A number of credit card companies in the UK have increased their costs during the current economic downturn, a number of reports suggest.While some ...
    Mon 27th Apr, 2009
  • Egg Credit Cards increase cash withdrawal charges
    Withdrawal rates for Egg Credit Cards are to go up. Those Britons in possession of Egg Credit Cards are set to find using such a piece of plastic will become a more expensive process.Next month, the lender - which offers the ...
    Fri 24th Apr, 2009 (1 Comment)
  • Brits enjoy competitive credit card market
    Britain has an extremely competitive credit card market. There are a wide range of good credit card deals available, an industry expert states.Claiming that this country has a "very competitive marketplace", Paul ...
    Thu 23rd Apr, 2009
  • How to build up or repair your credit rating
    If you can build up a good credit rating, it will naturally open up your financial options. Whether you're looking for a credit card, loan, mortgage etc, you should have no problem qualifying if you have a good credit ...
    Wed 22nd Apr, 2009 (3 Comments)
  • Lib Dems: Banks must stop spanking credit card customers
    A Lib Dem spokesperson has called for people to pay off their credit cards as quickly as possible. Credit card consumers must take steps to ensure they are doing all they can to pay down.Lord Oakeshott, Treasury spokesperson ...
    Wed 22nd Apr, 2009
  • People 'should keep debit and credit cards safe'
    Britons are reminded of the need to keep credit cards safe. Debit and credit cards need to be kept safe while people are on holiday, an industry expert points out.Fiona Wilkinson, senior vice-president for Visa Europe, claims ...
    Wed 22nd Apr, 2009
  • Fewer credit cards in circulation
    Less credit cards are being used. Britons are using less credit cards, new research shows.Figures published by MoneyExpert.com reveal that at the beginning of 2008 a total of 31.5 million credit cards were in circulation.Just ...
    Tue 21st Apr, 2009
  • N Ireland 'owes more than £1bn' in credit card debt
    People in Northern Ireland owe a significant amount of money via credit cards. Those living in Northern Ireland owe more than £1 billion on credit cards, it has been revealed.In a statistic derived from overall United ...
    Mon 20th Apr, 2009
  • MBNA offers new credit card
    A new credit card designed for business purposes is being offered by MBNA. Those on the search for a new credit card to use for work purposes may be interested in a new 0% purchases credit card being offered by MBNA.The MBNA ...
    Thu 16th Apr, 2009 (1 Comment)
  • Brits 'stung' by rising credit card costs
    People are struggling in the face of rising credit card costs. Britons are continually being stung by an increase in credit card rates, an industry expert points out.David Kuo, head of personal finance for the Motley Fool, ...
    Thu 16th Apr, 2009
  • Credit card payments 'need to be a priority'
    People need to take the time to plan how they will tackle multiple debts. Those Britons struggling with multiple debts need to establish a payment plan.Such is the assertion of David Kuo, head of personal finance for the ...
    Wed 15th Apr, 2009
  • Credit card rates reach two-year high
    Credit card rates are their highest for two years, MoneyExpert.com reveals. Credit card rates are their highest for two years, MoneyExpert.com reveals.Figures released by the firm indicate that - in spite of a series of base ...
    Thu 9th Apr, 2009
  • Halifax and Bank of Scotland increase credit card rates
    Interest rates on Halifax and Bank of Scotland credit cards have increased. Credit card customers at both the Bank of Scotland and Halifax are seeing an increase in the amount of interest they are charged.Despite a string of ...
    Wed 8th Apr, 2009
  • Brits spending more on home maintenance
    People are spending an increasing amount of money on home improvements. Brits are increasingly splashing the cash when it comes to home improvements. New research conducted by Lloyds TSB reveals that the average amount of ...
    Mon 6th Apr, 2009
  • Credit cards 'should be used to pay for home improvements'
    A credit card is an effective way to pay for large purchases. Those Britons looking for an effective means of financing improvements to their property may want to consider doing so via credit cards purchases.Such is the ...
    Thu 2nd Apr, 2009
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