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  • Daily Telegraph advises on credit card selection
    With the economic downturn continuing to rumble on, it is important that Brits carefully consider which credit card they take out. In the inclement financial climate, consumers have been reminded that it is crucial that they ...
    Fri 27th Feb, 2009
  • Nationwide increases credit card charges
    Credit card customers with Nationwide are set to face an increase in interest rates. Charges on Nationwide credit cards will go up from next May, it has been revealed.Britons on the search for a new credit card may be ...
    Thu 26th Feb, 2009
  • Proactive nature required in lowering fraud risk
    Those looking to book a holiday should be proactive in reducing the risk of being a victim of fraud. It is important that Britons take care to protect themselves from fraudsters when booking holidays.In comments that could ...
    Wed 25th Feb, 2009
  • Abbey reveals use of zero per cent credit card deals in bid to save
    Making use of zero per cent credit card deals is just one way in which people are attempting to reduce their spending. In an effort to scale back their expenditure during the ongoing financial crisis, Britons are looking to ...
    Tue 24th Feb, 2009
  • ABTA: Card not present fraud on the rise
    Credit card customers should be aware card not present fraud is increasingly being used by criminals. Despite the security improvements brought by chip and pin resulting in a fall in credit card crime, thieves are now making ...
    Tue 24th Feb, 2009
  • Credit card worries 'resulting in sleep loss'
    People are being kept up at night due to concerns about credit card repayments, a new study reveals. Worries about paying credit card bills are causing sleepless nights for a significant number of Brits.In research carried ...
    Mon 23rd Feb, 2009
  • Motley Fool: Young people find pre-paid credit cards 'useful'
    A pre-paid credit card can be of assistance to young people. Young Britons are among those that could find a pre-paid credit card is useful in terms of supplementing their spending.Such is the assertion of David Kuo, head of ...
    Fri 20th Feb, 2009
  • Nationwide wins responsible credit card award
    Its responsible attitude to credit cards have seen Nationwide win an industry award. Its responsible attitude to credit cards have seen Nationwide win an industry award.Nationwide has been praised for its responsible attitude ...
    Thu 19th Feb, 2009
  • Advertisement changes 'could help credit card customers'
    Selecting the most competitive credit card deal is to become an easier process for consumers. Selecting the most competitive credit card deal is to become an easier process for consumers.Moves to make information on credit ...
    Wed 18th Feb, 2009 (1 Comment)
  • Virgin Money: Brits uncomfortable about reducing credit card debts
    Millions of people are worried about repaying their credit card debts. A significant number of Brits hold concerns about their capacity to get to grips with their credit card bills.Figures released by Virgin Money, as a part ...
    Tue 17th Feb, 2009
  • Balance transfers could be 'ideal option for Egg customers'
    Egg credit cardholders are being advised to consider a balance transfer deal. Now could be an ideal time for Egg customers to opt for a zero per cent balance transfer credit card.Such is the assertion of Ian Boden-Smyth, ...
    Mon 16th Feb, 2009 (3 Comments)
  • Apacs reveals credit card transaction fall
    Continued declines in credit card transaction levels have been noted. Britons are choosing to spend less money on their credit cards, Apacs reveals.In figures released by the UK payments association, a total of £10.8 ...
    Mon 16th Feb, 2009
  • Credit card customers hold online shopping concerns
    CyberSource reveals a significant number of Brits are worried about being a victim of credit card fraud. Concerns about being a victim of credit card fraud are putting a significant number of Britons off shopping ...
    Fri 13th Feb, 2009
  • Abbey Zero credit card wins award
    Abbey has won a prize at the recent Cards Award ceremony for its Zero card. Abbey has received a prestigious industry accolade for its credit cards at a London ceremony.The financial services provider's Zero credit card has ...
    Tue 10th Feb, 2009
  • Increase in credit card delinquencies noted
    Making repayments on credit cards is an increasingly difficult task, Fitch Ratings reports. Rising numbers of Britons are finding themselves unable to make repayments on their credit cards, new research indicates.In findings ...
    Tue 10th Feb, 2009
  • CCCS: People need to shop around for credit cards
    Credit cardholders have been reminded of the importance of managing their spending carefully.As the rates of interest charged on credit cards increase, Frances Walker, of Credit Action, points out that there is a need for ...
    Mon 9th Feb, 2009
  • Credit Action: People must be sensible with credit cards
    Abbey has received a prestigious industry accolade for its credit cards at a London ceremony.The financial services provider's Zero credit card has been named best new credit card product of the year at the annual Cards Award ...
    Mon 9th Feb, 2009
  • Barclaycard freezes credit card rates
    Changes to their range of individual savings accounts (Isas) have been unveiled by NS&I.Moves by the financial services firm will see it withdraw its Cash Isa to new customers from April 6th, while the ability to make a ...
    Fri 6th Feb, 2009
  • Post Office: Credit cards used to fund everyday spending
    Details of two new savings, including a fixed-rate bond, have been unveiled by Abbey.Providing a guaranteed rate of return, those taking out a bond for a one year period will receive 2.25 per cent gross interest.However, ...
    Wed 4th Feb, 2009
  • CPP: Banks have progressed in limiting credit card fraud
    Making the switch to energy-efficient products could not only result in Brits being greener but may also save them substantial amounts of money.Adrian Arnold, of the Energy Savings Trust (EST), points out that by taking the ...
    Tue 3rd Feb, 2009
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