Credit Card News Archive History

Credit Card News 

• 

  Barclaycard reveals credit card spend rise

  Figures from Barclaycard have revealed an increase in credit card spending during February. Payments made on debit and credit cards last month increased by 7.1 per cent compared to February 2009.This is according to findings ...

  Fri 26th Mar, 2010
• 

  MBNA credit card cheques to become unavailable

  The UK's largest credit card cheque issuer - MBNA – has announced it will no stop the issuing of cheques to customers from the end of the month. This comes ahead of a ban on unsolicited credit card cheques that will become ...

  Mon 22nd Mar, 2010
• 

  New Virgin Money credit card launched

  A new credit card has been launched by Virgin. Details of a new Virgin credit card have been unveiled.Entitled the 12/12, the product comes with a 12-month 0% balance transfer feature, with a fee of 2.98 per cent imposed on ...

  Fri 19th Mar, 2010
• 

  Changes to credit card rules agreed

  Credit card users are to be given better protection from debts that spiral out of control, although these changes are a watered down version of the original proposals. The new changes will allow consumers up to 60 days to ...

  Wed 17th Mar, 2010
• 

  Thurso calls for credit card interest limits

  A limit on the highest rate of interest that can be attached to credit cards should be introduced. There should be a maximum limit on the rate of interest that can be attached to credit cards.Such is the assertion of John ...

  Tue 16th Mar, 2010
• 

  Barclaycard credit card reward scheme set for launch

  Reward Money, the rewards programme from Barclaycard, will launch this week. A Barclaycard credit card rewards programme is set to launch later this week.Under the bank's Reward Money scheme, borrowers will be able to earn ...

  Tue 16th Mar, 2010
• 

  Credit card fraud falls

  A drop in card fraud was seen over the course of 2009. Instances of credit card fraud fell between 2008 and 2009.Over the course of last year, losses incurred due to fraudulent activity fell 28 per cent to stand at ...

  Thu 11th Mar, 2010
• 

  American Express credit card praised

  A writer has highlighted the benefits of an American Express credit card. One particular American Express credit card could prove to be an effective piece of plastic for those looking to compare accounts to find a product ...

  Tue 9th Mar, 2010 (1 Comment)
• 

  Virgin credit card 'allows borrowers to give back to charity'

  Charity supporters may want to consider a new credit card launched by Virgin Money. Keen charity supporters will be able to give a little back when selecting a new credit card from Virgin.Under the Virgin Charity Credit Card, ...

  Thu 4th Mar, 2010
• 

  Credit card debt rises

  Rising credit card commitments have caused UK debt levels to increase, according to new figures. Credit card debt in the UK rose over the course of January, according to new statistics. Through a combination of credit cards, ...

  Wed 3rd Mar, 2010 (1 Comment)
• 

  Barclaycard credit card expand contactless payment services

  Those wishing to use contactless credit card technology will be able to pay for higher-value transactions. Barclaycard credit card consumers will now be able to use contactless payments to pay for a greater value of items. ...

  Tue 2nd Mar, 2010
• 

  Virgin Money credit card's balance transfer offer commended

  One writer has spoken in a favour of a Virgin credit card. Those seeking out a Virgin credit card could be interested in one writer's commendation of such a product.In a lovemoney.com piece Serena Cowdy points out that the ...

  Mon 1st Mar, 2010
• 

  Prepaid credit cards 'can be an effective choice'

  Getting a prepaid credit card can help consumers manage their finances more effectively, it has been suggested. Shoppers with store card debts looking for a credit best deal could consider obtaining a prepaid card, it has ...

  Mon 1st Mar, 2010