Credit cards
Money News - Bringing the latest credit card news and credit card rates news for the United Kingdom, UK |
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Re-evaluate lifestyle and finance for a strong credit reportFri 2nd May 2008 The head of personal finance at Fool.co.uk has advised that people who are turned down for credit cards to look at their finances and re-evaluate their lifestyles. |
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Barclaycard teams up with IHG for new cardThu 1st May 2008 Barclaycard and the InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) have teamed up to launch a new credit card. |
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Saga credit card launchedTue 29th Apr 2008 Saga has launched a new credit card, the Platinum Visa Card, which claims to offer a "fairer deal to customers". |
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Abbey credit card 'good for holidaymakers'Mon 28th Apr 2008 Abbey's new Zero credit card, launched today, has been described by MoneyExpert.com as the best bet for holidaymakers this summer, as it does not charge customers for taking money out abroad. |
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Abbey credit card launched with 0% interestMon 28th Apr 2008 A new Abbey credit card has been launched with zero per cent interest on balance transfers and purchases for six months. |
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Co-operative Bank: Consumers get ethicalWed 23rd Apr 2008 New research from the Co-operative Bank has shown that an increasing number of Brits (61 per cent) are considering ethical issues when they do their shopping. |
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Image-conscious Brits suffer for fashionThu 17th Apr 2008 Despite the credit crunch, some Britons are taking on more debt in order to keep up with their peers, according to CreditExpert. |
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Nationwide: Credit card customers left in the darkMon 14th Apr 2008 Credit card customers could have shelled out up to £500 million in unnecessary interest payments in the 12 months since it was announced that providers will have to highlight the order of payments they use, according to Nationwide. |
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Halifax credit card goes greenWed 9th Apr 2008 Halifax has launched a new 'smart' credit card, which offers a number of environmental features. |
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New Halifax credit card has dual 0% offerMon 7th Apr 2008 Halifax has launched a new All-in-One card, with a zero per cent introductory offer on balance transfers and purchases. |
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Card companies cut credit limitsMon 7th Apr 2008 Some 1.8 million credit card customers have seen their credit limits reduced in the last six months, allowing card providers to save around £3.1 billion worth of credit, according to MoneyExpert.com |
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Sainsbury's: Credit card customers transferring balancesWed 2nd Apr 2008 Credit card customers are trying to transfer £1.1 billion between accounts to make the most of zero per cent balances, research shows. |
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Co-operative Bank credit card re-launchTue 1st Apr 2008 The Co-operative Bank is to re-launch is fixed rate platinum credit card, the company has announced. |
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Brits 'favour plastic'Mon 31st Mar 2008 New research from Fool.co.uk has revealed that debit cards account for 37 per cent of everyday spending in the UK, while credit cards make up a further 32 per cent, followed by cash at 29 per cent. |
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Abbey: Card security needs to be 'hassle-free'Tue 25th Mar 2008 Abbey has found that when it comes to card security, most consumers just want a hassle-free life. |
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Credit card customers 'should do their homework'Thu 20th Mar 2008 National money education charity Credit Action has advised consumers to research the market carefully before deciding on a credit card. |
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Easter holidaymakers could be hit with card feesWed 19th Mar 2008 As thousands of Brits prepare to head abroad this Easter, research from uSwitch.com has revealed that nine major banks now charge an average debit card transaction fee of £1.19 for purchases made overseas. |
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Nationwide warns Brits to avoid card charges abroadMon 17th Mar 2008 As many Brits prepare to escape the rain and head abroad this bank holiday weekend, Nationwide has urged consumers to ensure they are not paying unnecessary charges on their debit or credit card transactions. |
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Brits donate £1bn on cardsFri 14th Mar 2008 New research from Apacs, the UK payments association, has revealed that Brits donated over £1 billion on plastic cards in 2007. |
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UK travellers 'need to watch where they spend their money'Thu 6th Mar 2008 Brits travelling abroad have been warned to make sure they are buying from a reputable source before they flash their cash, Apacs, the UK payments association, has warned. |
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