Credit card leak suspected in Spain -- Reports suggest that credit card payments details could have been stolen in Spain, in a leak which could potentially affect British holidaymakers. ... (more)
Credit card warning issued over fake Tamiflu -- Sites offering fake Tamiflu have been set up in the wake of the swine flu pandemic, increasing customers' risk of falling victim to credit card scams. ... (more)
Credit card charging habits changing -- Spending on credit cards has been affected by the recession as Britons are more concerned about carrying large amounts of debt. ... (more)
Consumers cut back on credit card spending -- Reduced credit card spending signals a changing attitude to financial affairs on the part of the UK consumer, a new report has indicated. ... (more)
Credit card holders get more protection -- A new lending code that aims to improve protection for people with credit cards and other loan instruments has come into effect ... (more)
Cash back cards can cut holiday costs -- Rewards offered on credit cards can help parents to lessen the costs of half term, Halloween and Christmas, a provider has said. ... (more)
Debtors urged to get credit card advice -- Citizens Advice, Youth Access and the Law Centres Federation to mark the beginning of Advice Week 2009, which runs until October 18.
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British pound will fall fast and far -- Credit card customers planning overseas trips could soon feel the effects of a marked deterioration in the value of the pound, if new industry analysis proves correct. ... (more)
Debt calls rise 27% from prior year -- Debt inquiries relating to credit cards and loans are on the increase in the UK, new figures from Citizens Advice indicate. ... (more)
Britons' debt load shows £3.4bn rise -- Average unsecured debts, including money owed on personal loans and credit cards, stood at £9,226 per household in July 2009, ... (more)
Strapped UK consumers turn to loan sharks -- UK consumers who are being turned down by high street lenders in the recession are using other sources of credit, it has been revealed. ... (more)
UK braces for record card defaults -- The UK is bracing itself for an unprecedented number of credit cardholders defaulting on their balances as unemployment rises. ... (more)
Plan ahead to avoid credit card debt -- Putting a strict budget in place is important for customers currently prioritising the repayment of credit card debts ... (more)
Mobile alerts being trialled by Visa -- A new mobile alert system that provides credit card customers with full details of their transactions is being trialled by Visa. ... (more)
Travelling abroad? Tell your card provider -- People planning to use their credit cards abroad should make sure their issuer has number on which they can be contacted 24 hours a day. ... (more)
Credit card offers based on credit rating -- Having a poor credit rating can mean that consumers are only offered unattractive credit card deals - or none at all, according to Defaqto. ... (more)
Rise in credit card fraud predicted for 2009 -- Most financial services firms believe that credit card and other types of electronic fraud will increase this year, according to a new study. ... (more)
Credit card users 'keeping secrets' -- There are around 217,000 credit cards in the UK which are being kept hidden from their holders' partners, new research has revealed. ... (more)
6 credit card truths -- Here are six truths about credit cards. If you play your credit cards right you can still reap considerable advantage from owning one or more of them. ... (more)
Fraudsters target new mobile phone users -- Trading Standards is investigating a mobile phone insurance scam. Consumers have been told to be wary of fraudsters claiming to sell mobile phone insurance. ... (more)
How many credit cards do you need? -- What is the right number of credit cards for you? Your ideal figure depends on how much you spend and how much debt you can pay off. ... (more)
5 easy steps to eliminate credit card debt -- For many, credit card and other personal debt is a fact of life. Follow this simple guide and you can begin to take charge of your financial future. ... (more)
No credit history? No problem. -- It takes good credit to get new credit. But how does one get good credit when a credit history is required to even get a credit card? ... (more)
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