Credit card News
Archive of the most recent stories from each of the categories of credit card news covered by the CreditCards.com editorial team, from A (airline miles) to Z (zero percent cards).
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- Postal strike smokescreen for card thieves? -- Delays to mail deliveries might be providing a smokescreen for criminals, a credit reports firm has said. ... (more)
- Cashback credit cards easier to manage -- Cashback credit cards are the most manageable products from providers offering incentives ... (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)
Bad credit, credit repair
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- 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. ... (more)
- Credit card spending warning issued to students -- Credit reports provider Equifax has released new research on student spending habits. ... (more)
- Concerns flagged up over credit reports system -- Credit scoring rules in the UK might be unfairly penalising some card customers, it has been claimed. ... (more)
Balance transfer, debt consolidation
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- Card providers make significant policy changes -- Two credit card providers have updated customers on changes to their service by either shutting doors on newcomers or extending 0 percent offers ... (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)
- 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)
Credit account management
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- Postal strike smokescreen for card thieves? -- Delays to mail deliveries might be providing a smokescreen for criminals, a credit reports firm has said. ... (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)
- Credit cards relied on in times of income instability -- Evidence suggests that credit cards play a significant role in life changes, and that credit card lending is relatively stable. ... (more)
Credit card fundamentals
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- Credit card firms need encryption strategy -- UK firms should employ encryption strategies in order to protect customer credit card details, a new report indicates. ... (more)
- How to find the best credit card deal for you -- Not all lenders are raising rates and there are still some excellent credit card deals in the market. ... (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)
Credit cards for small business owners
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- Types of credit cards -- Decide what type of card will work best for you. There are a number of common types of credit cards available through banks or other financial institutions. ... (more)
Credit scores, credit reports
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- Postal strikes delaying credit card repayments -- Credit card holders are facing negative credit ratings as a result of ongoing postal strikes in the UK. ... (more)
- Concerns flagged up over credit reports system -- Credit scoring rules in the UK might be unfairly penalising some card customers, it has been claimed. ... (more)
- Equifax sees rise in consumer requests -- Credit report firm Equifax has reported a 10% rise in customer requests due to tightening criteria for borrowers. ... (more)
Emerging payment systems: Prepaid, debit, gift cards
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- 'Mr Twitter' behind iPhone credit card system -- The founder of social networking site Twitter is thought to be behind an innovative iPhone credit card system currently on trial in the US. ... (more)
- Charity credit cards can make a difference -- Charities face steep cutbacks in donations during economic crisis; charity cards can help ... (more)
- Contactless technology trialled by Barclaycard -- A new contactless payment system, which allows people to make charitable donations, was trialled by Barclaycard in London ... (more)
Frequent flier programs, airline rewards
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- How to find the best credit card deal for you -- Not all lenders are raising rates and there are still some excellent credit card deals in the market. ... (more)
- Types of credit cards -- Decide what type of card will work best for you. There are a number of common types of credit cards available through banks or other financial institutions. ... (more)
Innovations, features, new products
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- Dormant Amex credit card holders face charges -- American Express credit card holders face a charge of £20 if they do not use their accounts for a year or more. ... (more)
- Prepaid card program rolls out for students -- An innovative new link-up between MasterCard and a private school could promote financial responsibility among youngsters, if successful. ... (more)
- Credit card parking ticket surcharge opposed -- A campaigner is calling for a class action suit to oppose the practice of charging surcharges on those who pay parking tickets by credit card. ... (more)
Instant approval, legal, regulatory, privacy issues
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- Postal strike smokescreen for card thieves? -- Delays to mail deliveries might be providing a smokescreen for criminals, a credit reports firm has said. ... (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)
- BIS unveils major credit card proposals -- Significant changes for credit card terms are being planned by the government. ... (more)
Low interest, zero percent cards
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- Budget for holiday spending with 0% credit cards -- Repayments for festive expenditure can be spread by applying for a 0% credit card, new analysis shows ... (more)
- Average annual card rates rise to 18% -- Annual rates offered by Britain's credit card firms rose again last month, despite there being no change to the Bank of England lending rate. ... (more)
- Britons paying unnecessary credit card fees -- Britons will pay more than £73m in credit card foreign exchange fees when they holiday this summer ... (more)
Merchant accounts
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- Retailers fined for missing card protection checks -- Banks are enforcing safe credit card security practices by fining non-compliant UK retailers hundreds of pounds ... (more)
Need To Know
- Concerns flagged up over credit reports system -- Credit scoring rules in the UK might be unfairly penalising some card customers, it has been claimed. ... (more)
- Credit card users face 'hidden currency switch' -- Foreign credit card purchases are sometimes being charged in sterling rather than the local currency, without the buyer being consulted first. ... (more)
- Types of credit cards -- Decide what type of card will work best for you. There are a number of common types of credit cards available through banks or other financial institutions. ... (more)
Research, statistics
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- Credit cards relied on in times of income instability -- Evidence suggests that credit cards play a significant role in life changes, and that credit card lending is relatively stable. ... (more)
- Psychiatrists weigh in on credit card, loan debt -- Experts have suggested that around 50% of people with large outstanding debts could have mental health problems. ... (more)
- Credit card spending warning issued to students -- Credit reports provider Equifax has released new research on student spending habits. ... (more)
Reward programs, cash back cards
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- Cashback credit cards easier to manage -- Cashback credit cards are the most manageable products from providers offering incentives ... (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)
- Charity credit cards can make a difference -- Charities face steep cutbacks in donations during economic crisis; charity cards can help ... (more)
Shopping
- 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)
- Budget for holiday spending with 0% credit cards -- Repayments for festive expenditure can be spread by applying for a 0% credit card, new analysis shows ... (more)
- Credit card customers warned over dazzling teeth scam -- A scam involving teeth whiteners is being advertised on social networking site Facebook. ... (more)
Spotlight: People on plastic
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- Credit card complaints spike 9% -- A total of 6m inquiries were brought to the attention of Citizens Advice over the past year, the charity revealed today. ... (more)
Student credit cards, young credit
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- Credit card spending warning issued to students -- Credit reports provider Equifax has released new research on student spending habits. ... (more)
- Prepaid card program rolls out for students -- An innovative new link-up between MasterCard and a private school could promote financial responsibility among youngsters, if successful. ... (more)
- Credit card debt driving Scottish students to work -- With large credit card debt, Scottish students are working longer hours than recommended. ... (more)
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