One millionth credit card payment terminal opened
September 27, 2006
It has been announced that the one millionth point-of-sale (POS) terminal able to carry out card transactions has been switched on.
Sainsbury’s: Student costs will lead to more loans
September 27, 2006
Sainsbury’s Bank has predicted that a large amount of money will be lent in the form of personal loans to cover the costs of university this academic year.
Churchill revises motor insurance offering
September 26, 2006
Insurance provider Churchill has updated its motor insurance package by offering customers an extra facility which allows them to have a replacement car which matches, or is similar in size to, their own car while theirs is off the road.
Hottest spots for buy-to-let revealed
September 26, 2006
Birmingham Midshires has celebrated the tenth anniversary of the buy-to-let mortgage by revealing the hotspots for property investment in the UK, stating that the area of Bath and south-east Avon offered the highest level of return in 2004-05.
Mint introduces mobile payment facility
September 26, 2006
Credit card provider Mint has announced that it is launching an initiative whereby credit card holders can view their balance, their latest transactions and pay their bill via text message.
Sainsbury’s launches internet saver account
September 26, 2006
Sainsbury’s Bank has announced that it has joined the “five per cent club” by launching an internet-based savings account with an annual equivalent rate of five per cent gross.
Private Banking: Is It Worthwhile?
September 25, 2006
If you have a large amount of money and feel that your current bank is not looking after your needs, then perhaps it is time to look at the option of private banking.
MINT officially named a “cool brand”
September 25, 2006
Credit card provider MINT has been named one of the coolest brands in the UK at the CoolLive event, the lender has announced.
Car thefts ‘peak in autumn’
September 22, 2006
In the coming months it could be more important than ever to ensure that you are fully covered on your car insurance, as autumn is the peak season for vehicle thefts, according to Norwich Union.
Prudential ‘best mortgage provider’
September 22, 2006
A year since it was launched, the Prudential property value release plan has been voted the best lifetime mortgage provider by Moneyfacts, the lender has announced.
