Internet a useful tool for credit card customers

According to a recent report the Internet has become an invaluable tool for credit card customers in the UK, with many using the Internet to learn more about credit cards, browse and compare credit cards, make applications for credit cards, and even to manage their credit card accounts.
Figures show that many people prefer to use [...]

Credit crunch results in rise in credit card use

Whilst spending on credit cards is often a very expensive way of getting finance due to high interest rates, a recent report has shown that the level of credit card use in the UK has rocketed over recent months, with many consumers finding themselves reliant upon credit to keep on top of their financial commitments [...]

Brits like to spend on plastic

A recent report has shown that the majority of Brits prefer to use their plastic when it comes to spending, enjoying the convenience, ease, flexibility, and security of using credit cards to make payment rather than using cash.
The data comes from research that was recently carried out by Fool.co.uk.
The data shows that over recent years [...]

Many missing out on credit card rewards

A recent report has shown that an alarming number of credit card holders with rewards based cards are missing out on their rewards by failing to claim.
Research was carried out by MoneyExpert.com, and showed that many rewards have gone unclaimed, which means that many people may be sitting on gift vouchers, air miles, rewards points, [...]

Credit card transfers continue despite credit crunch

According to recent data many consumers are continuing to try and transfer balances from high interest credit cards to 0% balance transfer cards, despite the global credit crunch that has resulted in fat tighter credit conditions, which could potentially stop many consumers from being able to get a balance transfer card.
The research indicates that almost [...]

Consumers are still transferring balances from credit cards

The financial news is regularly dominated by the doom and gloom that the credit crunch has brought with it, but according to a recent report many consumers are still continuing to make the most of 0% balance transfer cards despite the effects of the global credit crunch.
Research was recently carried out by Sainsbury’s Finance, and [...]

Nationwide offers increased warranties on some credit card purchases

Many credit card customers of the Nationwide Building Society may be able to enjoy greater protection and benefits on purchases made on the card following an announcement from the building society that it would be offering an extended warranty on a greater range of products.
In the past the extended warranty, which is one year on [...]

M&S launched new credit card offer

High Street retails giant, Marks & Spencer, has recently announced the launch of a new credit card offer, which could enable consumers to enjoy interest free credit on purchases and balance transfers, as well as to earn points to redeem against goods whenever they use the card to make purchases.
The card offers consumers six months [...]

Consumers do not want inconvenient security measures

According to a recent report around 69% of us like to shop online, as this form of purchasing offers convenience, ease, and speed.
These days people buy all sorts of things online using their plastic cards, including groceries, entertainment, holidays, clothes, furniture, and much more.
However, one big issue to consider is the security of making purchases [...]

Credit crunch quashes plastic in favour of cash

There are reports of a growing trend to pay for goods with cash rather than credit cards. After years of dubbing Britain a “cashless society”, figures show that shoppers spent £5bn more in notes and coins last year.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) have conducted a study recently and their results support this trend. The Cost [...]

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