Drop in fraudulent credit card applications

Over recent years the global credit crisis and the recession has resulted in increased difficulties for those looking for finance such as credit cards, and because of this there has been a marked increase in fraudulent credit card applications. However, recent figures that have been released have shown that the number of fraudulent credit card [...]

Increase in interest free period from Barclaycard

Many people these days are looking for deals on credit cards that will help them to save money on their borrowing, and one of the deals that people have been taking up is the interest free balance transfer credit cards. With these interest free balance transfer credit cards users are able to save money on [...]

Late credit card payment costing consumers millions

According to recently released data late credit card payment are collectively costing consumers in the UK millions of pounds each year, as late payers are hit with charges from their credit card companies. The figures indicate that credit card holders in Britain are spending around £150 million a year because of late payment charges.
The research [...]

Consumers will need Visa card for 2012 Olympics

Many people may be looking forward to the 2012 Olympics and many may be planning to buy tickets to the big event. However, consumers are being warned that there are restrictions in place if they plan to purchase their tickets by credit or debit card due to a deal that has been struck between the [...]

Low base rate has helped credit card borrowers

According to industry officials the low base interest rate may have helped many homeowners in the UK to address their credit card debts, as many may have used their surplus funds to make repayments on their credit card debts. Over the past few years many have struggled to keep on top of repayments, but having [...]

Credit card users warned over cash transactions

Consumers in the UK that use their credit cards on a fairly regular basis are being warned over using their cards for cash transactions. Consumers have started using credit cards for all sorts of purchases, but some people also withdraw cash on their cards and use them for cash transactions, which can end up costing [...]

Expected fall in credit card spending this year

Over the past couple of years many people have become increasingly reliant on their credit cards in order to fund their day to day spending, as money has become tight due to the financial crisis and the recession. Many people have used their credit cards to purchase day to day essentials and even to pay [...]

Identity fraud will accelerate this year

Over recent years more and more people have become concerned about becoming victims of identity fraud, and with the methods used by fraudsters becoming increasingly sophisticated, and security breaches by firms causing added concern, many people now have become almost paranoid about falling victim to this sort of crime.
A report has now been released by [...]

Online credit card fraud to be handled by specialist team

Over recent years a rising number of people have started to go online in order to conduct their financial affairs, using the Internet to do everything from their day to day banking to dealing with their credit card accounts.
In addition to this more and more of us are now shopping online, and this involves putting [...]

Consumers advised to take action to keep card rates down

Consumers that have credit cards have been advised in a recent report to make sure that they take action in order to keep their credit card interest rates down.

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