Identity theft has become a serious problem over recent years, not only in the UK but also in other countries all around the world. Whilst increasingly sophisticated technology has helped to create more security for consumers it is also obvious that the identity thieves themselves are becoming more and more sophisticated in the methods that they use to commit this sort of crime, and this means that they are able to keep up with the times and continue committing this type of fraud no matter how secure consumers seem to think that they are. Becoming the victim of identity theft can...
By admin | February 25, 2010 | Read More
The Internet is a tool that has revolutionised our lives in many ways, and both business and personal users find that the Internet is invaluable for all sorts of things, from keeping in touch with friends and family to socialising, entertainment, shopping, education, fun, and even financial management. Over the past couple of years an increasing number of people have struggled to keep on top of their finances, and this has created problems for many such as failing to keep up with repayments or keep track of bills and payments that are going out. It is important to remember that the...
By admin | February 18, 2010 | Read More
Our credit reports are something that most of us know exist but until recently many of us had never bothered to take an interest in. It is only since the onset of the global credit crunch, when lending criteria became increasingly stringent and credit conditions became extremely tough, that many people realised that their credit cards had such a huge impact on their financial futures and capabilities. In many cases the damaging data on a credit report is not through the fault of the consumer who report it is but as a result of a mix up or mistake, which the...
By admin | January 3, 2010 | Read More
Every year many of us rush out to buy charity Christmas cards as the festive season approaches, and for many people this is the prefect way to combine giving cards to loved ones and friends to celebrate the festive season and giving to a worthy cause through the donation made from the purchase of the Christmas cards. This method of giving to charity will prove particularly popular in the current climate, where many people cannot afford to give on a regular basis but would be happy to buy charity cards so that the charity in question gets money from their...
By admin | December 10, 2009 | Read More
With the recession still ongoing in the UK and people still struggling to keep on top of their finances many people may be relying on credit cards to fund their Christmas purchases. As always this year has flown by, and many will be shocked when they realise just how close Christmas actually is. For those that do not yet have an affordable credit card for their Christmas shopping it is vital to start the search, as it could take some time to find and receive you r card, and of course you also have to consider that you may not...
By admin | December 6, 2009 | Read More
The rewards based credit card has become very popular over recent years, particularly amongst those that tend to repay their credit card balances in full each month, which enables them to enjoy clocking up rewards from the credit card provider without having this counteracted with interest payments that they have to make on their borrowing. One of the most popular rewards based credit cards has been the cash back credit card, where cardholders can earn a percentage back for every pound that they spend on their credit card in the form of purchases. However, whilst cash back credit cards have proven...
By admin | March 9, 2010 | Read More
According to recent reports many credit card customers that have cards with Capital One have been stung with huge increases on their interest rates after the company nearly doubled its rates for some of its credit card customers. The credit card giant is said to have blamed the hike on economic factors, and has increased credit card rates by up to 7 percent for some cardholders. Some cardholders have even seen the interest rates that they are being charged on their Capital One cards increase from just over 8 percent to over 15.3 percent. Although the rate hikes have not yet...
By admin | March 5, 2010 | Read More
Recently released figures have shown that credit card interest rates in the UK have reached a new high, despite the fact that the base interest rate in the UK has remained at a record low of just 0.5 percent since March of last year. Research by a finance industry group has shown that credit card interest rates are now at their highest level in twelve years, which is bad news for the many people that are still struggling with their finances as a result of the recession and the credit crunch. Officials from Moneyfacts claim that over the course of this year...
By admin | March 3, 2010 | Read More
A number of proposals have been put forward recently to try and increase fairness for credit card customers, with the Department for Business Innovation and Skills making a number of proposals to try and protect consumers. However, according to recent reports the majority of the proposals that have been put forward to credit card companies have been rejected by the providers, which means that consumers could still suffer unfairness when it comes to their credit card accounts. A number of proposals had been made by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills to try and make things fairer for credit card...
By admin | March 1, 2010 | Read More

We are affiliated with a wide range of leading credit card providers in the UK, making the process that requires you to search, compare and apply for your new credit card a relatively simple and rewarding experience. A search of our site will also reveal a huge selection of informative articles that are exclusive to readers at Credit Cards Web. Please use the contact us form if you have any questions or comments regarding the site.
By J. Kenny | August 28th, 2008