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Good deals being limited by credit card providers

By Reno | August 30th, 2010 | General

It has been claimed that good deals on credit cards are being limited by credit card providers, and although many consumers may have read reports that made them believe that credit was becoming more easily available credit card companies are not giving these deals out easily.
Industry officials have said that many credit card providers are [...]


Don’t lose your interest free facility on your credit card

By Reno | August 27th, 2010 | Balance Transfers, Featured

Many people these days have interest free credit cards, and this is because these cards can offer great value for money in terms of saving consumers money on the amount that they pay on their borrowing. There are different types of interest free credit cards, including interest free balance transfer credit cards and interest free [...]


Default on credit card debt still big risk

By Reno | August 27th, 2010 | General

It has been reported that banks and credit card providers are still viewing the possibility of defaults on credit card debts as a high risk, and with this in mind officials believe that credit card interest rates are unlikely to fall any time in the foreseeable future, despite the fact that they are already so [...]


Penalties may be severe for credit card late payers

By Reno | August 25th, 2010 | General

Whilst most credit card users now realise that if they make a late payment or miss a payment on their credit card debt they will be hit with a late or missed payment charge many may not be aware of the full severity of the penalties that they may face if this happens.
According to a [...]


Most High Street retailers do not meet credit card standards

By Reno | August 17th, 2010 | General

A number of security experts have stated recently that a vast majority of High Street retailers are actually failing to meet the standards set by the Payment Cards industry, which are designed to try and help cut fraud and reduce the risk of compromising information through security breaches.
It has been reported that an astonishing 95 [...]


Credit card spending up as summer sales hit

By Reno | August 17th, 2010 | General

With the effects of the global financial crisis and the recession still having a profound impact on the finances of many people the level of spending on credit cards has taken a real hit, with many consumers reluctant to spend on their credit cards because of their financial situations and the desperation to try and [...]


Borrowers with interest free credit cards urged to repay balance early

By Reno | August 12th, 2010 | General

Industry officials have said that it has become increasingly important for those with interest free credit cards to ensure that they repay the balance on their cards in full within the interest free period, and this is because of a sting in the tail that has been highlighted in a recent report.
There are many different [...]


Some dos and don’ts of credit card use

By Reno | August 11th, 2010 | Credit Card Guide, Featured

Whilst most people think that credit cards can be very useful financial tools, offering flexibility and convenience, they can be costly tools as well if they are used in the wrong way. Credit cards can be very effective for those that want to have more freedom when spending as well as the security of not [...]


Impressive credit card offers seen in July

By Reno | August 5th, 2010 | General

According to a financial industry website there were some great introductory offers on credit cards in the UK for the month of July, with interest free introductory offers on credit cards for the month said to be better than ever. The claim was made by officials from financial website Moneysupermarket.com, with officials stating that renewed [...]


Applying for a credit card online

By Reno | August 1st, 2010 | General

Despite the recent global financial crisis and the long, deep recession, which has not long been over, there is still a good choice of credit cards available to consumers with decent credit in the UK these days. The choice of credit card from a range of different providers makes it easier for borrowers to find [...]


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