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Brit credit card details being sold by Indian call centres

By Reno | March 21st, 2012 | Credit Cards

Identity theft and credit card fraud are crimes that we have all become increasingly conscious about over recent years, and most of us take steps to try and reduce the chances of becoming victims of this type of fraud or crime. However, a recent and worrying report has claimed that the credit card details of [...]


Fall in card fraud reported

By Reno | March 8th, 2012 | Credit Cards

Over recent years credit card fraud has become an increasingly worrying problem in the UK, with technology such as the Internet making it even easier for fraudsters to commit their crimes through various scams including phishing scams. Whilst a number of security measures have been put into place by the credit card and banking industry, [...]


Supermarket scoops credit card honour

By Reno | March 1st, 2012 | Credit Cards

There are many different providers around these days offering a range of credit cards to suit different needs and circumstances, including the country’s leading High Street banks and building societies. Yet, despite there being so many financial institutions offering a wide range of credit cards, it is actually a supermarket giant that has walked away [...]


Women running up too much credit card debt

By Reno | February 21st, 2012 | Credit Cards

Credit cards are financial tools that we have all come to rely on more and more over the years, particularly during recent years where the financial climate has led to more and more people having to turn to their credit cards for various reasons. However, it seems that women in particular are relying a little [...]


Be mindful of holiday spending on credit cards

By Reno | February 14th, 2012 | Credit Cards

Many people at this time of year will have their credit cards at the ready for a number of things. Some may have decided to use their credit cards for holiday spending over the half term period whilst the kids are off, others may be planning some days away or even a holiday over the [...]


Use of credit cards declines whilst payday loans increase

By Reno | February 10th, 2012 | Credit Cards

It seems that many consumers may have switching from spending on credit card that can sometimes come with high rates of interest to spending on payday loans, which almost always come with crippling APRs. A recent report has indicated that people in the UK are spending less on their credit cards, which is good news [...]


Credit card decision by Lloyds could have serious effect on charities

By Reno | January 28th, 2012 | Credit Cards

For many years now, a range of leading and well known charities have been able to boost the levels of donations that they receive through the contributions made via charity based credit cards. Whilst many people do not actively give to charities, many have been using charity credit cards, where a donation is made to [...]


Many have to rely on credit cards to make ends meet

By Reno | January 26th, 2012 | Credit Cards

There was a time when people had credit cards to enable them to pay for occasional larger, more expensive items or holidays and then spread the repayments, or simply to use in emergencies or take on holiday for the sake of convenience. However, over recent years all this has changes and many of those with [...]


Brits increasingly dissatisfied with credit card providers

By Reno | January 20th, 2012 | Credit Cards

According to recent reports, Brits are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with their credit card providers, particularly in the case of the big name banks. The data was revealed in the latest Customer Satisfaction Report from uSwitch.com, which showed that overall satisfaction levels had fallen to their lowest levels ever and there had also been a significant [...]


Now is the time to look for a good credit card deal

By Reno | January 10th, 2012 | Balance Transfers

Over the next couple of weeks many people who shopped till they dropped over the Christmas and sales periods will be receiving a shock in the form of a much higher than expected credit card statement plopping onto their welcome mats. Many people have admitted to losing track of their spending over the festive season [...]


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