Some could be wasting money by using debit cards instead of credit cards
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Some could be wasting money by using debit cards instead of credit cards
By admin | December 26th, 2008 | Cash Back & Rewards, Credit CardsIn the run up to Christmas many people will be hitting the shops and spending a fortune, despite the global credit crunch, and many of these people will be spending the money on their debit cards. Recent figures have shown that around 40% of consumers tend to also do their day to day shopping using [...]
Credit and debit card spending increases for September
By admin | December 13th, 2008 | Cash Back & RewardsRecently released figures have shown that both credit and debit card spending levels increased for the month of September this year, which has come as a surprise for many industry officials given the current difficult financial climate. The figures show that there was a 12.7 percent rise in spending on debit cards for the month [...]
Could using your debit card be costing you money?
By admin | December 11th, 2008 | Cash Back & RewardsIn a recent report some industry officials have said that people that use their debit cards to make everyday purchases or to pay for spending over the festive season could be losing out on a significant level of cash back by failing to use a specialist credit card for their spending instead.
Consumers pay through the nose for cash withdrawals on credit cards
By admin | September 24th, 2008 | Cash Back & Rewards, Credit CardsWith credit conditions still tight and household finances stretched to their limits as a result of rising living costs, higher food prices, soaring petrol prices, and rocketing bills, many people have found that they do not have enough money to make ends meet each month. As a result of this many have found that they [...]
Credit card reward schemes need to be more transparent
By admin | September 20th, 2008 | Cash Back & RewardsAccording to one industry official credit card rewards schemes need to be more transparent in order to better benefit consumers. This comes after a survey revealed that many consumers with rewards based credit cards were failing to collect their rewards for one reason or another. Many people have signed up to rewards based credit cards [...]
Some consumers increase credit card spending due to credit crunch
By admin | September 2nd, 2008 | Cash Back & RewardsThe global credit crunch has taken its toll on the UK’s financial markets, and this has had a knock on effect on consumers finances within the UK, with many families struggling to make ends meet, particularly given the tighter lending conditions that have come into play, making it more difficult for many people to get [...]
Brits like to splash the cash on credit cards
By admin | May 16th, 2008 | Cash Back & RewardsAccording to a recent report the majority of Brits like to do their spending on plastic rather than using cash. Research carried out by a financial firm showed that Brits were increasingly reliant upon plastic, much preferring to use their credit and debit cards than have to use cash when they make purchases. Most people [...]
Consumers have failed to cash in on credit cards
By admin | May 10th, 2008 | Cash Back & RewardsAccording to a recent report many consumers with rewards based credit cards have failed to cash in on rewards and benefits, with an estimated £4.25 billion worth of rewards having gone unclaimed. The research was conducted by MoneyExpert.com, and according to the figures consumers are missing out on billions of pounds worth of points, air [...]
Nationwide offers improvements on credit card warranty cover
By admin | May 3rd, 2008 | Cash Back & Rewards, Credit CardsThe Nationwide Building Society has announced that that it is making some changes to its warranties on its credit card, stating that many consumers could benefit from the changes that have been made, as they will receive greater protection on their purchases. The building society is offering extended warranties on a number of different product [...]
Spending appears healthy despite credit crunch
By admin | March 31st, 2008 | Cash Back & Rewards, GeneralAccording to a recent report many consumers in the UK are continuing to spend at healthy levels despite the financial hardship and problems that rising living costs and the credit crunch have brought. The month of February enjoyed a surprise boost in the level of retail sales, largely fuelled by healthy spending on food according [...]
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