Some dos and don’ts of credit card use
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Some dos and don’ts of credit card use
By Reno | August 11th, 2010 | Credit Card Guide, FeaturedWhilst 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 [...]
Getting a credit card sorted for the summer holidays
By Reno | April 23rd, 2010 | Credit Card Guide, FeaturedAs the recent events with the Icelandic volcano chaos have shown us taking a credit card on holiday for emergencies is vital these days. Many of those that were on holiday when the eruption affected flights had not taken any credit cards with them, and were therefore in dire straits when it came to having [...]
Loyalty Programmes
By admin | October 11th, 2007 | Credit Card GuideIn some ways, credit cards have not changed very much since the mid-1950s. In other ways, however, the system has changed dramatically. One of the biggest changes between credit cards of today and those of the mid-1950s is the use of loyalty programmes.
Credit Card Charges, Interest, Fraud and Bad Credit
By admin | October 11th, 2007 | Credit Card GuideUnless you plan to repay your credit card in full each month, the rate of interest you will be charged on your outstanding balance will need to be one of the most important things you consider before applying for a credit card.
How Does The System Work – Using Your Credit Card?
By admin | October 11th, 2007 | Credit Card GuideToday over £1 trillion of credit card transactions are processed through over 20 million outlets worldwide each year! But, how does the system work – how is a credit card transaction processed?
How Do I Apply For A Credit Card?
By admin | October 11th, 2007 | Credit Card GuideIn order to apply for a credit card you need to either:
Some tips to consider before applying for a credit card
By admin | October 11th, 2007 | Credit Card GuideBefore applying for a credit card, check to see if the card provider is offering you one or more (and preferably all) of the following:
Best Credit Card Type For Your Requirements
By admin | October 11th, 2007 | Credit Card GuideWith so many credit card issuers now offering you the chance to become a member of their system, how can you tell which credit card issuer you should apply for, i.e. how do you know which credit card is best for your needs?
Who Can Apply For A Credit Card?
By admin | October 11th, 2007 | Credit Card GuideUnder current UK law, you may apply for a plastic card once you reach the age of 16, but you cannot apply for a debit card until you reach the age of 18. As such, if you want to use a credit card before you are 18 you need to use a supplemental card of [...]
Types of Credit Cards Available
By admin | October 11th, 2007 | Credit Card GuideBefore proceeding further, it is probably best to dispel one of the biggest misconceptions around regarding UK credit cards – that is, although all UK credit cards can be considered plastic payment cards, not all plastic payment cards can be considered UK credit cards.
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