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Greater numbers of users get contactless credit cards

By admin | July 3rd, 2009 | Credit Cards

According to a recent report a greater number of users are getting access to contactless credit cards, which are plastic cards that can be used to make payment for purchases to the value of £10 or under without any signature required and without a PIN having to be put in.


Credit repair credit cards could cause problems

By admin | July 1st, 2009 | Credit Cards

It has recently been claimed that credit cards that are designed to repair the credit of users could actually end up causing more problems for the cardholders.


Credit card rates soaring

By admin | June 30th, 2009 | Credit Cards

It has been shown in a recent report how credit card interest rates in the UK are soaring, with the APR on some cards having now broken through the 18 percent barrier.


Credit card debt levels increased in April

By admin | June 25th, 2009 | Credit Cards

Recent figures released by the Bank of England have indicated that the level of credit card debt in April of this year actually increased, despite the fact that consumers are said to be cutting back on spending, trying to reduce debt levels, and finding credit conditions increasingly difficult.


Credit card complaints continue to rise

By admin | June 22nd, 2009 | Credit Cards

It has recently been revealed that the level of credit card complaints in the UK has been soaring, with the Financial Ombudsman Service reporting a sharp rise in complaints relating to credit cards, as well as those relating to Payment Protection Insurance and loans.


Average credit card rates shoot up once again

By admin | June 20th, 2009 | Credit Cards

Over the past seven months the Bank of England base rate has declined to its lowest level in the three hundred and fifteen year history of the central bank, sinking to an all time low of just 0.5 percent, which is just a tenth of the level it was at in October of last year, [...]


Brits keeping credit cards secret from partners

By admin | June 18th, 2009 | Credit Cards

It has recently been revealed that many spenders in the UK are in possession of a number of credit cards, but for a number of different reasons have decided to keep these credit cards a secret from their partners.


Peterborough consumers – impact from credit card fraud

By admin | June 12th, 2009 | Credit Cards

Over recent years credit card fraud is an issue that has become a matter of concern for many officials and consumers. Many people are worried about using their credit cards online and in various other ways due to the risk of falling victim to this type of fraud.


Credit cards are best for certain transactions

By admin | June 8th, 2009 | Credit Cards

An industry official from the finance sector has recently stated that credit cards are the best form of payment for certain transactions, offering greater speed, convenience, flexibility, and security.


Retail giant to trial tap and go technology

By admin | June 4th, 2009 | Credit Cards

Over recent years more and more consumers that don’t want the hassle and danger of carrying money around and don’t want the inconvenience of writing cheques have turned to plastic cards to make transactions when making purchases.


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Other Recent Articles

Credit repair credit cards could cause problems

It has recently been claimed that credit cards that are designed to repair the credit of users could actually end...

By admin | July 1, 2009 | Read More

Credit card rates soaring

It has been shown in a recent report how credit card interest rates in the UK are soaring, with the...

By admin | June 30, 2009 | Read More

Credit card firms clamp down on travel agents

Over recent months, with the recession setting in, financial conditions becoming increasingly difficult and unemployment levels rising, the travel business...

By admin | June 28, 2009 | Read More

Credit card debt levels increased in April

Recent figures released by the Bank of England have indicated that the level of credit card debt in April of...

By admin | June 25, 2009 | Read More

Beating Identity Theft Fraudsters

Fraudsters that steal your identity lurk in places where you would never expect to find them. These thieves can’t be...

By admin | June 23, 2009 | Read More