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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 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.


Beating Identity Theft Fraudsters

By admin | June 23rd, 2009 | Featured

Fraudsters that steal your identity lurk in places where you would never expect to find them. These thieves can’t be seen and you only know that you have become an identity theft victim when you receive your banking statement or your credit card bill.


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.


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.


Those with recession experience trying to manage without credit cards

By admin | June 15th, 2009 | General

In the last recession in the early 1990s many unsuspecting adults were caught out, and found themselves racking up serious debt as they relied on finances such as credit cards to get them through the difficult time.


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.


Switching credit cards could make a holiday more affordable

By admin | May 29th, 2009 | Balance Transfers

At this time of year with the summer holidays fast approaching a rising number of parents and families may be thinking about booking a getaway. However, in the current financial climate with people trying to cut back on their spending finding something affordable may prove to be a problem.


Rates on credit cards at highest level in two years

By admin | May 13th, 2009 | Credit Cards

According to industry experts a series of widespread increases has resulted in credit card charges in the UK soaring to their highest level in two years.


Factors that can affect your ability to get credit

By admin | May 10th, 2009 | Featured

These days, in the current financial climate, getting credit can be very difficult for many people, and there are a number of common factors that can play a big part in whether or not you are accepted for the credit that you apply for.


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Beating Identity Theft Fraudsters

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