20 percent fall in store card use
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20 percent fall in store card use
By Reno | October 24th, 2011 | Credit CardsWhilst many consumers have become addicted to using store cards in the UK over recent years, it seems that more and more people are realizing that store cards can be a very expensive method of getting credit not to mention more restrictive than using other forms of credit. Whilst many industry experts have warned consumers [...]
Consumers should opt for credit cards over store cards
By Reno | May 10th, 2010 | GeneralMany shoppers will know how easy it can be to be talked into taking out a store card when shopping in branches of many High Street retailers, and in many cases store employees will use offers of discounts and special deals to try and get the customers to sign up for a store card.
However, a [...]
Credit and store card crackdown welcomed by Nationwide
By admin | November 26th, 2009 | Credit CardsA major High Street lender has said that it welcomes the recent crackdown on credit and store cards, following recent proposals that were put forward by the government.
Tags: interest payments, credit card interest, store cards
Customers with credit on store cards to be penalised
By admin | October 26th, 2009 | GeneralIt has been revealed that consumers who have credit on store cards are going to be financially penalised, with providers charging those that are in credit with their accounts.
Tags: debenhams store card, santander, house of fraser store card, store card charges, store cards, mothercare store card
Credit Card Vs Store Card
By admin | January 23rd, 2008 | FeaturedWhat would you choose, credit card or store card? Which one of these cards would be more beneficial to you? Which card has the best offers and the best value for money? Well, we intend to find out.
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So, what do credit cards have to offer? Depending on which credit card type and company you [...]
GE toys with dropping out of store card market
By admin | January 22nd, 2008 | Credit Cards, GeneralGE Money recently announced that it is reviewing the situation with regards to its role in the UK’s store card market, with a view to pulling out of the market if it is deemed unviable to continue. At present GE Money has over a 50% share in the store card market, and is responsible for [...]
Get rid of your credit cards and store cards
By admin | January 17th, 2008 | Credit Cards, FeaturedCredit cards and store cards can prove convenient and very handy for those that have willpower and determination – the type of people that control their spending and repay their card balances in full each month so as to avoid interest charged, late fees, and other charges. However, for those of us that get carried [...]
GE Money reviews UK store card market viability
By admin | January 15th, 2008 | Credit CardsFinancial giant GE Money is said to be reviewing its role in the UK store card market, and according to reports the company may be looking at brining its involvement in the UK store card market to an end. GE Money has a monopoly in the UK store card market, with responsibility for over 50% [...]
What You Should Know About Store Credit Cards
By admin | December 22nd, 2007 | FeaturedIt is likely that you have been in a store shopping when you were offered a store credit card. These offers are usually made by the cashier as you pay for your merchandise, and they may offer you a discount on your purchases if you choose to sign up. While the discount may sound like [...]
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