Could PPI be costing more than interest?

The Competition Commission has recently announced that your PPI on your credit card could actually be costing you more than your monthly interest in some cases.
An investigation into Payment Protection Insurance by the Competition Commission has shown that potentially thousands of people may be wasting more of their money on the insurance than they are […]

Is your credit card provider guilty of inventing new charges?

It is no secret that credit card companies having been losing out on money because of the cuts in late payment fees. The ruling earlier on in the year left credit card providers worrying about the huge losses they would face because of the new lower fees. Not able to charge more than £12, the […]

Could now be the time to assess your credit card needs?

Whilst the UK debt situation reaches an all time high, you may want to start asking yourself some tough questions regarding your credit card. Do you use it frequently? Do you save it for a rainy day? Do you rely too much upon the card?
By assessing your credit card needs, it is only then that […]

Balance transfer costs are slowly on the increase

If you are thinking of transferring your balance over to a new credit card then you may want to think carefully about it. This is because whilst balance transfer deals were all the rage earlier on in the year, now creditors are starting to gradually introduce higher fees for the privilege.
The amount of offers on […]

The US named as the top country for UK credit card fraud

Not too long ago France was the country which was known to be the worst for UK credit card fraud. However now that buck seems to have been passed to the US where instances of UK credit card fraud have risen quite dramatically.
The fraudsters in the US have been using UK credit and debit cards […]

Co-operative Bank makes a difference with new ethical credit card

Credit cards have come a long way since they were first launched within the UK. These days you can get cash back cards, reward credit cards and even charity credit cards.
Helping charities out with a credit card is definitely a fantastic idea and there are literally hundreds of charity credit cards available to apply for […]

Decision finally made regarding credit card protection abroad

Over the last year there has been an argument going on between credit card companies and the Office of Fair Trading regarding card protection abroad. The battle has actually been going on for 12 years, but it has only been recently that the case has gone to court.
Now finally a decision has been made and […]

HSBC customers are now better protected

As more and more people use the internet these days to purchase various items, online fraud is one problem which has gradually built up. The figures that show the extent of the rise in online fraud are actually quite scary and that is why many consumers are now worried about what they are spending and […]

Credit card companies set to tell all about your transactions

When your credit card statement comes through your door, do you actually understand it? Can you look at it and be confident that you know where the money has been spent and how the balance is getting paid off? For the majority of consumers they can’t and that is particularly worrying if you are in […]

Have you been looking for the best credit card this Christmas?

With Christmas fast approaching you may now be starting to think about the financial strain of it all. With presents, decorations and cards to purchase, as well as maybe a tree and outdoor lighting, the cost of it all could really soon start to mount up. That is when many people turn to their credit […]

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