What to Do if your Card is Stolen
Finders, keepers… Imagine this. You are just about to pay for your groceries on a busy Saturday afternoon. Last job done then home for a nice cup of tea, soak in the bath or a swift half in the local...
View ArticleWhat Protection on Purchases can Credit Cards Provide?
Buy with confidence Imagine buying a holiday or flights to that dream villa, only to hear at the last minute that the travel company has gone bust and you may not get your money back. This is a very...
View Article0% Purchase & Interest Free Credit Cards
Buy Yourself Some Time Even though the credit card market has changed since the first 0% APR cards were introduced, they are still a popular way to manage your money. One of the biggest credit card...
View ArticleBusiness Credit Cards
Business to business Gone are the days when a company director had to carry around large amounts of cash or, more antiquated still, a company chequebook. And while a debit card is a good way to pay...
View ArticleCredit Cards for Bad Credit
What is bad credit? This means that if you apply for a credit card or any other type of financial services product such as a loan or mortgage you are likely to be turned down. If you have defaulted on...
View ArticleCharge Cards
Charge cards are more rewarding Charge cards were first introduced onto the American market in 1950, with the first UK charge card available from 1951. The market has inevitably become more...
View ArticleCharity Credit Cards
Keeping up the good work The perceived wisdom about charity credit cards is that even though the intentions of the product are good, the annual percentage rates are not always favourable and nor is the...
View ArticleInstant Decision Credit Cards
Click for credit Instant decision credit cards do what they say on the tin. They offer a decision within minutes when you apply online. This can be handy if you want a decision quickly in order to make...
View ArticlePrepaid Credit Cards
Limit your spending to a budget One way to keep a tight rein on expenses is to opt for a prepaid credit card. Put money onto the card before spending and you will receive the benefits of a credit card...
View ArticleStudent Credit Cards
Learning by degrees A recent survey conducted by the National Union of Students (NUS) and HSBC released in August 2008, has found that prospective students tend to underestimate their spending,...
View ArticleFootball Credit Cards
Loyal supporter You can show your loyalty to your favourite football team even more by using an affiliated credit card, which gives back to your club. If you want to demonstrate your passion for your...
View ArticleAirmiles Credit Cards
Airmiles Rewards Schemes If you like to travel to foreign destinations by air, by using the right kind of Airmiles credit card, you could earn points to help you take your next flight for less. For...
View ArticleBenefits of using travel money cards abroad
Travellers planning to hit the slopes this autumn or escape from the dreary British evenings as winter draws on could benefit from taking a travel money card on their trip. Travel money cards by...
View ArticleO2 Money card could help holders to control their cash flow
An O2 Money card could be a great way for card holders to keep control of their spending. It is impossible to spend more money than what is already loaded on to the card, so there is no danger that...
View ArticleCredit Scoring Can Affect the Rate Offered by Credit Card Companies
Credit scoring is how a lender such as a credit card company rates potential customers and their history with loans and other types of credit. Someone who has not paid their mobile phone bill or loan...
View ArticlePrepaid cards could suit many different types of consumer
The prepaid cards work in much the same way as a traditional credit card, except they must be topped up with funds before they can be used to make purchases. This can be a real advantage for many types...
View ArticleThe Best Payment Methods for a Skiing Holiday
One advantage is that prepaid cards must be preloaded in advance. This means that card holders can only spend they money they have so there is no chance they will return home having spent more than...
View ArticleVirgin Atlantic American Express credit cards offer great rewards
The stylish Virgin Atlantic White and Black cards both offer a 0% balance transfer rate for six months from the date on which the account is opened, with a 2% handling fee. But this is not the only...
View ArticleChristmas with CardSmart: Our 3 Top Credit Cards for Christmas Spending
We know that it can be hard to find the cash for Christmas, especially in this difficult economic climate. In fact, 60% of Britons say they are worried about funding Christmas this year*. That’s why...
View ArticleNew ways to pay in 2013: How mobile and contactless technologies are changing...
Contactless cards Contactless cards are set to revolutionise the way we pay for purchases, from coffee and newspapers, to groceries and transport. “Tap and go” payment systems, as they are also known,...
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