by Lisa Cardy PhotoDisc.co.uk PEOPLE use them everyday. But how does that black strip on the back of credit cards allow us to buy things and is it safe The strip on the back of a credit card
00:00 Mon 05th Feb 2001Not being charged to use their cards abroad is a key factor for many credit card holders, one industry expert has claimed
According to Saga, which focuses exclusively on the provision of services for people 50 and over, its decision to offer a Platinum credit card with no-fee for European transactions will be welcomed...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Most consumers will appreciate the benefits offered by credit card zero balance transfers In layman's terms, they offer a free way to avoid paying interest on any outstanding balances you've notched
11:14 Wed 09th Apr 2008Experian is the world’s leading information services company. The company helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft this can enable them to make better financial and purchasing decisions. Experian also helps businesses to manage credit risk and prevent fra...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010A UK credit card payment association has launched a free guide to using your plastic safely while on holiday. Consumers in the UK spends more than £20 billion on plastic overseas figures reveal, and the organisation warned that such spending is bound to attract crooks.
"More and more each year our cards ran...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Most of us would not think twice about using our credit card abroad. It is convenient as we don’t have to carry much cash around and any purchases are usually covered by the card company in the event of any problems. However, we need to consider the down side to using our credit card out of the country.
Many peo...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Many Brits keep a credit card hidden from their partners, according to a survey.
As times get harder and we try to save our cash, some people are opting to use "secret" credit cards to buy their day to day shopping items.
The most common purchases on these types of cards are groceries, fuel and occasional &...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Low credit scores and blacklisting could be down to ID theft, which a new study has revealed could be set to increase.
The research done by a leading online insurance provider has found that the number of people whose rating could be affected by the crime is "likely to almost double" in the next half-decade....
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010It can seem like there are hundreds of credit cards on the market and no definite way of choosing the one that will be most suitable for you, especially when the financial sector is in such disarray.
One of the ways consumers can compare which card could best suit their needs is looking at the annual percentage rate...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010
Christmas should be a time for celebration not bankruptcy. Shopping can be an expensive and stressful time even without the hoards of people rushing around to get there Christmas gifts, adding extra hassle. With a few simple tips you can save money and time and even avoid some of the traditional Christmas time ...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Consumers have been advised to shop around for credit cards by one financial expert, who says that doing so could bring about significant financial rewards.
An advice website has made the claim, explaining that there is a lack of trust in the financial markets which is encouraging consumers to stick with what they kno...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010It has been a tough couple of years for many of us. With much belt tightening and penny pinching; we are all slowly coming round to realise the true value of money.
Consumers will have learned how to manage financial products such as credit cards better during the recession, one expert has said.
According to impartia...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010With an increasing number of consumers in the UK experiencing difficulties with money the market for “non-conforming” mortgages is also on the rise. The number of mortgages tailored for people with credit rating problems has grown six times faster than the mainstream market in recent years say new figures.
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15:36 Mon 24th May 2010There are few things more important in many people's lives than the exploits of their favourite football team. Despite the rising cost of tickets many people take to the stands every week to cheer their team. And nowadays with more and more commercialisation there are also copious amounts of merchandise available which...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Being stuck in a traffic jam is one of the biggest nightmares that UK motorists face when setting off on a journey - especially if it is already predicted to be a long trip. But recent studies have shown that due to the credit crunch traffic congestion has dropped by around 15%, as people are losing their jobs or simpl...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010As many of us are cutting down on household spending with reduced incomes, it seems we are increasingly cutting back on foreign holidays as a means to save money. People in Britain are spending more time at home in an attempt to save money in the wake of the credit crunch, it has been claimed.
According to research fr...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010We all know that purchases with credit cards are often insured by the company in case of fraud or faulty goods. Some opt for the gold credit cards which usually give better rates but you have to be spending more. Some cards also offer other types of insurance as an incentive to buy. But it is worth checking the small p...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010The ongoing credit crunch crisis has meant that many people in the UK are cutting back on their spending resulting in a reduced number of people taking out car insurance. Also the AA have released insurance figures stating that car insurance quotes have risen by 3.5% , which has been the fastest reported rise in car in...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Although it has been a hard slog for some of us the credit crunch is not over yet. There are many ways to help your finances through troubled times according to a recent report.
For people who are concerned about how they will manage financially if the economic downturn in the UK persists, a leading financial research...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Holidaymakers have been advised to take advantage of credit cards that can be topped up with foreign currency at times when the pound is doing well.
According to a well known comparison website, by topping up a card on a day when the pound is exchanging favourably - even if it is a few months before the traveller depa...
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