Details Of Thousand Of Credit Card Users Published On Internet
September 6, 2009
In a recent and frightening breach of security the credit card details of thousand of British consumers were published online, where they could apparently be found with ease using just a quick search on Google. Around nineteen thousand credit card details are thought to have been made available on the Internet, in an incident that took place late last month. This is likely to add to the already significant concerns that many consumers harbour about becoming the victims on online credit card fraud. Read more
Tags: home, mastercard, american express, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, credit card, visaNew Rewards Scheme To Be Launched By Barclaycard
August 10, 2009
The twelve million credit card customers of credit card giant Barclaycard could soon start enjoying the benefits of a newly launched rewards based scheme from the card provider. Barclaycard has announced that it is introducing a rewards based scheme that will allow its customers to enjoy discounts and benefits from thousands of retailers without having to go to the hassle of collecting points and vouchers. Read more
Tags: interest, balance, reward, barclaycard, credit cardDo Not Get Rid Of Your Credit Cards
February 10, 2009
Some people will not be looking forward to their next credit card statement coming through again with the reminder of what was actually spent on them over the festive period. They may be so depressed with the amount on them that they may just cut them up so that no more can be spent but according to credit information provider, Equifax, consumers should not be too tasty in doing so. Read more
Tags: balances, equifax, credit rating, credit card, Affairs, periodCash Back Credit Card Usage Increases
January 27, 2009
According to recent data released the use of cash back credit cards is on the increase in the U.K, with many users looking to get back a little something in the current economic climate. Read more
Tags: interest rates, introductory period, credit card, Credit Cards, return, cash backCap The Credit Card Charges
January 20, 2009
The Federation of Small Businesses has advised that small businesses have an important role in the turning around of the current economic climate and in order to help getting this started has called for there to be a cap on credit card interest rates. 26% of small business owners use their own personal credit cards along with 23 % that use their company cards to finance their businesses. Read more
Tags: small businesses, local councils, interest rates, credit card, interest, FederationCredit Cards Costing More
December 15, 2008
Credit Card companies are going against government warnings to make their credit card deals fairer to customers and face investigations by industry watchdogs if do not change their ways. Read more
Tags: interest rate, office of fair trading, store cards, credit card, Conservative side, bank of englandDeclined Applications For Financial Products
October 19, 2008
According to research carried out by MoneyExpert.com, around 5 million applications for new credit cards and loans have been rejected by lenders over the last six months. The figures work out that about 56 % of the population of the U.K has applied for such financial products in the last six months. Read more
Tags: debt problems, bad debts, interest rate, Credit Cards, bankingSearching for a Suitable Credit Card
October 14, 2008
The world of credit cards has become something of a minefield in many ways over recent years, and this is because there are so many different credit card types available from such a wide range of lenders. For those with good credit the choice of credit cards is very good, and it is possible to find credit cards to suit most needs and circumstances. Credit cards have become increasingly popular over recent years, with many enjoying the convenience, ease, flexibility, and even increased security that they offer. Read more
Tags: credit card, balance transfer, Payment card, 0 purchases, Credit Cards, cashbackThe Credit Fraudsters
October 7, 2008
This year has seen a record high on fraud losses that UK credit cards has ever seen and this is only in the first six months of the year. During this first six months the losses have amounted to a total of £ 301.7 million, although payments group APACS have advised that the growth rate has eased from 26% for the same period of 2007. Read more
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