Consumers Could Benefit From Fee Free Card Transfers
October 13, 2009
At this time of the year, when many people are still battling to repay the credit card debts that they built up over the Christmas and New Year periods, many cardholders decide to look for suitable alternatives to try and cut the amount of interest that they are paying as well as to try and clear their credit card debt quickly. For those that have outstanding balances on high interest credit card, and who are unable to clear the balance in one go, interest payments can end up being very high. Read more
New 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
The Xmas Purchase Solution
October 28, 2008
For the most cash strapped families who will find it hard this Christmas due to the credit crunch, there is a new credit card in town!! The only problem is that it is the most expensive credit card in the UK with an interest rate of 227%. This is being promoted as a solution for those cash strapped families. Read more
Cash Withdrawls In the UK
October 16, 2008
According to research done by U Switch, consumers using credit cards in the UK are making over 38 million cash withdrawls every year and they are doing this at nearly twice the average APR% which is about 17.2%, which equates to an average 32%. Read more
Should You Switch Your Credit Card?
October 7, 2008
With the current financial climate in the state that it is in many people may be confused as to whether they would benefit from switching their credit cards or not. Many industry professionals have stated that the cost of borrowing on many credit cards has rocketed over recent years, and this means that many people may now be paying a fortune for their credit card borrowing. In cases such as these it may be advisable to switch to another card that offers a more competitive rate. However, there is also the fact that tighter credit conditions could make it harder for consumers to get another credit card, and this could result in rejection, which in turn could lead to damaged credit. Read more