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NatWest claims points victory

NatWest sent me a new credit card without asking me firstNatWest sent me a new credit card that enables me to collect "points". I did not ask for this card and am not interested in points...
guardian 17/Jan/2010 00:02

Cheque guarantee card scrappage 'unfair'

Organistions representing small businesses have urged regulators to investigate plans to axe the cheque guarantee card next year
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
17/Jan/2010 00:00

'Ebay for fraudsters' network smashed

An online network that threatened every UK bank customer by selling bank account and credit card details to the highest bidder has been shut down
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
15/Jan/2010 00:00

Cost of credit card borrowing at highest level since 2006

The average interest charged during the month was the highest average rate since September 2006.
telegraph 13/Jan/2010 06:27

Shoppers hit as banks hike credit card rates

The average credit card interest rate jumped in December, according to the Bank of England, heaping pain on to those struggling with New Year debts
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
13/Jan/2010 00:00

Supermarkets lead the way on credit cards

Supermarkets are beating high street banks when it comes to customer satisfaction among credit cardholders, new research has revealed.
ft 12/Jan/2010 11:01

A million pay rent or mortgage on plastic

More than one million people have been forced to use their credit card to pay their mortgage or rent over the past year, research reveals
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
12/Jan/2010 00:00

Supermarkets beat banks on credit cards

Tesco and M&S come up trumps on credit cards, while big banks Halifax, Lloyds and NatWest are given a serious thumbs down
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
12/Jan/2010 00:00

Supermarket credit cards highest rated

Credit cards offered by supermarkets and high street stores are best rated.
telegraph 11/Jan/2010 13:50

Shock at credit card mortgage use

Charity Shelter says it is shocked by the number of people a survey suggests are using credit cards to help pay mortgages.
bbc 11/Jan/2010 09:32

A million use credit card to pay mortgage

An estimated one million families have resorted to using credit cards to pay their mortgage or rent during the past year, research showed today.
telegraph 10/Jan/2010 21:25

Co-op bank declines offer of cash

The Co-op refused cash from my wife when she tried to pay her credit card bill, and insisted on a chequeMy wife has a Co-op credit card but not a Co-op bank account. She has regularly paid..
guardian 09/Jan/2010 00:38

Simon Read: Wriggling out of debt is not proper justice

It looks like common sense will prevail in the attempt by some borrowers to have credit card debts written off. A judge ruled at the end of last month that credit agreements can't be..
independent 09/Jan/2010 00:01

Serious Fraud Office looks at E-Clear following Globespan collapse

SFO believed to have contacted Globespan administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers over row with E-ClearThe Serious Fraud Office is believed to be gathering intelligence on the conduct of..
guardian 08/Jan/2010 00:04

Borrow without risking your credit file

Borrower beware. You can only apply for loans and credit cards without potentially marring credit histories with Nationwide, Barclaycard and Zopa
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
08/Jan/2010 00:00

Foreign footballers to carry ID cards

Foreign footballers face having to carry an identity card to prove who they are, it was announced
evening standard
06/Jan/2010 15:44

Children's cards and stickers craze lifts Menzies

John Menzies says sales of its Match Attax trading cards and GoGo’s Crazy Bones stickers are soaring
evening standard
06/Jan/2010 12:48

Clintons: greetings cards with a bitter message

Clinton Cards was one of the top-performing shares in 2009, but landlords and suppliers to the company's former Birthday subsidiary have little reason to cheer.
telegraph 05/Jan/2010 22:41

Judge shuts 'debt-free' credit card loophole

Borrowers hoping to use a 'cynical' legal loophole to escape credit card debts have been dealt another blow
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
05/Jan/2010 00:00

Globespan administrators take E-Clear to court over disputed £35m

• Administrators file petition to force E-Clear into administration• Credit card payment processor allegedly owes airline £35mA £35m dispute between administrators to the failed..
guardian 04/Jan/2010 21:31

OFT accuses Ryanair of 'taunting customers' over extra £5 charge

Budget airline criticised as online transaction fees added to Electron cardsThe head of the Office of Fair Trading has accused the budget airline Ryanair of acting "outside the spirit of..
guardian 04/Jan/2010 01:02

Earn Nectar points for walking

Nectar card holders will soon be able to earn reward points simply by walking
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
04/Jan/2010 00:00

How to avoid Ryanair booking fees

Ryanair charges a £5 booking fee per flight unless you have a Mastercard pre-paid card. Here is how to get one and beat the charges
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
04/Jan/2010 00:00

Threat to chip-and-pin terminals

Criminals are tampering with chip-and-pin terminals to steal bank card details, Radio 4's Money Box programme learns.
bbc 02/Jan/2010 13:55

Spotlight: Virgin credit card

If you are looking to spread the cost of your Christmas splurge and want to take advantage of a 0 per cent balance-transfer credit card, the Virgin card could be the answer.
independent 02/Jan/2010 00:42

Banks win ruling on credit cards

Banks have won a partial victory against some credit card customers who have been trying to avoid their debts.
bbc 31/Dec/2009 12:26

The best credit cards for 2010

We outline the best 0% balance transfer, purchase, 0% purchase, cashback, foreign usage and credit building credit cards for 2010
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
31/Dec/2009 00:00

New Year money makeover: Get a 0pc balance transfer deal and save £313

Transferring the balance on your credit card to a card with a 0pc deal gives you breathing space to pay off the debt.
telegraph 30/Dec/2009 14:51

Beginner's guide to...Improving your credit score

Unless you have been living in a cave, you'll know it has become much harder to borrow money, whether it is a loan, a credit card or mortgage. Lenders look at your credit score when..
independent 26/Dec/2009 00:01

MPs call for free access to consumer credit reports

• OFT should stop stigmatising those who shop around• Borrowers are put off from seeking the best deal, MPs foundThe Office of Fair Trading should consider making consumer access to..
guardian 22/Dec/2009 00:18

How can I fight credit card penalty?

My credit card company has slapped me with a £12 charge. How can I avoid this rip-off fee?
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
18/Dec/2009 11:58

'Baffling' new card rules hurt small firms

Small businesses are being hit with penalty fees for failing to abide by 'baffling' new rules designed to protect customers' credit card data
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
15/Dec/2009 00:00

MBNA repays £16m to Irish cardholders

Credit card company admits it mistakenly overcharged customers in the RepublicCredit card company MBNA has been forced to pay out €18m (£16m) to Irish customers due to overcharging.The..
guardian 14/Dec/2009 15:18

Budget airlines reap benefits of ancilliary charges

Airlines are adding fees of up to £65 for customers checking in baggage and using a credit card to pay for the flight, Which? Holiday saysTwo of the most common things budget air..
guardian 14/Dec/2009 07:04

Simon Read: Spending won't lead to a happy Christmas

More than half of people who use a credit or store card feel that meeting the minimum repayment is a burden, according to research published this week by the Office for National Statistics..
independent 12/Dec/2009 00:01

Pre-Budget: Canteen perk cut

Thousands who pay for meals in their staff canteens using swipe cards topped up by their bosses could lose out on up to £500 a year
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
10/Dec/2009 09:40

300,000 set to fall victim to card fraud this Christmas

More than 300,000 people are expected to fall victim to credit and debit card thieves this Christmas, according to a report.
telegraph 08/Dec/2009 17:55

Negative equity deal on cards for pension fund

A Midlands businessman is attempting to negotiate a 'deal' with his building society to reduce his mortgage outlay when the commercial property market improves.
telegraph 07/Dec/2009 17:09

Pre-Budget: Thousands more to pay 40% tax

First an extension of 50% income tax was on the cards. Now the Pre-Budget Report looks likely to suck another 70,000 people into the 40% band
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
07/Dec/2009 00:00

Credit: Make sure a new year hangover is not on the cards

Take a walk down any high street today and you'll no doubt see Christmas shoppers out in force. This is the time of year that the credit card balances of millions of Britons..
independent 06/Dec/2009 00:01

Down with the kids | Credit crunch Christmas

Whatever our faith, we must believe in our childrenOur boys are coming home from school and bursting spontaneously into tunelessness – it must be That Special Time of Year again. Our six..
guardian 05/Dec/2009 11:00

Citibank dithered after wrong button press cost £3,300

Reader's relief as bank refunds overpayment and charges caused by clumsy fingersIn the middle of September, I had a balance on my Citi Card Platinum Mastercard of £5,572. Using my internet..
guardian 05/Dec/2009 00:02

Ryanair's latest card trick is tough to master

The budget airline is demanding that from January passengers who book flights with Electron cards also pay transaction feesRyanair customers who have taken out Visa Electron cards to beat..
guardian 05/Dec/2009 00:42

Ryanair to charge Visa Electron users

Budget airline says customers can still make "fee-free" bookings by using prepay cards, but they attract fees themselvesRyanair is set to sidestep the growing number of customers who use..
guardian 01/Dec/2009 16:21

Save as you spend on new Amex cards

Families who regularly shop at supermarkets can get a great rewards deal with a new card from American Express
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
01/Dec/2009 00:00

Card firms raise rates ahead of Christmas

Credit card firms are pushing up interest rates by as much as 7% ahead of Christmas
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
21/Nov/2009 00:00

Barclaycard finally pays after bath company sinks

I claimed with Barclaycard, under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, for remedial work towards bathroom repairs but it said my claim was greater than the maximum allowedWe had an en..
guardian 15/Nov/2009 00:33

Credit card squeeze: has borrowing on plastic had its day?

Borrowing on plastic could soon be a distant memory. The days of interest-free credit cards could soon be over as we move to a world of higher charges and monthly or annual fees. Meanwhile..
independent 14/Nov/2009 00:01

Views on the news: Rupert Murdoch's madness, more banking redundancies and bonuses for Barclays bigwigs

Bloggers unite in their dim view of Rupert Murdoch and his views on Google, but further job losses at Lloyds reset the dividing lineWho would have believed it? This week Rupert Murdoch..
guardian 13/Nov/2009 14:24

Dodging Virgin Money minimum payments can cost you more

A reader discovers the hard way why it is vital to pay off your minimum credit card balance by direct debitCredit card holder Adrienne Bamberger wanted to pay the same amount off her..
guardian 13/Nov/2009 00:20

Credit card fuelled repossessions may rise

The likelihood of being kicked out of your home for minor credit card debts could increase following a Government U-turn
thisismoney (daily mail, eve. standard, metro)
13/Nov/2009 00:00

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