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Credit card blocking to end?
(April 26, 2010)Besides the obvious difficulties, Britons who were stranded abroad by the volcano ash also suffered from having their credit cards blocked, but this may change in the future.Cards are often blocked as an anti-fraud precaution if they're
Credit card fraud on the rise
(April 23, 2010)Credit and debit card owners are experiencing more fraud misery than this time last year, according to official figures.The Home Office’s British Crime Survey for 2008/2009 shows that 6.4 per cent of card owners knew about their
Gift cards; who’s on top
(April 23, 2010)People across the UK still love to receive gift cards with New Look, coming out on top as the gift card people would most like to get.iTunes comes in a close second according to the latest consumer
Prepaid travel cards: the future
(April 22, 2010)If you're planning on travelling abroad soon, but you're worried about your currency being safe or getting the best deal, a prepaid card could be the perfect solution for you.Thanks to a new Euro Mastercard from Currencies
MBNA move to reassure credit card holders
(April 22, 2010)Credit card company MBNA has moved to reassure customers that they won't be left out of pocket due to the Icelandic volcano.The move comes after reports that the UK Cards Association warned that the industry may not
Be aware of your credit card
(April 21, 2010)Credit card customers across the UK with good credit histories are being left out in the cold.That's according to the Daily Mirror, which claims that lenders have hiked up rates to make as much money from customers
Credit cards: no volcano refund?
(April 21, 2010)Britons who've been spending on credit cards during extended holidays, thrust upon them by the Icelandic volcano, may be in for a nasty surprise when they get home.Many believe that their travel insurance will cover their extra
Late payments threaten small business
(April 20, 2010)Tough financial times have hit small businesses hard, but one way they can monitor how much their employees are spending is with a prepaid business debit card.Benefits for a business using a prepaid debit card include, that
Avoid airline charges with prepaid credit cards
(April 20, 2010)Whilst the Icelandic volcano might be grounding planes at present, people are still booking flights for later in the year, but many are paying unnecessary fees.Airline companies are charging up to £5 per person to buy a
Prepaid travel cards safer on holiday
(April 19, 2010)One in five holidaymakers has been a victim of pick-pockets whilst travelling abroad.That's according to the latest findings from Direct Line travel insurance which reveals that more than 2 in 10 people had items including credit cards