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Help those without bank accounts
(June 10, 2010)A consumer group is calling for the government to do more to address the needs of people that do not have access to mainstream banking.According to Consumer Focus, nearly a million people do not have access to
OFT makes credit card comparison easier
(June 9, 2010)Credit Card lenders are to change the way that they conduct credit checks in order to make it easier for UK consumers to shop around for the best deals.According to the Financial Times, the Office of Fair
More credit card deals hit the market
(June 9, 2010)Competition is hotting up in the credit card market with a huge increase in the number of companies offering zero per cent interest credit card deals.According to financial information firm Moneyfacts there has been a 450 per
Currency brokers recommend prepaid cards
(June 9, 2010)The government's plans for huge spending cuts could mean massive increases in the cost of overseas holidays unless consumers take action to avoid being stung.The Daily Telegraph reports that the threat of cuts has forced sterling lower
New credit card for online buyers
(June 8, 2010)Egg have added to their range of credit cards by introducing a new one which gives customers 10 per cent cashback on purchases, powered by Quidco. The Egg Visa card provides offers at top online shops including
Which?: Packaged bank accounts waste of money
(June 7, 2010)Packaged bank accounts are not good value for money according to Which?The consumer champion has included them in a list of so-called useless financial products saying they are often a waste of money.Some can cost customers up
AA credit card payment changes
(June 7, 2010)AA is the latest credit card to change the way customers' debt payments are allocated.From the start of September, the most expensive debts will be paid first.MBNA announced similar changes last week. Both companies have introduced the
Reassurance Santander is safe
(June 4, 2010)People with Santander bank accounts are being reassured that their money is safe.Reports of problems with the Spanish economy and banking system may have been making savers nervous about the safety of their money.The Spanish economy was
Barclaycard reduces APR on Simplicity
(June 4, 2010)Barclaycard has reduced the annual percentage rate (APR) on its Simplicity credit card.It has been put down to 6.8 per cent for both balance transfers and purchases.The Simplicity card allows customers to make small and large purchases
Guide to spending abroad launched
(June 3, 2010)Holidaymakers and travellers will benefit from a new travel guide advising them on using credit and debit cards abroad.The UK Cards Association and travel association ABTA have produced the guide.The organisations' says Britons made 303 million card