credit cards

Could you save money by supporting a team?

Update: Mon, 18/08/2008 - 14:16

Ahead of the Premiership kicking off this weekend, Liam Tarry takes a look at how sport fans can benefit from affinity deals on credit cards and saving accounts. Read more

Credit card rates hiked as holiday season gets going

Update: Mon, 18/08/2008 - 14:54

MBNA has been accused of hitting its credit cards customers with unexpected increases in their APR rates, just as they are about to head off on holiday. Read more

Don't rely on plastic to keep you afloat abroad

By Joanne Christie Update: Tue, 29/07/2008 - 10:39

ATMs promise to provide travellers with hassle-free access to their money abroad. But, as Joanne Christie reports, relying on the hole in the wall could leave you stranded without cash. Read more

Credit card firms "cash in" on consumer borrowing habits

Update: Tue, 22/07/2008 - 11:29

Credit card customers who use their plastic to withdraw money face paying through the nose for the pleasure, as providers “cash in” on the practice. Read more

Are green deals a gift or a gimmick?

By Hannah Ricci Update: Mon, 14/07/2008 - 14:29

From loans to credit cards, there are now many products that claim they can help us do our bit to combat climate change. Hannah Ricci casts a critical eye over their green credentials. Read more

How to ditch debt and quit borrowing for good

By Hannah Ricci Update: Tue, 08/07/2008 - 10:04

It’s not just low earners who are worrying about debt - the credit crunch is hurting us all. So, as the cost of living continues to rise, Hannah Ricci reveals 10 simple steps to a debt-free life. Read more

Shoppers refuse to end love affair with plastic

Update: Tue, 24/06/2008 - 15:04

A surge in retail spending may have provided some relief from the impact of the credit crunch, but new figures show shoppers are increasingly putting their purchases on plastic – and are failing to pay off their balances. Read more

Credit card round-up

Update: Fri, 08/08/2008 - 09:48

Research reveals holidaymakers are still relying on credit cards, last month risking £58 million in extra charges while abroad. Find the best cards for foreign and UK usage with the Moneywise credit card round-up. Read more

Offset higher petrol prices with the right credit card

Update: Fri, 13/06/2008 - 13:43

Using the right credit card to fill up your tank could help offset rising petrol prices and save you cash. Read more

Credit card customers hit by repeated rate hikes

Update: Mon, 02/06/2008 - 16:09

Credit card providers have hit their customers with nearly 70 price hikes since the start of the year, with cash withdrawal rates increasing by as much as 7%. Read more