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0% Balance Transfers | September 10

0% balance transfer credit cards are the 'debt managers' of the credit card world.

Here we guide you through the current best options for getting on top of your credit card debt.

Find out the best 0% balance transfer options here »

0% Purchases | September 10

Looking to spread the cost of Christmas and the New Year?

Get your finances and shopping lists in order and enjoy zero interest rates until next year with up to 9 months at 0%.

Find out who offers the longest 0% purchase deal in our best buy guide »

Credit Card News

Dedicated credit card news & the latest updates from across the UK

Wednesday, 1 September 2010

Credit Card Lending Increases in July

As new Bank of England statistics show credit card lending increasing it seems card companies are resuming their pre-recession battle for consumers' attention.

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Lloyds Banking Group gets 1,850 Complaints a Day

lloyds banking group gets 1,850 complaints a day Lloyds banking group got a record number of complaints at the start of the year, figures reveal.

Friday, 27 August 2010

MBNA's New 'Fairer' Policy Masks Hidden Costs

mbna's new 'fairer' policy masks hidden costs MBNA has unveiled a new policy that will force cardholders to pay off the longest 0% introductory offer on their cards as opposed to the shortest.

Thursday, 26 August 2010

Official: Frugal Isn't Sexy

official: frugal isn't sexy Just 3.7% think frugal people are sexy, according to a new poll.

Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Call for Interest Rate Caps on Credit

call for interest rate caps on credit A new Compass poll reveals that seven in 10 people want the government to cap rates on all forms of consumer credit.

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

Barclaycard Glitch Causes Chaos

barclaycard glitch causes chaos A glitch in Barclay's computer system over the weekend left thousands unable to access the bank's services.

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Credit Card Questions & Answers

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Can I get a refund on my holiday if the company goes bust and I paid by credit card?

If you pay for a holiday by credit card and the company goes bust can you claim your money back?
Karen, via email

Justin Schamotta

Senior Staff Writer

20 August 2010

Flights booked using a credit card directly with an airline may be protected under the consumer credit act and holidays bought as part of a package deal and then paid for in a single credit card transaction are protected under the Air Travel Organisers' Licensing scheme (ATOL). Read our full answer »

General Credit Card Guides

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Section 75 Purchase Protection
Section 75 holds credit card companies equally liable with the supplier if you ever buy something that's mis-sold, faulty, damaged, or doesn't turn up.

Instant Decision Credit Cards
Instant decision credit cards make applying for a credit card even easier, offering online application forms and instant decisions when you apply on the Internet.

Guaranteed Credit Cards
Can you apply for a guaranteed credit card? And, more importantly, should you? Julia Kukiewicz investigates.

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