Credit Card Guide: News, Best Buys & FAQs http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/guide/ Why did almost a million Brits apply for a credit card with interest rates that can be as high as 60% last year? Justin Schamotta investigates. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/vanquis-visa-credit-card-applications-rise.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/vanquis-visa-credit-card-applications-rise.html //XMLDATETIME\\ New research reveals an overall rise in fraud but an overall decrease in credit card fraud. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/credit-card-fraud-falls-2009.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/credit-card-fraud-falls-2009.html //XMLDATETIME\\ Banks are being pushed to make credit cards more available to the seven million adults that are currently unable to attain it. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/banks-pushed-to-account-for-excluded.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/banks-pushed-to-account-for-excluded.html //XMLDATETIME\\ A credit card beginner asks us 'how do interest-free periods work?' We answer. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/faq/what-happens-when-interest-free-is-over.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/faq/what-happens-when-interest-free-is-over.html //XMLDATETIME\\ Despite low Bank of England base rates credit cards interest rates have hit a 12 year high, new figures show. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/credit-card-interest-rates-reach-new-high.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/credit-card-interest-rates-reach-new-high.html //XMLDATETIME\\ Is the guaranteed credit card a myth? And, if so, what's the next best thing? http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/guaranteed-credit-cards-exist.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/guaranteed-credit-cards-exist.html //XMLDATETIME\\ Trying to get a credit card just got a little harder for the millions of people whose pre-millennium borrowing records are failing to appear on credit reports. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/missing-records-cause-credit-card-misery.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/missing-records-cause-credit-card-misery.html //XMLDATETIME\\ Consumer credit is on the increase for the first time since June as borrowing on credit cards, loans and overdrafts outstrips the amount being paid back by UK consumers. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/credit-cards-drive-new-borrowing-growth.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/credit-cards-drive-new-borrowing-growth.html //XMLDATETIME\\ As pre-paid cards become increasingly popular in the UK, the government is warning people claiming benefits that they could are lose money if they aren't aware of the charges applied to the cards. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/compare-pre-paid-cards-before-signing-up.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/compare-pre-paid-cards-before-signing-up.html //XMLDATETIME\\ The current trend for banks to shower their existing customers with offers is not necessarily in the customer's best interests, a leading financial analyst has warned. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/shop-around-to-save-on-credit-cards.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/shop-around-to-save-on-credit-cards.html //XMLDATETIME\\ As a new study reveals that Britons will transfer more credit card debts than ever this year Emily Gorton advises reading those credit card terms carefully. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/balance-transfers-to-surge-in-new-year.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/balance-transfers-to-surge-in-new-year.html //XMLDATETIME\\ Over one million cash-strapped Brits have used credit cards to pay their mortgage or rent in the last 12 months according to research from Shelter. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/millions-turn-to-credit-cards-to-pay-rent.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/millions-turn-to-credit-cards-to-pay-rent.html //XMLDATETIME\\ Cheques could be a thing of the past by 2018. Emily Gorton explores what this recently announced scheme could mean for Brits and the alternative methods of payment that could replace them. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/cheques-to-be-chucked.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/cheques-to-be-chucked.html //XMLDATETIME\\ We answer a question from a user who's having trouble getting a straight answer from their credit card provider about a section 75 claim. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/faq/paypal-natwest-section-75-question.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/faq/paypal-natwest-section-75-question.html //XMLDATETIME\\ As a recent study reveals that extra costs can add up to 30% on the cost of a so-called 'budget' flight, Emily Gorton investigates avoiding painful additional charges. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/budget-airlines-charge-extra-for-credit-cards.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/budget-airlines-charge-extra-for-credit-cards.html //XMLDATETIME\\ Financial experts are predicting a confident Christmas - as Brits take their plastic to shops over half plan on spending the same amount as last year. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/analysts-predict-a-confident-christmas.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/analysts-predict-a-confident-christmas.html Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT Online retailers and credit card providers are anxiously awaiting the results of the UK's version of "Cyber Monday" - a day that was predicted to be the most important in the online retail calendar. "Mega Monday" was hoped to see record numbers of shoppers logging on to make their Christmas purchases. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/mega-monday-prompts-credit-card-spree.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/mega-monday-prompts-credit-card-spree.html Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT A major credit card scam is being investigated in Spain which may have repercussions for UK cardholders. Thousands of cards have already been recalled. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/credit-card-scams-abroad-could-affect-uk.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/credit-card-scams-abroad-could-affect-uk.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT The increase in Christmas shoppers using credit cards for internet purchases has led to the launch of a campaign which offers advice to combat online fraud. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/festive-online-shoppers-are-warned-against-fraud.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/festive-online-shoppers-are-warned-against-fraud.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT As the economic climate worsens credit card companies will increasingly restrict credit according to a new report. The firm predicts that as bad debt continues to rise, borrowing rates on card will be increased and the application of fees just to own a card will be re-introduced. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/credit-card-companies-rein-in-new-applications.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/credit-card-companies-rein-in-new-applications.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT The Government is proposing new laws which may see the monthly minimum payment made by cardholders double. The proposals will require card issuers to help consumers reduce their debt by halting so-called "sharp practices" such as increasing interest rates on existing debts and secretly increasing credit card limits. http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/monthly-credit-card-repayments-may-double.html http://www.credit-card-comparison-online.co.uk/news/monthly-credit-card-repayments-may-double.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT