Credit Card And Related News For November, 2007
Welcome to the latest news concerning UK credit cards and other related topics for the month of November, 2007
- Festive warning for Christmas shoppers [30.11.07]
With Christmas fast approaching millions of people across the UK are hitting the high streets and shopping malls to buy everything from gifts and gadgets to clothes and food. The stores are gearing themselves up for increased business, and many are hoping to persuade customers to sign up for their
- Has your credit card rate been hiked up? [29.11.07]
The credit crunch that has swept across the UK this year has affected many different financial sectors, wreaking havoc in its wake and causing turmoil in the money markets. One of the many areas of finance that have been affected by the credit crunch, which was sparked in the sub-prime
- Credit card companies continue to clampdown [27.11.07]
A recent report has shown that credit card companies are continuing to minimize risk to themselves by really tightening up on lending. A few weeks ago it was reported that many credit card companies had hiked up a range of fees and charges, such as foreign transaction fees, cash withdrawal
- Consumers won't let credit crunch affect Christmas spending [25.11.07]
According to a recent report the credit crunch that has taken hold in the UK and globally is unlikely to affect consumers' spending over the festive season, with surveys indicating that the level of spending this Christmas and New Year is set to go up. According to a recent survey
- Credit card fees and refusals rocket in wake of credit crunch [23.11.07]
The fees and charges on credit cards in the UK have rocketed as a result of the problems that have hit the financial markets due to the credit crunch, according to a recent report. According to Moneyfacts.co.uk the effects of liquidity problems in the financial markets are now being felt
- Now is the time to get your Christmas cards [14.11.07]
With Christmas looming just around the corner it is important for anyone that is thinking is using plastic for their Christmas spending to get a move on and find the right card for your festive needs. You should bear in mind that there can be massive delays in both processing
- Shops could see reduction in Christmas credit card spending [13.11.07]
According to a recent report millions of credit card users are looking to tighten up on their credit card spending this Christmas, which could see shops and retailers experiencing a slow period as cardholders try desperately to control their credit card spending. The result of a recent poll suggested that
- Pre-pay travel cards proving popular amongst travelers [10.11.07]
According to a recent report many travellers heading abroad from the UK are now relying on pre-pay travel cards for their spending rather than having to worry about carrying and using traveller's cheques as an alternative to cash. Many consumers from the UK that have enjoyed spending their holidays overseas
- Credit card protection case lost by banks [09.11.07]
Credit card companies have lost their case over the protection offered to consumers that use their cards to purchase goods and services abroad, which are then either not delivered or are damaged. Consumers are able to enjoy this protection with purchases that they make with their cards in the UK
- Which credit card to choose for Christmas [08.11.07]
For many people the most convenient, affordable, and simplest way to pay for the expenses associated with Christmas is to use a credit card. With Christmas just around the corner many people are now gearing themselves up to get hold of a suitable credit card so that they can put
- Credit card companies impose series of fee hikes [07.11.07]
In a shocking recent report it has been revealed that credit card companies have imposed a series of over thirty fee and rate hikes over the past month. These rate hikes could cost consumers millions of pounds collectively, and the hikes were recently revealed by Moneyfacts. Rises in cash interest
- Card companies lose their case [05.11.07]
The House of Lords has delivered disappointing news to credit card companies in the UK, after it reached a decision with regards to whether card companies are liable in cases where a customer uses their card to purchase goods or services from abroad, and the goods are damaged or not
- Many consumers will benefit from cash back card for Christmas [04.11.07]
With Christmas drawing ever nearer many consumers are now making their applications for credit cards, which they will then use to enjoy ease and convenience, not to mention increased flexibility, when making purchases over the festive season. There are many different types of credit cards available for consumers to choose
- Credit card companies find a new way to increase revenue [03.11.07]
A number of credit card companies in the UK have apparently found a new way to increase their revenue according to recent reports, and this is through charging higher interest rates to many consumers even though they do not have a bad credit rating. This is because a number of
- Using your plastic online [01.11.07]
The Internet has become an integral part of our business and personal lives, and with the majority of households in the UK now hooked up to the Internet it is little wonder that online shopping has become so popular. With a credit or debit card, a computer, and an Internet