Credit card fraud on the slide in 2009 -- Credit card fraud declined by over a quarter in 2009. The amount of money lost as a result of credit card fraud fell significantly last year, according to new figures. ... (more)
Credit card comparison burden left to consumers -- Indebted customers are under more pressure than ever to search for the best available credit cards as issuers tighten lending standards and put the squeeze on card holders. ... (more)
Small firm bosses using personal credit cards -- A new study suggests that bosses at small companies are making payments on their personal credit cards in order to keep their businesses afloat. ... (more)
Credit card interest rates highest since 2006 -- Credit card interest rates rose to their highest levels for four years last month as consumers were hit by 'stealth' charges, according to the Bank of England. ... (more)
Avoid these mistakes to keep your credit clean -- The various ways in which customers can inadvertently damage their own chances of successful credit card applications have been detailed in new analysis from Experian. ... (more)
Consumers cut back on credit card spending -- Reduced credit card spending signals a changing attitude to financial affairs on the part of the UK consumer, a new report has indicated. ... (more)
UK credit card fraud losses decline -- The amount of money lost due to fraudulent credit and debit card activity fell by 23 percent in the UK during the first half of 2009 ... (more)
Reports highlight tight card markets -- Britain could face a contraction in credit provision due to financial losses at banks caused by rising customer defaults on credit cards and loans. ... (more)
British pound will fall fast and far -- Credit card customers planning overseas trips could soon feel the effects of a marked deterioration in the value of the pound, if new industry analysis proves correct. ... (more)
Debt calls rise 27% from prior year -- Debt inquiries relating to credit cards and loans are on the increase in the UK, new figures from Citizens Advice indicate. ... (more)
Britons' debt load shows £3.4bn rise -- Average unsecured debts, including money owed on personal loans and credit cards, stood at £9,226 per household in July 2009, ... (more)
Strapped UK consumers turn to loan sharks -- UK consumers who are being turned down by high street lenders in the recession are using other sources of credit, it has been revealed. ... (more)
Profits up at card firm Visa -- The organisation's profits rose by 73% over the three-month period to hit £440m. Meanwhile, expenses fell by 9% and earnings per share hit 67 cents, slightly ahead of analysts' expectations. ... (more)
UK braces for record card defaults -- The UK is bracing itself for an unprecedented number of credit cardholders defaulting on their balances as unemployment rises. ... (more)
Plan ahead to avoid credit card debt -- Putting a strict budget in place is important for customers currently prioritising the repayment of credit card debts ... (more)
Net credit card lending still rising -- According to the Bank of England, consumer credit increased by a net £300m over the month, in line with the six-month average. ... (more)
Credit card complaints spike 9% -- A total of 6m inquiries were brought to the attention of Citizens Advice over the past year, the charity revealed today. ... (more)
Average annual card rates rise to 18% -- Annual rates offered by Britain's credit card firms rose again last month, despite there being no change to the Bank of England lending rate. ... (more)
Credit, debit card usage sees monthly rise -- Credit, debit card usage in the UK has increased each month so far in 2009, according to the latest figures from UK payments association Apacs. ... (more)
Britons show trust in credit card firms -- Credit card companies are more trusted by the public than the NHS and the BBC - but less so than other financial services institutions (FSIs), according to a new study. ... (more)
Rise in credit card fraud predicted for 2009 -- Most financial services firms believe that credit card and other types of electronic fraud will increase this year, according to a new study. ... (more)
Credit card users 'keeping secrets' -- There are around 217,000 credit cards in the UK which are being kept hidden from their holders' partners, new research has revealed. ... (more)
Credit card interest rates rising -- Many of the largest credit card providers in the UK have been increasing interest rates and other charges over the past year, new research has confirmed.
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Credit card lending on the rise -- Credit card lending increased by £0.1bn during February with £93.5m purchases made, according to the British Bankers' Association. ... (more)
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