Credit Card Minimum Payments to be Stopped
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering ‘de-anchoring’ the minimum payment currently offered on credit cards.
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Visa to Change Online Payment Security
Consumers using Visa credit or debit cards to pay for goods and services online will soon need to use a one-time passcode sent directly to their mobile.
New EU rules introduced are causing banks to move away from passwords for security
Cut Your Holiday Costs with the Right Plastic
Holiday makers using their debit and credit cards while abroad could be in for a shock when they see the extra charges applied.
Women Most Likely for Essential Bills Arrears
Women are most likely to fall behind on essential bills payments according to research from a leading debt charity. It is estimated that around 3…
Top Tips to Stop Your Cheap Holiday Costing You Dear
As summer draws near many consumers are thinking of booking a bargain holiday, but cheap holidays can cost you dear if you are not careful….
UK Average Credit Scores Improving
New research has shown that the average credit score in the UK has risen over the past year. Credit ratings company ClearScore found that the…
Businesses Increase Prices to Counter Credit Card Fee Ban
Credit card fees charged to consumers by businesses will be prohibited from January 13, but it seems that many retailers and other companies are planning…
Santander Crowned UK’s Favourite Lender
Santander has secured top spot in a survey to find the UK’s favourite credit lender. The Spanish bank was the most likely lender for UK…
Credit Card Lending Rises Again
The rate of credit card lending rose again annually in September according to the latest data released by the Bank of England. Credit card lending…
Equifax Reveals Customer Data Breach
Equifax, the consumer credit score provider, revealed on Thursday that a data breach by hackers had accessed as many as 143 million US consumers. The…