Credit card news, Jan - Mar2009

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Saga platinum card holders 'love no-fee European transactions'

26 March 2009

Free European card transactions are one of the most popular features of the Saga platinum card, it has been revealed.

Savvy spenders 'cutting back on luxuries'

23 March 2009

People are looking to make savings where they can in order to reduce outgoings, with many consumers cutting back on food and travel, research shows.

Banking fraud 'on the increase'

20 March 2009

Latest statistics show various forms of banking fraud are on the increase, highlighting the need for security.

Consumers 'could profit from credit card payment crackdown'

19 March 2009

UK credit card providers need to allocate payments in a positive way so people are not out of pocket, it is claimed.

Credit card companies face clampdown

18 March 2009

New measures have been announced which will see credit card companies prevented from underhandedly increasing borrowing limits.

Brits 'paying credit card interest unnecessarily'

13 March 2009

Many Britons are needlessly paying excessive amounts of interest on their credit cards, figures show.

Barclays customers go contactless

11 March 2009

Barclays customers are set to receive contactless VISA debit cards over the coming weeks, it has been announced.

Sun-seekers still searching for best deals, research shows

10 March 2009

Holidaymakers are making the most of last minute deals despite the struggling exchange rate, new figures show.

Card holders 'still paying for Christmas'

09 March 2009

Many credit card holders are still paying off bills from Christmas, leading to a cut in retail spending, it has emerged.

Nationwide 'to start charging for card use abroad'

05 March 2009

Nationwide has announced plans to scrap the policy of not charging customers when using their cards overseas, it has emerged.

Abbey launches market-leading credit card

04 March 2009

Abbey launches credit card offering longer balance transfer period.

Half of Brits use credit cards for 'protection'

04 March 2009

Consumer credit cards offer extra protection and peace of mind during the economic downturn, new research shows.

Holidays 'still finding favour'

03 March 2009

Britons are refusing to miss out on their annual holiday this year, despite the economic climate, new statistics show.

Shoppers 'preparing themselves for airport bargains'

02 March 2009

Many travellers are making the most of airport shopping by planning ahead before their trip to kerb spending, new research shows.

Firm developing credit card security technology

26 February 2009

A company is working on new technology to make credit card transactions more secure.

Credit card spending 'plateaus'

23 February 2009

Growth in credit card spending is continuing to plateau, it has emerged.

Many Brits 'unconfident' about reducing credit card bills

19 February 2009

Many Brits are unconfident that they will be able to reduce their credit card debts this year, a new survey shows.

Nationwide judged most responsible credit card lender

18 February 2009

Nationwide Building Society has been named the most responsible credit card lender at the annual Cards Awards.

Changes to credit card marketing material 'will help consumers'

17 February 2009

New guidelines on credit card marketing demonstrate the industry's commitment to transparency, according to Apacs.

Consumers 'concerned about online credit card fraud'

16 February 2009

A large number of consumers are concerned about online credit card fraud, a new survey shows.