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13 August 2008
International tourists travelling to Beijing to watch the Olympics spent almost $10 million (£5.2 million) on their Visa credit cards during the first day of the games.
08 August 2008
Tourists are being warned to watch out for hidden charges on overseas credit card transactions and to make sure they are getting the best deal on their plastic.
07 August 2008
Parents are turning to credit cards and other forms of unsecured lending to meet the cost of higher education for their children, a new report shows.
31 July 2008
New statistics from the British Bankers Association (BBA) have shed light on Britain's reliance on credit cards.
24 July 2008
Instead of cutting back on their holiday spending during the credit crunch, the majority of Brits still plan to jet off to sunnier climes this year, new research shows.
23 July 2008
As the cost of living continues to rise more consumers are turning to credit cards to make ends meet, new research shows.
21 July 2008
Fraudulent credit card transactions increased by 20% last year to 2.7 million, according to figures from the UK payments association Apacs.
18 July 2008
Consumers are seeing the benefits from the range of new free cash machines that were installed in the UK last year, it has been claimed.
17 July 2008
Credit card reward schemes are worthwhile to consumers and they should do their best to ensure that these are adhered to, it has been suggested.
16 July 2008
Consumers have been urged to remain on guard following the discovery of a skimming device that was found at a Cardiff train station cashpoint.
15 July 2008
Consumers in the south-east and London are more likely to be hit by credit card fraud than those elsewhere in the UK, it has been suggested.
14 July 2008
British holidaymakers heading to sunnier climes this summer have been advised to ensure they pack a suitable credit card.
10 July 2008
Many Britons heading to sunnier climes this summer will use prepaid plastic cards to help control their spending while abroad, it has been suggested.
10 July 2008
Consumers have been urged by a financial expert to ensure they prioritise their finances and have adequate funding available to enjoy a decent standard of living when they retire.
09 July 2008
A politician has explained how he lost £3,500 after becoming the victim of credit card fraud.
08 July 2008
Interest rates will probably remain on hold at 5% for the remainder of 2008, one economist has claimed, because of a weakening economy.
04 July 2008
Consumers in one area of Derbyshire have been warned by police that criminals are attempting to steal their credit cards.
03 July 2008
Individuals in debt may see matters are made worse as service providers threaten them with house repossessions, it has been suggested.
02 July 2008
Consumers could struggle to pay back credit handed out to them by service providers simply because the checks on them are not stringent enough, it has been claimed.
01 July 2008
More research should be done by service providers to ensure that credit cards are not handed out to unsuitable consumers, it has been suggested.