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Looking for a new credit card, personal loan, mortgage, or trying to find a better current account? We compare a range of products from various providers to help you find what you’re looking for.
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Credit Card Application - Discover How Long it Will Take
How long do you have to wait to start using a new credit card? Find out with our five-minute guide.
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Understanding Credit Card Fees
It’s easy to get caught out by credit card fees if you don’t understand them. This guide explains what you need to know…
Find The Best Mastercard Credit Cards
Compare Mastercard credit card deals with Uswitch - find the best low APR, balance transfer and cashback credit cards.
Cashback Credit Cards - A guide to Cashback
With cashback credit cards, you get cash back on your spending - learn more and use our credit card comparison tool to find the right one for you.
First Credit Card - How to Establish Credit History
Applying for a first credit card can have its complications - our guide can help with the preparation needed to build up your credit history
How to Find the Best Card for Travel Abroad
Credit cards are convenient for making travel arrangements, and can also allow you a little more spending leeway when you are on holiday
Money Transfer Credit Cards - Interest Free Cash Loans
Can money transfer credit cards give you interest free cash loans? Read the Uswitch guide to find the best interest-free money transfer credit cards
3 tips on credit card pre-approval process
Learn more about the credit card pre-approval process and see if it can really help your chances of getting a credit card if you have bad credit.
Should I take cash with me on holiday?
The world of travel money is notoriously difficult. Do you take money or change there? Do you take cash, card or cheque? We answer your questions.
Credit Cards Q&A - Get Your Credit Card Questions Answered
Confused about credit cards or just want more information? Use our Q&A to find the answers you're looking for with our money experts
Understanding the credit card summary box
Credit card comparison tables can be quite tricky, so it's worth knowing how to read the credit card summary box to decode the legal jargon.
Claims Management Companies - PPI
Do claims management companies keep calling you? Find out why, what they do and if they can be useful for you. Claims management companies have been in the news since the PPI mis-selling scandal broke but how do claims management companies work?
Store Cards | Learn The Benefits And The Alternatives
Find out all you need to know about store cards and whether you could be better off with a reward or balance transfer credit card.
How to pay for your holidays
Paying for a holiday can be one of the most expensive decisions of the year: flights, hotels and travel money. What's the best way to pay for it all?
Credit Limit - How to Increase the Amount I Can Borrow
Credit limits can restrict the amount of money you can borrow on a credit card or overdraft, but there are ways to increase it if you need some extra cash
Seven tips for first-time credit card holders
Read our seven tips for first time credit card holders. See our video for some basic credit card do's and don'ts
Credit card fraud: the biggest card frauds in history
Credit card security has improved but card fraud is still on the rise, we take a look at two of the biggest credit card frauds ever
What's the best frequent flyer reward: Avios or Virgin?
There are two main UK credit card airline rewards schemes: Avios (the new Airmiles) and Virgin Miles. Which one is better?
Cashback is being cut back: which cards are safe?
RBS and Capital One cardholders are seeing their cashback and rewards scaled back, but why? And is your card safe?
Questions about credit cards
There is a lot of confusion around credit cards and a lot of questions around a few key terms.
Should I Use A Mortgage Broker Or Bank, Which Is Better?
The bank vs mortgage broker debate is the first focus for many getting a mortgage. Your bank might seem like an easier option, but is this limiting your options, and if so, how?
What is LTV? How to Calculate LTV - Loan to Value Ratio
LTV, or loan-to-value, is the percentage you are borrowing of the property value when you get a mortgage. IT affects the interest rates lenders charge
What is an Islamic mortgage? | How they work
The Islamic or halal mortgage process is slightly different, allowing customers to get finance to buy a home in compliance with Sharia law
Mortgage Offers Explained | How Long Does A Mortgage Offer Last?
Read our guide to find out everything you need to know about mortgage offers, from how long they lost and how they differ from a mortgage in principle.
How To Get A Mortgage In 2024 - A Step-By-Step Guide
Applying for a mortgage can be daunting, but our guide explains everything you need to know, including what documents you need and how a broker can help.
Whate Are Deposit Protection Schemes?
The deposit protection scheme is a vital safeguard for tenants and landlords alike, find out your responsibilities under the scheme as a residential landlord
What Is Gazumping & How To Avoid It
Gazumping is when a seller accepts a better offer on their property after a sale has already been agreed with another buyer, but before contracts have been exchanged.
Porting a mortgage
If you are moving home you might be able to keep your existing mortgage and move it over to your new property - this is known as porting
Moving House Checklist 2024 - Who To Notify
Moving home is among the most stressful things to do, but much of that stress can be mitigated by planning in advance. Our advice will help!
How To Add Value To Your Home - Our Best Tips From Property Experts
Your home's value can fluctuate according to the market, but you can also increase its value by taking a few steps. Our guide explains further.
Mortgage Market Review 2024 - What is the MMR?
The mortgage market review is a fundamental change to the UK's mortgage market, but what is the mortgage market review or MMR?
Mortgage Guide: Essential Information on Mortgages 2024
Looking for mortgage information? Use the mortgage guide for the essential facts you need to make an informed choice about your mortgage today.