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Guide to how do Avios points work?

How Do Avios Points Work?

If you regularly go away on holiday, collecting Avios points can be a good way to cut the cost of airline tickets, hotels and car hire.

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt

Discover six steps to help you pay off your credit card balances and become debt free.

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Credit Card

Explore the pros and cons of credit cards, how to use them correctly and the best ways to avoid the pitfalls.

How To Transfer Money From A Credit Card To A Debit Card

Discover your options for transferring money from a credit card to your bank account, including how money purchase credit cards and cash advances work.

How to Transfer a Credit Card Balance

Follow our step-by-step guide to transferring a credit card balance.

Student credit cards

Student Credit Cards - Compare Credit Cards For Students

Find out about the pros, cons and alternatives to credit cards for students, as well as the best ways to borrow money at university, and how to compare student credit cards.

Credit Cards With High Limits for Excellent Credit Scores

High limit credit cards, also known as premium credit cards, have a much higher credit limit than traditional cards, and some offer unlimited spending. So are high limit credit cards a good idea for you?

How to calculate credit card interest

How to Calculate Credit Card Interest Rates

How is credit card interest calculated? The Uswitch guide explains how to calculate credit card interest based on providers’ rates for their credit cards.

Check Your Eligibility for Credit Cards

You can check your eligibility for a credit card without having to apply for it, so you can reduce the risk of being rejected for a card.

Make money with your credit cards

Stoozing - make money with your credit cards

Stoozing is a term for savvy use of credit cards to make money from interest rates, but how does it work?

Charity credit cards

Compare Charity Credit Cards

Charity credit cards used to allow you to donate to charity when you spent on the car. Find out more about charity credit cards and why cashback credit cards are better.

Instant decision credit cards - Quirky credit card image

Find instant decision credit cards

Many credit cards are described as 'instant decision' cards, but what does this actually mean and can you really get an instant credit card without the wait?

Credit card cash advanced withdrawals

Credit Card Advance Cash Withdrawals - The Costs

Find out about the cost of withdrawing cash using a credit card as well as the best alternatives to credit card cash withdrawals.

Wedding organiser has gone bust. What are my rights?

Wedding Organiser Has Gone Bust. What Are My Rights?

Credit cards offer great protection especially when making big purchases concerning events, including weddings. Find out how best to use yours to protect your purchases and if a supplier goes bust.

Who owns your credit card?

Who owns your credit card?

Many credit cards come under the umbrella over a wider banking group. Find out who owns your credit card provider, such as NewDay, American Express and Barclaycard and why knowing your banking groups could be important.

Old credit cards - How to cancel a credit card

How to Cancel a Credit Card - Closing Credit Card Accounts

How to cancel a credit card account? Uswitch guide explains how to close a Halifax credit card, Santander, Virgin and other credit card provider accounts.

Check your eligibility for credit cards and credit reports, cash coin purse

How to use a credit card abroad

While convenient, using your credit card overseas can quickly lead to fees which can make your trip abroad more expensive. These tips can keep costs down.

Android Pay

Android Pay

Android Pay is a phone app that allows you to use your phone as contactless credit card

Credit card glossary A-Z

First Credit Card: How to use it wisely

Getting your first credit card is an important step towards financial adulthood, but remember with great purchasing power comes great responsibility.

American Express credit cards

American Express - Amex Credit Cards

What is Amex or American Express? How do they differ from Visa and MasterCard credit cards? Read on to find out the pros and cons