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- Lovemoney claims all-in-one card is a good alternative to balance transfer credit cards - 2nd February, 2010
Britons have been advised by lovemoney.com to find a credit card that provides interest-free and balance transfer credit card benefits.
The website states that the 'all in one' card is becoming more widely available in the UK... - Credit cards could be the best option for foreign travellers - 28th January, 2010
Cash might still be the most popular way of paying for purchases when abroad, but holidaymakers have been advised that credit cards could be a better option.
Research conducted by Santander shows 52 per cent of Britons took cash with them when they last went abroad, while 20 per cent primarily relied on credit cards, 15 per cent on debit cards and five per cent used traveller's cheques... - Balance transfer credit cards could 'help reduce debts' - 26th January, 2010
The Sun has advised consumers that a balance transfer credit card could help them to reduce their Christmas debts.
Shaf Rasul, writing in his newspaper column, has told shoppers that the rise of the average interest rate on credit card balances in December off-set price cuts on the high street... - Bank Santander offers zero per cent balance transfer credit card - 22nd January, 2010
Santander has announced plans to reward existing customers with the launch of a new zero per cent balance transfer credit card.
The Spain-based retail and commercial bank has recently (19th January) made the zero current account available to its current account holders... - Balance transfer credit cards ideal as 'loyalty is pointless' - 15th January, 2010
Balance transfer credit cards should be at the forefront of Britons' minds as staying with providers for any great length of time is inadvisable, it was suggested yesterday (January 14th).
As many households attempt to come to terms with their debt hangover from the expensive Christmas period, securing cheap credit is taking on ever-growing importance... - Balance transfer credit cards 'require prudent approach' - 12th January, 2010
Consumers contemplating taking out a balance transfer credit card have been advised to adopt this approach with caution, the BBC reports.
With a range of 0% credit card deals currently appearing on the market, many Britons will be looking to shift their balances in order to reduce their immediate financial pressures... - Balance transfer credit cards 'could help decrease debt size' - 8th January, 2010
Britons should look into the possibility of securing a balance transfer credit card if they are struggling with their finances, it was suggested on Wednesday (January 6th).
Many households are currently weighing up their options now that the new year is well underway after accumulating excessive debt over the festive period... - UK consumers 'stubborn' over service providers - 5th January, 2010
Almost 20 million Britons decided against moving to a new provider of everyday financial services and utilities in 2009, it was claimed today (January 5th).
A new study by GoCompare.com has indicated that, despite the tough economic landscape, 41 per cent of consumers have not reacted by attempting to seek better deals... - Ryanair slammed by OFT for credit card charges - 4th January, 2010
Ryanair has been labelled "puerile" for the credit card charges it applies to flights booked on plastic, it emerged today (January 4th).
Customers using the largest airline in Europe's website are not informed about the £5 per person, per trip fee until the final moment in the debit and credit card payment process at present... - Tips given for using credit cards abroad - 9th December, 2009
Brits thinking of using their credit cards abroad on a winter break in the next few months should make sure that any plastic they apply for will not come with hefty charges for purchases overseas.
Moneysupermarket.com said that ski enthusiasts should shop around for the best deal from credit card companies regarding foreign usage charges and exchange rates before they head for the slopes...