Category Archive for Credit Cards News

How To Get Out Of Credit Card Debt

Numerous problems surround credit card debt for residents of the UK. One of the main problems is that credit card debt is built to be difficult to get out of because it is profitable for the banks.

The typical person in the UK has at least one credit card, though most average multiple cards.

Credit card interests rates range from 10-30% APR, which means those who pay only the minimum amount each month will struggle to end the debt cycle. It is even harder to pay off the card for those who use it frequently and only make minimum monthly payments.

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Debit Card Fees: Bank of America Scaling Back

Reuters) Bank of America Corp, after receiving heavy public criticism for a planned $5 per-month debit card fee, is likely to give customers more ways to avoid the fee, a person familiar with the banks plans said Friday.

The second largest U.S. bank is likely to allow many customers to avoid the fee by taking measures such as maintaining minimum balances, having paychecks direct deposited, or using Bank of America credit cards, the person said.

Under earlier plans, customers might have needed balances totaling $20,000 across all their Bank of America accounts to avoid the fee.

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Barclaycard Freedom offers new discounts with TUI holidays

Barclaycard Freedom, the loyalty scheme from Barclaycard, announces that TUI Specialist Holidays Group travel brands, Sovereign Luxury Travel and Hayes & Jarvis are the latest companies to join the programme. The addition of the two luxury travel brands will provide Barclaycard customers with exclusive holiday offers and discounts to a range of travel destinations worldwide.

To celebrate the partnership, customers will be able to benefit from a limited time offer where they can earn 2% on all eligible purchases, instead of the standard 1%. This will run until 31st December 2011.

Richard Wergan at Barclaycard comments: “Barclaycard Freedom customers will now be able to access great travel deals on a range of bespoke travel packages.

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How to replace a lost or stolen gift card

The reason so many of us love gift cards — they’re a lot like cash — is also the reason they can be hard to replace when they’re stolen or lost. However, in most cases, there are steps you can take to ensure that you haven’t just thrown away $50 if that gift card accidentally ends up in the trash.

More from our 2010 gift card package

  • Gift cards 2010: More consumer friendly
  • 2010 holiday gift card comparison chart
  • 13 ways to get gift cards for less
  • 6 ways you can still enjoy unwanted gift cards
  • 10 fun, easy ways to wrap gift cards
  • Video: No more naked gift cards!

With an estimated $25 billion in gift cards expected to be purchased in 2010, according to the National Retail Federation, chances are good that you’re hanging on to one or two (or five or six).

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Lloyds TSB Airmiles Duo Credit Card

Does it sound pretty good to get 500 air miles for just obtaining a credit card? Lloyds TSB Duo credit card provides you with 500 air miles towards rewards or flights when you apply and are accepted for the account. You do have to spend 10 pounds in the first 30 days of receiving the card too. This credit card sounds pretty good, but it takes a deeper look to decide if it is really the credit card for you.

Air miles rewards can be great as long as you use the card right.

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Tips for Organising your Outgoings

 

Money management is something massively important that everyone has to do. It can sometimes be a little daunting, though, so if you’re unsure of where to start, read on for some tips for organising your outgoings. From setting up a monthly budget to considering credit cards ideal for balance transfers, there are lots of things you can do to help bring your finances under control.

Review your spending

If you are planning to organise your outgoings, one really important thing to do is review your spending. T

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