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A new deal has been signed allowing credit card lenders to pool their data, to try and identify people in financial difficulty. Barclaycard, the Co-operative Bank, Egg, and Abbey today said they would share 'behavioural' data, in a move consumer groups have been calling for. Barclaycard is set to discuss the idea with more UK credit card providers and already Nationwide and MBNA are interested,  ...

Michael Clarke, This is Money2 December 2005 FOUR of the UK's largest credit card lenders have announced plans to start sharing information on customers to help spot those getting into financial difficulty. FILE SHARE: Barclaycard is the UK's largest card company to share data WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEAL FINDER: Compare credit card deals CHAT: Are you banks right? DEAL FINDER: Cheap loans OTHER STORIES Capital One blow for rate tarts Stretch your holiday money Screw turns ...

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The holiday-shopping season is under way but seasonal cheer often ends with a bump in January, when consumers find themselves snowed under in debt from all their spending. Wall Street Journal Online reporter Terri Cullen offers advice on how to get through the winter without overloading the credit card.   MARKETWATCH TOP NEWS U.S. stocks end higher ...

One of the most generous zero per cent credit card balance transfer deals on the market is being cut. The Capital One Platinum credit card had been offering a zero per cent balance transfer that lasted until 2007, but the low rate now lasts just six months. "This is a sign of the times in the current credit card market, with PricewaterhouseCoopers recently revealing that the zero per cent money ...

Thu 1st Dec 2005 The Capital One Platinum credit card per cent interest free term offer has been withdrawn.It was one of the longest interest free term deals available to customers, lasting a "generous" 15 months.Andrew Britchford, a personal finance analyst from moneyfacts, said: "This is a sign of the times in the current credit card market, with PricewaterhouseCooper recently revealing that th ...

Michael Clarke, This is Money1 December 2005 THE longest interest free balance transfer deal is being withdrawn from the market in what is another blow for credit card 'rate tarts'. LAST CHANCE: Rate tarts are seeing the number of 0% balance transfer cards fall WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEAL FINDER: Credit cards DEAL FINDER: Cheap loans BLOG: 'My £1,200 credit card profit' OTHER STORIES Stretch your holiday money Screw turns on credit bargains Play your cards right thi ...

While Christmas is bound to be costly, choosing a cheap UK credit card can massively reduce the debts you pay. And today consumer watchdog Which? has reminded festive shoppers that with the right credit card not only can you save money on what you spend, but your credit card provider might even give you some of it back. "British shoppers are going to spend a packet this Christmas and credit card ...

Michael Clarke, This is Money29 November 2005 BANKS and building societies receive an extra Christmas present from the money they earn from the millions of Brits that use their cards on winter holidays each year. SLIDING CASH: If you don't choose your card sensibly you could be hit in the pocket WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEAL FINDER: Credit cards DEAL FINDER: Compare current accounts REP ...

Michael Clarke, This is Money1 December 2005 CONSUMER rights body Which? has warned shoppers this Christmas to make sure they choose the right credit card. WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEAL FINDER: Credit card deals OTHER STORIES Stretch your holiday money Screw turns on credit bargains Banks cash in on card debt Credit cards off Christmas list Dealing with mental ills HAVE YOUR SA ...

More on debt • Money 101: Controlling debt • Debt Reduction Planner • Improve your credit score Video More video Even if you pay your bills on time, credit card issuers are increasing the interest rate you pay on your debt. CNN's Gerri Willis explains. (November 30) Play video NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Credit card issuers are upping the interest rate you pay on your debt even if you pay your bills on time, according to a  ...