Credit Cards News

The unnamed 56-year-old is the largest debtor on file with the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) which said that although credit card spending has slowed since 2005, those over 53 were increasing their spending.The organisation, which has 155,000 clients, said those aged 53-59 have the highest outstanding credit card balances while clients in their 60s drove up their balances by one third ...

Liz Phillips, Daily Mail18 August 2006 THINK long and hard before switching your money from one credit card to another, because these deals are becoming more complex. WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEAL FINDER: Switch your cards TiM'S TIPS: Card best buys OTHER STORIES Top of the finance league Credit cards claw back lost fees Bank details sold in West Africa New on the market The unfant ...

Michael Clarke, This is Money18 August 2006 CREDIT CARD issuers have been slow to pass on lost revenue from penalty charges on to customers through higher interest rates, despite fears to the contrary. OTHER STORIES Top of the finance league Bank details sold in West Africa New on the market The unfantastic plastic Drowning in a debt I can't pay CREDIT & LOAN TOOLS D ...

Tue 15th Aug 2006 HSBC has announced that it is doubling the interest free period for balance transfers on its new credit card. This means that HSBC is one of the few providers offering zero per cent interest on balance transfers for a full 12 months, giving borrowers the chance to reduce the cost of their borrowing. The new offer will include zero per cent interest on purchases for thr ...