Credit Cards News

Daily Mail22 September 2006 Lloyds TSB has become the second provider to announce a monthly fee on a credit card. ANOTHER FEE: Lloyds TSB has become the latest lender to introduce a credit card fee WANT TO KNOW MORE? REPORT: The UK's worst debt towns TIPS: Life of balance best buys DEAL FINDER: Search for a 0% balance transfer OTHER STORIES Get the right Christmas card The end of the affair? Banks blast debt relief claims Drive for 'honest' insurance Fees blow f ...

Michael Clarke, This is Money22 September 2006 With the sun still blazing, the first batch of Christmas gifts and goods have hit the shops. Harrods launched its Christmas shop in the sweltering temperatures of August – a full four months before the big day. CHRISTMAS CARDS: Getting the right card can save you cash WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEAL FINDER: Great credit cards TOP BUYS: Our top rated credit cards CREDIT REPORT: Get yours POLL: Would you pay to use your credit card ...

Sascha Hutchinson, This is Money11 September 2006 Reader comments (2) AROUND half of all consumers who have been persuaded to take out payment protection insurance may have been sold the wrong product. MIS-SOLD: Half of people who have bought PPI policies may have been mis-sold the product WANT TO KNOW MORE? Revealed: The bank bonus game Campaign explained: Why This is Money is campaigning on PPI OTHER STORIES The end of the affair? Fees blow for card users Banks b ...

Tue 19th Sep 2006 As the new university year starts, many students will be weighing up their financial options to find a way to make their money last longer. One industry expert says choosing a credit card could have "big benefits" for students if they use their plastic sensibly. Jemma Smith, a spokesperson for the payments association Apacs, says that as long as students live within th ...

Jo Thornhill, Mail on Sunday18 September 2006 Credit card companies are increasing balance transfer fees and cash advance charges in an attempt to claw back lost revenue from lower penalty charges. DISAPPOINTED: Mike Naylor of Which? WANT TO KNOW MORE? REPORT: 'Ethical' bank to bring in credit card fee TIPS: Credit card best buys DEAL FINDER: Search for a 0% balance transfer OTHER STORIES Credit card stealth charges Banks blast debt relief claims New on the market ...

HONG KONG (Dow Jones) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has partnered with China's Bank of Communications to offer the country's first credit card issued by a foreign retailer, according to a media report Monday. The card signals an attempt by Wal-Mart (WMT) , the world's largest retailer, to tap into China's small but growing credit card market, The Wall Street Journal reported in its Asian online editi ...