Credit Cards News
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Hundreds fall victim to card scam
2 Nov 2006
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thisismoney.co.uk
This is Money2 November 2006 Credit card holders in Sussex have been told to check their bills after police uncovered a huge fraud scam. WANT TO KNOW MORE? CREDIT REPORT: Get yours DEAL FINDER: Credit cards BOARDS: Read about the latest scams OTHER STORIES Checkout finance is 'poor value' Market report: Thursday latest House prices could fall by 2010 Four million can't afford ... |
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Rise in card use lifts Mastercard
1 Nov 2006
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bbc.co.uk
Mastercard has seen its quarterly profits jump by 82% thanks to increased credit card usage around the world. Reporting its results for the third quarter to 30 September, the US giant's net profit increased to $193m (£101m), from $106m a year earlier. Mastercard, which listed on the New York Stock Exchange in May, said its quarterly revenues rose 19% to $902m. The European Commission earlier this year accused the firm of charging retailers excessive transaction fees. Global lift Brusse ... |
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Credit cards - predominant feature of debt
31 Oct 2006
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moneynews.co.uk
Tue 31st Oct 2006 Credit card debt is accounting for the vast majority of serious debt cases, a new survey undertaken by the Debt Counsellors has discovered. According to the research, 91 per cent of serious debt instances arise due to a credit card debt and the total personal debt in the UK stands at £1.1 trillion. One possible instigator for the large amounts of credit card debt ... |
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Make your credit card work for you, says expert
30 Oct 2006
source:
moneynews.co.uk
Mon 30th Oct 2006 A leading personal finance expert is urging consumers to make their credit cards work for them by taking full advantage of the benefits on offer. Andy Britchford, personal finance analyst at personal finance website Moneyfacts, says that credit card customers who pay their balance in full every month can actually make money by avoiding paying interest to their card prov ... |
