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Abbey yesterday relaunched its Zero credit card, providing fee-free currency exchange and cash advances. The card is the only one currently available that offers these services for no fee. In addition, the Abbey Zero offers 0% interest on balance transfers for 12 months, and on purchases for three months. Roger Lovering, managing director of Abbey Credit Cards, said the Zero “really is the ultimate all-rounder”. Price comparison site moneysupermarket.com said the card is “g ...

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By David Alexander WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - Saying credit card industry abuses had worsened in the current recession, President Barack Obama urged Congress on Saturday to approve new regulations to halt sudden rate hikes, unfair penalties and hidden fees. "Americans know that they have a responsibility to live within their means and pay what they owe. But they also have a right  ...

Alan O'Sullivan, This is Money9 May 2009 Chat | Guide | Calculate The popular Abbey Zero credit card, which offers customers fee-free credit when spending abroad, is returning to the market on Monday - just in time for the summer holidays. No worries: spend without the extra charges this summer with Abbey. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Avoid using debit cards abroad this Easter Currency exchange cards: a good deal? Best credit cards for overseas use OTHER STORIES Loan rates  ...