There are some distinct advantages to paying for things with a credit card. If people pay for a service or buy goods with a credit card and there is a problem with the charge the Consumer Credit Act could help resolve the problem. » More: Legal Protection When Paying with Credit Cards
Archive for September, 2009
Legal Protection When Paying with Credit Cards
September 30th, 2009Keep Credit Cards Safe
September 29th, 2009Whether you are going on holiday this summer or to a music festival it is very important that your credit cards are kept safe. It is very easy when people are in a big crowd to lose track of where they have put their credit cards. This is because it is used to make purchases while at an event or on holiday. » More: Keep Credit Cards Safe
Credit Cards Tied to Favourite Teams
September 26th, 2009If you are a fan of football you may be able to get a good deal on a credit card that is linked to your favourite team. Some of the clubs involved are the Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs teams. A recent look showed that if fans are looking for a credit card they may want to check these out. » More: Credit Cards Tied to Favourite Teams
Credit Card Limits
September 21st, 2009The Bank of England has recently stated that credit card customers are likely to keep the credit card limit they have or see it reduced. Because of so many credit card holders in default it is unlikely that the banks will lend more to credit card holders. There is also talk that the terms of the credit cards will change. » More: Credit Card Limits
Credit Records Impairing Credit Cards
September 16th, 2009The recent economic downturn has many lenders of credit cards using the credit records more than ever before. Although some of the high street banks are seeing more profits than in recent years they are still reigning in credit card offers. Research shows that even if there is a minor infraction on a person’s credit record it may be enough to stop them for procuring a credit card.
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Credit Card & ATM Malfunction
September 7th, 2009Users of an ATM machine at a Tesco branch recently felt as though they won the lottery. It seems that a problem occurred with an ATM and the machine was giving out free cash. Anyone that was using the ATM for this brief period of time would insert their credit card and get back twice the amount of money that they asked for.
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Managing Credit Card Debt
September 2nd, 2009So the markets have crashed and a recession looms. The real estate market has taken a big blow from foreclosures and subprime mortgages that have remained unpaid. Without a doubt more and more Americans are fast plunging into debt pits. Its a very good thing though that despite all these, there are still several ways with which you can wisely and effectively manage your finances in these financially troubled times such as getting an instant approval balance transfer credit card.