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Customers warned as credit card fees loom large
Credit card holders need to stand up and take notice yet again, as there are high chances of annual charges returning following American bank MBNA’s introduction of charges up to £25.
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Tue, 25 Oct 2005 18:30 GMT |
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Plastic money spending falls
Consumers’ spending using credit cards and debit cards fell down sharply in September, according to Mastercard. The total amount spent using Mastercard’s branded credit and debit cards fell 3.5% to £5.41bn during the month. The cautiousness comes in the wake of rising petrol prices which lead to increased fuel bills.
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Thu, 13 Oct 2005 16:25 GMT |
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Rooney rescues creditless girlfriend at Chanel
MADRID - England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney had to perform a different rescue act- this time at a shopping center in Madrid as his girlfriend Coleen McLoughlin was mortified to learn that her credit card had not been accepted at Chanel.
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Wed, 05 Oct 2005 18:25 GMT |
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Post Office envelops credit card with loans
Set to make a mark in the financial sector, the Post Office has introduced an exclusive credit card throughout the country, the “two in one” credit card that will offer rare and valuable borrowing services to users, along with competitive repayment options.
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Mon, 03 Oct 2005 17:20 GMT |
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New credit card undergoes assessment by Barclaycard
In an attempt to reward and encourage people who make prompt repayments, Barclaycard is evaluating a new card that will allow customers to enjoy low interest rates if they make their credit card balance repayments quickly.
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Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:10 GMT |
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Lending is robust, but credit card spending weak in August
LONDON - The mortgage lending segment picked up in the month of August after showing poor growth in the previous months, providing fresh evidence that the property market was heading towards sunnier days.
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Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:05 GMT |
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American Express introduces Nectar Credit Card
LONDON - American Express is launching the new Nectar Credit Card, which allows users to earn Nectar points at a faster rate and thus be eligible to reap the consequent rewards.
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Sat, 17 Sep 2005 10:05 GMT |
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Pre-paid spending card to be launched in Britain
LONDON - MasterCard is planning to launch a pre-paid card in the UK on the lines of its Cashplus card in the United States. The company has teamed up with Advanced Payment Solutions to launch this card next month.
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Fri, 16 Sep 2005 20:30 GMT |
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