ShareIf you’re travelling to the Eurozone, this could be the card for you. Here’s how it works: No ATM charges when overseas. No fees, commission, or extra charges on your transactions meaning a restaurant bill in Paris for €150 actually costs you €150. Simply load the card using your UK debit card either online, over [...]
ShareIf you have an elderly relative who struggles with managing their finances, or who has mobility issues, a pre-paid card could be something they would find very useful. A pre-paid card works in a similar way to a credit or debit card when you are shopping with it. However, unlike a credit or debit card, [...]
ShareSony Playstation Networks recent hack exposed 70 million players to the possibility of credit card fraud, and has been labelled by many as the biggest security breach of its kind. Seven days after the hacking event took place, Sony had to apologise to its millions of users, and tell them that they now needed to [...]
ShareAlthough most people realize using credit cards can be detrimental to their credit health if not used responsibly, few are aware of just how stacked the deck really is. While a low APR credit card can be convenient and even financially life-saving in some situations, the fact is you’ll pay a high price for that [...]
ShareThe Orange Cash Card is a pre-paid MasterCard that can be loaded up with cash and then used just like a credit or debit card. The card can be used online or in the shops, and it’s very much like using cash, but with better peace of mind. You don’t need to have a bank [...]
ShareCash Passport is a pre-paid travel money card. It offers a more convenient and secure way to carry foreign currency than carrying cash or using your own bank card. Effectively you get all the security of using travellers cheques, but without any of the hassles involved in using them. A Cash Passport can be pre-loaded [...]
ShareDid you know that under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, all consumers are protected on purchases that are paid for with a credit card? It’s true. Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 is all about consumer purchase protection. It makes card providers equally liable with the supplier, for any goods that [...]
ShareExperian is a leading global information service company that provides data and analytical tools to people in more than 90 countries. It is a company that helps businesses to manage credit risks and prevent fraud. It also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score and protect themselves against identity theft. In the [...]
SharePrepaid credit cards are a great solution for people who can’t get a regular credit card, don’t want to get into debt or simply want a secure way of managing their travel money when they’re abroad – but not all prepaid cards are created equal, and each has its benefits and drawbacks. Here’s a look [...]
ShareIf you would like to cut the cost of petrol by 1.5% each and every time you buy it, then a cashback credit card is what you need to get your hands on. As the name explains a cashback credit card earns you cash each time you use it to buy anything, making it an [...]