Posts in the Credit Cards category
The average credit card interest rate has risen from 17.2% to 17.6% during the same period as UK base rates fall from 5% to 3%.
Store cards are even more of a concern, as we see dome rates peaking at 25% over the last few weeks.
A credit card, encrusted with a 0.02 carat diamond and laced with gold, has been unveiled by a bank in Kazakhstan. It will cost £620 a year and has a personal manager, available 24 hours a day, and is quite simply called, the Diamond (not the personal manager, the actual card...).
The card will feature a picture of a wingeed horse for men, and a peacock for women and will be launched later this month. It has been reported to not be intended for people who are suffering from the credit crunch. No kidding!
Over the autumn/winter, one third of Brits are likely to be taking some sort of holiday, collectively spending £8bn. But, as we read in the news of airlines going bust left, right and centre, Abbey are recommending that people protect themselves and pay for their winter breaks on their credit cards.
This method offers immediate protection in case something goes wrong with the airline and can offer more financial security than other payment options.
Also bear in mind any charges that may be incurred by using the credit card abroad. Some cards don't incur these charges, and are well worth a look at.
If you are looking for a new credit card, it may be worth taking a look at the Barclaycard Platinum card, which also offers 6 months gadget insurance if you apply before the 30 September 2008.
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