Despite the negative reputation and poor publicity they suffer, doorstep lenders do serve a useful purpose for some people, an industry expert has said.
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MoneyExpert: Card Users ‘could Face £16m Bill’
Consumers who use their debit or credit card to withdraw cash from automatic teller machines (ATMs) could be charged a collective £16.43 million for doing so this Christmas.
Scotsman: Watchdog Will Force Credit To Be Given Where It’s Due
CREDIT reference agencies are the bête noire of consumers. It is distressing to be denied basic financial services such as a bank account, credit card, personal loan or mortgage because an anonymous Big Brother says you are not to be trusted.
Scotsman: Are We Coming Off The Credit Mountain?
BRITONS are planning to spend far more this Christmas than in 2005 but are becoming more savvy with their festive finances, according to figures released by credit reference agency Callcredit.
Motley Fool: Credit Cards Versus Debit Cards
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This Is Money: Welcome To Fraud Street
Thirteen company directors who live in the same London street all had their personal details stolen by identity fraudsters
MoneyExpert: Oyster To Merge With Barclaycard Credit Cards
A new agreement has been announced that could benefit those looking to compare credit cards and find the best one for their needs.
This Is Money: Coffee And Tube Travel On The Same Card
Barclaycard is set to launch an Oyster-style credit card that will allow consumers to pay for low-value transactions by simply swiping the card over a reader
Motley Fool: Make Some Cash From Your Credit Card
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MoneyExpert: MP Praises Credit Card ID Protection Idea
A consumer who has initiated a method of identity security when applying for credit has been praised by MP Robert Goodwill, who said the idea was “brilliant”.