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Consumers will become increasingly likely to make credit card payments via mobile phone in the future, according to a new report.

Consumer group Which? has called for more effort from the credit card and banking industry in raising awareness of the Faster Payments Service.

The latest figures from the British Bankers' Association show that Britons are cutting back on credit card spending.

The majority of British credit card accounts can now be paid using the Faster Payments Service from Apacs.

The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed that it upheld 'almost all' cases in the last year where credit card customers complained about rate increases.

UK payments association to monitor effect of changes, which have been labelled a cardholder 'Bill of Rights'.

Pensioners are falling into debt as they need to use credit cards for day-to-day outgoings, new research reveals.

The UK will not become a cashless society for some time - if at all, according to the UK payments association.

A consumer group has listed a number of steps consumers can take to ensure they do not run up large credit card bills when going on holiday.

Credit reporting agency Equifax believes decreased credit card spending is a symptom of a wider trend.

New figures from the UK payments association reveal Brits are using debit cards before credit cards.

Insurance provider RSA has created a package which it believes will help businesses fight credit card fraud.

An IT expert has suggested that online shoppers' credit card details are far safer than many people think.

Barclaycard calls contactless credit cards 'the future' as Boots reveals plans to trial the technology.

Visa is testing a card which features a display and keypad, in the hope that it can reduce fraud.

A third of internet users refuse to use online shopping for fears of compromising their credit card details, according to a new study.

A new study has revealed that many Britons are still reluctant to buy goods online because of fears over the safety of their credit card details.

A debt management firm has warned that the reputation of its industry is being put at risk by companies offering to wipe out credit card debt.

The holders of 217,000 credit cards in the UK have kept their spending habits a secret from their partner, new research shows.