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Mobile Payment Popularity 'to Grow Steadily'
Mobile Payment Popularity 'to Grow Steadily'29 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Consumers will become increasingly likely to make credit card payments via mobile phone in the future, according to a new report.

Credit Card Providers 'Should Get Act Together on FPS'
Credit Card Providers 'Should Get Act Together on FPS'29 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Consumer group Which? has called for more effort from the credit card and banking industry in raising awareness of the Faster Payments Service.

Consumers Cutting Back on Credit Cards
Consumers Cutting Back on Credit Cards27 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
The latest figures from the British Bankers' Association show that Britons are cutting back on credit card spending.

Credit Card Accounts Offering Faster Payments
Credit Card Accounts Offering Faster Payments27 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
The majority of British credit card accounts can now be paid using the Faster Payments Service from Apacs.

Credit Card Firms Back Down on Interest Rate Hikes
Credit Card Firms Back Down on Interest Rate Hikes26 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed that it upheld 'almost all' cases in the last year where credit card customers complained about rate increases.

US Brings in Credit Card Restrictions
US Brings in Credit Card Restrictions22 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
UK payments association to monitor effect of changes, which have been labelled a cardholder 'Bill of Rights'.

Pensioners' Mounting Credit Card Debt
Pensioners' Mounting Credit Card Debt21 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Pensioners are falling into debt as they need to use credit cards for day-to-day outgoings, new research reveals.

Credit Cards 'Won't Replace Cash'
Credit Cards 'Won't Replace Cash'20 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
The UK will not become a cashless society for some time - if at all, according to the UK payments association.

Which? Offers Credit Card Holiday Advice
Which? Offers Credit Card Holiday Advice20 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
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 Card Use 'Mirroring' Consumer Spending
Credit Card Use 'Mirroring' Consumer Spending19 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Credit reporting agency Equifax believes decreased credit card spending is a symptom of a wider trend.

Credit Card Spending Down
Credit Card Spending Down18 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
New figures from the UK payments association reveal Brits are using debit cards before credit cards.

Insurance Firm Pledges Action on Credit Card Fraud
Insurance Firm Pledges Action on Credit Card Fraud15 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Insurance provider RSA has created a package which it believes will help businesses fight credit card fraud.

Online credit card payments 'safer than social networking'
Online credit card payments 'safer than social networking'14 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
An IT expert has suggested that online shoppers' credit card details are far safer than many people think.

Barclaycard Welcomes Contactless Boots Trial
Barclaycard Welcomes Contactless Card Trial with Boots13 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Barclaycard calls contactless credit cards 'the future' as Boots reveals plans to trial the technology.

New Innovation for Tackling Credit Card Fraud
New Innovation for Tackling Credit Card Fraud13 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Visa is testing a card which features a display and keypad, in the hope that it can reduce fraud.

Consumers 'Afraid to Enter Credit Card Details Online'
Consumers 'Afraid to Enter Credit Card Details Online'11 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
A third of internet users refuse to use online shopping for fears of compromising their credit card details, according to a new study.

Credit Card Security Fears 'Affecting Online Behaviour'
Credit Card Security Fears 'Affecting Online Behaviour'08 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
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.

Dubious Credit Card Claims 'Tarnish Industry Reputation'
Dubious Credit Card Claims 'Tarnish Industry Reputation'08 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
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.

Britain's 'Secret' Credit Cards
Britain's 'Secret' Credit Cards06 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
The holders of 217,000 credit cards in the UK have kept their spending habits a secret from their partner, new research shows.

Travel Sector is a 'Target' for Credit Card Fraudsters
Travel Sector is a 'Target' for Credit Card Fraudsters05 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
UK payments association Apacs has suggested that buying airline tickets with stolen credit card details will always be attractive for fraudsters.

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