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The best 0% balance transfer credit cards June 2023
Move to a 0% balance transfer credit card and cut the cost of your debt. Here are the best on the market
By Vaishali Varu • Last updated
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Best 0% interest purchase credit cards June 2023
The best 0% interest purchase credit cards can help you spread the cost of a big purchase - if used correctly. Here are the best deals.
By Katie Binns • Last updated
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Buy now, pay later firms face new, stricter rules – what it means for shoppers
The government has laid out further plans to tighten up rules on buy now, pay later to protect up to 10 million shoppers from being "exposed to financial harm"
By Katie Binns • Published
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Market-leading NatWest 33-month balance transfer card now available for new customers
New and existing customers can now apply for NatWest 33-month balance transfer card
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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Cut the cost of paying off credit card debt by £1,200
New TotallyMoney research reveals you can cut the cost of paying off credit card debt by taking advantage of the best 0% balance transfer credit cards on the market
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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Credit card balances jumped by 10.1% in October
Outstanding credit card balances have grown by 10.1% while credit card spending is 15% higher than the previous October
By Katie Binns • Published
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New John Lewis reward credit card: is it worth it?
There are a host of rewards credit cards around today. How does the John Lewis Partnership credit card compare?
By John Fitzsimons • Published
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What is a good credit score?
A good credit score is important as it means lenders will offer you better deals. But it can be tricky trying to work out what scores are defined as “good”
By Ruth Emery • Published
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How to improve your credit score
If you improve your credit score it will help you access better deals on financial products and save you money. We reveal 10 tips to boost your score
By Ruth Emery • Published
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Cut the cost of credit card debt with top balance transfer card - but interest-free periods are shrinking
Balance transfer credit card's interest-free periods have shrunk, but switching to a market-leading one could still save you hundreds - even thousands - of pounds in interest
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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Credit card interest rates hit a 24-year high - avoid high costs with zero interest and balance transfer cards
The average credit card deal is now 22.03% - we explain how you could bring this down to zero by shopping around for the best card for you
By Katie Binns • Published
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Buy now pay later (BNPL) vs credit cards ‒ what’s the best way to borrow?
We run through the pros and cons of borrowing through credit cards and buy now pay later schemes so if you have to borrow you're making an informed choice.
By John Fitzsimons • Last updated
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Annual Percentage Rate: What is APR and how does it work?
You need to understand Annual Percentage Rate if you’re planning to borrow money. We explain everything you need to know
By Katie Binns • Last updated
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How to check your credit score
It’s important you know how to check your credit score, it’s a big factor in whether you’ll be accepted for credit, as well as the rate of interest you’ll pay.
By John Fitzsimons • Last updated
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How do credit cards work?
What you need to know about how credit cards work, from the types available, benefits you could enjoy and pitfalls to look out for
By Esther Shaw • Published
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Section 75 credit card refunds: how to get your money back
Section 75 Consumer Credit Act is a handy bit of built in legal protection you get when you pay with your credit card.
By Sue Hayward • Last updated
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Credit card borrowing at record highs: how you can manage and pay off your debt
Credit card borrowing is at its highest since 2005. Here’s what you need to know
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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Virgin Money to enter the buy now, pay later market - will it be any good?
The bank plans to launch a buy now, pay later credit card product - here’s how it will work
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick • Published
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Credit card borrowing hits £1.5 billion as cost of living squeeze bites
Bank of England data reveals a 275% jump in borrowing last month
By Ruth Emery • Published
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5 things you might not know about credit scores
Don't underestimate the importance of your credit score - swat up on these often forgotten facts
By Kristian Dando • Last updated
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5 reasons to love the Consumer Credit Act
It's almost 50 years since the Consumer Credit Act made its way into the statute book and today many people remain ignorant of its existence
By Emily Bater • Published
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