Cashback cards
Lloyds Bank launches cashback credit card that pays up to 0.5% - plus a £20 introductory bonus
Lloyds Bank has launched a new credit card that enables holders to earn 0.25% cashback on up to £4,000 of annual spending and 0.5% above, with no cap on how much you can earn. You can also earn a £20 bonus if you spend £1,000 in the first 90 days. But Lloyds' cashback rate can be beaten by American Express - here's how it compares.
28 July 2021
Nationwide to scrap cashback on its credit cards
Over a million Nationwide credit card holders will lose their 0.25% cashback deal in December, as the building society is scrapping this perk for its Select and Cash Reward cards
30 October 2020
Got an Amex charge card? How to save £140 a year and bag two extra airport lounge passes
Got an Amex charge card? How to save £140 a year or bag two extra airport lounge passes
1 May 2018
75,000 hit as MBNA to close two Amex credit cards in latest cashback cull
More than 75,000 MBNA customers will stop earning cashback and rewards via their Amex credit card next month
25 August 2017
Amex slashes cashback rates on market-leading cards
The Platinum Everyday top rate has fallen from 1.25% to 1%, and those with the standard Platinum will earn less too
9 August 2016
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30 March 2016
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16 December 2015
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Provident confirms payouts for borrowers – but they'll get back less than 10% of what they're owed
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Provident borrowers who were mis-sold loans they couldn't afford will receive refunds of some of the interest and fees they were charged this July, it's been confirmed. But they'll get back less than 10% of what they're owed. -
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Safe Hands, a prepaid funeral plan provider, has fallen into administration leaving thousands of customers worried about what to do next and concerns growing that other companies will follow suit. Here's what it means for you, as well as information on providers to beware buying plans from presently. -
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Virgin launches fee-free train booking app and you can earn points to redeem at Greggs and more - here's how it works
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Virgin has launched a free app that allows rail passengers to book trains directly, without a booking fee. Users can also earn points on spending to redeem on Virgin experiences, Greggs sausage rolls and more.
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Martin Lewis: What I asked the Chancellor to do when I spoke to him on Monday...
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