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Credit card protection

Section 75 refunds and Consumer Credit Act shake-up to be explored – here's what's happening

Your right to a refund when credit card purchases go wrong could be shaken-up under plans put forward to potentially overhaul the Consumer Credit Act, which encapsulates Section 75 protections.

12 July 2023

15 gold medal MoneySaving successes of 2021 - including £7,000 council tax back, £22,000 competition win, £250 WFH tax claim

As many feel moved by Team GB's recent Olympic success, we hope to inspire you to overcome your financial hurdles and achieve a knockout MoneySaving victory by celebrating 15 of our users' best successes of 2021. Some require you to go the extra mile (for a big reward), others are swimmingly easy. On your marks, get set, go...

17 August 2021

Beware booking with Monarch during huge uncertainty

Monarch Airlines has been granted a 24-hour extension to its ATOL licence, until 11.59pm on Sunday

1 October 2017

Reform of Section 75 credit card protection mooted as more caught out by loophole

A loophole in Section 75 consumer credit card protection could be reviewed in the next Parliament

24 May 2017

Court ruling could open door for more PPI claims

Consumers who bought PPI on loans and credit cards may have a new avenue for demanding compensation after court ruling

28 May 2015

Ever had Amex card protection? Thousands are due a refund

Amex users with its My Essentials and Back on Track policies with additional card protection, will get a partial refund

20 May 2015

Had Sentinel card protection but not received a redress letter? Request one now

If you've not received a letter from Sentinel about a redress scheme and think you're affected, call the scheme now

27 March 2015

Warning: Don't throw Sentinel redress letters away

If you've been flogged worthless card protection by Affinion (known as Sentinel), keep an eye on redress letters

20 February 2015

Are you throwing £100s in the bin by dumping CPP reclaim forms?

Over five million people could be missing out on £100s by chucking away their CPP reminder letters

27 June 2014

CPP reclaims: Cheques for big money being sent NOW

Customers who've claimed for mis-sold card and identity theft policies from CPP are being sent cheques thick and fast

16 April 2014