Credit cards

Santander has ditched its cashback-paying 123 credit card for new customers, replacing it with the new lower-paying All in One card.

A faulty Hotpoint tumble dryer owner who was refused a refund by his credit card provider Nationwide has had the decision overturned by the Ombudsman – triggering a rethink by the building society on other similar cases. Here's what the ruling means and how you can try to claim from your credit card company.

Barclaycard has launched a new top credit card for use abroad – and unusually it charges no interest on overseas cash withdrawals if you pay it off in full. Here's how it stacks up against long-standing top picks Halifax Clarity and Creation.

Tesco Bank has today launched the longest-ever 0% purchases card, offering almost two and a half interest-free years on spending.

If you're an MBNA credit card holder who's currently paying monthly interest on your debt, you could end up paying more from next month due to a change in the payment terms of the card.

MoneySavingExpert.com has today launched its brand-new Credit Club – a totally free way to check your credit score, whether you're likely to be accepted for credit in the real world and how to boost your chances.

Charity StepChange received a record number of requests for help with problem debts between January and June this year, it has revealed.

The number one way to earn Avios points on a credit card will be scrapped later this year in a huge blow to thousands of customers.

Holidaymakers with collapsed travel firm Lowcostholidays have flooded our inbox with reclaim stories.

If you need to slash existing debt costs, borrow for something new (don't mention Xmas yet) or make a quick buck, there's a host of new scorching deals that make credit cards a hot option. Used well, they're a great tool. Used badly, you'll get burnt - so never borrow unnecessarily. Our pick of the bunch is below, but first...