Tenants living in rented homes would have better access to bank accounts and credit if information about rent payments was added to their credit rating, says Experian.
Energy, mobile phone, credit card and current account providers may be forced to give customers the information they hold on them in future, so consumers can use the details to make better decisions about cutting costs and managing money.
A refund scheme for up to seven million people who were mis-sold card and identity protection products from insurer CPP has been announced. But it will only go ahead if enough victims vote for it, so we're urging you to say 'yes'.
Millions are set to share up to £1.3 billion in redress after 13 high street banks and credit card firms agreed to offer money back for mis-sold credit card and identity theft protection – but most claims are on hold for now.
From tomorrow, RBS and NatWest customers can earn at least 1% cashback on purchases made using their debit card – but only at a limited number of retailers for now. What's more, you can get more for your money elsewhere.
New European proposals aimed at cutting the cost of using debit and credit cards have been announced, but it's too early to say whether shoppers will benefit or lose out from the move.
We're often told to call our credit or debit card provider before setting off on our travels to ensure our plastic isn't stopped abroad. But does this make a difference? The answer is: yes and no.
Banks that have failed to cancel a regular payment on a credit or debit card when asked over recent years will now have to refund customers for all subsequent charges. So it's important you claim back this cash, if owed.
28 June 2013
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