MoneySavingExpert News Credit cards Barclaycard launches 20-month 0% balance transfer deal Barclaycard has launched the longest-ever interest-free balance transfer deal as it strikes back in the credit card debt war.16 March 2011 Unemployment hits 17-year high: how to limit the damageUnemployment has reached a 17-year high of more than 2.5 million and youth joblessness is at record levels, new figures reveal today.16 March 2011 Natwest and RBS fall short on charter promisesNatwest and RBS have failed to meet a number of service targets contained in a customer charter launched last year.2 March 2011 Barclaycard to buy 1.15 million Egg customersMore than one million Egg credit card holders will become Barclaycard customers later this year. 28 February 2011 44% with mental health problems have crisis debtsPeople suffering from mental health problems are almost five times as likely to have severe debts compared to everyone else.24 February 2011 Barclaycard to launch longest-ever 0% balance transfer cardBarclaycard will launch the longest-ever standard 0% balance transfer credit card later today.23 February 2011 Co-op admits to unfair rate-jacking rule21 February 2011 Co-op 'breaks spirit' of anti rate-jacking credit card rulesThe Co-op will punish credit card customers who legitimately reject an interest rate rise by demanding they repay costly debts in just six months. Otherwise, they must accept the initial hike.11 February 2011 Which? super-complaint to ban excessive card payment feesConsumers could pay less in "rip-off" card surcharges if lobby group Which? gets its way. 11 February 2011 PPI complaints hit record highConsumer complaints about controversial payment protection insurance (PPI) have reached record levels.10 February 2011 First313233 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us