MoneySavingExpert News Credit cards Lloyds offers PPI refunds to 230,000 customersLloyds Banking Group has taken the unusual step of writing to debt insurance mis-selling victims to offer compensation.26 January 2011 Fraud risk for thousands after Lush website hackThousands of shoppers who ordered online cosmetics over the past three and a half months could have had their card details stolen.21 January 2011 When a credit card is cheaper than a loanA loan price war has broken out but some borrowers could save by ignoring the top deals and plumping for a credit card instead.18 January 2011 Millions won't get advertised rates as EU weakens protectionHalf of credit card and loan applicants may not get the advertised rate from next month under new European rules that weaken consumer protection.13 January 2011 Leaked letter reveals banks' dirty tricks on PPI reclaiming HSBC is deliberately stalling compensation claims at the Ombudsman for mis-sold debt insurance, a leaked letter reveals.7 January 2011 Credit card payment trap endsA major credit card shake-up will be complete this month with all providers set to stop penalising those who spend on their plastic after making a balance transfer. 5 January 2011 Norwich & Peterborough launches fee-free holiday debit cardNorwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P) has revamped its Gold Account to make it the cheapest for spending overseas.4 January 2011 Amex hits thousands with £36 fee or rate hikesAmerican Express will hit tens of thousands of cardholders with a £36 annual fee or interest rate hikes in the new year.30 December 2010 MBNA slammed over unfair debt collection tacticsCredit card lender MBNA has been slapped on the wrists for its poor treatment of customers struggling to make repayments.14 December 2010 Bank charges higher than pricey payday loansCharges for exceeding your overdraft are often far higher than exorbitant payday loan costs despite an overhaul of fees by many banks.10 December 2010 First323334 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us