Credit cards

Complaints about missold debt insurance have rocketed over the past year, as the total number of official financial gripes also soared.

A ban on the sale of debt insurance at the same time as credit cards and loans moved a step closer today.

American Express (Amex) has fired the latest shot in the credit card reward war, with a possible £50 bonus for anyone taking out its 'Nectar' plastic.

The new chief financial ombudsman says consumers should not use claims management companies (CMCs) when making a complaint to the independent arbitrator.

Hundreds of thousands of travellers booked on a British Airways (BA) flight over the next month face severe disruption after today's announcement of strike action.

Santander's fee-free Zero card for overseas spending is now only available online if you have a current account or mortgage with the bank.

Lloyds TSB is upping the rewards for new customers on its Airmiles Duo card. You can now earn points ten times as quick during the first three months to exchange for flights.

Lenders have increased rates on small loans by two-and-a-half fold since the credit crunch took hold despite interest rates dropping to their lowest-ever level in that time, research by MoneySavingExpert.com reveals.

Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks have launched a credit card offering 0% on balance transfers for 16 months, the longest interest-free period available.

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