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Thousands of Barclaycard customers will receive rebates of £230 on average, after the firm admitted it had failed to meet "expected standards" for assessing some customers and "may have" set their credit limits too high.

Apple's running a deal which allows those buying a new iPhone, iPad, Mac or other pricey device to pay for it in 12 monthly instalments, interest-free. You'll need to move fast though – applications close on Tuesday 14 March.

Card payment machines in shops will give credit card-holders the option of paying for items in instalments rather than a lump sum, once the Mastercard Instalments scheme is launched next year. However, the interest charged on monthly instalments means some shoppers may end up paying more than they bargained for.

MoneySavingExpert is saying "No" to increasing credit card minimum repayments in our submission to the Government's consultation to stop stealth charges on plastic.