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Saga to axe Platinum travel credit card

Over-50s financial provider Saga has announced it's closing its Platinum credit card in March, and customers have been told any outstanding balance will be "due and owing in full at that point". If you can't pay it off by then, your debt may be transferred but your interest rate could rise - here's what we know so far

16 January 2019

Monzo reveals new overseas ATM fees

App-based Monzo Bank is introducing fees for overseas ATM withdrawals over £200/mth from 18 Dec for its current account

17 October 2017

New fee-free overseas credit card to offer 0.5% cashback

App-based Tandem Bank is launching a top credit card for use abroad which also comes with 0.5% cashback on spending

16 October 2017

Monzo to curb free overseas ATM withdrawals

App-based Monzo Bank looks set to stop offering free overseas ATM withdrawals on its popular prepaid card

13 September 2017

Top pick overseas debit card closes to new customers

Norwich & Peterborough Building Society is no longer accepting new applications for its Gold Classic current account

7 October 2016

My Travel Cash axes prepaid travel cards – what to do if you've got one

My Travel Cash withdraws prepaid cards so you've until 4 October to withdraw or spend your money

22 August 2016

Take Martin's five-minute wallet workout – save £100s

Pull out your purse or wallet and follow Martin's tips to see how much cash you can save

20 April 2016

100% pre-approved: 39mth 0% debt shift, credit rebuild, cashback & overseas cards

Now our eligibility calcs show if you've a 100% chance of getting seven cards – with no impact on your creditworthiness

24 March 2016

Crown Currency Exchange director jailed for three years over fraud

A Crown Currency Exchange director has been jailed for fraud after thousands of traders were left without their money

12 November 2015

The 10 travel must-knows before you go

The great jet-away has started so I've compiled a list of need to knows to get the maximum bang for your bucks

30 July 2015

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    3 July 2020
    UK holiday accommodation provider Sykes Cottages has reversed its policy on coronavirus cancellations and will now offer customers full cash refunds, after a wave of complaints from customers and intervention from the competition watchdog

  • Car finance and high-cost credit payment holidays set to be extended

    3 July 2020
    The financial regulator has proposed further measures to support borrowers struggling to make payments on car finance deals, buy-now-pay-later agreements and other credit products due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many set to be offered another three-month payment holiday if needed

  • Government starts lifting restrictions on overseas travel

    3 July 2020
    English holidaymakers have been given the green light to start travelling to some overseas destinations from Saturday, while quarantine requirements for returning travellers will also be lifted next week, as restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic are gradually lifted

  • Coronavirus Finance & Bills Help

    3 July 2020
    Many are worried about the UK impact of the coronavirus on their ability to pay bills and even stay in their home. This guide tells you what help's out there if you can't pay bills or pay loans or credit cards back.

  • Coronavirus Life-in-Lockdown Help

    3 July 2020
    The Prime Minister has unveiled sweeping restrictions on public movement to tackle the spread of coronavirus. This has had a huge impact on daily life, affecting everything from weddings and train travel to music events and sport. To help, we're working flat out to answer your questions on these topics and more

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