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MPs kept up the pressure for the return of cheque guarantee cards today by suggesting that the Government could consider stepping in with legislation.
16 November 2011
An organisation which sets payment methods in the UK should consider bringing back the cheque guarantee card just months after scrapping it, MPs said today.
24 August 2011
It will soon be easier for consumers to switch bank accounts, as the Payments Council this week pledges to change the current system.
6 July 2011
Consumers need to make sure they don't get caught out when cheque guarantee cards are scrapped tomorrow.
29 June 2011
Consumers will soon be able to get permanently free access to their credit report, which can tell them if they're likely to be accepted for a credit card, loan or mortgage.
16 June 2011
Banks stand accused of ignoring the needs of millions of vulnerable people by pressing ahead with plans to phase out cheques.
14 April 2011
Consumers are losing out as competition in retail banking isn't working, a report published today by an influential group of MPs states.
2 April 2011
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