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Credit Card Types

There is an ever-growing list of credit card types on the market. As credit card issuers try to tailor their products to specific users the choice increases. It makes deciding on the right card for you more and more difficult but, by comparing features which really matter to you, it is possible to narrow the choice.

If you have a main priority for your credit card, such as the lowest APR possible so that you can borrow at a lower cost or, if you need to transfer a balance, look for those features. It may be that you have a passion for a particular football team or a desire to support a charity and there are credit cards that may suit you.

Types of Credit Cards

Use our list of the main credit cards on offer for some clarity then, when you know what you want, just compare and save

Credit Card News

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Bank withdraws charity credit card scheme
02-Feb-12

Lloyds Banking Group will no longer offer charity credit cards.

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Nearly one in five new retirees owe money
25-Jan-12

Many retirees have outstanding credit card debts.

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Prepaid travel cards for gap year trips
16-Jan-12

Prepaid travel cards offer a safety net to young 'gappers'.

Did you know?

The number of credit cards in issue at the end of October was 66,555,000, of which 63.6% were active.

Source: British Bankers' Association (www.bba.org.uk)

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