Credit Card Features

Emily Gorton's four excellent reasons to apply for a Capital One Classic credit card if you have a poor credit history. Read more

Making money from a credit card may seem an almost laughable statement. But it can be done - surprisingly easily in fact. We compare the best 0% on purchases and cash-back credit cards and guide you through the techniques for coming out on top. Read more

Neil Hawkins explains the best ways to prevent credit card and identity fraud with this guide to credit card fraud. Read more

Borrow better and navigate through the world of interest payments, APRs and credit checks with confidence with Julia Kukiewicz's guide to credit cards and loans. Read more

Neil Hawkins compares the balance transfer credit card deals to help you choose the right credit card and sidestep any potential hazards! Helping you to switch any high interest rate debts onto 0% or low rate for life credit card offers. Read more

Save money before, during and after you go away with Emily Gorton's top five tips for a stress-free summer. Read more

Find out how to give money for free with Neil Hawkins' guide to cash back and charity credit cards. Read more

If you have been turned down for a credit card then you'll want to know why ... and what you can do to maximise your chances of being accepted next time. Mark Lewin explains how. Read more

Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act gives consumers protection and options for redress against their credit card companies and suppliers of goods or services. Read Choose's guide to Section 75 to gain a clearer understanding of what it is and how it can help you, with Claire Stevenson. Read more

Make 2009 a good financial year with Julia Kukiewicz’s guide to balance transfer credit cards, including the best balance transfer credit cards and how to compare balance transfer credit cards. Read more

Make sure that you avoid Julia Kukiewicz’s top five credit card mistakes with this simple guide to make your card a credit to you. Read more

Using the right credit card can help you save money at Christmas. Sarah Wray looks at the reasons to compare credit cards this Christmas. Read more

With the Argos store card charging the equivalent of over 222%, Julia Kukiewicz examines some of the alternatives offering a much lower APR. Read more

Have a merry money Christmas this year by following Julia Kukiewicz’s five golden rules for 0% on purchases credit card deals. Read more

There was a time when credit card companies would inundate your letter box with invitations to take out their latest and greatest credit cards. But it’s a different story during the economic downturn – cards are becoming increasingly difficult to get hold of. So what’s still out there, asks Claire Stevenson ? Read more

Find out if you could beat the credit card companies and get paid for your spending with Julia Kukiewicz’s guide to cash back credit cards. Read more

Don’t get winded as the credit card companies tighten their belts: find out if a credit card could help you survive the credit crunch using Julia Kukiewicz’s credit card comparison guide. Read more

Russell Cavanagh explains ways of improving a bad or non-existent credit history for those looking to access mainstream credit again. Read more

Russell Cavanagh looks at 0% purchase and balance transfer credit cards that could help take the sting out of Christmas this year. Read more

Don’t let jargon and small print stop you from making the right choice when you compare credit cards. Julia Kukiewicz’s beginners guide tells you all you need to know about the best credit cards. Read more

If you’re keen to pay off your credit card without paying truck-loads of interest, transferring your balance could be the plan for you. Helen Storey looks at whether a 0% balance transfer card, or a life of balance card is the best option for you. Read more

Russell Cavanagh describes five logical steps to sorting out a debt problem and suggests where to get further help. Read more

Compare credit cards to avoid sneaky interest traps, advises Russell Cavanagh as he explores the costly practices by credit card companies in allocating balance repayments. Read more

Russell Cavanagh compares common pitfalls associated with various credit cards and identifies those products that might save unnecessary, ongoing expense. Read more

Some credit cards offer a lot more than others in terms of security and features for online shopping. Claire Stevenson takes time to compare credit cards for shopping online and finds the best credit card for online retail therapy. Read more

Having a credit card can help you repair a damaged credit rating, but how can you get a credit card when your credit history is so bad? Sarah Wray looks how to get ‘bad credit’ credit card and how to use it properly. Read more

There's no reason to let jargon and small print stop you from making the right choice when you compare credit cards. Follow Julia Kukiewicz's simple 7-point credit card comparison guide. Read more

Your neighbour's wallet is more likely to contain an Egg credit card than any other - probably because it tops the comparison charts for 0% balance transfers. However it may not be all that it’s cracked up to be as David Stevens compares the best credit cards for the job. Read more

With Travel Accident Insurance being exposed for the crock of baloney it really is, is it still possible to get real travel insurance from your credit card? Donna Jennings picks out and compares the best travel insurance credit cards available and chooses one for her beach bag. Read more

Your father and Alvin Hall may have told you to have just one – or even no – credit card, but as times get tough, could it be a good idea to have lots? Sarah Wray explains how a wallet full of credit cards, used wisely, can not only save you money, but make you money too! Read more

There’s no reason to let the weak pound ruin your fun in the sun this year. Follow Julia Kukiewicz's easy seven-point guide and save on every part of your holiday: How to get away with the best Airmiles cards, how to avoid those pesky luggage charges on the way and how to save on insurance and calls while you’re there. Read more

Supermarket monoliths Sainsbury's and Tesco have both introduced new 0% credit cards that allow you to avoid interest on your supermarket shopping for up to a year. Sarah Wray runs through the aisles and helps discover whether interest free supermarket shopping is suitable for you. Read more

Tesco Clubcard points can be converted into BA Miles or AirMiles™ and at a not too shabby rate either. With the Tesco Clubcard credit card offering 5 Clubcard points for each £4 spent at Tesco - it begs the question as to whether or not it's more lucrative to spend on a Tesco branded credit card over an airline one. Calculations are churned and we reveal just how far you can fly on your supermarket shop. Read more

Why your credit card is probably not as versatile as you think. Just because a credit card is good for one thing, doesn’t mean it’s good for everything. While your credit card may score an A for its low rate on purchases, it’s probably hiding a fistful of bad grades behind its back. Read more

How 0% credit cards can spread your Christmas costs. With one of the many 0% introductory rate credit cards available, it's not only possible - it's simple to do and it won't cost you a penny! Read more

The 7 things you really need to know if you're planning to do a balance transfer. Paying off less money in total and becoming debt-free faster is clearly everyone's intention when they take out a balance transfer credit card. However, be aware of the many traps banks set to prevent you from satisfying your debt free desires. Read more

How using a credit card for your online purchases can give you the upper hand. Shopping whilst sat at home, without the headache of traipsing round with a million bags, rude shop assistants, kids running under your feet, everyone in your way and of course no chance of having your wallet thieved by a gang of hooligans sounds fantastic. However, fraudsters are continually developing new strategies to get their hands on your hard earned cash, but using a credit card for your online purchases instantly gives you the upper hand. Read more