Credit cards

A refund scheme for up to seven million people who were mis-sold card and identity protection products from insurer CPP has been announced. But it will only go ahead if enough victims vote for it, so we're urging you to say 'yes'.

Millions are set to share up to £1.3 billion in redress after 13 high street banks and credit card firms agreed to offer money back for mis-sold credit card and identity theft protection – but most claims are on hold for now.

From tomorrow, RBS and NatWest customers can earn at least 1% cashback on purchases made using their debit card – but only at a limited number of retailers for now. What's more, you can get more for your money elsewhere.

New European proposals aimed at cutting the cost of using debit and credit cards have been announced, but it's too early to say whether shoppers will benefit or lose out from the move.

We're often told to call our credit or debit card provider before setting off on our travels to ensure our plastic isn't stopped abroad. But does this make a difference? The answer is: yes and no.

Banks that have failed to cancel a regular payment on a credit or debit card when asked over recent years will now have to refund customers for all subsequent charges. So it's important you claim back this cash, if owed.

Sports fans and gym-goers with a Barclaycard Football credit card will have their last chance to pick up 0% interest for life on season tickets and gym memberships over the next two months before the plastic gets an early bath.

If you're planning on going away this summer but haven't booked yet, MoneySavingExpert.com compares how far your pound will get you at popular holiday destinations.

Debenhams, House of Fraser, Topshop and a host of other store card customers will have a new firm running their accounts next year, after SAV Credit bought Santander's store card business.

One in five Britons have deliberately skipped a loan repayment in recent years because they cannot afford it, a study suggested today.