Debit Cards
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Card companies have cunning plan to outlaw cash
Card companies have declared a war on cash. Visa is trialing a scheme in the US, where it pays shops and restaurants to refuse cash transactions. If it is successful, the scheme could be rolled out - and Visa has confirmed that it is interested in
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March of cyber crime hits 1 million more victims
More than one in ten people in the UK have had to cancel a credit or debit card in the past year, as the result of online fraud. The number of people cancelling cards is up by 1 million - to 5.5 million. It goes to show how important it is to take
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The best bank accounts for switching bonuses
Banks have often used current account switching bonuses as a way of enticing new customers. M&S Bank is the latest provider to revamp its offering, with a £125 incentive for switchers. Here's what you need to know about the
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1m people will lose debit and credit cards by the New Year
It's an incredibly common time of year for people to lose their credit or debit card. In fact, in the period between Christmas and the New Year, a million people will use track of their cards. Unfortunately, it's also one of the worst
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Can thieves steal from your contactless card - even when it's in your pocket?
Criminals may be using portable 'point of sale terminals' to steal money from contactless card holders as they walk past. Contactless cards are now standard issue for new credit and debit cards, and account for one fifth of all UK card
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Contactless horror: we're being overcharged
New research has revealed that we're more likely to be overcharged in shops when we pay using contactless technology than any other way. What's more – we're less likely to spot it too. The study, by PaymentSense found
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Best travel credit and debit cards to take on holiday
If you're jetting off on holiday soon, you might be considering how to pay for any purchases you make while you're abroad. The problem is that many debit and credit cards charge you for the privilege of withdrawing cash or paying for
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