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HSBC Application
I applied for a credit card with HSBC on 3rd December. I had no acknowledgement from them and heard nothing further, although later in the month I noticed that they'd done credit file searches the same day. By the beginning of January, I was a bit concerned about this and so I called them. The person I spoke to said that…
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Credit cards for temporary employed people
Hi everyone! I was hoping for some guidance on applying for my first credit card while on a temporary contract with work. I’m currently on a one year fixed term contract with my work and want to build up my credit score. I had checked Tesco’s Foundation Credit Card to see if I was eligible, but they said because I’m in…
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Paid a strangers credit card unknown to me!!!
Hi I have been trying to put my finances in order as supposed to retire soon? and noted that 2 direct debit payments have been going out to Aqua card Newday but different card numbers since 2018 so I rang them to be told I only have one account and the other is someone else's!!! but the bank or Newday aren't taking any…
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Capital One minimum payment change
Let me say from the start that I adhere to Martin’s law and “Pay in Full” every month. I was wondering though, how people who don’t, feel about the minimum monthly payment going from 1% to 3% in June? There example to me went from £19 to £103 big jump. Email said it is for our benefit so we pay off quicker and pay less…
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Am I missing something ...
I have 2 credit cards - one with £2700 of debt and the other with £3750 (credit limit £4000, interest rate 18.5%). The £2700 is a long standing debt and has just become a no interest no fee account as long as I meet minimum repayments they have said this will not affect my credit score. My plan is to continue to pay the…
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Refund to CC with 0 balance?
I purchased a service with my Barclaycard a month ago. I needed to cancel the service yesterday and it was straightforward, being refunded within 5 working days. My problem MAY be that I currently have a 0 balance as I pay off ASAP when a debt is shown on statement. When I previously tried to pay off card it won't allow me…
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Which cards to get rid of and which to keep
Hi all I am sorting my finances out and I have some cards and good limits but want to declutter. So need some help working out which to get rid and keep So i have Halifax clarity 0 balance with 4k limit will keep as backup for holiday spends. Barclaycard with balance of 1250 with 5k limit. Balance will be paid off in the…
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Promotional offers on Llloyds Bank credit cards
Not sure if it is only me by Lloyds have the habit of adding promotional 0 percent purchase offers on my credit cards but only by chance do i notice they are there. One in particular has had one since January 2025 for 20 months but never received any communication from them it was available. Also the same with Halifax…
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Responsible lending by credit card to problem gambler? Your opinions please?
Hi all. Please can I have your opinions? I have had a certain credit card for about 6 years. Every payment has been made on time. It has a limit of over £10,000. I am also a problem gambler and had used the card to use at online casinos. Over the years I lost many £1000's to this. But I blocked myself from all UK…
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Does anyone know what this is for ?
I found this on my credit card statement - before I dispute it has anyone else had it? "NYX*BNAELocationsBased Richmond "
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Chase credit card
An email today as a Chase current account holder.Heads up to keep watch over the next few days for the upcoming launch of a credit card - current account holders will be the first eligible to apply apparently. Hopefully they will allow additional cardholders.
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Why am I having to make payments on a 0% balance transfer?
Hi, I am fairly credit card illiterate. I have transferred the balance of my credit card to another credit card, as an offer of 0% balance transfer was available for a 0% interest for 27 months. This is the first time I have done this and I made the transfer last month. This month, I have received a message that I have to…
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Natwide existing transfer offer -No Expiry Date
Nice to see this from Natwide CC 9.9 apr No Transfer Fee ExistingCard. Does Mser's know when this Expires. thanks
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New: Natwest Travel Reward Credit Card
https://www.natwest.com/credit-cards/travel-reward-credit-card.html The headlines:* No FX fees or annual fees * 1% back on "eligible travel spending" * 0.1% minimum cashback on all spend (elevated cashback on certain retailers via MyRewards) * Issued as a Mastercard Visa Not an out-and-out market leading deal but might…
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Close credit card after 0% period ends?
I've a Barclaycard credit card which had an interest free period for purchases that is coming to an end, and I've cleared the balance. Are there any downsides to now simply closing the account, as from Barclaycard's point of view I will have just 'used them and then dumped them' without them having made much money from me…
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Interest free credit card for pensioners
I have used interest free credit cards all my life, switching from one to the other when the rate expires. I don't use my credit card a great deal but find it handy when booking holidays etc to provide some comeback in the event of any problems. However, since taking early retirement last year I have been unable to get…
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Paying full amount off Halifax Credit Card. Has something changed?
hi, i am sure in the past if using the app and choosing to pay your credit card using a debit card the process always used to stay within the app, today i went to pay and it opens a window and leaves the app. i wanted to make a 2nd payment to same credit card using a different debit card but payment failed saying "you…
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Credit card for car hire only.
Hi all, I don't have a credit card, I don't think they are a good idea, BUT, it seems that car hire companies require you to have one. Any recommendations for a card that is free to get, will almost likely never be used, and only ever quoted for the refundable deposit on a car hire please? Thank you so much everyone 😀
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Transaction trace
I have mislaid a lotto ticket and someone else may have claimed a big win , I bought the ticket with goods from my local shop. Would the card transaction timestamp proove I am the rightful owner of the winning ticket?
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