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I dont have a card but want a card, whats best?

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Hi

I have not had acredit card for 10years and notw find that a majority of car hire companies wil not let me hire a car unless I have a credit card, therefore, I kinda need to get one.

Can anyone advise which would be best for me? Tho i have not had a card I have a very good credit rating.

Cheers
Quidco --> £271.64 (so far in 2007)
Pigsback --> £2.95
Energy Switch --> £295.00 (£30 from energyhelpline, £265 saved when compared to then current provider)
Mobile Phone --> £100 cashback - claimed £66 so far)
Phone & BB --> Got free BT Vision & Installation and reduction of £8 per month on renewal)

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  • sicker
    sicker Posts: 1,370 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I would suggest Egg Money as you get money back on all you spend on it. Any other cash back card would be as good as long as you clear the balance each month.

    John
  • mvc4uk
    mvc4uk Posts: 12 Forumite
    Hey,You could try a brand new website that has just launched (yesterday). It will give you a GREAT idea of the best deals out there. Have a look at this:

    http://www.thomsonlocalmoney.com?campaign=pr/
  • Karl.H_2
    Karl.H_2 Posts: 310 Forumite
    You may have to get a card to rebuild your credit score because you haven't had a card in so long. Depending on your credit score, I would apply for either Barclaycard, Aqua, Vanquis, or Capital One's card. The high APR shouldn't be an issue as long as you repay in full every month. Then, once you have strengthened your credit score, move to a cash back card and earn money on purchases.
    "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for."
    - Epicurus (341 BC - 270 BC)
  • lurker53
    lurker53 Posts: 43 Forumite
    mvc4uk wrote: »
    Hey,You could try a brand new website that has just launched (yesterday). It will give you a GREAT idea of the best deals out there. Have a look at this:
    SPAM .........
  • Karl.H_2
    Karl.H_2 Posts: 310 Forumite
    lurker53 wrote: »
    SPAM .........

    No, it's showing a new credit card search site.
    "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for."
    - Epicurus (341 BC - 270 BC)
  • mvc4uk
    mvc4uk Posts: 12 Forumite
    Karl.H wrote: »
    No, it's showing a new credit card search site.

    Thank you Karl, I am glad that someone sees that I am trying to help, not spam a very useful board!
  • lurker53
    lurker53 Posts: 43 Forumite
    see http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=6012215 to see why I would calss it as spam

    the poster just posts links about this company (and username happens to have same initials as their press officer! )
  • Karl.H_2
    Karl.H_2 Posts: 310 Forumite
    Ah, I see. Very good eye you have there lurker53. Still, it's an okay search site, I'd use it for a guide. Although, mvc4uk, if you're from them I have a comment: there isn't many credit cards listed. Please add more.
    "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for."
    - Epicurus (341 BC - 270 BC)
  • Most definitely spam. Go and post somewhere else please.
    mvc4uk wrote: »
    Hey,You could try a brand new website that has just launched (yesterday). It will give you a GREAT idea of the best deals out there. Have a look at this:

    http://www.thomsonlocalmoney.com?campaign=pr/
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