Fuel deal could ease guilt for Abbey cardholders

Monday, 17 November 2008 12:00

Millions of people are using their cars to make journeys of less than one kilometre, a survey by Abbey Credit Cards has revealed.

On average 17 million people are undertaking the so-called guilt trips twice a week, while over 13 per cent of motorists do it over six times.

The credit card provider has unveiled the research just weeks after the launch of its latest credit which provides three per cent cash back on petrol.

And while Abbey said its new card could not help with the guilt motorists felt at the thought these journeys were increasing their carbon footprint, it could at least help their personal finances.

The research found 54 per cent of motorists felt guilty about making these trips because of the environmental or financial implications.

Two thirds said they had tried to cut down the number of car journeys they took in a bid to reduce household bills.

Callum Gibson, head of Abbey Credit Cards, said: "For some the 'guilt' in the guilt trips is to do with their carbon footprint, for others it's about the cost of making those trips.

"Abbey's new credit card has three per cent cash back on petrol, which can help with at least the second type of guilt."

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