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11 great credit cards that cover all types of spending

We present the best credit cards for different types of use. From balance transfer and zero interest cards to cashback and low interest credit cards, find the right one for you.

MBNA unveils 20 month 0% balance transfer credit card

MBNA has launched a credit card offering zero per cent interest on balance transfers for 20 months. The card has a representative rate of 16.9% APR variable.

PayTag can be stuck to phones or wallets

Investigation suggests security concerns over Barclaycard Pay Tag

Shoppers will soon be able to pay for items using a tiny sticker that attaches to the back of their phone, wallet or keyring.

One in five young people are still paying off Christmas debt

One in five young people still owe debt from Christmas

New research suggests that one in five people aged between 18 and 44 still owe debt from spending incurred paying for last Christmas.

Men 'spend more on credit cards than women'

Credit card data reveals ‘stereotypical’ gender spending

Santander's analysis of millions of credit card transactions has uncovered the surprisingly stereotypical spending patterns of men and women.

Capital One is offering a £10 bonus for online credit card applicants until March 31st 2012

Capital One offers £10 bonus for online credit card applicants

Capital One is offering successful online applicants a £10 bonus if they are accepted for a credit card before March 31st.

The Halifax has launched a new fee-free balance transfer credit card

Halifax unveils longest fee-free balance transfer credit card deal

The Halifac has announced details of a new balance transfer credit card deal with no fee and a 16-month introductory rate of 2.9 per cent.

American Express lifts Platinum cashback card rate to 5%

American Express has doubled the introductory rate on its Platinum Credit Card to five per cent, making it the highest earning card of its kind on the market.

Halifax adds new offer to Clarity Credit card

Customers taking out a Clarity Credit card from the Halifax could benefit from a new offer announced this week.

Bank of England lending data confirms UK households coy on debt

Britons appear reluctant to borrow and eager to reduce their debt in new data provided by the Bank of England.

Jobs growth continues in private sector, 'but risks remain'

CBI: Jobs growth in private sector, 'but risks remain'

The private sector may be recovering from the recession, but a report suggests public sector and temporary workers may not be benefiting.

Credit cards with cashback provision can provide big savings, it has been suggested

Cashback credit card 'a great Christmas solution'

Finding a credit card with good cashback rewards can be one of the best ways to save money this festive period, research firm Defaqto has suggested.

AA Reward Plus credit card now available to everyone.

AA's Reward Plus credit card now available to all

The AA's Reward Plus credit card is now available to everyone.

Customers who only pay the minimum could take years to pay off festive debts, it has been claimed

Christmas credit card buys 'could take 12 years to pay off'

Brits could end up paying for this year's Christmas for almost 12 years if they only make the minimum repayments on their credit card, according to analysis from MoneySupermarket.

Lloyds TSB's credit card offer ends on October 24th

Lloyds TSB's 50 per cent credit card fee deal ends in ten days

Credit card holders looking to transfer their balance to another lender have just ten days left to apply for Lloyds TSB's 50 per cent refund offer.

Santander will launch their new 123 cashback credit card on September 5th

Santander to launch new 123 cashback credit card

Santander have released details of a new cashback credit card that rewards customers with monthly casgback for spending in supermarkets, department stores and petrol stations.

American Express launches new cash-back credit card

American Express has launched a new credit card with 1.25 per cent cash-back on all purchases and a 2.5 per cent introductory rate for the first three months.

Half of Brits think coins could become obsolete in the future, a survey has shown

Half of Britons say cash 'on the way out'

A survey by Barclaycard has found that one in eight Britons never carry cash, while half think it will be phased out in the future.

AA Financial Services are trial launching a new fuel cashback credit card

AA trial launches fuel cashback credit card

AA Financial Services have released details of a new credit card that is on trial to existing customers that gives three per cent cashback on the first £2,000 annually spent on fuel.

Credit card balance transfer offers of zero per cent interest have doubled in length in five years, it has been revealed

Defaqto credit card report reveals 0% interest terms extended

Credit card providers are offering longer periods of zero interest when people switch balances, a research firm has found.

Don't get stung with high charges when you use your credit car abroad this summer

How to save money using credit cards abroad

With the summer holidays here and many people thinking of travelling abroad on holiday now is the time to check on how to spend money overseas without getting stung by high transaction charges.

Holidaymakers are at risk of hidden card charges abroad

Holidaymakers face millions in hidden card charges, survey reveals

Research from comparison site uSwitch has shown holidaymakers could end up paying big fees to card companies if they do not plan ahead.

Using an ATM abroad can cost £5.60 abroad, according to Defaqto

Defaqto warns on card charges when abroad

Working out the best way to get hold of cash before heading abroad this summer can save holidaymakers significant amounts of money.

MBNA platinum balance transfer card could benefit customers

New MBNA customers look set to benefit from the launch of the platinum balance transfer credit card, offered with zero per cent interest for 19 months - a deal available until July 18th.