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11 December 2025
Want to reduce credit card debt? Learn how to reduce credit card debt with smart budgeting, payment strategies, and tips to take control of your finances....
1 December 2025
What is a personal adverse credit history? How does this impact your ability to get a credit card, loan or mortgage? What causes adverse credit? We answer these questions and more....
18 November 2025
Should I get a credit card? What are the advantages of using a credit card? Learn about credit card advantages such as building credit in our article....
13 August 2025
Choosing the best credit card can be difficult. That’s why we’ve put together this guide. It covers how to choose the best card for your finances, how to filter out unsuitable cards, and what you need to apply....
12 August 2025
Considering a second credit card? Learn more about owning multiple credit cards with our useful guide. ...
29 May 2025
If the court rules you’re liable for the amount owed, they’ll issue a County Court Judgment (CCJ) and you’ll need to make fixed repayments until the debt is cleared....
29 May 2025
An Individual Voluntary Agreement (IVA) is a formal and legally binding agreement that a borrower has with their creditors, to pay back all of their debt or meet agreed monthly repayments to pay it off....
29 May 2025
Paying your bills can have a big impact on your credit score, so if you miss a payment or make a late payment, you can find that you are negatively affected. Even if you have a good credit score, a late payment can cause this to drop significantly....
29 May 2025
If you find yourself needing to borrow some money, it can be hard to weigh up the options available to you. Here we give you a quick overview of some of the more common ways, how they work and what you might want to think about....
29 May 2025
They’re both about checking whether you can repay what you borrow – but they vary in how in-depth they are and how much they impact your credit score....
15 January 2026
How do you switch to a new credit card? Is switching credit cards the right option for me? What are the pros and cons of switching? Learn more in our article....
16 October 2025
Check you’re not missing out on financial support – get peace of mind with our handy benefits calculator....
29 May 2025
If your credit score is good, you can sometimes be accepted for credit cards with certain credit limits and interest rates on the spot, with no further checks or questioning....
29 May 2025
We’ve all been there – sometimes it can be confusing knowing which card to use. So, we wanted to go through the differences between a credit card and debit card and importantly, when you can use them....
29 May 2025
Busy lives make it tough to keep track of household costs – from electricity and gas to groceries and insurance. But taking a little time out could save you big money in the long run....
20 January 2026
When were credit cards invented? Explore the history of credit cards and how they revolutionised payments in our detailed guide....
17 November 2025
What are the different credit card types? Learn more in our detailed guide about balance transfer cards, money transfer cards, credit builder cards and more....
15 October 2025
Our guide explains how credit card interest rates work. Explore tips to pay less credit card interest, types of credit card interest rates and more....
15 October 2025
When thinking about a credit card, it's important to be aware of the different fees and charges that could affect you. Let us help you navigate the world of credit card charges so you can make an informed decision....
26 August 2025
When thinking about a credit card, it's important to be aware of the different fees and charges that could affect you. Let us help you navigate the world of credit card charges so you can make an informed decision....
19 August 2025
Understand the differences between secured cards and unsecured credit cards. Read our useful guide and find out which credit card option is best for you....
13 August 2025
Contactless payments have become the norm in recent years, especially with many businesses going completely cashless. But how do contactless payments work? In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about contactless payments, and how they’ve changed the way we spend....
10 June 2025
If you don’t have sufficient credit history, either because you’ve never had a loan or any other type of credit or because you’re new to the UK, a credit building credit card might be right for you....
29 May 2025
Read our handy guide to balance transfer credit cards and how you can use them....
29 May 2025
How to read and understand your card and the numbers....
13 October 2025
Our newest study reveals universities are owed over £486 million in unpaid, private fees on top of tuition fees and maintenance loans....
10 August 2025
A new survey by Vanquis highlights Brits’ attitudes towards discussing salary. These findings come as the UK sees a generational shift in attitude towards openly talking about finances, with just one-third stating this is still an off-limits topic....
4 August 2025
How much is impulse spending costing the average Brit, what are we buying and what is the impact of social media?...
11 June 2025
A new study by Vanquis bank highlights the cost of socialising across major UK cities. In this article, we outline areas of the UK where it’s easier to afford and maintain friendships....
29 May 2025
Cash or card? Nowadays, retailers often don’t give you the choice – if you own a credit or debit card, it’s a good idea to keep it handy when you’re out shopping....
