Chip and pin has now completely replaced signatures for card transactions.
Avoiding The Sound Of Jingle Bills
The Commons Trade and Industry committee has stated that the recent rises in UK gas prices has lead to increased suffering by many of the most exposed groups such as the elderly and, “non-elderly vulnerable groups, particularly disabled people, whose difficulties in relation to fuel poverty have been known for a long time”.
A lack of gas supplies from Europe, and dwindling North Sea production has been blamed for the price increases by most of the major energy suppliers l…
What Do You Do If Your Credit or Debit Card is Lost or Stolen?
Many people find it easy and convenient to use credit cards and ATM or debit cards. The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) offer procedures for you to use if your cards are lost or stolen.
Travel Credit Card – Planning That European Vacation
Now that summer’s here you may be getting ready for that long awaited European vacation. Have you checked to be sure you have the right travel credit card? Although using credit cards are best when you travel, you need to be sure you’ve selected the best credit card for overseas use.
If you’re getting ready to travel, you need to take care of a few matters regarding your credit card before you leave. You should check with your credit card issuer about fees or charges when …
How To Protect Your Debit and Credit Cards
The best protections against card fraud are to know where your cards are at all times and to keep them secure. For protection of ATM and debit cards that involve a Personal Identification Number (PIN), keep your PIN a secret. Don’t use your address, birth date, phone or Social Security number as the PIN and do memorize the number. Become familiar with the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) and the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and know what your liability is.
How To Use A ‘Credit’ Card Online Safely.
Please use caution when you use a ‘credit’ card on the internet. There are ‘criminal elements’ every-where, and online is no exception. I will actually go as far as to say that you should NEVER use a ‘credit’ card online AT ALL. Hear me out! I have a PayPal account and it can be quite useful for ebay or other places that accept it. To get a PayPal account you need some sort of credit card, right? WRONG! There are two main types of ‘plastic card’, the first is a ‘CREDIT’ card …
Lost or Stolen ATM Debit Cards Your Liability
As our economy becomes more and more digital, ATM debit cards have become a frequent payment method. This article discusses your liability for lost or stolen card charges.
How Do You Dispute An Error On Your Credit Card?
Have you ever ordered something and gotten billed for it but didnt receive the merchandise? What do you do next?
Credit Card Vs. Debit Card – What Are The Main Differences?
With our electronical cards fortunately the days of the mad rush and long queues to get cash from the bank before weekends are long gone. We now enjoy the convenience of using a nearby automatic teller machine (ATM) or you can even get cash back at your local grocery, hardware or convenience store.