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Avoiding credit card fees – tips and tricks

Fees and charges; it seems that credit cards have a never-ending list of them. So how do you avoid them? How can you have the convenience of a credit card without it breaking the bank? The first thing you need to do is choose the credit card that’s right for you.

Credit card transaction disputes and chargebacks

Despite all the good intentions of your credit card provider, transactions can still go wrong. Duplications, unauthorised transactions and disputed amounts charged are just three examples. So, if this happens to you, what should you do?

Credit card guide: avoiding hidden fees and charges

The last six to twelve months has seen the credit card market inundated with new products, with providers all vying for their own share of the profits. Low interest rates, zero balance transfer rates and other tempting offers have seen unsuspecting consumers jump at the opportunity to save while they spend. But hidden fees and conditions can mean potential financial hardship for the unwary customer and, now more than ever, it is essential that you do your sums when applying for a new credit card.