Card Watch
The prime aim of the Card Watch campaign is to inform cardholders of how to prevent theft and fraudulent use of their credit cards. Although individuals are not normally financially liable if their cards are used fraudulently, the cost to the banking industry is huge and the cardholder does suffer stress, inconvenience and a sense of violation. Go to the Card Watch site for FAQs, advice and information, including queries about email scams, online card purchases and identity fraud.
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Plastic debt trap, or convenient payment tool?
With a bit of self-discipline and some know-how, you can make your cards work for you, rather than the other way round.

It helps to know how the credit card industry works and makes its profits, so this site explains terms such as APR and compound interest. You can also find out how the credit card companies might be making profits at your expense without you even realizing it.
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Credit card perks

If you don't like being in debt, and normally pay off your credit card bill in full each month, you can shop around and find a credit card that offers you good perks, such as cashback, regardless of the interest rate charged. If you don't pay off your card each month, then the perks tend to be dwarfed by the interest charged. Find out more about different reward schemes, and whether there are any stings in the tail.
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A problem with your card purchase?
If there is a problem with a credit card purchase, the credit card company may be liable as well as the supplier. This can provide you, the purchaser, with extra protection. Go to this BBC Watchdog Guide and find out more about this and what to do if your credit card purchase goes wrong.
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