Credit Card Companies in the UK

Chip and Pin

Not all that long ago, credit cards were available only through banks and specialist credit providers, and payments to the merchant were made with a sliding contraption that rubbed a print of the card number onto carbon paper.

Now we have Chip and PIN devices attached to wireless waiters, everything is done electronically, payments can be made over the internet and the number of providers is exploding. In fact it sometimes seems as though every organisation has its own credit card, be it a charity, a football team, a supermarket or a multinational corporation. In many cases these cards are in fact backed up by more established credit companies in the UK, but they offer customers an extension to their loyalty and support as well as offering some great deals.

Credit Card Options

If loyalty is not an issue and you simply want to find the most competitive credit card companies in the UK, your first stop should be one of the online price comparison sites (or if you've got time, use several comparison sites as some are on commission and might emphasise certain cards over others).

Charity Credit Cards

If you would like to help your chosen charity by using their credit card, you'll find all the details on their website. For sporting clubs, or even your national team, check out match programmes, newspaper ads and the official websites. These cards will be as widely accepted as the parent card (whose name and logo will appear on the front), so you really can offer a little more financial support to your chosen cause, and maybe even see a few positive results.