May 22 2013 Latest news:

More card transactions than many people realise are classified as 'cash advances'

Know your credit card charges

Consumers are being warned to be wary when using credit cards, with an array of fees and charges meaning that flashing the plastic can be far from straightforward.

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Contactless card payments are being used by more people, and for higher amounts

Contactless payment scheme is expanding

Shops and vending machines that allow contactless payments have begun to raise the transaction limit to £20.

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