Credit cards for online purchases by Finance News Bulletin

Published: 31/01/07

The research, from UK payments friendship Apacs, also says that while online the credit card is ruler, people prefer to employ debit cards for everyday transactions, with debit cards making up almost two thirds of all plastic certificate purchasesSandra Quinn, director of communications at APACS said: "We consider the unique consumer defense afforded by credit cards – such as additional cover for lost or injured goods – is a key driver in this pattern"by a separate credit card for online shopping allows you to make sure your statements and spot any potential fraudulent use more easily"Last year spending on artificial cards, at £273 billion, outstripped cash spending, and the account goes on to think the future of a cashless society, with contactless expenditure systems like those being pioneered by London Transport’s Oyster card likely to dominate

Miss Quinn finished: "In the first instance we expect to see further enlargement in contactless pre-pay cards similar to Oyster and gift cards instead of paper vouchers"MoneyExpert Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial armed forces Authority (FSA Registration No 301654) The Financial Services power does not regulate some forms of mortgage contract, credit cards, individual loans,

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