Those looking for an alternative to risky payday loans may wish to consider the far safer option of a prepaid credit card.

New data has shown that the average family in debt owes over £10,000 - with over half of this being credit card debt.

A plain language campaigner has said credit card providers should offer more information about their interest charges.

Many people have a secret prepaid credit card their partner knows nothing about, according to new research.

Britons will need a good budget planner if they are to fulfil the prime minister’s hopes that they cut credit card balances.

The prime minister has toned down a call for Britons to get rid of their credit card debt, but those keen to bring what they owe under control may wish to take action to do just that.

Credit card spending in the UK is more than twice that saved each year, research has found.

Building up debt on credit cards is not the way to respond to higher energy bills, an expert has warned.

Those wanting to avoid surcharges for goods and services may find using prepaid credit cards is a good way to do so, an expert has said.

Credit card transactions are falling and more money is being paid on them than spent, according to new data.