London Credit Card

By: EconomyWatch Content   Date: 29 January 2010

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With more than 480 overseas banks in London, the city is one of the major financial hubs not only in Europe but in the world. London is home to the central bank of the United Kingdom, i.e. the Bank of England.

London Credit Card: Types

Here are some of the credit cards offered by major banks in London:

Halifax: To obtain a Halifax credit card, you should be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the UK. The availability of credit is subject to status. The bank offers the following cards:

The Halifax All in One Credit Card: This card features:

  • 0% for 9 months on balances transferred in the first 90 days (3% fee)

  • 0% for 9 months on purchases

  • Typical 15.9% APR (variable)

The Halifax Plus Credit Card: This card features:

  • 0% for 13 months on balances transferred in the first 90 days (3% fee)

  • 0% for 3 months on purchases

  • Typical 16.9% APR (variable)

Halifax Student Credit Card: This card enables cardholders to manage their finances efficiently. The card features:

  • Flexible credit limit

  • Free text alerts

  • Typical 17.9% APR (variable)

Barclaycard: Headquartered in London, this bank is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Forbes Global 2000 ranked the bank as the world’s 25th largest company in their 2008 list. Barclaycard credit cards come with useful benefits, such as identity protection service, fraud monitoring, purchase delivery protection and worldwide assistance. The bank offers the following credit cards:

Barclaycard Platinum: This card features:

  • 0% on balance transfers until February 2011 (2.5% handling fee applies)

  • 0% interest on purchases for 3 months

  • 14.9% APR typical (variable)

Barclaycard Classic: This card features:

  • 0% interest on balance transfers for 12 months from opening your account (2.5% handling fee applies)

  • 19.9% APR typical (variable)

 

Barclaycard Initial: This card is an ideal choice for those looking forward to building their credit rating. The card features 27.9% APR typical (variable).

Some other banks in London are:

  • Bank of America International Ltd.

  • Chase Manhattan International Ltd.

  • Citibank International plc.

  • National Westminster Bank Plc.


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