Battling Card Fraud – the Card With its own Keypad
Customers looking to battle credit card fraud could soon have a new weapon with which to do it – a credit card with a built in keypad. Dynamics, a credit card developer, works to develop next generation technology and the company’s latest invention is to have a card that requires a pin to be entered […]
Top 5 Spring Skiing Destinations
The spring season means warmer weather and brighter sunshine for most people but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy winter sports! A number of ski destinations tend to begin closing their doors around this time of year but what awaits you in those which stay open? Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, ski […]
UK Football Fans Score Away Goal With Brazilian Currency
A strong British pound against leading international currencies including Brazilian currency means football fans travelling to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup will get more for their money this summer. According a recent study by Post Office Travel Money, the British pound has strengthened against 40 leading currencies, including the Brazilian real, to give travellers […]
The 2014 World Rowing Cup: A Brief Travel Guide
This March, watersports fans will see the start of one of their most prestigious competitions: the World Rowing Cup. Kicking things off in Sydney, Australia, the championship will see teams from countries across the globe battling for top position in the first leg of the competition. This is the second consecutive year which has seen […]
Mobile Phone Payment System to Improve Money Transfers
A new mobile phone payments system that will improve the ease of which money can be transferred is set for launch this year. The system title Paym – pronounced ‘Pay Em’ – will mean people can transfer money between their bank accounts more easily. Mobile phone applications will be used to make the money transfers, […]
Looking for a Getaway? Why South Africa Might be the Answer
South Africa is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most spectacular destinations, and it’s ideal for someone looking to get away to somewhere different. It is a country with spectacular beaches, amazing scenery and an extravagant range of some of the world’s most striking wildlife. No other land like it It is geographically diverse, with mountain, […]
Keeping Social Media and Online Shopping Separate
It’s very easy to log on to social media and be overwhelmed by adverts for almost any product on the market. However, new research from YouGov suggests that stores with an online presence are actually trusted less if they appear on social media sites. Marketing and advertising plays a large role on social media, with […]
Where are the Best Safari Destinations Across the Globe?
Going on safari involves seeing some of the world’s largest species of mammals roaming freely across wide-open spaces. Across the globe, there are several destinations where watching these animals in glorious surroundings can probably not be matched as a holiday experience. From lions and tigers, to herds of zebras and Wildebeest, there is always something […]
Saving Rates Drop by 50% Across Five Years
Saving rates for consumers have fallen by a whopping 50% since the Bank of England slashed interest rates to 0.5% in 2009. A lack of competition and the introduction of the Funding for Lending scheme have also had an impact, resulting in the levels of interest received dropping dramatically. For instance, a saver can now […]
Important Pointers to Consider When Looking for Prepaid Cards
Prepaid cards offer a great alternative to using credit or debit cards for many people, due to some of the alternative options they offer. They are great for managing finances and require any funds to be loaded on to the card in the first instance. Some cards can be used in specific chain stores and […]