Travelling to France – Remembering D-Day 70 Years On
Friday 6th June, marked 70 years to the day since Allied forces embarked on the largest amphibious assault ever to take place. D-Day – as part of operation Overlord – saw thousands of British, American, and Canadian troops pour onto the beaches of Normandy to rid Europe of Nazi oppression. In the 11 months that followed the […]
Cash Is Out…..and Cards Are In!
Brits are increasingly turning to the use of contactless payments and self-service to pay for goods and services, according to new data. The use of cash for these purchases it at its lowest ever level according to the British Retail Consortium, with debit cards accounting for 49.6% of sales by value. Cash use, meanwhile, has […]
Business Lobby Groups Positive Over UK Economy
The UK economy is in good health, according to a report produced by two major lobby groups – the Confederation of British Industry and the British Chambers of Commerce. According to the CBI, growth rates recorded in May were at a record high – outperforming all months since data was first collected in 2003. Meanwhile, […]
The Joys of the American West Coast – An Ideal Summer Getaway?
For those of you still on the lookout for a summer holiday destination, the American West Coast could spell the end of your search. From miles of sandy beaches and warm weather, to the metropolis cities of San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles, there is plenty to see and do. California is renowned for its […]
Winners Announced at Prepaid365 Awards 2014
Prepaid365, the UK’s leading dedicated prepaid card comparison site, announced the winners of the Prepaid365 Awards 2014 sponsored by Optimal Payments, recognising best in class prepaid providers across various niches including Travel, General Spend, Money Transfer, Gaming, Online Shopping, Rewards and Youth, across the UK and beyond. Launched in 2009, the 6th Edition of the […]
How can Prepaid Payroll Cards Benefit Company Employees?
Keeping a tight grip on operating costs is essential to ensuring that businesses can continue to balance the books against an ever-changing marketplace. Utilising pre-paid payroll cards to distribute employees’ wages is one such way that firms can save on costs, while streamlining their payroll process. With wages loaded directly onto a company-branded prepaid payroll […]
Choosing Between The Plastics – What You Need to Know
There is no longer a need to use cash for every transaction – now there are debit, credit and prepaid options, but how do you choose between them? The plastic options provide a different approach to money, increasing the ease at which it can be managed and transferred. Choice is a great thing for many […]
eBay Hacking Highlights Need to Guard Against Identity Theft
In the wake of the eBay hacking that saw the world’s largest online security breach, thoughts must now turn to what can be done to protect ourselves from identity theft. Some 233 million eBay users across the globe – including an estimated 15 million from Britain – could now be at risk. It is thought […]
Using a Prepaid Travel Card to Avoid Translation Woe
Many Brits abroad struggle with language barriers when on holiday, according to new research that suggests a lot is ‘lost in translation’. Research carried out by OnePoll on behalf of AA Financial Services discovered that one in five people has a ‘lost in translation moment’ on holiday that led to a tricky situation. Furthermore, one […]
Rising Inflation Highlights Need for Careful Money Management
The UK inflation rate rose for the first time in ten months during April, pushed up by higher fares for travel and the cost of fuel. The Consumer Price Index rose to 1.8% in April according to the Office for National Statistics – up from 1.6% the previous month. According to the ONS, the timing […]
