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Credit cards<\/a><\/h2>\n

Credit cards are a convenient and flexible way to pay for things without having to carry cash. And if you use them wisely, credit cards can be one of the cheapest sources of credit available.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Credit card debt<\/a><\/h2>\n

If you have credit card debt and are only making the minimum monthly repayment, it can feel never ending. Follow our tips on tackling credit card debt.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Disputed card transactions – chargeback<\/a><\/h2>\n

Sometimes you may want to dispute a card transaction if the transaction was not authorised by you, or put through more than once, if supplier did not deliver the goods or services you paid for, or if the goods were delivered to you but were faulty or not as described.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Credit cards are a convenient and flexible way to pay for things without having to carry cash. 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