If you are self-employed, 31st January is the day that you will need to make your final tax payment for the 2012-2013 tax year. HMRC now accepts credit cards for tax payment.  However, they do .....

If you are self-employed, 31st January is the day that you will need to make your final tax payment for the .....

29 Jan 201429 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

If one of your New Year resolutions was to churn your credit card collection in order to pick up a generous sign-up bonus, there are a number of offers which are ending soon and are well worth .....

If one of your New Year resolutions was to churn your credit card collection in order to pick up a generous .....

6 Jan 20146 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

The Lloyds Avios Rewards credit card was a game-changer when it launched in October.  For the first time, we had a credit which offered NO FOREIGN EXCHANGE FEE – AND gave you Avios points for .....

The Lloyds Avios Rewards credit card was a game-changer when it launched in October.  For the first time, we .....

3 Jan 20143 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 34 comments

American Express Travel has launched a decent bonus promotion for anyone spending £400 or more at their website. To qualify for the 1,200 point bonus, you need to spend £400 or more on pre-paid .....

American Express Travel has launched a decent bonus promotion for anyone spending £400 or more at their .....

2 Jan 20142 January 2014 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

This is the last part of my look back at 2013.  Previous articles looked at my personal travel highlights and top promotions and the large number of devaluations this year. Credit card sign-up .....

This is the last part of my look back at 2013.  Previous articles looked at my personal travel highlights and .....

29 Dec 201329 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments

I wrote a few days ago about a discount deal for 30% off House of Fraser giftcards when you paid with an Amex.  This was offered by a company called SVM, who have run ‘discount deals’ on .....

I wrote a few days ago about a discount deal for 30% off House of Fraser giftcards when you paid with an .....

28 Dec 201328 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 20 comments

This offer came to light too late for Christmas, unfortunately, but may still be worth a look if you are a regular House of Fraser customer. Amex is running a promotion with House of Fraser allowing .....

This offer came to light too late for Christmas, unfortunately, but may still be worth a look if you are a .....

22 Dec 201322 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 44 comments

Two very attractive new offers probably appeared on your American Express account yesterday, although you may not have noticed.  These are a continuation of the special deals that have been running .....

Two very attractive new offers probably appeared on your American Express account yesterday, although you may .....

21 Dec 201321 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 51 comments

American Express has sent an offer to some Preferred Rewards Gold cardholders offering them 15,000 Membership Rewards points if they upgrade to American Express Platinum. Even if you did not receive .....

American Express has sent an offer to some Preferred Rewards Gold cardholders offering them 15,000 Membership .....

19 Dec 201319 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 101 comments

Amex has launched a new ‘statement credit’ deal, this time with Selfridges. The discount is OK, offering £10 back when you spend £50 on your American Express card. To register, you need .....

Amex has launched a new ‘statement credit’ deal, this time with Selfridges. The discount is OK, .....

11 Dec 201311 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

You will, no doubt, have seen stories in the press about companies such an Amazon and Apple who go to great lengths to minimise their UK tax bills.  One of the ways they do this is to process .....

You will, no doubt, have seen stories in the press about companies such an Amazon and Apple who go to great .....

7 Dec 20137 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 26 comments

Tomorrow, Saturday 7th, is the UK’s first ‘Small Business Saturday’.  And, as American Express is the main sponsor, this is a great opportunity to rack up some decent discounts with .....

Tomorrow, Saturday 7th, is the UK’s first ‘Small Business Saturday’.  And, as American .....

6 Dec 20136 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 45 comments

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the site for December. Apart from the big changes to the Starwood and BA cards, which I summarise below, the other points worth .....

I have updated the ‘Credit Card Offers‘ page at the top of the site for December. Apart from the .....

3 Dec 20133 December 2013 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the exclusive cashback deals that American Express is now offering you online when you log into your online statement. The first batch were not great, although my .....

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the exclusive cashback deals that American Express is now offering you .....

30 Nov 201330 November 2013 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments