Christmas Shoppers Start Bagging Their Bargains With the Right Credit Card

LONDON, December 16, 2011 -

With advent calendars half opened and the countdown to Christmas begun, the most organised shoppers are ensuring they get the best deals by starting with their choice of credit card. According to one of the UK’s leading price comparison websites comparethemarket.com, consumers looking online and comparing credit card products can make sure they get the most bang for their buck this festive season.

While battling the crowds on the High Street to find this year’s must-have gift is difficult, some consumers find choosing a credit card an even greater challenge. By failing to find the right deal on a credit card, shoppers could risk having to pay more than they bargained for on their Christmas presents.

Fortunately, credit card comparison is quick and easy by usingcomparethemarket.com. With a clear comparison table, it’s simple to view a range of credit cards from some of the top providers in one place.

Simon McCulloch, Associate Director for Money at comparethemarket.com said: “Christmas shopping can be painful enough without the additional worry over credit card charges and interest rates. With so many different cards to choose from, shopping for a credit card can be more difficult than finding the perfect present. comparethemarket.com can help by offering consumers a fast and stress-free way to find the best credit card to suit their needs. We have a range of credit cards to choose from including 0% on new purchases or balance transfers, low APR or rewards and cashback.”

Specialising in more than just car insurance, comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to find the right deal for them on a wide range of insurance and financial products including home insurance, van insurance, bike insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and credit cards.  It also offers comparisons for a range of household utilities including electricity, gas, phone, broadband and digital TV.

About comparethemarket.com

• comparethemarket.com was launched in 2006 as a motor insurance comparison site, offering customers a wide range of competitively priced insurance quotes instantly online.  
• comparethemarket.com has grown rapidly over the past three years and is now one of the UK’s leading price comparison brands.  
• As well as insurance, comparethemarket.com also offers comparisons on credit cards, loans, current accounts and savings accounts.
• comparethemarket.com actively selects its brand partners, working with the best and most trusted organisations to ensure quality service to consumers.

comparethemarket.com is a trading name of BISL Limited.  BISL Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Holly Dedman at Good Relations Tel: +44(0)20-7861-3106, Email: hdedman at goodrelations.co.uk