A number of banks and card providers now offer credit cards aimed at students, but do you really need one?

Is the cost low enough for a card provider to issue a new one, or yet another fee a bank can force on it's customers?

Most banks and card providers have automatic suspension of the services for a great variance in activity and location.

This leads to a game of "cat and mouse" between the smart card provider, and the hackers.

This, after several stages of progression, can leave the smart card provider in a situation where they no longer have any further counter measures to implement.

When you have decided which type of business payment card you're looking for, how do you choose the right card provider?

Those who spent more than £100 on each individual ticket using a credit card might be able to claim from their card provider.

Typically a card provider will pay an agreed amount to the charity (or its trading subsidiary) on the issue of each new card.

You are advised to check with your card provider before travelling.

Many card providers offer interest-free periods on balance transfers, which could give you a chance to clear your debt without accruing more interest.