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Credit cards can be useful in helping you manage your finances, but it’s important to know which banking group your credit card falls under.
Credit cards can be useful in helping you manage your finances, but it’s important to know which banking group your credit card falls under.
Many banks and the products they offer, like credit cards, belong to a much wider banking group.
When you’re applying for a new card, you’ll have a better chance of success if you choose a card that falls under a different banking group from your existing provider.
Credit card brand | Owned by |
---|---|
AA | Jaja Finance Ltd |
American Express | American Express |
Aqua | NewDay (formerly Sav Credit) |
British Airways | American Express |
Bank of Scotland | Bank of Scotland |
Barclaycard | Barclaycard |
Black Diamond | Vanquis Bank |
Capital One | Capital One |
The Co-operative Bank | The Co-operative Bank |
Halifax | Bank of Scotland |
HSBC | HSBC |
John Lewis Financial Services | HSBC |
Lloyds | Lloyds Bank |
Luma | Capital One |
M&S Bank | HSBC |
MBNA | MBNA |
Nationwide | Nationwide |
Natwest | Natwest Group (formerly RBS Group) |
Post Office | Capital One |
RBS | Natwest Group (formerly RBS Group) |
Sainsbury's Bank | Sainsbury's Bank |
Santander | Santander |
Marriott | American Express |
Tesco Bank | Tesco Bank |
Vanquis Bank | Vanquis Bank |
Virgin Money | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
Knowing which banking group your credit card belongs to is useful when you want to take out a new card.
That's because if you already have a credit card and want to apply for another, it can be more difficult if you choose one that falls under the same banking group.
For example, you may want to apply for a balance transfer credit card. These usually have an interest-free period of two years or longer and can be useful in reducing what you owe.
However, if you apply for one of these, you won’t be able to transfer the balance between two cards that are issued by the same credit card provider or banking group.
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Get quotesThere’s no legal limit for how many credit cards you can take out. But if you want to take out more than one card with the same credit card provider you usually need to have been a customer with them for six months or more.
Each provider or bank will vary on what they require, so it’s best to check with them what’s needed for you to be eligible to apply.
As with any credit application, your personal circumstances will be assessed. This means looking at a number of factors including your credit record, your income and how much you can reasonably afford to repay.
When your 0% interest period runs out you’ll be charged at the much higher standard interest rate, so you’ll need to look at what options are available.
If you can’t get a new zero-interest card because of your credit history, there are a few things you can do:
If you’re struggling with your credit card payments you can speak to your credit card provider who may be able to provide you with options to help.
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