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Go Green With Credit Card

Barclaycard are the latest company to offer a ‘green’ product to its growing ethically concerned customers who want to lower their carbon footprints. They have announced that their new eco-friendly credit card will be called ‘Breathe’. To ensure its green credentials the card is made from PETG which is the greener alternative to plastic. There will also be no paper statements, they will offer recycling for expired cards and all advertising for the ‘Breathe’ card will be done online. The card offers customers discounts and low rate borrowing when green products are bought. In addition to this Barclaycard will give 50% of after tax profits (estimated at 1 million in its first year) from the card to environmental projects that are dedicated to reducing carbon emissions.

Barclaycard have also recently, along with eight other market leaders – B&Q, British Gas, Marks & Spencer, Sky, Tesco, Royal & Sun Alliance and O2, launched a government backed campaign titled ‘We’re in this together’ which aims to help every UK household cut their carbon emissions by one tonne over the next three years.

Barclaycard isn’t the only lender to be catering to the growing demand for ethical borrowing. Virgin have also launched a green credit card and claim that they have ‘beaten’ Barclaycard in the green stakes because their card is ‘bio-degradable’ and they also promise not to just pay lip-service to the environment but offer on-going dedication to environmental issues. The Co-operative Bank is generally regarded as being the most ethical with all their financial services offering environmental incentives.

The growing popularity of green financial products is encouraging more people to consider an ethical approach to their finances. Not only are they looking at their own environmental positions but they are also showing concern at what their banks and financial companies are doing for the environment.

HBOS, the Abbey and the Yorkshire Building Society have both announced plans to introduce green financial products and you should expect many more credit card lenders following suit.

Personal Loans

Personal Loans for all your Financial Needs
Personal loans can make a big difference in your lives. No matter what your financial needs are, personal loans can help you tackle all of them in a hassle-free manner. You can obtain money for a variety of purposes like buying a new car, thinking to renovate your house, planning an ostentatious wedding, long awaited vacation, or perhaps a financial assistance for your child’s higher education. A personal loan acts as a financer for dealing with any unexpected expenses by filling up your pockets with enough cash.

Privileges with Personal Loans
Each financial institution offering personal loans have their own privacy policies. Many companies prevailing in the market mislead you by not revealing the complete detailed information that you need to follow once you owe the loan and charge a high rate of interest. While choosing a personal loan, you must read all the terms and conditions carefully to avoid any complications in the future. Some banks require no guarantor or security for a personal loan. Different banks provide different repayment options according to the convenience of the borrower. Some financial institutions also offer personal accident cover at nominal charges. Some can even provide you with a payment protection insurance cover in case of death in which the principle outstandings on the loan up to a maximum of the loan amount are insured and no interest is charged.

Personal Loans are Convenient and Flexible
You can avail a personal loan based on your income and repayment capacity and fulfill all your financial needs. With the quick approval process of these loans, you can turn all your dreams into reality. There is minimal paperwork and hassle-free processing, thus keeping all the worries at bay. Furthermore, there is no need of any security or collateral. Most of the financial institutions offer flexible repayment options, which do not overburden you with a worry to pay heavy monthly installments. The loan tenors are different for salaried customers and business professionals. With the simple procedure, minimal documentation, and quick approval of personal loans, you can get rid of all your worries and lead a happy life.