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31 December 2009 - Alternatives To Cheques Must Be Acceptable To Consumers, Says Consumer Council
16 December 2009Julie McCurley, head of money affairs at the Consumer Council said, “The Consumer Council has received assurances from the Payments Council that the cheque clearing system will only be closed down if there is evidence that consumers in Northern Ireland are able and willing to use alternatives to cheques.
- Consumer Council Launches Christmas Budget Planner
8 December 2009Help is at hand for consumers wishing to cut down on waste and manage their Christmas finances better, with the launch this week of the Consumer Council’s festive food and present budget planner.
- This Christmas It’s Not Just What You Buy, But How You Pay For It That Counts
11 November 2009Pay by credit card for items over £100, think twice about buying gift vouchers and treat savings stamp cards like cash, are the key messages of the Consumer Council’s 2009 Christmas campaign ‘Protect your pound - think before you pay’, launched today.
- Consumer Council Says Treat Savings Cards Like Cash
2 November 2009The Consumer Council today urged savers who use Christmas Savings Schemes provided by big supermarkets to treat their savings cards like cash. The warning came because these schemes, which allow people to buy £1 stamps or put money on a plastic card, are unsecure. The Consumer Council is also calling on retailers to keep a record of customers’ savings to avoid them losing out should they lose, damage or have their savings card stolen.
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