Credit cards offer convenience and enhanced security over carrying cash. Identifying the type of card that is best for you based on your usage and what your goals are is key to maximizing benefits and value of any credit card.

Rainbow Platinum Plus® Visa® Card

The Union Plus MasterCard®, issued by HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A., is designed for those with an average or limited credit history who are members of one of the AFL-CIO Unions (non-members are not eligible to apply for the card).

The Pulaski Bank Gold Visa® Card, issued by Pulaski Bank, is designed for those with good credit who are looking for a very low cost credit card.

You can also buy AA credit card secure to protect yourself from online fraud, or AA Creditcare which will protect your credit card repayments.

Compare the Abbey National credit card with other leading UK cards through our free comparison service, and see if you can find the best deal for your needs.

With a low APR and a whole host of benefits, the Amazon Credit Card could be the one for you, but before making a final choice, use our online credit card comparison tool to compare the rates and benefits of all the major UK credit cards.

The Aqua credit card is designed for people with CCJs, bad credit, those who don't own their home, are unemployed, on a low income or are not on the electoral roll. However, with an adverse credit history, you will end up paying a much higher rate of interest, have a lower credit limit, and will not be offered the same benefits as you would with a better credit history.

The Asda credit card is one of the many supermarket deals on the market.

Moving your student loan to a credit card? Struggling with student loans? Learn the options of transferring to credit. Universities deal with tuition paid by credit card. With tuition costs rising and credit tightening, more students are opting to pull out the plastic to pay for their classes. Not all colleges like it. 529-linked credit cards help make college more affordable. New credit cards link to 529 plans and function like cash-back credit cards, putting rebates into a college savings plan.