One in four Norwegians does not own a credit card
A total of 1,088,295 adults in Norway do not own credit cards. “Everyone else” has NOK 154 billion in total credit debt. Celebrity economist Hallgeir…
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The interest rate on credit cards goes up 2 percent this year
The interest rate on credit card debt has increased by almost 2 percentage points this year. This is despite the fact that the key policy…
Norwegians used their cards for more than 54 billion in December
In the days from December to Christmas Eve, Norwegians used their debit cards to trade for more than NOK 54.5 billion, according to figures from…
Consumer Council wants ban on credit card bonuses
The Consumer Council believes bonus plans for air travel and other credit card discounts stimulate more debt collection. They therefore want a ban on the…
No change in marketing of credit after tightening of rules
The Consumer Ombudsman hasn’t notice any signs that the marketing of consumer loans has declined after the government tightened the rules. Just over two…
Consider credit cards with deductible insurance to save money when renting a car this summer
If you don’t take out insurance at the rental company, you avoid a costly intermediary. Multiple credit cards have self-insurance included with the card, so…
45,000 Norwegians are asked to block their credit cards
The card companies asking 45,000 Norwegians to block bank cards for use in a foreign shop. The recommendation comes after a major fraud case is…
More use of credit cards for everyday transactions
In recent years, more and more Norwegians began using credit cards for small purchases, according to a new analytical report. The Consumer Council warned that…
