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• Plastic cards

  Introductory information about the various types of plastic cards available, covering credit cards, store cards and charge cards, and prepayment cards.

• Borrowing money

  Overview and content list for borrowing money. Read our advice including types of borrowing, getting the best deal and some tips for lending money

• Loans

  Overview and content list for loans. Read information about loans, including payday loans and information about credit brokers.

• Vehicle insurance if the accident wasn't your fault

  What to do if the accident wasn’t your fault and what you need to think about before your vehicle is repaired

• Debt and money

  Get advice on dealing with debt, bailiffs, bankruptcy, pensions, tax and more

• You can't afford to top up your prepayment meter

  Ways you can make your prepayment meter more affordable, and how to get gas or electricity urgently if you've run out of credit

• Benefit overpayments

  Causes of benefit overpayments and what to do if you've been told you've been paid too much

• Decide if prepayment is right for you

  Understand the advantages and disadvantages of a prepayment meter, and decide whether you want one

• Getting your money back if you paid by card or PayPal

  Check how to get a refund if you paid for something by credit card, debit card, charge card, or PayPal. Find out about 'Section 75' and 'chargeback'.

• Accessing your bank account after going bankrupt

  Explains the options for your day-to-day banking needs after you go bankrupt, as your existing bank account will be frozen