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Tesco have long
been a well-known brand name in the United Kingdom. For many years
they were happy to provide fruits, vegetables, meats and general
groceries to consumers. However in the early nineties the era of
the ‘Superstore’ gained momentum and outlets which previously
sold groceries alone were branching into electrical goods, entertainment
retail and clothing lines and their bids to become a ‘one
stop shop’.
In the late nineties this developed
into a provision for financial services and now Tesco offer a range
of products to their customers. These products take the Tesco name
but always have a partner behind the product driving it on (such
as a major banking institution). Currently Tesco offer loans,
insurance (including travel, pet and motor), savings products, travel
money, a flexible mortgage and of course their credit card.
The Tesco credit card
offers a low introductory rate on purchases and balance transfers,
an obvious benefit for those with existing cards looking to switch.
They also offer the potential addition of a cardholder protection
plan for the cautious to protect against theft or misuse. Prospective
credit card holders can apply online with the form taking around
fifteen minutes to complete. The Tesco website states that
they conduct a credit check immediately on submission of your details
and that you can have decision on your application in less than
sixty seconds. So if you are looking for speedy access to a credit
card with competitive rates than you should keep in mind the Tesco
product.
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