The AA is the largest breakdown organisation in the UK, providing cover for millions of motorists. This Automobiles Association also offers a range of financial services, including loans, insurance and credit cards, which come with a reward scheme, earning 1 reward point for every £1 you spend. Customers can use their points to save on AA products or even to get cashback. The first purchase yields bonus points and more reward points are earned when you purchase fuel.

Abbey National re-launched its business and brand in 2003, shortening its name to Abbey. In the following year it became part of the Santander Group, one of the most profitable banks in the world. It is today one of the UK's leading personal financial companies, providing services including loans, mortgages, insurance, current accounts and credit cards, which come in several basic forms. There's something for every type of user; for example, there's a cashback card suitable for those that pay their balance off in full every month.

Through its partnership with MBNA, Alliance & Leicester provides a range of credit cards to suit a variety of needs. The company's origins trace as far back as 1852.

Amazon is one of a handful of highly successful online companies to emerge in the last decade. It sells books, DVDs, and much more. The Amazon.co.uk MasterCard is provided by Halifax and includes a loyalty programme which allows the user to earn points for every pound spent, whether on Amazon.co.uk or elsewhere. The points go towards gift certificates redeemable on purchases at Amazon.co.uk. The card also includes other standard features such as an introductory rate on purchases and balance transfers.

aqua considers applications from customers that may have been refused a credit card by other lenders, including people on a low income, those affected by County Court Judgements, and the self-employed.

The Bank of Ireland has been trading for more than 220 years, making it one of the world's longest established banks. It is a major provider of financial services in Ireland and Britain. Recently the UK operations were brought together as one unit - the Bank of Ireland UK Financial Services - offering bank accounts, mortgages and Bank of Ireland credit cards.

First offered in 1966 by Barclays Bank, Barclaycard was the UK's very first credit card and the first to offer internet banking to its customers. It is one of the UK's most recognisable credit cards and offers competitive interest rates which vary according to the base interest rate set by the Bank of England. The Barclaycard Platinum Visa is suited to those wishing to transfer an existing balance, as there is a good introductory rate on balance transfers.

First offered in 1966 by Barclays Bank, Barclaycard was the UK's very first credit card and the first to offer internet banking to its customers. It is one of the UK's most recognisable credit cards and offers competitive interest rates which vary according to the base interest rate set by the Bank of England. The Student MasterCard is geared towards over-18s who are in full-time education, offering relevant discounts, such as 20% off certain ‘student essentials' at Argos.

The Cheshire Building Society was established in 1870 in Macclesfield, and was one of the first Permanent Societies. Today's Society is the product of a series of mergers, beginning in 1969 when the Cheshire merged with the Northwich Building Society. It offers mortgages, savings, investments and property services, along with the Cheshire Building Society credit card.

Citi was established in 1812 in New York and today provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit. The Citi Platinum MasterCard offers attractive introductory rates on both balance transfers and purchases. If you have a good credit rating you can enjoy a high credit limit.