Desperate families turning to credit cards with 60% interest rates
One million desperate consumers shunned by High Street banks have turned to a sub-prime credit card – charging rates as high as 60 per cent. Credit firm Provident Financial today revealed it was receiving more than 2,700 applications a day for its Vanquis credit card. This card is aimed at borrowers who have a bad credit history and have been turned down by more well-known firms.