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Despite a continuingly tough financial climate it is still possible to earn something for nothing, reveals confused.com. 

The comparison website has found that by doing all a household’s ‘day to day' shopping on a credit card, customers could earn some impressive rewards, including a free return flight to Dubai.

Based on an average household spend of £386.30 per week on a reward credit card, and by paying off the balance in full each month, a canny credit card shopper could benefit from some of these rewards after your first year, says confused.com

 
"Using a reward based credit card can be a great way to earn incentives like cashback, flights and shopping vouchers,” said Joanna Garcia, head of credit cards at confused.com. 

“Our findings show that it is still possible to get something for nothing and that savvy shoppers really can be rewarded for using a credit card, with incentives that all the family can benefit from.

"When choosing a credit card it's always important to think about how you will use it, as different cards offer different benefits depending on customers credit needs. 

“Customers who are able to pay off their balance in full each month are likely to benefit the most from a reward card, otherwise the benefits could be outweighed by interest charges. 

“For customers who find it harder to do this, a zero percent purchase card may offer a more suitable and beneficial proposition."





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