Money Guide Ireland

Borrowing money to buy a new car can cost a lot less from some lenders. There is plenty of competition out there but you need to compare rates carefully to ensure you are getting the best deal.
If you can get zero percent finance from a dealer (Opel has offers at the moment) - you will […]

For small loans - two Irish lenders are still far cheaper than the rest of the competition. On a loan of 3500 over 12 months the rate from First Active is 6.70% APR - with montly repayments of €302.02 and a total interest payment of €124.24.
Tesco Personal Finance is also 6.70% APR
The closest […]

Open an Tesco Credit Card account before the 24th of September 2007 and we you will get a €40 Tesco Gift Card.
Also - Tesco are offering 0% APR on balance transfers for the first 6 months, and a low standard rate of 14.9% APR for purchases.
Also - you get Clubcard points on ALL purchases - […]

If you want to borrow money - for buying a car or for a special holiday the lowest rates in Ireland at the moment are:
First Active : 6.6% APR = contact your local branch
Tesco 6.9% APR - tel 1850 520520
Halifax 7.2% APR Tel 1890 818283

In Ireland - First Active and Ulster offer 9 months interest free credit on balance transfers and purchases for new credit card customers.
Halifax are the next best for introductory offers -with 0% on balance transfers for six months and 0% on purchases for same period. Afterwards, 9.5% on purchases.
Tesco offer 6 months […]