The zero per cent on balance transfers for 13 months is available on 3 December for all new customers credit card. Abbey has also extended the popular supermarket cash offer new customers - a request for the opening of the Abbey credit card can get refunds until the end of July, and existing customers until the end of March.

five percent return applies to the first £ 1000 the value of purchases from large supermarkets bought Abbey with a credit card.

Managing Director of the Abbey credit cards, Roger Lovering, said: "Our cash rear proved to be very popular and therefore we decided to extend the offer for both customers new and existing. Those who have already signed with the offer we will be extended until the end of March, giving them more time to reach their limit of cash. New customers have until the end of July.

"For those who prefer to use their cards to manage debts, we offer a competitive 13-month interest-free period onbalance transfers. This is part of our strategy to increase their market share and keep. The cash offer was welcomed as innovative, and we have more new ideas for next year. This is the model that uses Santander and one we know will strengthen our position as a serious challenger for the "four".