CONFUSED.COM COMMENTS ON INCREASED BALANCE TRANSFER PERIOD FROM BARCLAYCARD PLATINUM

Chris Griffiths, credit card manager at Confused.com said: “By increasing the balance transfer introductory period to 0% for 16 months Barclaycards Platinum moves to joint top of the best buy charts, pulling alongside the Platinum offering from NatWest and RBS. Both cards offer a typical APR of 16.9% and have a balance transfer handling fee of 2.9% so they really are neck and neck. “It’s great for consumers to see providers competing on long term Balance Transfer rates like this, as Barclays move to a longer 0% deal will benefit a wider range of consumers looking to move a balance. By using the Barclays Platinum balance transfer offer customers who are paying interest on their balances with other providers, or those whose introductory rates are coming to an end, could now enjoy the whole of 2011 without having to worry about paying interest on any existing card borrowing. “Customers who do take up this offer should remember they have to protect their 0% period by staying within their credit limit and ensuring at least the minimum required payment is paid off each month.” -Ends- For further information please contact the confused.com press office: Zoe Stevens 02920434393 zoe.stevens@confused.com Notes to editors About Confused.com Confused.com is one of the UK’s biggest and most popular price comparison services. Launched in 2002, it generates over one million quotes per month. It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include home insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance. Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confused.com’s service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators. Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the FSA.