Alliance & Leicester are an online Financial Services Company with a well-known high street brand.

They offer an easy to use web-site where customers can find a wide range of products, simple comparison tools and apply online for great Internet only rates - 24 hours a day.

You can apply for their loans and credit cards online.

With regard to their credit cards, the Moneyback Card or Diamond Card, you will receive a decision in seconds when you apply.

Each credit card offers attractive APR rates for balance transfers and purchases. Some of their many benefits include the Card Protection Plan and the Payment Protection Plan which covers your payments in the event of accident, sickness, unemployment or death.

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