Halifax joins HSBC in letting customers block cards from gambling
(The Guardian Business News)

Block is designed to prevent problem gamblers betting money they can´t afford to loseHalifax has joined HSBC in announcing customers can now self-exclude their bank cards from being used to gamble - and if they change their mind they won´t be able to start spending again for another 48 hours.The block is designed to prevent problem gamblers betting money they can´t afford to lose and restrict impulsive behaviour. It lets them prevent their cards being used at bookmakers and gambling websites. Continue reading...