
Amy Lancashire
Compliance Monitoring Officer
Amy is Compliance Monitoring Officer at Lendable, where she has worked for three years. She holds an undergraduate law degree from Keele University and a master’s in law from the University of the West of England – qualifications that trained her to read and apply regulatory frameworks precisely. She spent several years as a legal advisor and paralegal before moving into financial services compliance. She reviews Zable content to ensure it meets FCA financial promotions standards and is accurate for readers.
"Accuracy in financial content really matters. When someone is making a decision about credit, they need to be able to trust what they're reading. My job is to make sure everything on Zable is not only clear, but legally sound and compliant with the rules that are there to protect consumers."
Articles reviewed by Amy

Do money transfers affect your credit score?
Sending money or transferring between accounts won't affect your credit score. But a money transfer credit card can.

Repaying a loan early
Learn your rights when repaying a loan early, early repayment charges, the 58-day interest rule and settlement figures.

Does opening a bank account affect your credit score?
Opening a bank account usually has little effect on your credit score, but overdrafts and multiple applications can. Here's what to know.

Credit union loans explained
Learn how credit union loans work, what they cost, who can apply and how they compare to bank loans.

How to apply for a loan
Learn more about what’s involved in applying for a personal loan in the UK including what information and documents you need.

Do guaranteed loans exist in the UK?
Guaranteed loans don't exist in the UK. Learn how to spot the scams, and your real options with bad credit.

What is a payday loan?
Learn more about how payday loans work, what the FCA price cap means for the cost, the risks and alternatives.

Does Klarna affect your credit score?
Using Klarna or Clearpay? Learn how Buy Now, Pay Later services affect your credit score and what to watch out for.

How Britain Eats: The UK’s Food Spending Habits Revealed
New data reveals the most shopped at supermarkets and fast food retailers, revealing Britain’s basket habits.

Does PayPal Credit affect your credit score?
PayPal Credit and Pay in 3 affect your credit score in different ways. Learn how each one can impact your credit score.

Credit card fees and charges explained
A clear guide to UK credit card fees and charges, what triggers each one,, and the simple ways to avoid paying them.

Does Breathing Space affect your credit score?
Breathing Space isn't recorded on your credit file, but missed payments during it still are. Here's how the Debt Respite Scheme can affect your score.

Do joint accounts affect your credit score?
Opening a joint account won't merge your credit scores, but it creates a financial link. Here's how it affects your credit file and how to break it.

What is a money transfer credit card?
A money transfer credit card moves cash from your credit card to your bank account. Learn how it works.

How to avoid interest on a credit card
Learn how to avoid interest on a credit card by paying your statement balance in full and using the interest-free period.

Do declined payments affect your credit score?
A declined payment won't affect your credit score on its own, but the reason behind it sometimes can. Here's what does and doesn't reach your file.

How to switch credit cards
Thinking of switching credit cards? Learn how to switch, how it affects your credit score, and whether to keep or close your old card.

Does a debt management plan affect your credit score?
A DMP itself doesn't appear on your file, but it usually lowers your credit score. Here's how it happens.

What is debt consolidation?
Debt consolidation combines several debts into one monthly payment. Learn more about how it works.

Does Universal Credit affect your credit score?
Universal Credit doesn't appear on your credit file or affect your score. Find out what could have an indirect impact.

Does increasing your credit limit affect your credit score?
A credit limit increase can boost your score by lowering your utilisation ratio, but the type of credit check matters. Here's how it works.

How does credit card interest work?
Credit card interest builds daily on any unpaid balance. Find out how the rate is calculated, when interest starts, and how to avoid paying it.

Can I use my credit card abroad?
Find out how to use a credit card abroad, what fees to watch for, and how to avoid dynamic currency conversion.

Does a balance transfer count as a payment?
A balance transfer does count as a payment on the card you're paying off. On your new card, minimum monthly payments still apply throughout the deal.

Can I keep transferring credit card balances?
There's no legal limit on how many times you can transfer a credit card balance, but fees, hard credit checks and lender rules make it harder.

Can you withdraw cash from a credit card?
Cash advances from credit cards can be a costly solution.

The difference between a money transfer and a balance transfer
A balance transfer moves credit card debt to a new card. A money transfer sends cash to your bank account. Learn how the two differ.

Does gambling affect your credit score?
Gambling doesn't directly affect your credit score, but it can cause real indirect damage. Here's what lenders see.

What is a credit utilisation ratio?
Your credit utilisation ratio is the percentage of available credit you're using. Learn how to calculate it and keep it healthy.

Why can't I get a credit card?
Been declined for a credit card? Find out the most common reasons applications are refused and the practical steps you can take.