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Credit card fraud on the increase
Credit card fraud costs hundreds of millions of dollars each year
Bank fees: ANZ wins High Court test case
The High Court has dismissed, with costs, the proceedings of Paciocco & Anor v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited.
How To Choose A Credit Card Rewards Program
Hints and tips on how to select some of the best rewards cards for you. Reward programs attached to credit cards are sophisticated loyalty programs which reward card holders who use the card as their preferred payment option. There are several different types of rewards programs but they all work on the same premise that the more you use the greater the rewards. Common types of rewards programs Flight rewards Card users earns points towards their preferred airline Frequent Flyer program based on how much they spend on their card. Frequent Flyer rewards can also include travel insurance, concierge services … Continued
What's on offer for Rewards credit cards?
Find out what rates and features are on offer for Rewards credit cards in 2016, with the latest research from CANSTAR.
Could Unfair Credit Card Surcharges Disappear?
The Federal Government has responded to the Financial System Inquiry, accepting all but one of the 44 recommendations made.
Valentine's Day Planning? Use Your Card's Concierge!
If you're organising something special for Valentines Day, it might be worth checking if your credit card has a concierge service!
Dick Smith Closing: Can you get your money back for Dick Smith gift cards?
Dick Smith gift cards won't be honoured with the company in liquidation, but you might be able to get your money back via a chargeback.
Woolworths offers Qantas reward points program
Supermarket rewards programs changes – compare rewards
Citi: Passionate sponsorship of the diversity agenda
Taking a cruise? Some travel insurance claim statistics from Fastcover
American Express: Diversity and inclusion is an evolving space
AMEX Q&A on Workplace
Gift card tips and tricks
Watch the expiry date on gift cards
5 outside-the-box credit card rewards
From cash back to frequent flyer points, there are a bunch of ordinary rewards out there. How about something really special, or just plain fun?
PayPal & PayPass: How Contactless Payment Raises Security Concerns
A number of public submissions raised fraud and security concerns with allowing purchases up to $100 with no secondary authentication.
Pay Someone With A Mobile Phone Number & Other Alternative Payment Methods
The face of everyday transactions is changing, thanks to PayPal and other alternative payment methods. Many people have already benefited and you could, too.
Credit Cards - Glossary of Terms
Glossary Quick Links A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Important Notes: These are a general explanation of the meaning of terms used in relation to credit cards. Credit card terms and conditions may use different wording and you should read the terms and conditions of the relevant card to understand the fees and charges or inclusions and exclusions of that card. You cannot rely on these terms to the part of any credit card you may purchase. Refer to the product disclosure statement (PDS) and Canstar’s FSG. Annual credit card fee: The fee charged annually for the use of the credit card. Average daily balance: Balance is … Continued
Should you get a Rewards Credit Card? Questions to ask
Credit card reward questions to ask
Collect Flybuy point with their eShop online partner
One month, out from Christmas, supermarket giant Coles has announced a new initiative: flybuys eshops. It?s a partnership with a number of online shopping sites (including eBay and Apple) where the ten million or so flybuys members can earn rewards points. The partnership announcement may be slightly too late to capture much of this year?s online Christmas shopping (conservative shoppers timing the postage are likely to be done and dusted by now), it?s nevertheless likely to be a popular move. Which online stores are participating? The flybuys website has an A – Z list of participating estores, which currently includes … Continued
Credit Card Rewards Strategy: The Travel Tart
The Travel Tart talks to us about how he funds his travel addiction by racking up frequent flyer points via credit card reward programs.
Innovation Excellence winner: Qantas Points Banking range
Qantas Credit Union has brought out a range of financial products that enable customers to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points just by paying their bills.
Spending Business Credit Card Rewards to benefit your company and staff
Credit card rewards programs are designed to repay loyalty and “give something back” to the customer, whether in the form of frequent flyer points, particular merchandise, shopping vouchers or simply cash back. They?re an incentive to use the card for payments and to stick with one brand of card in particular. But when it comes to business credit cards, to whom should the rewards belong? It can be a bit of a sticking point, with many factors affecting the answer. Whose name is on the card, for example? Sometimes a card will simply be in the name of the organisation, … Continued
Important Information
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