Credit Cards - October 19th NAB customers start the week with banking outage NAB's customers reported problems accessing their accounts via mobile and internet banking services on Monday. The nabtrade platform was also down, along with the bank's EFTPOS terminals.
Credit Cards - October 15th Cards on the table: Latest 5-Star Rated credit cards revealed While Australians have been reducing their credit card debt during the coronavirus pandemic, many could still stand to save on fees and interest – or get more back from their card in rewards – by moving...
Credit Cards - September 29th Award-winning everyday banking for uncertain financial times At a financially uncertain time for many Australians, Canstar reveals which bank and customer-owned institution offer Award-winning value across their range of everyday banking products. The economic turbulence resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that...
Buy Now Pay Later Services - September 10th NAB's new credit card to compete with 'buy now, pay later' services: What's the verdict? National Australia Bank has launched a new credit card, which it says offers strong features and fairer pricing than buy now, pay later services. Our experts dive in to see how it stacks up. NAB launched...
Credit Cards - September 7th Westpac mobile and internet banking outage leaves customers locked out Some Westpac customers experienced issues trying to access their online accounts on Monday after the bank updated its internet and mobile banking service, Westpac Live. Update 3.42pm AEST: Westpac said its mobile and online banking services...
Credit Cards - August 27th Opinion: Credit cards in a downward spiral This is not about calling time on credit cards. There is still the expectation they will be around for quite some time. But dark forces are amassing and it’s going to take an almighty reversal to...
Credit Cards - August 18th Forgot your wallet? Cardless cash could help Have you ever left home only to realise that you’ve forgotten your wallet? Or maybe you’ve lost your bank card and you need access to cash? Some banks offer a feature called ‘Cardless Cash’ which may...
Credit Cards - August 7th Lockdown wipeout: How did Aussies slash credit card debt while in iso? Among the shocking headlines that haunt 2020, here's a sliver of positivity: Aussies have used the COVID-19 lockdown to pay off credit card debt worth billions of dollars. Here's how they did it. The COVID-19 pandemic...
Credit Cards - July 16th CBA "sorry", sends $50 to customers after last week's bank outage Commonwealth Bank customers might notice a free $50 has been deposited into their accounts today as a "goodwill payment" for last week's network outage. The major bank sent an email out this afternoon to customers who'd...
Buy Now Pay Later Services - July 9th American Express launches 'buy now pay later' tool for credit cards but fees could stack up, expert says American Express has launched a new feature that will allow some cardholders to pay off a portion of their credit card balance in equal monthly installments at a 0% interest rate, but with a fixed month...
Credit Cards - July 6th Commonwealth Bank outage blocking customers' access to cards, app and internet banking Customers of Australia's largest bank are currently unable to access some banking services or make payments using their debit or credit card. Commonwealth Bank announced to customers around lunchtime today that it was aware of some...
Credit Cards - June 3rd Which rewards credit card provider has the most satisfied customers in 2020? Are you happy with your rewards credit card provider? Canstar has surveyed thousands of Australians to find out which credit card provider has the most satisfied rewards customers. Personal finances are currently front of mind for...
Coronavirus - May 29th Finance hacks: Spending smarter & managing credit card debt during coronavirus The impacts of the coronavirus crisis have extended to Australians' hip pockets, impacting spending habits in many households. If spending smarter is on your mind, here are a few ways to free up cash flow and...
Credit Cards - April 27th Lower interest rates flowing to credit card holders with NAB rate cut While shareholders of the bank may not be happy today, National Australia Bank has lowered one of its credit card interest rates for its customers ahead of the other major banks, continuing the trend of lower...
Credit Cards - April 24th What will happen to your Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and linked credit cards? Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration, leaving many Velocity account members and credit card holders wondering what will happen to their frequent flyer points. While we wait to hear if a rescue package will emerge...
Credit Cards - April 9th Is it safe to save my credit card details on shopping websites? You can never be too careful when it comes to protecting your credit card and account details. We take a look at how you can protect your accounts. Many people are probably finding themselves doing more...
Credit Cards - April 2nd Roll up, roll up: How much does a garage door cost? Whether you are looking to install a garage door or replace an old one, we have rounded up some of the options available and the potential costs. A garage door can serve many purposes in your...
Coronavirus - March 27th Coronavirus supplement: your guide to the Australian payments that will go to the extra million on welfare The Australian government has announced a second coronavirus economic package, which “includes some of the most significant changes to social security payments Australia has ever seen”. Professor Peter Whiteford and Dr Bruce Bradbury take a look...
Credit Cards - March 4th Are there deals on the cards? We explore how American Express Connect works If you have an American Express card, you may want to know more about the Amex member benefits and offers hub.
Credit Cards - January 24th How to earn Cathay Pacific frequent flyer points If you often fly with Cathay Pacific, or a partnering airline such as Qantas, or use an eligible rewards credit card with American Express, you might be interested in finding out more about Cathay Pacific’s frequent...