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 - July 6th The best ways to pay when shopping on overseas websites If you're shopping on an overseas site, the foreign exchange rate is just one thing to think about when considering the cost. Different payment options may have fees you need to take into account. We look...
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 - May 22nd I can’t pay my credit card bill: What can I do? If you’ve had your hours reduced at work or had your income dry up completely due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, you may be feeling overwhelmed by your current financial situation and any debt...
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 - March 4th How you can make the most of the ANZ Rewards program ANZ Rewards is the loyalty program for the major bank’s rewards credit card range. Through the program, you can earn points which can then be redeemed for things such as cashback, travel vouchers and gift cards....
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...
Credit Cards - January 24th How to earn Air New Zealand frequent flyer 'Airpoints Dollars' Do you often fly with Air New Zealand or one of their partnering or co-operating airlines such as Etihad or Air China? If so, you may be interested in finding out more about the Air New...
Credit Cards - January 6th How to buy and top up your Qantas Frequent Flyer points Sometimes buying points outright can be a more effective and faster choice than earning them through other purchases. Here’s how it works.
Credit Cards - December 23rd How to earn, buy and spend Etihad Guest Miles Do you regularly fly with Etihad or partnering airlines such as Virgin Australia? If so, you might be curious to find out about Etihad’s frequent flyer program, what it offers and whether loyalty programs generally are worth...
Credit Cards - December 16th Commonwealth Bank customers to get cash for shopping at Coles, Caltex, Myer & more Australia's largest bank just launched a new rewards scheme that allows customers to earn cash back when they pay for groceries at Coles or fuel up at Caltex. Most Commonwealth Bank (CBA) customers that hold one...
Credit Cards - December 13th Keeping your card data under wraps: Top tips for shopping safely online Australian consumers and retailers are embracing the convenience of online payments, with Reserve Bank of Australia statistics showing that e-commerce in Australia grew by 27% in 2018 – almost double the 14% growth figure of 2017....
Buy Now Pay Later Services - October 25th The hidden price of your Afterpay habit New figures show that consistent spending via buy now pay later schemes could require the same repayments as if you had bought a small car with a personal loan or bought a round-the-world-cruise with a credit...