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Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

What is the value of Qantas frequent flyer points?

Understand the value of frequent flyer points to maximise perks and benefits, and collect and use them effectively for your rewards.

Credit Cards

16 Aug, 2024

6 min read

What is the value of Qantas frequent flyer points?

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Can I transfer my frequent flyer points across different programs?

Frequent flyer memberships and their benefits are often exclusive to their affiliated airline. However, there are exceptions. Some global airline alliances, such as oneworld, allow member airline frequent flyers to exchange points for flights and attain parallel status across their entire carrier network.

Credit Cards

07 Aug, 2024

7 min read

Can I transfer my frequent flyer points across different programs?

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

How to earn Velocity points

If you travel often, you may be able to amass points or miles through loyalty programs, to redeem for flights, hotel stays, and other rewards. One of the most popular frequent flyer programs in Australia is Velocity - Virgin Australia's loyalty club.

Credit Cards

06 Aug, 2024

6 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

How to claim Qantas frequent flyer points on Emirates

Qantas and Emirates’ combined network is one of the most extensive across the world. The good news for frequent flyers is that you can earn Qantas frequent flyer points from Emirates flights, depending on the destination and the fare.

Credit Cards

25 Jul, 2024

3 min read

How to claim Qantas frequent flyer points on Emirates

Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Travel money card vs credit card vs debit card: which should you choose?

Explore the top spending options for Australian travelers: travel money cards, credit cards, and debit cards. Discover which is best for your travels.

Credit Cards

13 Jun, 2024

11 min read

Travel money card vs credit card vs debit card: which should you choose?

Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

How do you make a balance transfer?

Learn how to make a successful credit card balance transfer to save on interest and streamline debt repayment effectively.

Credit Cards

24 Nov, 2023

7 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Increasing your chance of credit card approval

Gaining credit card approval can often be an uncertain process. The good news is that there are steps you can take to increase your chances of approval for a credit card.

Credit Cards

26 Oct, 2023

5 min read

Increasing your chance of credit card approval

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

How does credit card insurance work?

Oftentimes, credit cards will come with complimentary insurances and warranties designed to offer peace of mind and greater protection for cardholders. Explore how credit card insurances work and what your card may offer.

Credit Cards

26 Oct, 2023

4 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Can my credit card points expire?

Here is everything you need to know about how credit card points can be limited and even removed by your card provider.

Credit Cards

01 Sep, 2023

4 min read

Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Can you use a business credit card for personal expenses?

Getting a business credit card can be easier than a personal credit card. But can you put personal expenses on a business credit card?

Credit Cards

28 Aug, 2023

8 min read

Can you use a business card for personal expenses?

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

What is the purchase rate on a credit card?

The purchase rate is the interest you’ll pay on the overdue balance of credit card purchases, made in-store or online.

Credit Cards

25 Aug, 2023

4 min read

What is the purchase rate on a credit card?

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

How do credit card refunds work?

You may wonder how to get a refund processed and how long it might take to appear on your credit card statement. We've got the answers to all this and more.

Credit Cards

23 Aug, 2023

7 min read