Credit card news

Average credit card interest rates continue falling

The trend towards low-rate credit cards has made an impact on the Australian marketplace, with the average credit card interest rate on RateCity falling to a new low in April 2018.

American Express cuts credit card interest rates

The latest change to credit card interest rates from American Express could see Australians clear their card debts a year and a quarter sooner, saving hundreds of dollars in interest payments, according to RateCity calculations.

Credit card providers fight for business with 0% balance transfer offers

There are several dozen credit cards in Australia that currently offer 0 per cent balance transfers for at least one year.

Westpac's least-cost plan for contactless card payments

Westpac has confirmed it plans to offer least-cost routing for contactless debit card payments, which could allow retailers to lower operating costs and pass the savings on to Australian shoppers.

Credit cards charging as little as 8.99% interest

At least 10 Australian credit card providers are currently offering credit cards with purchase rates of under 10 per cent.

Plenty of credit cards with $0 annual fee

There are at least 20 credit cards that don’t charge an annual fee, according to a new analysis of the Australian credit card market.

The cost of a frequent flyer toaster soars as credit card changes sting

Making the most of your rewards card

Goodbye Opal, hello credit card: Sydney transport goes contactless

Sydney commuters can now “tap on and off” with their credit card, debit card or mobile device on all government-owned ferry and light rail services.

ANZ and Westpac refund millions to credit card holders

ASIC has announced that ANZ and Westpac will give a combined $21 million back to credit card customers, following concerns about their lending practices.

The $28.6 billion bill shock credit card customers are about to receive in the mail

Adding up the back-to-school bills

As parents count down to the start of a new school year, they’re also counting up the growing costs of sending the kids back to school, thanks in part to the increasing emphasis on technology in the classroom.