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Laine Gordon

Money Editor

Cracking under pressure: Australians turn to plastic under weight of RBA hikes

Australia’s total credit card debt has risen for the fifth month in a row, in a worrying sign some families are turning to the plastic to make ends meet.

Credit Cards

11 Apr, 2023

3 min read

Cracking under pressure: Australians turn to plastic under weight of RBA hikes

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Travel to New York or Rome via bonus Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up with these credit cards

This month, the RateCity database shows 17 credit cards offering bulk Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up, ranging from 20,000 points to 150,000 points.

Credit Cards

14 Mar, 2023

5 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering the biggest rewards points bonuses on sign up: March 2023

Wondering which credit cards are offering the biggest bulk rewards points bonuses on sign up? RateCity has you covered with our list of credit cards with the biggest bonus rewards points this March.

Credit Cards

10 Mar, 2023

3 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Earn 300,000 rewards points: biggest credit card bonus points offers this February

If you’re searching for a new credit card and bonus rewards points are a priority for you, look no further. In February, there are 13 credit cards offering bulk bonus points on sign up, ranging from 100,000 points to 300,000 points.

Credit Cards

20 Feb, 2023

4 min read

Earn 300,000 rewards points: biggest credit card bonus points offers this February

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering the biggest Qantas frequent flyer bonus points on sign up

Are you a Qantas frequent flyer member daydreaming about your next holiday? You may be able to earn bonus bulk frequent flyer points through credit cards offering generous points on sign up.

Credit Cards

14 Feb, 2023

5 min read

Laine Gordon

Money Editor

Westpac announces new credit card instalment option – how does it stack up?

Westpac has today announced it will be launching a new payment plan option in another bid to provide customers with an alternative to the ever-expanding buy now, pay later sector.

Credit Cards

14 Feb, 2023

6 min read

Westpac announces new credit card instalment option – how does it stack up?

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Nab flights to New York or Japan with these frequent flyer cards offering bonus points on sign up

Is taking a holiday at the top of your New Year’s Resolutions list? Then why not take the pressure out of your budget and consider using credit card frequent flyer points on sign up to pay for your travels.

Credit Cards

25 Jan, 2023

5 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

The biggest credit card bonus points deals this January – up to 300k points on offer

Looking to kick 2023 off with a bang? Look no further than these competitive credit cards offering six-figure points bonuses on sign up. This month, there are ten credit cards offering bulk points bonuses on sign up ranging from 100,000-300,000 points.

Credit Cards

23 Jan, 2023

3 min read

The biggest credit card bonus points deals this January – up to 300k points on offer

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Bad habits coming back: Australia’s credit card debt ticks up for 2nd month in a row

Australia’s total credit card debt has ticked up for the second month in a row, in a worrying sign some families may be resorting to the plastic to make ends meet.

Credit Cards

16 Jan, 2023

4 min read

Bad habits coming back: Australia’s credit card debt ticks up for 2nd month in a row

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Travel to Bali or Japan with these frequent flyer credit cards offering big points bonuses on sign up

This month, the RateCity database shows 17 credit cards offering bulk Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up, ranging from 20,000 points to 150,000 points.

Credit Cards

19 Dec, 2022

4 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

The biggest credit card bonus points deals this December – up to 300k points on offer

Points chasers may be curious to know which credit cards are offering the biggest points bonuses on sign up this month. In December, there are ten credit cards offering six-figure bulk points bonuses on sign up.

Credit Cards

15 Dec, 2022

4 min read

The biggest credit card bonus points deals this December – up to 300k points on offer

Laine Gordon

Money Editor

Credit card debt back on the rise, as people struggle to clear their bills

Australian households have given their credit cards a workout this month, with the value of transactions and debt attracting interest now on the rise.

Credit Cards

07 Dec, 2022

3 min read