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Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Tide is turning for credit card spending
Australians spent almost $25 billion on credit card purchases in June, despite rising cost of living pressures. However, the tide appears to be turning.
Credit Cards
08 Aug, 2022
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Travel to Rome return with frequent flyer points on sign up from these credit cards
Attention travellers and points chasers: In August, there are 17 credit cards offering bulk sum Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up to take you from Sydney to Perth, or even to sunny Bali or Honolulu.
Credit Cards
08 Aug, 2022
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Credit cards offering the biggest bulk points offers on sign up in August
If you’re on the hunt for the credit cards with the biggest bulk points on sign up, RateCity has compiled a list of competitive options from leading credit card issuers in Australia.
Credit Cards
08 Aug, 2022
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
With flight prices so high, is now the time to get a rewards credit card?
When plane tickets are more expensive, it may be worth considering if a rewards card could get you to the skies faster (and with additional travel perks).
Credit Cards
22 Jul, 2022
5 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Credit cards with Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up to take you from LA to London
There are 17 credit cards this July offering bulk Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up that could take you across Australia or even on an international flight.
Credit Cards
12 Jul, 2022
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Earn 200k credit card points: cards with the biggest points offers on sign up in July
This July, there are a range of premium credit cards offering six-figure bulk bonus points on sign up for eligible customers. Compare cards offering up to 200k
Credit Cards
11 Jul, 2022
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Credit card purchases climb despite cash rate hikes
Australians made almost $25 billion worth of purchases on their credit cards in May, despite the growing cost of living pressures and rising interest rates.
Credit Cards
08 Jul, 2022
2 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Credit cards with the biggest bonus points offers on sign up in June
RateCity research has done the hard work for you by compiling a list of credit cards offering the most bonus points on sign up in June. Up to 200,000 in bonus points available from these credit cards.
Credit Cards
15 Jun, 2022
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Frequent flyer credit card sign up bonus points that could take you to London or Rome
This month, several credit cards are offering bulk frequent flyer points that may be exchanged for flights around Australia, or to Europe return, depending on your eligibility.
Credit Cards
14 Jun, 2022
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Biggest bonus points offers: top credit card points on sign up in May
There are multiple credit cards offering over 100,000 bonus bulk points on sign up. RateCity's database helps you compare the credit cards offering the biggest bulk points deals in May.
Credit Cards
11 May, 2022
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Travel to Europe return with sign up bonus points from these credit cards
There are a number of credit cards offering bulk Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up that could take you around Australia, or to Europe return, depending on your eligibility.
Credit Cards
11 May, 2022
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Australia’s credit card debt drops after 4 months of rises
Australia’s credit card debt has made a surprise drop in March after four consecutive months of rises, according to new data from the RBA today.
Credit Cards
09 May, 2022
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