Credit Cards

Macquarie Bank scraps international transaction fees on credit cards

Macquarie Bank has announced it will scrap international fees from its credit cards at the beginning of next month.

By Emma Duffy ● June 28, 2019

Qantas announces major changes to its frequent flyer program

Qantas has just announced the “biggest overhaul to the airline’s loyalty program in its 32-year history”, adding a million more seats and slashing the number of points needed for select flights.

By William Jolly ● June 20, 2019

How to use a credit card

Credit cards can be a blessing or a curse, but they often get a bad rap – mostly because they usually aren’t used responsibly.

By Emma Duffy ● June 14, 2019

Aussies not abandoning their credit and debit cards just yet

The number of purchases made on both credit cards and debit cards has increased in recent months, according to data from Australia’s central bank.

By William Jolly ● June 12, 2019

Australian shoppers love a sale, but bargain-FOMO drives impulse spending

Australians are addicted to a good bargain, but the fear of missing out (FOMO) on a good deal is driving people to make impulse purchases.

By Emma Duffy ● May 28, 2019

How to get the most from frequent flyer credit cards

With a large number of credit cards available in Australia, it can be difficult to know which one is best suited for you and your lifestyle. If you are a regular spender who would most likely pay off their outstanding balance monthly and aren’t likely to overspend, you may want to consider frequent flyer credit cards.

By Emily Price ● May 23, 2019

How much do Australian banks pay for Apple Pay?

With the news of NAB switching on Apple Pay fresh in the ears, it’s been revealed just how much Australian banks actually pay to use the digital wallet service.

By William Jolly ● May 22, 2019

12 ways to stop impulse buying

Do you remember the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic? At the start of the movie, the main character, Rebecca Bloomwood, is a financial train wreck. She spends with wild and reckless abandon, maxing out 12 credit cards thanks to her uncontrollable urge to splurge.

By Emma Duffy ● May 22, 2019

RBA praises new payments platform development

RBA Assistant Governor Michele Bullock has provided an update on the progress of the new payments platform (NPP), praising the success of its implementation and adoption by smaller institutions.

By William Jolly ● May 16, 2019

What is a direct debit?

Read our simple overview of the basics of direct debits, including the dangers they present.

By William Jolly ● May 14, 2019

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