Credit Cards

Customer spending "may be past its lowest point", Commbank says

Spending momentum in Australia has improved over the last couple of weeks, indicating the nation may be past the bottom of the COVID-19 spending trough.

By William Jolly ● May 05, 2020

Contactless payments surge 44% during COVID-19 as shoppers fear germs

Nearly half of Aussies have decreased their use of cash when making purchases in person because of coronavirus fears, new data shows.

By Emma Duffy ● April 30, 2020

Westpac finally switches on Apple Pay

Westpac has finally joined the Apple Pay party, becoming the last of the major banks to do so.

By William Jolly ● April 28, 2020

Westpac introduces credit card interest payment holidays

Westpac customers in financial stress due to COVID-19 will be able to have their credit card interest payments paused for three months.

By Harrison Astbury ● April 24, 2020

What are some credit cards with no annual fee?

Three words. Say it and I’m yours. “No annual fee”. It’s enough to make anyone’s heart melt, but what should you know about these credit cards?

By Harrison Astbury ● April 20, 2020

What happens to your Virgin Velocity points if Virgin goes bust?

One of the many victims of the COVID crisis is Virgin Australia and its employees, and the economic fallout could spell bad news for your Velocity points.

By William Jolly ● April 20, 2020

Record number of digital wallet transactions made in March 2020

Australians are turning to digital wallets in record numbers to buy things during the COVID-19 panic.

By William Jolly ● April 09, 2020

Aussies spending more on DIY during isolation

While spending is down overall, new data shows we're spending more on DIY projects as we adapt to isolation and social distancing measures.

By William Jolly ● April 07, 2020

Tap and go payment limit increased to $200 to contain virus spread

Australian shoppers will soon be able to make purchases of up to $200 at the checkout using tap and go, as retailers try to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

By Emma Duffy ● April 03, 2020

Consumer anxiety spikes in face of coronavirus pandemic

Consumer anxiety spiked sharply in March as the coronavirus pandemic unfolded, with people digging deep into their savings to make ends meet.

By Emma Duffy ● April 03, 2020

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Rates from 1.99% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
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of up to 3.50%

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of up to 1.45%

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