Credit Cards 101

Practical ways to save money during the coronavirus pandemic

2020 hasn’t been a particularly outstanding year for a lot of people.

By William Jolly ● April 02, 2020

Heading overseas? Here’s how to find competitive foreign currency rates

Whether you are heading to Bali or Brussels, you’ll need foreign currency, either via cash, credit, or debit, and the costs can add up if you’re not careful.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 13, 2020

How do you check your credit score?

Take control of your finances and your borrowing power by checking your credit score and report.

By Emma Duffy ● February 06, 2020

0% credit card balance transfer offers - January 2020

According to the RBA, there are approximately 14 million active credit cards in Australia, making over $25 billion in transactions each month.

By Alex Brewster ● January 03, 2020

One-third of credit card users missing out on rewards

Nearly one third of credit card holders say they don't feel they're taking full advantage of their credit card rewards, new research shows.

By William Jolly ● December 13, 2019

Who Offers Google Pay in Australia?

Phones can be used for more than just wasting time at work. Recent advancements in payments technology means you can also use your smartphone to make instant contactless payments without needing to dig out your credit card.

By William Jolly ● November 06, 2019

Who Offers Samsung Pay in Australia?

Regardless of whether you think the smartphone has changed the world for better or for worse, there’s no denying it has its uses. You can use it to open and close various apps while you’re bored, and you can use them to avoid making eye contact with strangers on the bus.

By William Jolly ● September 18, 2019

Who Offers Apple Pay in Australia?

The invention of the smartphone has lead to many problems in our modern society, like the ability to create an Instagram account for your dog that isn’t as cute as you think it is. But one positive of the smartphone era is the ability to make instant contactless payments without needing to dig out your credit card.

By William Jolly ● September 03, 2019

How to increase your credit limit (and whether you should)

Maxed out a credit card or two recently? You can always try and get your credit card limit increased, but it’s not always a good idea to do so…

By William Jolly ● July 16, 2019

Common credit card frauds and how to avoid them

In the eyes of scammers and thieves, credit cards are the holy grail. Data from the Australian Payments Network shows that over the 2017-18 financial year, credit card fraud grew by 4.8% to $565 million – more than five times the amount lost to other scams put together.

By William Jolly ● July 10, 2019

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