Credit card news

Westpac's least-cost plan for contactless card payments

Westpac has confirmed it plans to offer least-cost routing for contactless debit card payments, which could allow retailers to lower operating costs and pass the savings on to Australian shoppers.

Credit cards charging as little as 8.99% interest

At least 10 Australian credit card providers are currently offering credit cards with purchase rates of under 10 per cent.

Plenty of credit cards with $0 annual fee

There are at least 20 credit cards that don’t charge an annual fee, according to a new analysis of the Australian credit card market.

The cost of a frequent flyer toaster soars as credit card changes sting

Making the most of your rewards card

Goodbye Opal, hello credit card: Sydney transport goes contactless

Sydney commuters can now “tap on and off” with their credit card, debit card or mobile device on all government-owned ferry and light rail services.

ANZ and Westpac refund millions to credit card holders

ASIC has announced that ANZ and Westpac will give a combined $21 million back to credit card customers, following concerns about their lending practices.

The $28.6 billion bill shock credit card customers are about to receive in the mail

Adding up the back-to-school bills

As parents count down to the start of a new school year, they’re also counting up the growing costs of sending the kids back to school, thanks in part to the increasing emphasis on technology in the classroom.

Credit card debt falls across Australia, while Afterpay popularity rises

Australian credit card debt has fallen over the past year according to the Australian Bankers’ Association, but is this a reflection of us becoming more financially responsible or the rise of Afterpay?

East coast vs west coast, how the cost of living stacks up

Sydney has topped the charts measuring costs of living in the Oceania region, while Australia's number two spot was taken by Perth.

Warning issued for buy now, pay later' services

Afterpay is fast becoming one of the most popular ways for shoppers to buy now and pay later, but new research from RateCity warns the payment method can leave a nasty sting in the tail if you don’t make your repayments.