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Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Turning to the plastic – credit card use at its highest since 2021

RBA credit card data has revealed Australians are turning to the plastic at levels not seen since August 2021, with total credit card debt accruing interest hitting $17.76 billion in April.

Credit Cards

07 Jun, 2023

3 min read

Turning to the plastic – credit card use at its highest since 2021

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

10 tips and tricks to save money at the supermarket

We've compiled a list of useful tips and strategies that could unlock a raft of supermarket savings and help you to discover several benefits that you may be unaware of.

Credit Cards

26 May, 2023

10 min read

10 tips and tricks to save money at the supermarket

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

May’s credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards points bonuses

If you’re on the hunt for a credit card offering generous rewards points on sign up, look no further. This month, there are 10 credit card options for bulk bonus points on sign up, ranging from 100,000 points to 300,000 points.

Credit Cards

12 May, 2023

3 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Qantas credit cards offering the biggest frequent flyer points on sign up this May

There are six-figure points bonuses up for grabs from leading credit card companies for Qantas frequent flyer members this month. These sign-up bonuses may be enough to cover the cost of flights domestically and internationally.

Credit Cards

11 May, 2023

5 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

$8.6 million a day: credit card debt drops but Australians still forking out millions

Credit card debt accruing interest has dropped for the first time in six months, however, at $17.73 billion, the total bill is causing havoc on many Australians’ finances.

Credit Cards

09 May, 2023

3 min read

$8.6 million a day: credit card debt drops but Australians still forking out millions

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering the biggest rewards points bonuses on sign up: April 2023

This month, there are 10 credit card options for bulk bonus points on sign up, ranging from 100,000 points to 300,000 points.

Credit Cards

20 Apr, 2023

4 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Qantas credit cards offering the biggest frequent flyer points on sign up this April

This month, the RateCity database shows 18 credit cards offering bulk Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up, ranging from 20,000 points to 150,000 points.

Credit Cards

19 Apr, 2023

5 min read

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Can you pay a credit card from another bank?

Generally, it’s not possible to directly make a credit card repayment with a credit card or debit card. However, there are ways to pay a bill from another bank. These include services such as BPAY, direct debit and Post Billpay.

Credit Cards

14 Apr, 2023

4 min read

Can you pay a credit card from another bank?

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Cracking under pressure: Australians turn to plastic under weight of RBA hikes

Australia’s total credit card debt has risen for the fifth month in a row, in a worrying sign some families are turning to the plastic to make ends meet.

Credit Cards

11 Apr, 2023

3 min read

Cracking under pressure: Australians turn to plastic under weight of RBA hikes

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Travel to New York or Rome via bonus Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up with these credit cards

This month, the RateCity database shows 17 credit cards offering bulk Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up, ranging from 20,000 points to 150,000 points.

Credit Cards

14 Mar, 2023

5 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering the biggest rewards points bonuses on sign up: March 2023

Wondering which credit cards are offering the biggest bulk rewards points bonuses on sign up? RateCity has you covered with our list of credit cards with the biggest bonus rewards points this March.

Credit Cards

10 Mar, 2023

3 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Earn 300,000 rewards points: biggest credit card bonus points offers this February

If you’re searching for a new credit card and bonus rewards points are a priority for you, look no further. In February, there are 13 credit cards offering bulk bonus points on sign up, ranging from 100,000 points to 300,000 points.

Credit Cards

20 Feb, 2023

4 min read