Bank Accounts News

Four new year’s financial resolutions to kickstart 2021

Whether you’re struggling with debt, scared to try new things or have kept your finances on autopilot up until now, here are four new year’s financial resolutions to kickstart your 2021.

Bank account boom: what banks are offering to win your business

Banks are fighting for your business and putting generous offers on the table for new transaction account customers.

Gift cards: The Christmas naughty and nice list

RateCity.com.au has released its annual ‘naughty and nice’ gift card list, as Australians rush to find the perfect last-minute present this Christmas.

Best bank accounts for October 2020

There’s no time like the present to ensure your transaction account is offering you competitive features and minimal to no fees.

Samsung Pay partners with eftpos when contactless payments needed most

Samsung Electronics Australia has partnered with eftpos to allow contactless transactions to be made through Samsung Pay, via the eftpos network.

Is it still safe to keep my money in a bank?

Let’s explore how the money you deposit into a bank is kept safe, and whether it is at risk of being compromised.

ME Bank enables Google Pay as shoppers turn away from cash amid COVID-19

ME Bank has switched on Google Pay for its customers who have an Android smartphone or wearable.

Thousands of ATMs removed due to COVID-19 business closures

People may have a harder time pulling out their money as closures brought about by the pandemic have led to thousands of ATM machines being decommissioned. 

UK fintech Revolut brings new money app down under

Revolut has rolled out a money app in the growing Australian fintech market, which brings together budget management and fee-free money transfers in one app.

Could negative inflation keep rates on hold?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has recorded the largest fall in Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in its 72-year history, indicating that it may be some time before we start seeing interest rates rise.