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Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in July 2024
Are flights and travel back on your agenda this year? A trip to Europe or the USA calling your name? You may be able to get bonus reward points to redeem for travel by signing up for credit card deals.
Credit Cards
10 Jul, 2024
4 min read
![Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in July 2024](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20240710/biggest-qantas-frequent-flyer-points-at-credit-card-sign-up-in-july-2024-m8vexO8U2.jpg)
![Sally Tindall](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190930/author-sally-512-jOpwVvX9L.jpg)
Sally Tindall
Research Director
Glimmer of hope: credit card debt drops for first time in six months + credit card interest rates hit a new record high
Australia’s total credit card debt attracting interest charges has dropped for the first time in six months, as households finally start to reign in their burgeoning credit card debts.
Credit Cards
08 Jul, 2024
4 min read
![Glimmer of hope: credit card debt drops for first time in six months + credit card interest rates hit a new record high](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20230501/close-up-view-african-man-s-hands-holding-plastic-credit-card-smartphone-1-nmLw6QhrP.jpg)
![Mark Bristow](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190930/author-mark-512-zioiNTrC5.jpg)
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in July 2024
Signing up for a new credit card may be able to net you a six-figure points bonus, to be redeemed for retail discounts and other exclusive deals. But points hackers must beware that you’ll need to fulfil the card’s terms and conditions to qualify for these bonus points, such as making a minimum spend within the introductory period.
Credit Cards
05 Jul, 2024
3 min read
![Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in July 2024](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20240705/credit-cards-offering-the-biggest-sign-up-rewards-point-bonuses-in-july-2024-AibttKvxm.jpg)
![Eden Radford](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20231016/screenshot-2023-10-16-152231-rlQX60Qpi.png)
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Big bank rewards cards offering rates under 20% disappear as Westpac the last to hike
Westpac, Australia’s third largest credit card provider, has today increased interest rates across its rewards and low fee credit cards by up to 1.25 percentage points.
Credit Cards
20 Jun, 2024
5 min read
![Big bank rewards cards offering rates under 20% disappear as Westpac the last to hike](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20170621093635/Westpac-750x420.jpg)
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Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in June 2024
Do you use your credit card to chase points deals and get the best bonus offers you can? There are a variety of credit card choices available that could net you a six-figure points bonus, simply by joining up and making a minimum spend.
Credit Cards
17 Jun, 2024
4 min read
![Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in June 2024](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20240617/credit-cards-offering-the-biggest-sign-up-rewards-point-bonuses-in-june-2024-kRQ2rWfIE.jpg)
![Eden Radford](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20231016/screenshot-2023-10-16-152231-rlQX60Qpi.png)
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Five months and counting: credit card debt continues to rise
Australia’s total credit card debt attracting interest charges has risen for the fifth month in a row, as households across the country struggle to get on top of their credit card debt.
Credit Cards
07 Jun, 2024
5 min read
![Five months and counting: credit card debt continues to rise](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20230414/credit-card-w6TkESRoO.jpg)
![Eden Radford](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20231016/screenshot-2023-10-16-152231-rlQX60Qpi.png)
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Sound the alarm: credit card debt rises for the 4th month in a row
The total household credit card debt attracting interest charges has risen for the fourth month in a row, as the country finds itself on a debt treadmill.
Credit Cards
07 May, 2024
4 min read
![Sound the alarm: credit card debt rises for the 4th month in a row](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20230501/close-up-view-african-man-s-hands-holding-plastic-credit-card-smartphone-1-nmLw6QhrP.jpg)
![Mark Bristow](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190930/author-mark-512-zioiNTrC5.jpg)
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Financial stress on the rise – what can you do about it?
More Australians may be turning to credit cards to help manage their household expenses, according to a new report. With the cost of living putting pressure on many budgets, what can you do to better manage your credit?
Credit Cards
02 May, 2024
4 min read
![Financial stress on the rise – what can you do about it?](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20240502/financial-stress-on-the-rise-a-what-can-you-do-about-it-QmVOz_cXd.jpg)
![Eden Radford](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20231016/screenshot-2023-10-16-152231-rlQX60Qpi.png)
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
CBA cuts 11 interest-free days from its rewards cards
Australia’s biggest bank, CBA, has decreased the number of interest-free days available on its rewards cards in the latest credit card shakeup.
Credit Cards
01 May, 2024
4 min read
![CBA cuts 11 interest-free days from its rewards cards](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190123143306/apple-pay-commbank-cba-mobile-payment-02-750x420.jpg)
![Eden Radford](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20231016/screenshot-2023-10-16-152231-rlQX60Qpi.png)
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Wisr's Joanne Edwards on tips to manage your debt
Navigating a tough financial situation can be tricky - so to help provide some guidance, RateCity spoke to Joanne Edwards, Chief Operating Officer of Wisr, a neo-lender and fintech that is focused on improving the financial wellness of all Australians and helping them make smart decisions.
Credit Cards
24 Apr, 2024
6 min read
![Wisr's Joanne Edwards on tips to manage your debt](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20240424/wisr-poT7h-GtJ.jpg)
![Eden Radford](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20231016/screenshot-2023-10-16-152231-rlQX60Qpi.png)
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
What to do if you’re struggling with credit card debt
Having credit card debt may not be out of the ordinary, but if you’re struggling to pay that debt off, it’s worth taking a moment to figure out a game plan, and fast.
Credit Cards
11 Apr, 2024
3 min read
![What to do if you’re struggling with credit card debt](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20240411/i-stock-1355229268-AuQO98Lq5.jpg)
![Eden Radford](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20231016/screenshot-2023-10-16-152231-rlQX60Qpi.png)
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Credit card debt rises for the third month in a row as households struggle to clear Christmas debt
Credit card debt attracting interest charges has risen for the third month in a row in a sign an increasing number of households are struggling to get on top of their debt in 2024.
Credit Cards
09 Apr, 2024
4 min read
![Credit card debt rises for the third month in a row as households struggle to clear Christmas debt](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20230501/close-up-view-african-man-s-hands-holding-plastic-credit-card-smartphone-1-nmLw6QhrP.jpg)
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![Mark Bristow](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190930/author-mark-512-zioiNTrC5.jpg)
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
10 Jul, 2024
Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in July 2024
![Sally Tindall](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190930/author-sally-512-jOpwVvX9L.jpg)
Sally Tindall
Research Director
08 Jul, 2024
Glimmer of hope: credit card debt drops for first time in six months + credit card interest rates hit a new record high
![Mark Bristow](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190930/author-mark-512-zioiNTrC5.jpg)
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
05 Jul, 2024
Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in July 2024
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