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Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Credit card purchases hit record high in August

Australians spent $27.43 billion on credit card purchases in August – the highest value on record. 

Credit Cards

08 Oct, 2024

3 min read

Credit card purchases hit record high in August
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in October 2024

Several credit card options offer competitive six-figure bonus reward points. Compare your options to find the right card that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Credit Cards

07 Oct, 2024

2 min read

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in October 2024
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in October 2024

In October 2024, there are a variety of providers offering credit cards with Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses on sign up, ranging from 100,000 points all the way up to 150,000 points.

Credit Cards

04 Oct, 2024

3 min read

Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in October 2024
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in September 2024

In September 2024, there are a variety of providers offering credit cards with Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses on sign up, ranging from 100,000 points all the way up to 150,000 points.

Credit Cards

06 Sep, 2024

3 min read

Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in September 2024
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in September 2024

Several credit card options offer competitive six-figure bonus rewards points in September 2024. Compare and find the one that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Credit Cards

06 Sep, 2024

3 min read

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in September 2024
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in August 2024

Several credit card options offer competitive six-figure bonus reward points. Compare your options to find the right card that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Credit Cards

08 Aug, 2024

4 min read

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in August 2024
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in August 2024

In August 2024, there are a variety of providers offering credit cards with Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses on sign up, ranging from 100,000 points all the way up to 150,000 points.

Credit Cards

08 Aug, 2024

4 min read

Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in August 2024
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
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

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
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
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
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

Promoted credit cards products

First Option Credit Union Limited credit cardFirst Option Credit Union Limited

First Option Bank Low Rate Visa Credit Card

  • Special
  • Apple, Google & Samsung Pay
  • Balance transfer
  • Low annual fee

Purchase rate p.a.

10.49%

Annual fee

$0

for 12 months then $48 thereafter

Australian Credit Licence 236509
Fees & charges apply

ANZ Banking Group Limited credit cardANZ Banking Group Limited

ANZ Rewards Black

  • Bonus Points
  • Apple, Google & Samsung Pay
  • Balance transfer

Purchase rate p.a.

20.99%

Annual fee

$375

Australian Credit Licence 234527
Fees & charges apply

ANZ Banking Group Limited credit cardANZ Banking Group Limited

ANZ Low Rate (Credit Back Offer)

  • Special
  • Apple, Google & Samsung Pay
  • Balance transfer
  • Low annual fee

Purchase rate p.a.

13.74%

Annual fee

$58

Australian Credit Licence 234527
Fees & charges apply

Suncorp Group Limited credit cardSuncorp Group Limited

Suncorp Bank Clear Options Platinum Card (Qantas Rewards)

  • Bonus Points
  • Samsung Pay
  • Balance transfer

Suncorp Bank (Norfina Limited ABN 66 010 831 722 AFSL 229882 Australian Credit Licence 229882). The SUNCORP brand and Sun Logo are used by Suncorp Bank (Norfina Limited) under licence and Suncorp Bank is not part of the Suncorp Group.

Purchase rate p.a.

20.74%

Annual fee

$178

Australian Credit Licence 229882
Fees & charges apply

product data updated on

Product data updated on 1 Nov 2024