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Home Loans

Choosing your mortgage provider can sometimes involve as much research as locating your ideal property. After all, you wouldn’t purchase the first property you saw without looking inside, so why would you treat your mortgage this way?

Alex Ritchie -

05 Mar, 2024 -

6 min read

Home Loans

What the ANZ bank fees case means for credit card customers

Kate Cowling -

27 Jul, 2016 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Hidden fee traps and how you can avoid them

RateCity spoke to Sydney mother of two, Natalie, about how she found herself falling into her bank's fee traps, and how she's choosing to break the cycle.

Alex Ritchie -

07 Sep, 2017 -

8 min read

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Cryptocurrency

What is a Bitcoin ATM, and how do you use one?

What are Bitcoin ATMs, how do they work, and how do you use one to buy and sell Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies?

Vidhu Bajaj -

01 May, 2023 -

4 min read

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Bank Accounts

How do you deposit cash or change into your bank account?

Not sure what to do with your loose change and spare cash? Most banks will let you deposit change or cash into your bank account by visiting a branch and doing so in person or using a deposit ATM.

Alex Ritchie -

27 Jun, 2023 -

3 min read

Bank Accounts

No ATM fees

Find accounts with no ATM fees for withdrawals at foreign ATMs. RateCity compares the best of everyday accounts across Australia.

Patricia Babalis -

17 Feb, 2009 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

ATM Fees

ATM fees are the fees that consumers pay for withdrawing cash from their transaction accounts or even asking for a balance enquiry via an ATM.

RateCity -

09 Sep, 2010 -

2 min read

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Credit Cards

Card charges: ATM reform rip-off

Changes to ATM access fees next month will mean hassles when withdrawing money from the wrong ATM. With additional charges from both banks and ATM owners, this double-whammy on cash withdrawals made from foreign ATMs could lead people towards other options, including credit cards.

Laine Gordon -

25 Feb, 2009 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

How do you protect your credit card overseas?

Are you planning to travel overseas with a credit card? Here are some ways to protect your funds when you're in a foreign country.

Laine Gordon -

24 Aug, 2015 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Are Australians wising up to bank fees?

It seems bank fees can be a licence to print money and no-one wants banks profiting at their expense. So how can you eliminate, or at least minimise, bank fees from your life?

Laine Gordon -

21 May, 2008 -

4 min read

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Savings Accounts

Hate paying fees? Here's how to avoid them

Bank fees are one of the certainties of life. They come under various names and guises, across pretty much every aspect of banking, so it's no wonder Aussies often cite fees as the primary reason for their mistrust of banks.

Laine Gordon -

25 Oct, 2011 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Interest rates and fees most likely to encourage switch

In the past year, the amount of people considering switching banks has doubled according to a UBS study reported in The Sydney Morning Herald.

RateCity -

22 Aug, 2016 -

3 min read

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Bank Accounts

ATMs and branches drop across the country – how banks are backing away from cash

The number of ATMs and bank branches has dropped by more than one in 10 in the last financial year, as banks and customers move their transactions online.

Eden Radford -

19 Oct, 2023 -

8 min read

Bank Accounts

Big bank ATM withdrawal restrictions suggests cash no longer king

The payment behaviour of Australians has changed significantly over the last five years prompting banks to now request customers call ahead if needing to draw large amounts of cash.

Alex Ritchie -

07 Jul, 2023 -

4 min read

Bank Accounts

Branches and ATMs on the decline as Aussies move away from cash

Access to face-to-face points of contact, such as bank branches and ATMs, fell in the last financial year, as COVID-19 strikes another nail in the coffin of cash. ANZ ditched nearly half of its ATMs and closed 1 in 5 branches.

Alex Ritchie -

21 Oct, 2021 -

3 min read

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Credit Cards

ACCC spotlight on overseas transaction fees will encourage more fee-free products

RateCity welcomes the ACCC investigation into overseas transaction fees, with research showing the average charges can climb as high as $5.50.

Alex Ritchie -

03 Oct, 2018 -

2 min read

Credit Cards

Australians pay higher currency conversion fees, says government

Changing money to a different currency is costing more than you might think, and it�۪s something the government isn�۪t happy about.

Nick Bendel -

02 Oct, 2018 -

2 min read

Credit Cards

Travel-friendly money moves for your 2020 adventures

It’s easy to rack up overseas costs, including foreign ATM fees and currency conversion fees, when you’re living in the moment. However, if you can put in a little time and planning before your trip, you could save big.

Alex Ritchie -

02 Jan, 2020 -

3 min read

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Home Loans

Historic win for consumers as the big banks say goodbye to ATM fees

Today��_s decision by all four big banks to abolish ATM fees is a historic win for consumers, according to leading comparison site RateCity.com.au.

Nick Bendel -

24 Sep, 2017 -

2 min read

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Savings Accounts

Scrapping ATM fees: what it really means for your wallet

We have compiled a list of ways removing ATM fees will help Australians, and ways the banks could make this hurt.

Alex Ritchie -

25 Sep, 2017 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

Looking to get cash out? Over 1000 ATMs cut across Australia

With the growing interest in online banking services, it may not be surprising to learn that the number of ATMs and branches is shrinking.

Alex Ritchie -

29 Oct, 2019 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

New highest savings rate hits market at 5.65%

The highest ongoing savings rate has hit 5.65 per cent, with ME Bank officially launching its HomeME savings account today.

Eden Radford -

17 Jul, 2023 -

4 min read

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Buy Now Pay Later

How Afterpay’s new bank accounts compare to the competition

Australia’s largest buy now, pay later provider, Afterpay, has launched its own banking platform, Money by Afterpay.

Laine Gordon -

10 Nov, 2021 -

4 min read

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Bank Accounts

Find and compare the latest bank accounts in Australia

Find a bank account that suits your financial needs and budget by comparing your options. Compare features, fees and rates to filter and find an bank account you can be happy with.

Nick Bendel -

27 Nov, 2017 -

7 min read

Bank Accounts

Compare low fee bank accounts

Compare low fee bank accounts with RateCity. Keep costs down and find a low, or no, fee bank account today.

Nick Bendel -

24 Nov, 2017 -

5 min read

Bank Accounts

Compare bank accounts with rewards

Searching for a bank account that also offers you rewards? From giftcards to store dsicounts, compare bank accounts with rewards today with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

28 Nov, 2017 -

3 min read

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Nonspecific

ATM fees still over $50 million per month!

Use of foreign ATMs decreased as many Australians avoid fees by using own bank. While availability of ATMS in regional and rural areas increased, regional Australians still being hurt financially

RateCity -

29 Mar, 2011 -

1 min read

Nonspecific

Good progress, but Australians still waste $51M per month on ATM fees

Significant increase in use of own banks’ ATMs since new regulations introduced. But many Australians still paying unnecessary ATM fees. What can you do to avoid the penalty.

RateCity -

21 Jul, 2010 -

1 min read

Nonspecific

Aussies still wasting too much money on Foreign ATM fees

RateCity estimates $670 million spent on foreign ATM fees last year - $10 million more than 2011. 4 in every 10 ATM transactions are through other networks each month. Australians urged to plan ahead and avoid paying unnecessary ATM fees!

RateCity -

21 Mar, 2013 -

1 min read

Credit Cards

American Express credit cards

Check out a selection of American Express credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

01 Dec, 2017 -

3 min read

Nonspecific

Aussie travellers hit with $535m in overseas card fees

Australians are being slugged with fees worth an estimated $535.8 million a year for using their credit and debit cards overseas, new RateCIty research shows.

Laine Gordon -

22 Dec, 2015 -

2 min read

Nonspecific

RateCity cautions credit card users on the real cost of cash advances

credit card cash advances cost 0.77% more in interest than advertised. 67% of cards charge a fee for withdrawing money from ATMs. Aussies spent $2.15 BILLION in past 12 months on cash advance interest

RateCity -

31 May, 2011 -

1 min read

Personal Loans

ANZ personal loan rates

Check out a selection of ANZ personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Riani Babalis -

01 Feb, 2017 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

BankSA credit cards

Check out a selection of BankSA credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

24 May, 2018 -

2 min read

Credit Cards

Queensland Country Credit Union credit cards

Check out a selection of Queensland Country Credit Union credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

12 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

IMB Bank personal loan rates

Check out a selection of IMB Bank personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Mark Bristow -

21 May, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

Gateway Bank personal loan rates

Check out a selection of Gateway Bank personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

29 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

Australian Military Bank personal loan rates

Check out a selection of Australian Military Bank personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

25 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

ME Bank personal loan rates

Check out a selection of ME Bank personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

22 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Beyond Bank home loan rates

Find Beyond Bank home loans from 6.14% currently available in Australia, and compare home loans with RateCity.

RateCity -

05 May, 2016 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Greater Bank credit cards

Check out a selection of Greater Bank credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Bria Horne -

08 May, 2018 -

2 min read

Credit Cards

Coastline Credit Union credit cards

Check out a selection of Coastline Credit Union credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

04 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

MyState Bank personal loan rates

Check out a selection of MyState Bank personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

09 Jul, 2018 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Bank SA home loan rates

Find Bank SA home loans currently available in Australia, and compare home loans with RateCity.

RateCity -

05 May, 2016 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Bank Australia credit cards

Check out a selection of Bank Australia credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Credit Cards

Westpac credit cards

Check out a selection of Westpac credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Bria Horne -

08 May, 2018 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

Compare Westpac term deposit rates

Find out what's on offer from Compare Westpac term deposits, and compare your options with RateCity.

Alex Ritchie -

29 Nov, 2017 -

2 min read

Car Loans

BankSA car loan repayment calculator

Check out a selection of BankSA car loan repayment calculator currently available in Australia and compare against RateCity's car finance database.

Kate Cowling -

16 Feb, 2017 -

1 min read

Bank Accounts

BankSA bank accounts

View the BankSA bank accounts currently available in Australia, and compare your bank account options with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Home Loans

Auswide home loan rates

Find Auswide home loans currently available in Australia, and compare home loans with RateCity.

RateCity -

05 May, 2016 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

BankSA savings account interest rates

Find the BankSA savings accounts available in Australia, and compare a variety of savings accounts with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

19 Sep, 2017 -

1 min read

Term Deposits

BankSA term deposit rates

Find out what's on offer from BankSA term deposits, and compare your options with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Home Loans

Arab Bank home loans

Find Arab Bank home loans currently available in Australia, and compare home loans with RateCity.

RateCity -

05 May, 2016 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

IMB Bank savings account interest rates

Find the IMB Bank savings accounts available in Australia, and compare a variety of savings accounts with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Term Deposits

IMB Bank term deposit rates

Find out what's on offer from IMB Bank term deposits, and compare your options with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Bank Accounts

IMB Bank bank accounts

View the IMB Bank bank accounts currently available in Australia, and compare your bank account options with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Nonspecific

Wrong credit card this overseas holiday cost Aussies $300m

International ATM access fees and currency conversion fees vary significantly. Travellers could save hundreds of dollars by switching to one of the fee-free options.

RateCity -

22 Nov, 2011 -

1 min read

Home Loans

Adelaide Bank home loan rates

Find Adelaide Bank home loans currently available in Australia, and compare home loans with RateCity.

RateCity -

05 May, 2016 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

ME Bank credit cards

Check out a selection of ME Bank credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Credit Cards

Hume Bank credit cards

Check out a selection of Hume Bank credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

01 Jun, 2018 -

2 min read

Nonspecific

ATM fees still over $50 million per month!

Use of foreign ATMs decreased as many Australians avoid fees by using own bank. While availability of ATMS in regional and rural areas increased, regional Australians still being hurt financially

RateCity -

29 Mar, 2011 -

1 min read

Nonspecific

Good progress, but Australians still waste $51M per month on ATM fees

Significant increase in use of own banks’ ATMs since new regulations introduced. But many Australians still paying unnecessary ATM fees. What can you do to avoid the penalty.

RateCity -

21 Jul, 2010 -

1 min read

Nonspecific

Aussies still wasting too much money on Foreign ATM fees

RateCity -

21 Mar, 2013 -

1 min read

Credit Cards

American Express credit cards

Check out a selection of American Express credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

01 Dec, 2017 -

3 min read

Nonspecific

Aussie travellers hit with $535m in overseas card fees

Australians are being slugged with fees worth an estimated $535.8 million a year for using their credit and debit cards overseas, new RateCIty research shows.

Laine Gordon -

22 Dec, 2015 -

2 min read

Nonspecific

RateCity cautions credit card users on the real cost of cash advances

RateCity -

31 May, 2011 -

1 min read

Personal Loans

ANZ personal loan rates

Check out a selection of ANZ personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Riani Babalis -

01 Feb, 2017 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

BankSA credit cards

Check out a selection of BankSA credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

24 May, 2018 -

2 min read

Credit Cards

Queensland Country Credit Union credit cards

Check out a selection of Queensland Country Credit Union credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

12 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

IMB Bank personal loan rates

Check out a selection of IMB Bank personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Mark Bristow -

21 May, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

Gateway Bank personal loan rates

Check out a selection of Gateway Bank personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

29 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

Australian Military Bank personal loan rates

Check out a selection of Australian Military Bank personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

25 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

ME Bank personal loan rates

Check out a selection of ME Bank personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

22 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Beyond Bank home loan rates

Find Beyond Bank home loans from 6.14% currently available in Australia, and compare home loans with RateCity.

RateCity -

05 May, 2016 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Greater Bank credit cards

Check out a selection of Greater Bank credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Bria Horne -

08 May, 2018 -

2 min read

Credit Cards

Coastline Credit Union credit cards

Check out a selection of Coastline Credit Union credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

04 Jun, 2018 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

MyState Bank personal loan rates

Check out a selection of MyState Bank personal loans currently in Australia, and compare personal loans with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

09 Jul, 2018 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Bank SA home loan rates

Find Bank SA home loans currently available in Australia, and compare home loans with RateCity.

RateCity -

05 May, 2016 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Bank Australia credit cards

Check out a selection of Bank Australia credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Credit Cards

Westpac credit cards

Check out a selection of Westpac credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.

Bria Horne -

08 May, 2018 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

Compare Westpac term deposit rates

Find out what's on offer from Compare Westpac term deposits, and compare your options with RateCity.

Alex Ritchie -

29 Nov, 2017 -

2 min read

Car Loans

BankSA car loan repayment calculator

Check out a selection of BankSA car loan repayment calculator currently available in Australia and compare against RateCity's car finance database.

Kate Cowling -

16 Feb, 2017 -

1 min read

Bank Accounts

BankSA bank accounts

View the BankSA bank accounts currently available in Australia, and compare your bank account options with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Home Loans

Auswide home loan rates

Find Auswide home loans currently available in Australia, and compare home loans with RateCity.

RateCity -

05 May, 2016 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

BankSA savings account interest rates

Find the BankSA savings accounts available in Australia, and compare a variety of savings accounts with RateCity.

Nick Bendel -

19 Sep, 2017 -

1 min read

Term Deposits

BankSA term deposit rates

Find out what's on offer from BankSA term deposits, and compare your options with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Home Loans

Arab Bank home loans

Find Arab Bank home loans currently available in Australia, and compare home loans with RateCity.

RateCity -

05 May, 2016 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

IMB Bank savings account interest rates

Find the IMB Bank savings accounts available in Australia, and compare a variety of savings accounts with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Term Deposits

IMB Bank term deposit rates

Find out what's on offer from IMB Bank term deposits, and compare your options with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Bank Accounts

IMB Bank bank accounts

View the IMB Bank bank accounts currently available in Australia, and compare your bank account options with RateCity.

01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Nonspecific

Wrong credit card this overseas holiday cost Aussies $300m

International ATM access fees and currency conversion fees vary significantly. Travellers could save hundreds of dollars by switching to one of the fee-free options.

RateCity -

22 Nov, 2011 -

1 min read

Home Loans

Adelaide Bank home loan rates

Find Adelaide Bank home loans currently available in Australia, and compare home loans with RateCity.

RateCity -

05 May, 2016 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

ME Bank credit cards

Check out a selection of ME Bank credit cards currently found in Australia, and compare against the competition with RateCity.