Find out the latest credit card news

Everyday is guaranteed to see an announcement from one of the major Australian banks. It’s important to remain up to date on the latest from the major credit card providers to ensure that you are getting the best credit card deal. Here at CreditCardFinder.com.au, our job is to deliver to you the latest credit card news from the Australian banking & finance industry and abroad.

The following articles provide a cross-section of important credit card news and announcements:

• iCCPay Credit Card Terminal iPhone App for Australian Businesses - March 11th, 2010
  

  The iPhone has revolutionised the mobile market. Check out the latest credit card terminal iPhone app for small business.



• Australians Spent $21billion On Their Credit Cards In December 2009 - February 24th, 2010
  

  In December, Australians pulled out their plastic to spend a record $21 billion, but the good news is that they are paying off their cards faster than they were before, avoiding high credit card debt.

  Compared to last year, this is a 5.6% increase which is even stronger than the 2.1% rise in retail sales.

  Australians were [...]



• Victorian Jailed For Credit Card Fraud - February 24th, 2010
  

  Fake credit cards were used to defraud Australian retailers of $400,000 in credit card debt. A Malaysian man, Ching Boon Goh, 25 years of age, was involved in the production of these credit cards and he made more than $225,000 from this caper.

  These cards were purchased by overseas students and had a value between $50 [...]



• The Future Of Credit Card Methods - February 10th, 2010
  

  Credit card transaction technology is improving and has come a long way. It is now more convenient than ever to make payments on your credit card within seconds. Now we are seeing the emergence of contactless credit card payment which will likely become a standard payment method. Find out more about new credit card processing methods.



• Westpac No Annual Fee Credit Card – Details & Application - February 8th, 2010
  

  Never pay an annual fee for the life of your card with the Westpac No Annual Fee Credit Card.

  $0.00 annual fee.
  18.99% on purchases and 20.49% on cash advances.
  3.99% p.a. for 6 months on balance transfers.
  Free supplementary cardholder.
  Worldwide acceptance, with the choice of either Visa or MasterCard.

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  Best No Annual Fee Credit Card*
  The Westpac No Annual Fee [...]



• Westpac GM Holden MasterCard – Details & Application - February 8th, 2010
  

  The ultimate auto-lovers credit card. With up to 10% core rebate on selected models, and free entry to selected motor shows, you’ll save thousands and have the V.I.P privilege to boot with the Westpac GM Holden MasterCard.

  10% of every dollar you spend goes towards your Core Rebate of up to $3,000 on a new Holden, [...]



• Westpac Student Visa Card – Details & Application - February 8th, 2010
  

  Best Low Interest Student Credit Card*
  TThe Westpac Student Visa Card is the perfect credit card for full time university or TAFE students. It features a zero dollar annual fee for the first year and up to 55 days interest free on purchases.

  $0.00/30.00 annual fee
  19.45% p.a. on purchases
  18.95% p.a. on cash advances
  Approval based on income received [...]



• Virgin Credit Card - February 2nd, 2010
  

  For those of you who don’t already know, Virgin and Citibank are re-launching their Virgin credit card early this year in 2010. Find out more information about the Virgin Credit Card so you can make an informed decision come it’s release.



• Commonwealth Bank Teaching Kids To Save - January 28th, 2010
  

  Saving has become the new spending and you can pass this valuable education to your kids. Here are some tips on how to encourage your children to save.



• Would You Share Your Credit Card Purchases Online? - January 28th, 2010
  

  There is a new social program being launched that allows people to use their credit cards and show their transactions online called Blippy. Read this article to find out more about this controversial new program, and to find out if it’s something you would like to belong to.



• Overseas Gangs Have Skimmed Over $50 Million From EFTPOS Terminals - January 27th, 2010
  

  Retailers and consumers should be aware of recent overseas gangs who have skimmed over $50 Million from EFTPOS terminals. Here are the latest details of the scam.



• The Great Australian Internet Blackout - January 27th, 2010
  

  What are your views on internet censorship? The Great Australian Internet Blackout is currently involving those who are against online censorship.



• Blippy The Financial Version Of Twitter Reveals Your Credit Purchases To The Public - January 27th, 2010
  

  Watch out Twitter here comes Blippy! Blippy.com is a new social media site that reveals your personal credit card transactions to the public. This means that what you bought and the price you paid will be revealed to your family and friends.



• Sluggish Credit Card Growth Fuels Rise In Debit Card Applications - January 21st, 2010
  

  A lot of Australians are looking to be able to have more control over their personal finances. This is why an increasing amount of consumers are switching to debit cards as a substitute for credit cards. This has dampened the growth of credit cards recently.



• Start Your New Year By Paying Off Your Credit Card Debt With Either A Low Interest Rate Card Or Debit Card - January 21st, 2010
  

  Now that the new years celebrations are over it’s time for us to face reality and the new year! Many of you would have been quite shocked after receiving your post Christmas credit card statement. The reality is that you need to pay this off in time or will face whopping interest charges and fees. So before next Christmas comes around you may consider switching over to a debit card. This gives you the advantage of controlling what you spend over a credit card.



• Cure Your Debt Hangover With A Balance Transfer - January 21st, 2010
  

  If you are suffering from a debt hangover especially after Christmas then you may be considering a balance transfer credit card. However there is more to it than simply transferring your old debt over to your balance transfer card. Here are some key things to look out for: why a 0% balance transfer rate is not always the best choice, how to pay off your debt in the shortest possible amount of time, or what a revert rate is. Read on to find out how to transfer your old credit card debt with out all the fuss.



• Australia Is Moving Towards A Safer Credit Card Environment - January 21st, 2010
  

  Have you even been the victim of credit card fraud? If so you will be pleased to know that you can now enjoy a more secure credit card environment with PIN and chip terminal securities. This article will give you a peace of mind whenever you decide to pull out your credit card next time you go shopping.



• Accept Credit Card Payments On Your iPhone With The Square iPhone Credit Card Application - January 20th, 2010
  

  Shopping could become so much easier soon with the Square iPhone Credit Card Application which enables you to accept credit card payments on your iPhone. You can soon securely process credit card payments on the go.



• How To Dodge Shop’s Minimum Credit Card Purchase Requirements - January 20th, 2010
  

  Ever been knocked back by a minimum credit card purchase requirement by a shop owner? If yes then then here are some insights into how to dodge those minimum credit card purchase requirements so you can purchase goods and services at your convenience.



• Introduction Of Positive Credit Reporting Systems Coming To Australia In 2011 - January 20th, 2010
  

  The credit card approval process is about to become a lot easier with the introduction of positive credit reporting systems coming to the Australian credit card industry as early as 2011. Find out how this can benefit you.



• Millions Of Australians Get Access To New Technology: Contactless Credit Cards - January 20th, 2010
  

  Credit card technology and security is constantly getting better. Several major Australian banks have given consumers access to a new technology: Contactless Credit Cards. Infact you may not even be aware that your credit card already has this new technology in-build into it.



• Pay Off Your Christmas Debt With A Balance Transfer Card Solution - January 20th, 2010
  

  Here are some helpful tips on using low interest rate credit cards to pay off your Christmas debt. There are many debt consolidation methods but this one is very low risk and if you act now you could be debt free by Christmas 2010.



• Google Search Now Featuring World Bank Public Data - December 15th, 2009
  

  Google recently launched a new product, now making all of World Bank’s public data freely available and searchable.



• Planned Changes To Credit Reporting - November 24th, 2009
  

  Credit reporting in Australia will change in 2010 and the parliament pushes through new legislations. Once these have been approved the law will become active and affect all of us. Find out how.



• Commonwealth Bank investing $40 million to improve financial literacy in Australia - November 19th, 2009
  

  The Commonwealth Bank has made an announcement that it will invest $40 million over 5 years in it’s long running school banking program, playing their much needed part in strengthening financial literacy in Australia.



• NetBank Internet Banking Facts From NetBank Pulse - November 14th, 2009
  

  NetBank is Commonwealth’s Internet banking facility. With NetBank Pulse you are directly informed about Australia’s credit card statistics and how these could influence your spending habits.



• Top 10 Credit Card Management Tips - November 12th, 2009
  

  We could all do with more credit card management tips every now and then to save money. Each of these tips are loaded with common sense advice but tip number nine is worth gold.



• Change In American Express Advertising Strategy - November 9th, 2009
  

  American Express has decided to revise it’s global advertising strategy, with a renewed focus on the everyday features of their cards with a spotlight on their customers.



• ANZ Opens New Global Headquarters In Melbourne’s Docklands - November 6th, 2009
  

  ANZ has officially opened it’s new global headquarters in Melbourne’s Docklands – a 6 star energy rated efficient business centre. ANZ also recently made another major change, recently rebranding, and launching a new logo and campaign.



• Rate Increases On High-Yield Online Savings Accounts Slow - November 4th, 2009
  

  Australian finance institutions have been a bit slow on increasing their interest rates for high interest savings accounts according to the RBA.



• RBA raises interest rates by another 25 basis points - November 4th, 2009
  

  Interest rates have been raised by the Reserve Bank of Australia by 25 basis points. The economic forecast is good, and the housing market is growing, all very positive signs for the Australian economy.



• ANZ Cuts More Fees On Customer Accounts - October 30th, 2009
  

  ANZ made an announcement recently that it would be cutting more fees for its customers. This is great news amidst a number of announcements from the major banks to cut fees.



• Jetstar Credit Card: Jetstar spreads it’s wings with new Low Rate Credit Card - October 29th, 2009
  

  The new Jetstar credit card is a seriously competitive credit card offer, from an airline company that is known for offering great value to Australians. The card is currently the lowest interest rate credit card with a rewards program offering Jetstar Dollars redeemable for Jetstar flights to over 50 destinations. Read our review and get all the latest information and details on the new Jetstar MasterCard credit card.



• Jetstar MasterCard: The New Low Rate Credit Card From Jetstar - October 29th, 2009
  

  Jetstar have released a brand new low rate Jetstar Mastercard – the lowest rate credit card in Australia with a rewards program and a super low annual fee. Read our article on the Jetstar Mastercard credit card.



• Customers Risk Getting In To A Christmas Debt Trap - October 27th, 2009
  

  With Christmas fast-approaching, it’s important that consumers begin planning now to avoid getting in to unnecessary debt over Christmas – moving to a lower interest credit cards, and starting to put money aside to survive the holiday season.



• Australian Consumers Are Spending More On Debit Cards - October 27th, 2009
  

  The Reserve Bank made a statement late last week that they see credit cards potentially could be moving in the direction of cheques, as more consumers are switching to debit cards as their primary card for making purchases – using their own funds instead of credit from their bank.



• Australian Credit Card Offers Becoming More Competitive - October 27th, 2009
  

  Credit card providers are putting forward some very aggressive and competitive credit card offers, recognising the increased competition that has hit the Australian credit card market.



• ANZ Launches New Global Brand - October 27th, 2009
  

  ANZ have launched a brand new logo and a branding strategy, focusing on the unique selling proposition that by banking with them, you can have a more simpler life by simplifying your finances. What do you think of the new brand and the new branding strategy? We love it!



• Aussies Planning To Increase Their Spending As Economy Improves - October 27th, 2009
  

  An Australian financial comparison website has reported an increase in searches for loans and credit card applications since July with an increase in teh number of applications leading up to September 2009.



• RBA Should Consider Rethinking Their Strategy - October 27th, 2009
  

  The Reserve Bank may need to consider adjusting their interest rate strategy to avoid a second wave of recessionary economic deflation.



• Banks To Be Given More Power To Check Your Credit History - October 26th, 2009
  

  Australian banks are set to be given more power to be able to check your credit history, with legislative changes coming in to play from January 2010.



• ANZ to change to new logo as part of rebranding campaign - October 23rd, 2009
  

  ANZ Bank is undergoing a brand overhaul which will include the release of a brand new logo, ahead of it’s ad push due to launch this weekend.



• Aussie bloke the first person to buy Windows 7 and used his credit card - October 22nd, 2009
  

  Microsoft has released Windows 7 globally today. The first man to buy Windows 7 was an Australian on his trusty credit card. Read our brief review of Windows 7 and take advantage of the DELL Computer offers available with the new Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft.



• Families Struggling To Stay Out Of Debt - October 19th, 2009
  

  According to research from Veda Advantage, 1 in 6 Australian families are struggling with debt. A fairly large proportion – 20% are looking at options of taking on additional credit over the next 12 months.



• Now You Can Use Your Credit Card To Order Pizza With Your iPhone - October 19th, 2009
  

  Pizza Hut has realeased an iPHone application which now allows you to order pizza from your iPhone using your credit card – woohoo!



• Major Banks Lifting Their Interest Rates - October 15th, 2009
  

  The RBA only recently made the decision to raise interest rates, and the banks have quickly reacted by raising interest rates – for both good and bad. Besides consumer loan rates rising, we are seeing deposit savings rates rising also which is good news.



• ANZ To Change Deposit And Mortgage Lending Rates - October 8th, 2009
  

  ANZ is one of the first major banks to change it’s home loan interest rates in response to the RBA interest rate increases.



• National Identity Fraud Awareness Week – 5th October – 11th October 2009 - October 8th, 2009
  

  This week is National Identity Fraud Awareness Week, helping Australians better understand the potential identity fraud risks and take action to prevent being a victim of ID fraud.



• Visa Releases Global Data Encryption Best Practices - October 7th, 2009
  

  Visa has today announced the release of a new global industry best practice for data encryption that will help keep payments more secure and provide guidance to encryption vendors.



• RBA Raises interest rates due to a positive outlook for the Australian economy - October 6th, 2009
  

  The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the official cash rate by 25 points, from 3.00% to 3.25% effective 7th October 2009. This will mean a rise in mortgage repayments for many Australians, however, the Australian economy is the first of all developed nations to raise it’s interest rates since the impact of the Global Financial Crisis, and the RBA’s decision is reflective of their positive outlook for the Australian economy.





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