Credit card fraud has been continuously increasing every year. In the past financial year, there have been $221 million recorded in debit and credit card fraud, an increase from $184 million from the previous year. This poses a huge problem for credit cardholders. At the same time, the data gathered by the Australian Payments Clearing [...]
Credit Card & Finance 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.
How To Avoid Credit Card Fraud
January 30th, 2012Credit Card Management – How To Avoid Shocking Bills
January 30th, 2012Credit card bills can be overwhelming at times but cardholders should bear in mind that the bill is just a breakdown of what they spent on a given period plus maybe some interests. Sometimes it may be difficult to monitor expenses using a credit card. It’s so easy to take out that plastic and use [...]
Credit Cards Can Help Save Money
January 30th, 2012What may seem like a joke is actually true. Most may not believe it and that is because credit cards are well known for making people’s lives miserable, some even to the point of destroying them. Nevertheless, with a huge amount of discipline, credit cards can function as a tool to help save money. It [...]
Aussies Paying Off Credit Cards At Faster Rate Than Mortgages
January 30th, 2012Credit card balances in Australia dropped to $49.11 billion for October 2011, marking the fourth monthly drop in the longest sustained decline since the Reserve Bank of Australia started keeping records in 1985. The RBA data also showed that Aussies are paying off the plastic at a faster rate than reducing the mortgage. “The key [...]
How To Pick The Right Credit Card
January 6th, 2012With credit cards evolving all the time, it is almost hard to keep up. It is a spending tool that constantly changes through time. Whether used for purchasing or borrowing, in this growing society of cashless transactions, a credit card is a definite must-have. The only question is what credit card to pick. Choosing the [...]
Comparison of our Top Credit Card Offers
| Interest Rate (p.a.) | Balance Transfer Rate (p.a.) | Annual Fee | Cash Advance Rate (p.a.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Citibank Clear Platinum Card | A low interest rate offer on balance transfers and purchases | 11.99% | 2.9% for 12 months | $99 | 21.74% |   |
St George Vertigo | An introductory offer on balance transfer and a low annual fee | 13.24% | 0.99% for 12 months | $55 | 21.49% | |
Virgin Flyer Credit Card | Earn 1 velocity point per $1 spent, plus an introductory offer on balance transfers | 20.99% | 1.9% for 9 months | $99 | 20.99% | |
Westpac 55 Day Credit Card | No annul fee for the first year with a low rate on balance transfers and purchases | 0% for 5 months (reverts to 19.59% ) | 3.99% for 6 months | $0 | 21.49% | |
ANZ Frequent Flyer | An exclusive bonus points offer, Plus extended warranty, overseas travel and medical insurance,90 day purchase security insurance. | 19.74% | $95 | 20.99% | |