Credit Card articles

The Commonwealth Bank and Myer have teamed up to offer credit cardholders instant rewards.

In what is considered a “department store first”, if you have a Commonwealth Bank Awards card you will be able to redeem rewards instantly in Myer from 23 November 2012. read more >

Sometimes you pick a credit card offer based on the type of card — like a rewards card or no annual fee credit card. But sometimes you might prefer to choose a card based on the issuing bank, especially if you have a good relationship with one. So let’s take a look at credit card offers from specific banks, starting with Commonwealth Bank. read more >

Do you love the idea of a gold card but hate the traditionally high fees associated with them? Do you love the simplicity of low annual fee credit cards, but still want some perks? If you’d like to combine savings and serious spending power, Commonwealth Bank might have the credit card you’re waiting for in the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold card.

Find out more about the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold credit card below to see if it’s the right deal for you. read more >

Are you looking for a new rewards credit card that lets you really maximise your rewards points? Then you might want to consider a two-card option like the Commonwealth Bank Low Rate Gold credit card account. With two credit cards you can use one to earn double the rewards points, and still use the more commonly-accepted MasterCard where your American Express isn’t accepted. Better yet, why not enjoy a low regular purchase rate while you earn those rewards?

You can find out more about the Commonwealth Bank Low Rate Gold credit card and find a link to apply online below. read more >

Commonwealth (ASX. CBA) bank has launched a new security access feature that confirms transactions made by each customer. Titled Netcode SMS, the system sends a code instantly to the user’s mobile device each time a transaction is completed. This service is free to all Commonwealth customers. read more >

American Express credit cards often provide more points per dollar spent than other types of cards with rewards programmes, but they aren’t accepted as widely as some other credit cards. Wouldn’t it be great to have a decent credit limit, a rewards programme with lots of perks, and be able to choose which kind of credit card you want to use in each transaction? Now you can with the Commonwealth Bank Gold credit card, where you’ll receive both an American Express and MasterCard tied to the same account. When shopping, just choose a card that’s accepted and which will offer the most rewards for its use. read more >

It’s not paranoia if they really are out to get you, an old saw goes. For some Commonwealth Bank credit card customers this morning, there could be some truth in it.

Scheduled computer and infrastructure maintenance and upgrades performed over the weekend caused a disruption of Commonwealth’s credit card services, leaving some customers unable to access their accounts, utilise the website—or even use their cards. read more >

The largest bank in Australia, Commonwealth (CBA), wants loan income so badly, they’re raising customer service employees’ sales quotas and telling them to hard-sell banking customers.

Financial products meeting the CBA quota include higher credit card limits, new credit cards, mortgages, personal loans, and other forms of debt. Each type of loan sold earns the customer service employee a certain number of quota points. As part of the drive, CBA has increased each employee’s quota from 44.5 to 49 points per week—an increase of 10%. read more >

Are typical rewards programmes not enticing enough for you? Do you think platinum cards should offer more — much more? Then consider the Commonwealth Bank Platinum credit card with not only a huge selection of benefits and rewards, but also the convenience of two credit cards and high minimum credit limits.

Learn more about the Commonwealth Bank Platinum credit card below and find out how you can combine the benefits of two credit cards into one perk-filled account to start getting more for your money. read more >

Wouldn’t it be nice if the bank you hold an account with already would offer you a special deal on a new credit card? After all, customers should be rewarded for loyalty. If you’d like to get more without paying more for perks and you’re already a Commonwealth Bank account holder, you might be eligible for a special annual fee or even having that fee waived completely during your first year if you’re approved for a Commonwealth Bank Awards credit card.

Find out more about the Commonwealth Bank Awards card below and you can securely apply online today to start taking advantage of a rewards programme offering you extreme flexibility in how you can redeem your rewards points. read more >