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..