Credit Card articles

It is hard to imagine confusing your phone with your credit card, but new technology could soon see both at the same size.

Scientists from the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences recently announced the development of a flat, distortion-free lens that could lead to smartphones as small as credit cards. read more >

Are you looking for a new transaction account that offers low fees and the convenience of a debit card? If so, the ANZ Access Advantage account might suit your needs. read more >

If you feel like you’re paying too much in credit card interest, you have the ability to eliminate it completely. You can do that with a 0% interest balance transfer credit card.

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There’s one big reason you might apply for a balance transfer credit card — it helps you save money on interest for an existing balance. But what happens after that balance transfer is paid off? Does your 0 balance transfer card offer anything that keeps it relevant to you?

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If you’re in the market for a new frequent flyer credit card, you should check out the Earth Platinum Plus card from Westpac. Not only can you earn Qantas frequent flyer points, but you’ll get a special low interest rate on some of your travel expenses. read more >

Do you like the idea of taking out a personal loan, but you don’t want to sacrifice the convenience of accessing those borrowed funds with a credit card? If you are you might be interested in a product like Citibank Ready Credit. read more >

Are you the type of person who pays off your credit card charges right away, so you don’t ever accrue much in interest payments? If so, you’ll save the most by going with a low annual fee credit card. But what if you want rewards too? Don’t rewards credit cards feature high fees? Not all of them. One good option for you might be the NAB FlyBuys Rewards credit card. read more >

If you’re in the market for platinum spending power but you don’t want to pay for a rewards programme you won’t actually use, a basic platinum card like the ANZ Platinum credit card could be a good fit. You won’t pay for the things you don’t even want, but you’ll still get the perks and higher credit limit you crave. read more >

Are you in the market for a new frequent flyer credit card? Are you already a member of the Qantas frequent flyer programme? If so, and if you’d like premium benefits and high rewards points potential, you might want to check out the Qantas American Express Premium credit card. read more >

It’s the start of another new month, and that means it’s time to take another look at the ever-changing credit card market. Offers come and go. And many change rates and other terms throughout the year. We know that you don’t have the time to stay on top of all of those changes, so we do the work for you, bringing you the best of the best offers each and every month.

Here are our top five credit card picks for August and why we love them. read more >