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Need Answers on Questions with Credit Cards and Travel?

Isaiah — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:38:41 +0000

CreditCardFinder Q&A: Insurance excesses, rewards & travel cards – a published response to an email from Colleen. We had a user ask a couple of seriously interesting questions a few days ago and we thought’d we’d share the answers in the form of a post. A lot of people have questions similar to what’s listed [...]

American Express Gold Class Tickets – Exclusive Offer

Isaiah — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:42:10 +0000

Exclusive Offer: to CreditCardFinder.com.au Receive two Gold Class double passes (4 tickets in total) for Event Cinemas* when you sign up for an sign up for the American Express Platinum Edge credit card, valued at $158. To be eligible for this offer, new customers must apply and be approved for the card before 31 May [...]

The American Express Card

Isaiah — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:01:49 +0000

The American Express Green Card is back. Take advantage of having no pre-set credit limit and a range of exclusive perks with an American Express Card The American Express card gives you the freedom to take advantage of a charge card that isn’t restricted by a pre-set credit limit. You have the flexibility to spend [...]

NAB Traveller Card

Matt — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:22:16 +0000

Travel overseas with foreign currency without carrying cash The NAB Traveller Card is the ideal solution for anyone planning to travel overseas. You’re able to load multiple currencies onto the card, so you can withdraw cash in the local currency at your destination. When you use your card to pay for purchases or to withdraw [...]

American Express Global Travel Card

Matt — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:18:16 +0000

Save money and carry multiple currencies with an American Express Global Travel Card Paying for items while you’re travelling can be inconvenient if you’re using cash. It’s even more inconvenient if you use a credit card, as there is the risk of fraudulent activity on your account, along with the risk of losing your card [...]

Travelex Cash Passport Visa Debit Card

Matt — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:17:22 +0000

Pay for purchases in up to five different currencies while you travel at millions of locations around the world Using a Travelex Cash Passport Visa Debit Card gives you the freedom to pay for the things you need at millions of outlets around the world. As this is a debit card, the money you spend [...]

Bonus Frequent Flyer points with no annual fees

Marc — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:37:56 +0000

You rarely see ‘bonus frequent flyer points’ and ‘no annual fee’ in the same sentence, but here are some of the credit cards that meet halfway. Who doesn’t love a Frequent Flyer point rewards program that returns value? The only negative is, they tend to have fairly high annual fees. This usually means that you’ll [...]

American Express Platinum Card Application Package

Shirley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:17:05 +0000

Depending on what features you’ll use, an invitation to become an American Express Platinum card holder could be a blessing, or could just add another piece of plastic to your wallet. You can’t help but agree with the envelope that delivers the Platinum Card application. It promises a ‘world of experience’, and it certainly seems [...]

Best Credit Card Deals 2013

Marc — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:10:35 +0000

Get informed when it comes to credit card offers. Read this page regularly to find out what’s new and available. We’re well and truly in the swing of 2013, and for many of us, the bills and other payments are mounting. If you’ve turned to a new credit card as the solution to this and [...]

High Credit Limit Credit Cards

Matt — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:06:51 +0000

If you have the income and earning power to match a high limit line of credit, it is worth comparing your options from a range of lenders. These cards are higher than platinum and come with a level of prestige second to none. What are some of the high credit limit cards available to me? [...]

What are the ways I can earn Frequent Flyer rewards with my credit card and bills?

Shirley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:57:44 +0000

Accelerate the points you earn by paying off your bills, depending on which credit card provider you’re with. According to the latest CreditCardFinder.com.au survey, nearly 50% of participants use their credit card for everyday spending like paying bills (see below). And while paying bills can be painful, you can remove some of the sting knowing [...]

What is a Platinum Credit Card?

Matt — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:13:20 +0000

Platinum credit cards offer a higher credit limit than the majority of other credit cards. Get access to benefits such as insurance, concierges and other features associated with platinum credit cards.

How to use your HSBC Platinum Qantas Credit Card for a Qantas Club invitation

Marc — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:13:33 +0000

The HSBC Platinum Qantas Credit Card allows you two Qantas Lounge passes - know the tips and tricks behind gaining access to these passes.

Ways to Know You’ve Chosen the Wrong Credit Card

Matt — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:25:38 +0000

When applying for a credit card, it is important to compare the options available to you.

Bank of Melbourne Gold and Platinum Credit Card Insurances

Isaiah — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:07:50 +0000

As a bank of Melbourne Card holder of a Gold and/or Platinum credit card, you are entitled to complimentary insurance policies offered by Zurich. Learn about the Bank of Melbourne Gold and Platinum credit card insurance policies. This Article will detail the coverage, considerations and limits of the cards insurance policies with different situations.

Virgin Australia Global Wallet : The new velocity prepaid travel money card

Shirley — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:10:07 +0000

Earn more Velocity points every time you use your Virgin Global Wallet prepaid travel card to pay for purchases Virgin Money has announced that they will provide more value to its current Velocity Frequent Flyer program by offering the new Global Wallet to members over the next few months. The Global Wallet card is a [...]

Lombard Finance Visa Credit Card Classic

Jeremy Cabral — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:45:06 +0000

The Lombard Finance Visa Credit Card Classic offers a low credit limit and interest free terms at some of Australia's leading retail stores. As you pay back your credit, you can also redraw on your credit.

Lombard Finance 180 Visa Credit Card

Jeremy Cabral — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:08:21 +0000

The Lombard Finance 180 Visa Credit Card offers up to 6 months interest free on selected purchases and balance transfers. It also features 55 days interest free on eligible purchases

Aussie Credit Cards Complimentary Insurance

Marc — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:06:53 +0000

If you have an Aussie Credit Card you may be eligible for complimentary travel insurance. Find out how to make a claim and if you are covered.

Virgin Money Credit Cards One Time PIN

Shirley — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:03:31 +0000

Virgin Money have rolled out a new security feature called the OTP - One Time PIN. Find out how you can benefit from this feature and how it can protect you.

Travelex Prepaid MasterCard

Isaiah — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:54:54 +0000

Travel with confidence and know you can access cash anywhere in the world, with a Travelex Prepaid MasterCard Many people find that using their regular credit card to pay for purchases or to withdraw cash while they’re travelling overseas can be an expensive exercise. The foreign exchange fees, foreign ATM fees and cash advance interest [...]

Commonwealth Bank Procurement Management Account

Isaiah — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:57:12 +0000

The Procurement Management Account from Commonwealth Bank targets organisations that have a large expenditure, including medium-to-large businesses and government entities. Instead of individual cardholders, this account is assigned to the organisation as a whole, which means multiple people can conduct transactions with the facility as long as they have authorisation. Commonwealth Bank Procurement Management Account: [...]

Australia’s most famous credit card scandals

Marc — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:28:44 +0000

Read about some of Australia’s biggest fraud cases, and the role credit cards played in them. This list sheds some light on those who have been proven to, or who are currently facing charges of trying to rip off the system many times, involving the use of a credit card. Many of those on this [...]

How your credit card interest free period works

Matt — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:21:21 +0000

Many tend to overlook the fundamental idea behind having a credit card – namely that a company lends a certain amount of money that can be paid off within a specific time period without accruing any interest. Once you understand the way the ‘interest-free’ period functions for a credit card, you can then use that [...]

Qantas Frequent Flyer announces Jetstar redemption discounts

Matt — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:14:50 +0000

For Qantas Frequent Flyers, it seems good news comes in three. Read about the latest in a series of changes to how Frequent Flyer points can be earned and redeemed. Qantas this week announced changes to the Frequent Flyer points structure which allow members to book Jetstar flights for 20% less. What’s more, the number [...]

Diners Club Complimentary Insurance Cover

Matt — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:38:56 +0000

Learn about the protection you receive on items paid for using your Diners Club card. We all know that unexpected things can happen, and can happen at any time. The important thing to know is that the items you pay for using your card may be covered with many credit and charge cards, using their [...]

Credit Card class: What to use and not use your credit card for

Isaiah — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:06:30 +0000

Although credit cards have benefits like purchase protection and purchase protection, there are some things you should and shouldn’t use them for. The Australian Credit Card industry, including banks and other financial institutions earns more than multi billions of dollars. With Australians almost accumulating $30 billion in credit card debt, competition for the space in [...]

Biometric Credit Cards

Matt — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:21:57 +0000

New research from Germany could make your credit card a lot safer with the use of signature-recognition technology. Security is an ever-increasing issue when it comes to credit cards. And one can never be too secure. Having a card company that is intent on providing the latest technology in credit card safety gives you immeasurable [...]

The Different Types of Credit Card Interest

Isaiah — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:37:16 +0000

Debunking Credit Card Interest Jargon in less than 7 Minutes Almost everyone knows how to work a credit card, but not everyone knows how a credit card works. Credit card companies charge their customers interest for most purchases they’ll make using a credit card, and there are different types of interest charged. Once you understand [...]

Changes to Westpac Rewards Credit Cards & the new Westpac Black Cards

Isaiah — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:05:54 +0000

Gone are the old Platinum Plus cards Westpac offered. Read about what’s taken their place. Westpac have just released their new black cards into the market, and while many have lamented the inclusion of a points cap in their standard and platinum Altitude and Earth cards, the new Black Altitude and Black Earth cards are [...]