 Credit Cards - Compare Interest Rates & Star Ratings
Instant access to an unsecured line of credit is the major advantage of a credit card. When used correctly, a credit card is convenient, flexible and offers a range of useful benefits to the cardholder. More ...
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Articles - Credit Cards
Credit card profiles - which one are you? | |
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The value of any particular credit card depends on how it is used. That's why CANSTAR rates credit cards according to spender profile. |
Interest-free days? | |
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Interest-free days are worth investigating further if you want to take maximum advantage of paying prior to the interest meter being turned on. |
Credit card security: What's new? | |
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Do you use your credit card online or have your been overseas recently? You could be the victim of credit card fraud. |
Balance transfer: Tricks and traps | |
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If ever there’s a time when a consumer’s credit card balance hits home, it’s Christmas and New Years. |
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Tips - Credit Cards
Understand your spending |
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When you get your credit card statement, be sure to look over it. It's important to understand your spending habits if you wish to reduce your spending the following month. Identify areas where you could save money, and stick to your plan! |
What's the best card for you? |
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There are hundreds of different credit cards available in New Zealand, so finding the right one for you can be a challenging prospect. The most important thing to remember when you're shopping around is that the best card for you might not be the best for someone else. It all depends on your individual spending habits and finances. That's why CANSTAR uses profiles to rate credit cards according to the type of spender. |