Credit Cards

Credit Card Debt After Death: Everything You Need to Know

Secured vs. Unsecured debt The first step to understanding your responsibilities over a deceased's outstanding debt is learning the difference between secured and unsecured debt. Secured debt: Applies to monies borrowed against a particular asset. This type …

Credit Cards - October 2nd

What is the Gem Visa Credit Card?

Here at Canstar, we spend a lot of time analysing, comparing and rating different types of credit cards. We look at all the big players and the range of different types of cards on the …

Credit Card Rewards - September 25th

Should you Get a Credit Card?

If you’re thinking about applying for a credit card, or any other type of credit, it’s important to weigh the potential advantages against the risks. What are the benefits of a credit card? 1. You can take …

Credit Cards - September 20th

What to Do if You Lose Your Credit Card Overseas

If you lose your credit card overseas, there are three main things you should do: Stay calm It's easy to panic if you misplace your card. However, try to remain calm and focused. Losing your credit or …

Banking & Insurance - August 11th

BNZ Wins Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers | Rewards Credit Cards Award 2023

Congratulations to BNZ, the winner of Canstar’s award for Most Satisfied Customers | Rewards Credit Cards. How do you like your credit card rewards? Across credit cards, the rewards on offer break down into two categories: …

Banking & Insurance - August 10th

TSB Wins Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers | Credit Cards Award 2023

Congratulations to TSB, the winner of Canstar’s award for Most Satisfied Customers | Credit Cards. Kiwi credit card users are a canny bunch, and are using them to their financial advantage. According to Canstar's latest research, …

Credit Cards - April 19th

Gem Visa By Latitude: Rewarding Kiwi Credit Card Users

Congratulations to Gem Visa, one of the winners of Canstar's latest Innovation Excellence Awards for its unique new cashback offer program VOX. Unlike other credit card cashback programs, VOX is a digital loyalty program that …

Credit Card Rewards - March 31st

Credit Card Travel Insurance: Best Deals

If your credit card offers complimentary travel insurance, are you making the most of the cover offered? Canstar looks at the credit card travel insurance offered by leading credit card providers. When awarding out Outstanding Value …

Credit Card Rewards - March 27th

NZ’s Best Credit Cards

Bank of the Year | Credit Cards Congratulations to TSB, the winner of Canstar's 2023 award for Bank of the Year | Credit Cards. Each year, Canstar's expert research team evaluates all the major credit cards on …