Credit Cards - November 3rd Lose your credit card? Here’s what to do next Co-author: Michelle Norton With the festive season around the corner, many New Zealanders will be preparing for a holiday - whether it's within the country, or further abroad. Regardless of where you end up, all that …
Credit Cards - October 28th What’s the difference between debit cards and credit cards? Co-author: Dhayana Sena Both credit cards and debit cards are rectangular in shape, have a 16-digit card number, an expiration date, and a pin code. Though they may look alike, credit cards and debit cards actually serve very …
Credit Cards - October 24th How to avoid the debt hangover with these Xmas shopping tips Co-author: Ellie McLachlan Christmas presents – size does not always matter Buying presents doesn’t always have to be an extravagant affair. There are plenty of ways to have a lovely Christmas break, without overdoing it. Though we tend …
Credit Cards - October 15th Zero liability protects shoppers against fraudulent purchases What is credit card zero liability protection? Credit card zero liability protection helps to safeguard credit card users against various credit-card related crimes. A zero liability credit card effectively means that your credit card issuer or …
Credit Cards - October 13th What features can help protect you against credit card fraud? The basics of credit card security are well known; don’t let anyone see you enter your pin, don’t share your pin number and, whatever you do, avoid letting your credit card get into the wrong …
Credit Cards - October 7th How is the interest on credit cards calculated? What is credit card interest? You essentially borrow money when using a credit card. Just like most loans, interest is charged on the balance that you owe. In the case of credit cards, you can get …
Credit Cards - September 18th How your credit score may be costing you money Many Kiwis don’t often think about their credit ratings, or the potential amount a bad credit score could be costing them. Here, Canstar explains how it can pay dividends to understand this important number. Designed to …
Credit Cards - August 12th New Zealanders use credit cards for everyday spending, says Canstar research “Our research found that 39% of the surveyed respondents said that they use credit cards for every purchase – highlighting the importance of customer satisfaction within the credit card sector,” says Jose George, general manager …
Credit Cards - June 17th Home renovation: Tips and tricks to get started Has the latest season of the Block NZ got you all fired up to pick up a paintbrush and tools? Whether you have bought a do-up and need to do a whole house overhaul, or just …
Credit Cards - May 20th Apple Pay NZ: How does the mobile payment service work? In October 2016, ANZ was the first cab off the ranks to offer Apple Pay. But this method of payment has since expanded and is now offered by a number of financial instititions: ANZ, ASB, …
