Credit Cards Award & Star Ratings 2026
Credit Card Awards 2026
Canstar’s Credit Card Awards recognise the institutions that provide the strongest combination of products across a range of spending patterns and preferences. In addition, our unique Star Ratings are designed to help consumers compare the pricing and features of a number of credit cards to find one that best suits their needs.
Released March 2026
2026 Bank of the Year &
5-Star Rated Cards
Bank of the Year
Outstanding Value Low Rate Cards
Outstanding Value Rewards Cards $12k Spend
Outstanding Value Rewards Cards $24k Spend
Outstanding Value Rewards Cards $60K Spend
Outstanding Value Rewards Cards $120k Spend
Outstanding Value Flight Rewards Cards $12k & $24k Spends
Outstanding Value Flight Rewards Cards $60k Spend
Outstanding Value Flight Rewards Cards $120k Spend
Outstanding Value Balance Transfer Cards
Bank of the Year Credit Cards 2026
Canstar Awards NZ’s Best Credit Cards
A credit card is an essential part of any financial toolbox. But with so many cards available, how do you find the best? Canstar’s 2026 Credit Card Awards and Star Ratings do the hard work for you, revealing NZ’s best credit cards.
NZ's Best Rewards & Airpoints Credit Cards
Want to earn as you spend? Canstar’s latest Credit Card Awards and Star Ratings reveal NZ’s best rated rewards credit cards for rewards, cashback and Airpoints.
Canstar's Best Balance Transfer Cards
Got a credit card debt to pay off? Check out the best balance transfer cards that allow you to swap your existing debt to a new card at honeymoon rates.
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