How Do I Get An ANZ Gold Frequent Flyer Card?

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Not only is ANZ one of the biggest banks in the country, it is also has some of the most competitive rewards cards available.

For people looking for a frequent flyer card, the ANZ Frequent Flyer comes with Visa and American Express cards to help maximise points.

In the past the two membership levels for this card were standard and gold, but in 2010 ANZ made a commitment to offer more benefits for cardholders and transitioned from the Gold Frequent Flyer to the Platinum Frequent Flyer. (more…)

Benefits Of The Commbank Low Rate Credit Card

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Low rates are one of the most popular features to look for in a credit card, and while there are always a number of different cards to consider it definitely pays off to look at popular options in more detail.

The Commonwealth Bank, also known as Commbank, is one of the biggest banks in the country, which makes its Low Rate card a great place to start the credit card comparison.

This card features an ongoing purchase rate of 13.49% p.a., which matches similar offers from both Westpac and NAB.

What makes the Commbank Low Rate stand out, however, is (more…)

Independent Issuers: Who Provides Virgin Credit Cards?

Friday, November 11th, 2011

The Virgin Group may own Virgin Money but the credit cards they offer are actually linked to a bigger banking network.

Originally established in England by Virgin Enterprises Limited, the Virgin Money brand is a registered trademark of the Virgin family but used under licence in Australia by Citigroup.

This means that Citibank is the credit provider and issuer of Virgin Money credit cards, even though Virgin Money Australia promotes and distributes the credit cards under an arrangement with Citibank. (more…)

What’s Better – A Bankwest Or Westpac Credit Card?

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Comparing credit cards can be done in a number of ways but often it will come down to what providers offer the best features.

Both Bankwest and Westpac have ranges of credit cards that will appeal to people looking for low rate, low annual fee and reward options, leaving many people wondering which provider is better.

A good way to decide between a Bankwest and Westpac credit card is to look at each bank and their attitude towards credit to see whether it is similar to yours. (more…)

Transferring Reward Points: Credit Cards From Suncorp

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Credit card reward programs can be a great way to get everyday and travel rewards but transferring points to a frequent flyer program is often a tricky process.

Many credit card providers, including ANZ, the Commonwealth Bank, Citibank and Suncorp, have their own rewards program so that cardholders can choose from a wide range of redemption options.

Unfortunately these kinds of cards are not usually favoured by people planning to use points for flights, especially not with so many frequent flyer reward cards available. (more…)