
Visa’s new ‘biometric payment’ strategy to stop fraud with a fingerprint
As credit cards are expected to become the shopping sidekicks for many Aussies this December, it’s no surprise that fraud is on the brain for payment giant, Visa.

As credit cards are expected to become the shopping sidekicks for many Aussies this December, it’s no surprise that fraud is on the brain for payment giant, Visa.

Christmas may have come early for travel junkies and frequent flyer points lovers alike, with the launch of the newest credit card offering by Qantas - the Qantas Premier Everyday Mastercard.

It’s supposedly the happiest time of the year, but data from St.George has revealed that Australians are suffering from the ‘holiday blues’, thanks to high holiday rates, an increase in grocery bills and the struggle to afford Christmas presents.

If you’ve been patiently watching your rewards credit card points balance climb throughout 2017 in anticipation of redeeming them for Christmas presents then you’d better be quick, because the delivery deadlines for a number of the major banks are fast approaching.


If you’ve just read the headline, you probably think we’re crazy, but when used responsibly, a credit card can be your saving grace when it comes to taking on Christmas shopping. If you’ve been playing hard to get with your plastic this December, here are our top 3 reasons that might persuade you otherwise.

Tis’ the season of giving, or is it? That widely accepted truism is under threat after a recent survey by ME Bank revealed that Aussies aren’t all that into purchasing presents and will resort to some pretty extreme tactics to manipulate the gifting process this Christmas.

It started out with a few drinks on the weekend, a new pair of shoes to treat yourself for a great work week and a coffee every morning to keep you sane. Now you’ve realised that December has arrived and you’re caught with little savings stashed away. But there’s no need to panic, because you can still guarantee yourself a merry Christmas with our top 10 Christmas savings tips.

Are you going to need a new credit card after the Christmas shopping blitz is through? If so, why not pick up a few killer freebies while you’re at it?

It’s odd to think that a rewards card and an energy retailer would come together with the goal of helping Aussies save on their energy bill, but NAB’s latest rewards program with Origin is doing just that.