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  Rewards credit card launched by bank and airline

  A new rewards credit card initiative has been announced by St George Bank and Qantas. St George Bank and Qantas have announced a new rewards credit card. Amplify offers customers a choice of rewards programmes, including the ...

  Wed 31st Mar, 2010
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  Bank reaffirms eco-efficiency with online credit card statements

  Earth Hour begins this weekend and Commonwealth Bank will be switching off lights to help out. Commonwealth Bank has reaffirmed its eco-friendly attitude before the start of Earth Hour this weekend.One of its steps has been ...

  Fri 26th Mar, 2010
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  Commonwealth Bank offers contactless credit card payment at show

  Contactless payment will be available at the Royal Easter Show to Commonwealth Bank credit card customers. Commonwealth Bank credit card customers will be able to use contactless payment at the Royal Easter Show this year. ...

  Thu 25th Mar, 2010 (1 Comment)
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  Credit card instalments reviewed by bank for flood victims

  Australians affected by the recent storms across Perth will have their credit card instalment payments reviewed if they have one with Commonwealth Bank. Commonwealth Bank has announced it will review credit card instalment ...

  Thu 25th Mar, 2010
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  Australians 'are being ripped off' over credit card interest

  Some banks are not treating Australian credit card customers fairly, one industry expert says. Australians with credit cards are not being treated fairly by some banks, according to one industry expert.Consumer group Choice ...

  Wed 24th Mar, 2010
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  Credit card rule reforms are "overdue"

  There needs to be reforms in terms of credit card rules, one writer says. Australian credit card rules need to be looked at and changed, according to one writer.The Age's John Collett believes the time has come for reform ...

  Wed 24th Mar, 2010
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  Three images of possible credit card fraudsters released

  New South Wales Police have released images of three possible credit card fraudsters. Three images of possible credit card fraudsters have been released by the New South Wales Police force.A con took place in Sydney's ...

  Tue 23rd Mar, 2010 (1 Comment)
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  Westpac 'to increase fees' on credit card accounts

  People who have credit cards with Westpac will be alerted to the news they will have to pay interest on their charges. Westpac has written to credit card customers to inform them they will have to pay interest on their ...

  Tue 23rd Mar, 2010
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  Social networking site details 'lead to credit card fraud'

  Australians who put personal details on websites are vulnerable to credit card fraud, according to the police. People on social networking sites are becoming victims of credit card fraud after posting too much detail about ...

  Mon 22nd Mar, 2010 (1 Comment)
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  No credit card payments allowed at "small" post office

  The implementation of an Electronic Point of Sale machine has been denied after it was judged a post office did not have enough business. The Guildford Post Office is not allowed to have an Electronic Point of Sale machine ...

  Mon 22nd Mar, 2010 (1 Comment)
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  Commonwealth Bank: February credit card spending flat

  Spending on debit and credit cards was flat in the month of February, new research shows. Consumer retail spending remained fairly flat last month, new research shows.Statistics recorded by Commonwealth Bank (CB), which ...

  Fri 19th Mar, 2010
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  Man to appear in court under suspicion of credit card fraud

  A 24-year-old will appear in court in relation to a string of credit card fraud offences. A man is due to appear in court on suspicion of credit card fraud.New South Wales Police reports the 24-year-old was arrested in ...

  Thu 18th Mar, 2010
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  Rise in middle-income people struggling with credit card noted

  Middle-income earners are developing problems paying their credit cards and mortgages. Increasing numbers of people on middle and high salaries are struggling to keep on top of their Australian banking commitments.So claims ...

  Wed 17th Mar, 2010
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  Would-be parents 'need to get finances in shape'

  Those wanting to start a family are advised to think about the effect having a baby will have on their finances. Couples planning on starting a family should consider the impact this will have on their finances.With the birth ...

  Tue 16th Mar, 2010
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  Aussie credit could be on the up

  Aussie credit may be looking brighter after new research was revealed. Data from last year's December quarter showed families to be "fairly confident" about their financial future, suggesting there is a healthy ...

  Tue 16th Mar, 2010
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  RBA 'reluctant to regulate credit card fees'

  The Aussie credit industry still requires an element of regulation, according to the country's central bank. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) described itself as a "reluctant regulator" of the country's credit ...

  Mon 15th Mar, 2010
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  Outstanding credit card balances decline 1.6%

  Outstanding credit card balances have decreased, according to recent figures. There has been a 1.6 per cent decline in outstanding credit card balances, according to recent figures from the Reserve Bank of Australia ...

  Fri 12th Mar, 2010
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  Aussie credit rating improves for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

  The Aussie credit rating of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been upgraded. People with a Bendigo and Adelaide Bank credit card could be pleased to note it had some good news after its Aussie credit rating was upgraded to ...

  Thu 11th Mar, 2010
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  Commonwealth Bank reviewing credit card options for flood victims

  Credit card instalments will be reviewed by the Commonwealth Bank to help out people in Riverina, New South Wales, affected by flooding. The Commonwealth Bank has announced it will review credit card instalments for flood-hit ...

  Wed 10th Mar, 2010
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  Increase in credit card spending 'for 30 to 64-year-olds during GFC'

  A rise in salary payments and an increase in card spending both occurred for Australians aged between 30 and 64 years old, according to one bank. Australians aged between 30 and 64 increased their credit card spending and had ...

  Wed 10th Mar, 2010