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History of credit cards

Depending on who you ask you might get a completely different story about when and who invented the credit card. In fact, some historians claim that a similar method of payment was used in Assyria and Egypt over 3,000 years ago. What is a Credit Card? To pinpoint the advent of the credit card we must first understand what defines...
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4 October 2020
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What is a Balance Transfer Credit Card?

A Balance Transfer Credit Card is a credit card with a significantly lower interest rate for balance transferred from another credit card, and a separate higher rate for newly incurred debt. Essentially, a Balance transfer credit card has a separate interest rate for the balance you transfer to it and another for newly incurred debt on the card.
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12 August 2020
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What is an interest free credit card?

An interest free credit card or a zero interest credit card is a credit card that charges no interest for a fixed period, usually 6 to 12 months, after which interest is charged at the standard rate of the credit card. The name "interest free credit cards" is, therefore, a bit misleading since these cards are not always interest-free and...
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9 February 2020
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All about the Apple Credit Card (Apple Card)

Apple is always on the lookout for new ideas, and this time they have turned their attention to credit cards of all things. Apple has announced that during the summer of 2019, it will be launching its new credit card in the United States and it claims that this card is superior to all other credit cards because it encourages...
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2 February 2020
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What is a Low rate credit card?

If you need to carry a balance on a credit card, then it might be better to do this with a low rate credit card. With a low rate card, you will still have to pay interest, but at a lower rate than usual.  A low rate credit card generally has an interest rate that is at least 7-10 percentage...
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1 February 2020
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What is a Rewards Credit Card?

Are you considering a rewards credit card? Do you have questions about how they work or how to choose the right card for you? If so, then you’ve come to the right place.  Rewards credit cards offer you rewards as an incentive to use your card more often. For instance, credit card providers may offer you cashback, rewards points, Airpoints...
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1 February 2020
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Top New Zealand Travel Blogs

At credit cards NZ we are passionate about anything Kiwi. New Zealand is known worldwide as a great travel destination and there are many social commentators and bloggers that do a great job selling New Zealand as a travel destination. As part of our series of celebrating everything New Zealand, we have put together a list of the top travel...
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8 January 2020
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How savvy credit card users stay out of debt

For many of you, a credit card is a great tool that can get you out of a tough financial spot from time to time, or help you purchase an item early when you otherwise would have had to wait. But before you know it, little expenses here and there can leave you well in the red and struggling with...
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Get 0% p.a. on purchases for the first 6 months with the Amex Airpoints Credit Card, plus NO ANNUAL FEE and you earn 1 Air NZ Airpoints DollarTM for every $100 you spend with the Card. CURRENT OFFER: 50 bonus Airpoints Dollars™ when you apply, are approved and spend $750 on your new Card within the first 3 months. New Card Members only.
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The American Express Airpoints Platinum Card
The Amex Airpoints Platinum Card is the FASTEST Air NZ Airpoints DollarTM earning Platinum credit card. Every $70 you spend earns you 1 Airpoints Dollar. This card also includes complimentary Travel Insurance, VIP Lounge access and more. CURRENT OFFER: Be rewarded with 400 bonus Airpoints Dollars™ when you apply, are approved and spend $1,500 on your new Card within the first 3 months. New Amex Card Members only. Offer ends 26th May 2025.
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