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Borrower pain hits five-year high: Who’s being hit the hardest

There's also been a jump in Kiwis taking out new credit cards.

Nation of Debt: Kiwis putting more on the plastic to cope with the cost of living

How the economic slowdown is stretching household budgets.

$77k credit card shock: Banking glitch hits thousands across NZ

Customer's first thought at seeing $76k bill: 'What has my wife done?'

Centrix, BNPL operators launch PayWatch

The system will flag when a consumer is behind on repayments.

Card spending up, with groceries and liquor driving increase

Overall card spending was up, but some bucked the trend.

How to make your credit card company give you money

Different companies are making offers to lure in customers, including some major perks.

Jarden Brief: Millennial and Gen Z customer spending a huge boost for Amex

American Express gets a lift from younger customers.

Kiwis shopping less but travelling and partying more

Kiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.

Beware of the buy now pay later debt trap

Shoppers are being urged not to fall into the debt trap this holiday season.

Kiwis get credit cards out in October, but retail challenge remains

Electronic card transaction data shows spending is returning to pre-lockdown levels.

Credit card repayment insurance offers 'poor value'

Regulator warns insurance holders to review their use.

Damien Venuto: Death of the credit card? Reality behind the hype

The incumbents are starting to disrupt the disruptors.

The beginning of the end for credit cards?

Young people turning to buy-now, pay-later instead of another card in the wallet.

Credit applications plunge in March

The figures show a jump in applications by those with the worst credit ratings.

Fight the fees: How to pay less to your bank and insurer

Have you started the new year with a goal to save money?

Who's the hero of the GDP rebound? You are ... you and your credit card

Shoppers propped up GDP in the 3rd quarter, spending through the economy's darkest hour.