BDBDRetailElectronic spending up, led by hospitalityRetail spending on credit and debit cards rose in March, led by increased spending at bars and restaurants.10 Apr 11:45 PM
BDBDRetailTourists flexed credit cards more in NZ last monthTourists appear to be spending more on their credit cards in New Zealand, led by visitors from Australia and the UK.09 Mar 12:52 AM
BDBDBanking and financeCard spending up in FebruaryRetail spending on electronic cards rose for a 10th straight month in February, led by an increase in consumables.08 Mar 11:06 PM
Personal FinanceShould you swap cc for peer-to-peer loan?Peer-to-peer lending is relatively new but there are now companies licensed to operate online platforms, matching up borrowers with lenders.17 Feb 11:00 PM
Banking and financeNZ retail spending hits record highNew Zealanders spent a record $6b shopping in December, the highest ever monthly figure recorded by Statistics New Zealand.13 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandHilton guests warned to check bank statements after hackHilton confirms hackers stole guests' credit card payment information at some of its point-of-sale hotel systems.26 Nov 01:13 AM
BusinessHackers targeted Hilton hotel guestsGlobal hotel chain Hilton has revealed that it has been hacked and guests' credit card information has been stolen.25 Nov 12:54 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Teen's card shock a cautionary taleQ: A few years ago my daughter entered the workforce. She got a credit card with a limit of $500. Within a year the bank sent a letter raising the limit to $10,000.21 Aug 01:00 AM
Personal Finance'Rewards can be less than impressive'A new study says the glitz and glamour some credit card reward schemes promise is often unrealistic.17 Aug 04:13 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to win the credit card gameWinners pay off their debt in full each month, so they never pay any interest. If you're not in a position to do that, please - stop using your card.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Credit rating redemption is possibleBad credit ratings happen to people in all walks of life. Sometimes a catastrophe such as business failure, divorce or illness leaves an erstwhile financially healthy member of the public in dire straits.24 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeRetail card spending stalls in JuneThe economy has started to slow, with confidence declining as dairy prices remain lower for longer.08 Jul 10:49 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Credit elephant in the roomWe spend a lot more using credit cards than we would with cash. How much more? A number of studies show how and why people spend more on credit than with cash, but there's no consensus as to how much.21 Jun 09:28 PM
BDBDBanking and financePaying by plastic on riseKiwis spent more on their electronic cards in May, as increased retailing of consumables offset a flat month.09 Jun 11:44 PM
BDBDBanking and financeCard spending slips in AprilCore retail spending (excluding fuel and vehicle-related spending) fell 0.8 per cent in April, the first time since last June.10 May 11:41 PM
Banking and financeBNZ slips after Airpoints goThe dropping of Airpoints from BNZ credit cards has lowered the bank's travel reward performance in the latest credit card research.05 May 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverSeven rules to fix your personal financesSetting yourself up for life financially can be done with seven easy steps.29 Apr 11:45 PM
Banking and financeConsumers flash cards as spending risesFor the March quarter as a whole core retail sales paid for by credit, debit or charge cards were up 2.7 per cent - the fastest quarterly growth since December 2006.13 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi shoppers hit the tills in MarchLatest stats show New Zealand consumers are starting to spend up in the shops, with electronic card spending up 3.7 per cent last month.12 Apr 11:55 PM
Personal FinanceCredit card offers don't add upDon't be sucked in by tempting rewards schemes when you're shopping for a credit card, says Consumer New Zealand.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeConsumers boost spending and savingRetailers are continuing to benefit from the boost to consumers' discretionary incomes from the fall in oil prices over the past year.10 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeRetail card spending up 1.2pc in FebNew Zealanders increased spending on debit and credit cards in February, led by gains in hospitality and apparel as low inflation 09 Mar 11:31 PM
BDBDBusinessContactless card payments soarPeople are becoming more comfortable with the new way of paying for small items, with a trebling in the use of contactless card transactions over the past year.06 Nov 02:09 AM
RetailA day buying things with Apple PayApple has promised that its Pay service can revolutionise the way we shop, replacing a credit card swipe with a tap of the phone.23 Oct 09:15 PM
BusinessEven the Pres gets declinedPresidents, they're just like us - their credit cards get declined.19 Oct 09:12 PM
Personal FinanceAll credit for paying off debtHaving bad credit can stand in the way of everything from borrowing from the bank to signing up with a power company for your home electricity.23 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailVisa helps catch gas thievesVisa is rolling out software to detect whether it's you or someone pretending to be you filling up on fuel.21 Aug 02:00 AM
LifestyleBoy's tablet bill hits $1kA six-year-old racked up a credit card bill of more than $1,200 in just two days, playing games on his parents' tablet.05 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessDeeper pockets make impact at checkoutsConsumer spending rose strongly and across the board last month, electronic card transactions indicate.11 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Credit cards hide true cost of spendingThere's a fox in the hen house of personal finance. It's called a credit card, writes Diana Clement. Most people have little plastic friends. They may also have Farmers Card, QCard, Gem Visa and other store cards, which are disguised credit cards.06 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailVisa to replace signatures with PINVisa is to stop accepting signatures for its New Zealand-issued credit cards for most transactions from later this year in a bid to strengthen security.22 May 09:56 PM
LifestyleQuick tap and shopping's doneRemember that ad where Richie McCaw races around the shops in a suit, buying wedding presents and tapping his card on an eftpos terminal?17 May 05:00 PM
