Credit Card Application. Remember … it’s your money
While credit cards are convenient and can provide timely financial aid, they must be carefully managed. You are always going to pay for your credit card facilities and use one way or another – through the interest you pay and various fees.
There are many different types of credit card fees.
• annual fees
• fees for additional cards
• fees for late payment
Interest rates can vary. Different rates can apply to purchases, cash advances and outstanding balances – even on different cards from the same credit card issuer.
The range, cost and options of credit cards on offer is constantly changing. For example, low rate and no interest on balances transferred from other credit cards is being offered by some credit card issuers to attract your business. This can be a tremendous way to help get your repayments under control.
You know you are paying fees and interest. The secret is to regularly review ways of lowering the overall cost you are paying for using these facilities and the convenience. This may mean switching to a different credit card offered by someone else. We have many credit card offers available through Credit Card Application, some of our more popular brands include NAB credit cards, Citibank and Aussie Credit Cards.
To work out which is the best card for you, browse through our listings for up-to-date information on:
• what cards are available in the market,
• types of credit card fees and amounts charged,
• interest charged on the various parts of your credit card use,
• interest-free term on purchases,
• points awarded for card use and how they can be applied, and
• other benefits.
Make a commitment to review the range of credit cards you would qualify for, at least once a year. See if there is a card that might better suit your needs and lowers you overall costs.
Don’t be afraid to apply for a credit card with another credit card issuer. Most applications can be made online. Remember, it’s your money!