Things you didn't know about credit cards [Infographic]
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We use credit a lot.
There are more than 13.5m credit card accounts in Australia, that’s an average of 1.3 per household.1
Credit card interest is costing Australians a lot of money.
Australia has a national credit card debt accruing interest of around $18.5 billion.1
Many of us are not as good at managing credit card debt as we think we are.
13% of credit card holders have missed a repayment by 30 days or more in the past three months, with 2% missing a repayment by more than 60 days. 2
Weighing up points vs cashback. One size doesn’t fit all
A card’s annual fee may not outweigh the cashback rewards. If your card offers $1 back for every $120 spent, but costs $80 per year, you’d have to spend at least $9,600 to cover the annual fee. 3
Credit card points may be the better option if you travel often and want to save money on expenses and can pay off your credit card in full every month. 4
We’re here to help
It’s a good idea to look at all the options on the market and pick the option that feels suitable for your current financial goals.
If you're good at managing your money, and can pay the balance off each month - then a credit card could be a good option for you. But if you struggle to manage multiple credit card debts, a personal loan for debt consolidation could be a more suitable option.
To get you started, find out how much your repayments might be, or get your individual rate before applying, in just a few minutes (it won't affect your credit score).
Got a question? Call on 1300 108 794. We're here to help.
Contributor | Vasè Marcevska, Head of Direct Sales – Mortgages and Personal Loans
Vasè has over 16 years of experience in the Banking and Finance sector, specifically within the Third Party and Consumer lending industry. Her expertise now focuses on enhancing our Customer program through a deep understanding of mortgage origination and service excellence across our Financial products.
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