Credit Cards
POLi payments: who is at risk and what are banks doing?
Kathryn speaks with finance commentator and bank customer advocate, Janine Starks, on the POLi payments story. Audio
Why coins will continue to stand the test of time
In his new book, When Money Talks: A History of Coins and Numismatics, Professor Frank L. Holt investigates the history of money in the form of coinage and the discipline that studies it, highlighting… Audio
Why are we so secretive about money?
A recent survey in the UK found that one in four people keep money secrets from friends and family. On this side of the globe, we are no less coy about our financial lives. Olivia Fleming has written… Audio
Banks on notice over 'No Paywave' dysfunction
New Zealand has fallen behind Australia and Britain in using contactless payments and retailers are revolting. The Government may have to regulate fees directly. By Bernard Hickey. Audio
Solo mother carrying $30k debt not a unique case: budget advisor
A solo mother now works two jobs to keep on top of her debt, with only one day off every two weeks.
Retail spending rises
Spending using electronic cards has risen and is expected to hold up in the short- to medium-term . Audio
Loan sharks still flout rules - consumer group
A new code to promote responsible lending is starting to have an effect, but a lobby group says its not enough to stop dodgy lenders targeting vulnerable households.
Credit card rates 'don't seem fair'
Consumers are calling on credit card rates to drop and reflect the country's lowest ever interest rates.
Why are credit card rates still so high?
Banks are being criticised for keeping credit card interest rates at nearly 20 percent despite general interest rates being at their lowest in decades. Audio
Consumer NZ keeping watch of banks' credit card interest rates
New Zealand's consumer watchdog says it's keeping a close eye on bank credit card rates. Audio
New Zealanders prefer cards to cash
An increasing number of New Zealanders prefer using cards to pay for everything and half don't expect to be using cash at all in ten years time. Audio
New credit card technology generates back-end revenue streams
Visa says merchants and consumers can expect a high level of protection against fraud as card payment transactions become increasingly faster to process at the point of sale, but there is a cost. Audio