Christmas spending is shaping up to be strong across the country.

New Zealand retail spending on electronic cards fell in November, amid disruption from the Kaikoura earthquake.

Kiwis rate travel much higher than buying possessions, according to a survey released by American Express

More financial services companies are embracing the technology.

People who are married and have two or three children are more likely to have a higher credit score than those with one or no children. Research

Children as young as 12 are targeting contactless credit and debit cards in Rotorua.

The nation's tourism boom drove up retail spending and demand for restaurants, takeaway shops, and accommodation.

Competition in the low interest rate credit card market is heating up with a major bank launching a no fee card and a new entrant

AmEx is hoping to grab a bigger share of the credit card market with the launch of a new card offering the highest Airpoint dollar earn rate for purchases in NZ.

A woman who stole 300 pieces of mail to get money for her meth habit dodged a prison sentence in court today.

Q-card operator hopes to double its consumer finance business in the next three years as it launches into credit card market.

CEO of Wells Fargo agreed to forfeit $56m in performance pay as thousands of low-level employees allegedly set up sham accounts to meet sales quotas.

A new online service is promising to provide Kiwis with a quick and free way to find out their credit score.

Spending on electronic cards fell in August, led by a decline at hospitality venues.

Environment Canterbury is publishing credit card expenditure on their website in a bid to increase its "openness and transparency."

Kiwis are opening their wallets with retail spending up for the June quarter, rising at the fastest pace in close to a decade.

There's been a call for credit card companies to be scrutinised for the levies they charge companies.

Online retail sales were up 10 per cent June, according to the BNZ's latest monthly spending report.

After Thursday's Brexit vote, there has been a "dramatic" drop in credit card spending over last weekend.

New Zealanders cut their retail spending on credit and debit cards for the first time in 13 months in May.

Retail spending on credit and debit cards rose in March, led by increased spending at bars and restaurants.

Tourists appear to be spending more on their credit cards in New Zealand, led by visitors from Australia and the UK.

Retail spending on electronic cards rose for a 10th straight month in February, led by an increase in consumables.

Peer-to-peer lending is relatively new but there are now companies licensed to operate online platforms, matching up borrowers with lenders.

New Zealanders spent a record $6b shopping in December, the highest ever monthly figure recorded by Statistics New Zealand.

Hilton confirms hackers stole guests' credit card payment information at some of its point-of-sale hotel systems.

Global hotel chain Hilton has revealed that it has been hacked and guests' credit card information has been stolen.

Q: 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.

A new study says the glitz and glamour some credit card reward schemes promise is often unrealistic.

Winners 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.