Sydney train commuters to 'tap on and off' with their phone

Your morning commute might have just been made a little less painful, with Sydney commuters now able to use their credit card or mobile devices to ‘tap on and off’ all metro train services.

Punters keep credit cards in pocket for Melbourne Cup

While many Aussies will be sipping champagne with their eyes glued to a television tomorrow, their credit cards will be nowhere in sight, according to research from Commonwealth Bank.

New fashionable fintech letting Aussies "tap-and-go" with their gym towels

Westpac has announced the launch of Censitive Objects; a designer range of “wearable accessories” that allows Aussies to tap-and-go with their everyday fashion.

Volt, PayPal join forces for shared accounts

Neobanking could be within reach of more than just the early adopting Australians when Volt launches next year with PayPal account details.

ACCC spotlight on overseas transaction fees will encourage more fee-free products

RateCity research director Sally Tindall said the investigation would shine a much-needed spotlight on an area of banking that is riddled with fees.

Petrol prices no longer dominated by the big brands

Car loan repayments are still a big part of your car's cost, but at least you have more options for getting petrol in Australia.

Bankwest raises mortgage rates by 15 basis points

Bankwest is following in the footsteps of several leading Aussie banks in raising mortgage rates by 15 basis points for owner-occupiers and investors.

Sydney a "tenant's market", but not every city

Renter vacancy is shifting across the country, and depending on where you live, that may mean good or bad things for rental prices.

Goodbye credit cards: smartphone payments increase popularity

An increasing number of Australians are ditching their wallets at the checkout and opting more and more for smartphone payments, according to research from Commonwealth Bank.

CBA customers raise $5.8 million for drought-stricken farmers

Commonwealth Bank customers have rallied in support of Aussie farmers struggling through one of the worst droughts in centuries by raising over $5.8 million for an Australian Red Cross relief appeal.