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Westpac credit cards rate highly
Independent financial analysts, Canstar, recently weighed up Westpac’s credit card value against all other New Zealand credit cards.
All our cards received a 5 star rating for ‘Outstanding Value’ in at least one of the four spending categories, making them some of the best credit cards in the market.
Which Westpac credit card is right for you?
Everyday Spender
Makes all regular purchases (e.g. grocery and petrol) on their credit card and pays the balance in full each month. Looks for benefits and rewards.
Westpac hotpoints credit card account - 5 stars 'Outstanding Value'
Westpac hotpoints Gold credit card account - 5 stars 'Outstanding Value'
Big Spender
Spends a lot on their credit card and always pays the balance in full each month. Looks for extra benefits and rewards.
Westpac hotpoints Gold credit card account - 5 stars 'Outstanding Value'
Westpac Ultimate credit card account - 5 stars 'Outstanding Value'
Habitual Spender
May use their card for bigger purchases and doesn't pay it off in full every month. Looks for a lower interest rate rather than rewards.
Westpac Low Interest MasterCard - 5 stars 'Outstanding Value'
Occasional Spender
Mostly pays their balance off over a few months and looks for a lower interest rate.
Westpac Low Interest Mastercard - 4 stars 'Excellent Value'
> Canstar credit card ratings website
> Canstar credit card ratings report - December 2010 (PDF 32.5kb)
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