13/06/2026
There are about 13.3 million credit card accounts currently open in Australia.
Sounds like a lot, but it's actually down 20% since 2018.
We're thinking this has got a lot to do with people wanting to improve their borrowing capacity when applying for a home loan, along with the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later services which promise interest free terms.
Interestingly, while there are fewer credit cards, they're now used for more transactions than ever.
Just remember, a credit card can be useful (especially if you're points hacking), but it's not something you want to pay interest on.
And here in Australia, having a credit card does not help you build your credit history. If anything, if not used responsibly, it can damage your credit file.
What do you think? Are credit cards a yay or nay for you?