Ever wondered what the real difference was between Visa, Mastercard and Amex? Which credit card has the lowest fees? Best rewards? Most interest-free days?

Wellington, April 27 NZPA - Credit card company MasterCard says it sees positives for an economic recovery in the latest March numbers from the Reserve Bank and Statistics NZ.

Wellington, March 19 NZPA - New Zealand's economy has been dynamic in the last decade and comparisons with Australia are misleading, according to Mastercard Worldwide economic adviser Yuwa Hedrick-Wing.

Wellington, Feb 7 NZPA - An increased number of New Zealanders plan to save more over the next six months, according to a survey on consumers' saving priorities issued today.

Wellington, Feb 1 NZPA - A majority of retailers are not surcharging people using their Mastercard or Visa cards, according to the Newmarket Business Association.

Wellington, Jan 29 NZPA - New Zealanders are choosing to purchase goods and services by way of hire purchase or personal loan rather than a credit card, according to the latest data from credit company Veda Advantage.

By Pam Graham of NZPA

Wellington, Jan 5 NZPA - Eating and entertainment are the main priorities for New Zealanders looking to spend their pocket money, a credit card company survey suggests.

Wellington, Oct 5 NZPA - The Commerce Commission says agreements announced today with seven financial institutions could save retailers tens of millions of dollars.