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Its hard to believe but there are still Australian consumers who will never apply for credit cards. Its not that these people aren’t qualified to be approved, they just picture ruining their good credit with uncontrolled spending and skyrocketing balances. Yes, some consumers do get into financial trouble using plastic, but the truth is, if you’re a fiscally responsible person, a credit card can be a very useful tool.

Its possible to make credit cards work for you, instead of just keeping one in your wallet for emergencies. The key to using plastic to your advantage is to find the right Australian credit card that best suits your needs. If you qualify for a rewards card and you like to travel, you could be earning points that can be redeemed for free travel just by making your normal purchases. You have to treat credit cards like debit cards, making sure you have to money for each little purchase put away because you will need to pay the balance off during the grace period to avoid interest charges. You’ll be earning points in addition to not having to carry cash, which  is unsafe. Unlike debit cards, credit cards offering rewards often offer free purchase protections too. Certain purchases are automatically covered if they are accidentally broken or stolen within 90 days of purchase when using credit cards offering this protection.