Banqer High - Credit & Debit Quiz

Why is it important to learn about credit and debit cards?

• They're one of the first financial products you'll get

• They can cause financial stress if misused

• They'll probably get one at some point in your life

• All of the above

If I am paying $30 in fees six monthly for my credit card, how much would that cost me in fees over three years?

• $90.00

• $30.00

• $180.00

• $60.00

How much interest might I have to pay at the end of the month if my credit card has an interest rate of 22% per annum and I currently owe $1,500 on it?

• $27.50

• $22.00

• $330.00

• $1,500.00

Credit limits are the total amount you can borrow through the card before paying it back. What could affect your credit limit?

• How much you know about credit and debit cards

• Whatever the set limit is for customers at the moment

• Your income

• All of the above

Some cards offer you rewards, and the more you use the card, the more rewards you get. What kind of rewards can come with credit and debit cards?

• Other rewards points

• Cash back

• Frequent flyer points (like Airpoints)

• All of the above

How could you avoid paying interest on your credit card?

• Only use it to buy things online, rather than in store

• You can't, paying interest is part of having a credit card

• Pay off the minimum amount you're told to

• Pay it off in full each month

When would it be a good idea to do a cash advance off your credit card?

• There's no other way for you to pay for groceries this week, and you know you are getting paid next week so can pay it off.

• When the builder who fixed the broken window at your flat says he would rather you paid him with cash.

• When the sign at the Dairy says "We don't accept Credit Cards" and you want to buy some lollies.

• To pay for a sausage sizzle at lunch

Debit cards let you use your money to buy stuff.

How much can you borrow from a debit card?

• $2,000.00

• It depends on your age and income

• It depends on your card limit

• You can't borrow anything

What do you need to consider when choosing a card?

• Payment terms

• Why you need the funds

• Fees

• All of the above

Why might you want to close a credit card?

• You haven't used in in over a year

• You find you're spending more than you want to and you can pay for stuff another way

• The fees are higher than a new card you're going to open

• All of the above