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BankSA Vertigo Credit Card

BankSA Vertigo Credit Card

3.0

Balance transfer

24 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

13.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

Up to 55 days on purchases

Annual fee

$55.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Get a 0% interest rate on balance transfers for 24 months with a 1% transfer fee. After that, the rate changes to 21.99% p.a. for cash advances.
  • Start with a credit limit as low as $500, helping you keep your spending in check.
  • Add 1 additional cardholder at no extra cost.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • A 13.99% p.a. variable rate keeps interest costs lower on purchases.
  • Low annual fee of $55 p.a.
  • Offers fraud monitoring, secure online shopping, and a Fraud Money Back Guarantee.
  • Works with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.

Cons

  • Note that the balance transfer rate reverts to 21.99% p.a. after 24 months.
  • The 1% balance transfer fee is low but it can add up with large transfers
  • No rewards program which is typical for a basic card.

About this credit card

Basics

Card usage

Apple Pay Enabled
Yes
Card Type
Visa
Gambling Transactions Allowed
No
Samsung Pay Enabled
Yes

Eligibility

Joint Application Accepted
No
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum Credit Rating
Below Average, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Minimum Income
N/A
Temporary Residents Accepted
Yes

Additional cardholders

Additional Cardholders
1
Additional Card Fee Ongoing
$0.00

Credit limits

Minimum Credit Limit
$500.00
Maximum Credit Limit
$80,000.00

Repayments

Interest Charged From
Purchase date
Interest Free Period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Minimum Repayment Percentage
2%

Balance transfers

Balance transfer offer

Balance Transfer Rate
0%
Balance Transfer Period
24 months
Balance Transfer Fee Percentage
1%

Balance transfer conditions

Balance Transfer From Personal Loan
No
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
80%
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
21.99%

Rates, fees, charges

Cash advances

Cash Advance Rate
21.99% p.a.
Cash Advance Fee
N/A
Cash Advance Fee Percentage
3%
Cash Advance Fee Threshold
N/A

Purchases

Purchase Rate Introductory Offer
N/A
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
N/A
Purchase Rate Ongoing
13.99% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$55.00
Dishonour Fee
N/A
Duplicate Statement Fee
N/A
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
3%
Late Payment Fee
$15.00

Rewards

Rewards program basics

Rewards Program
N/A
Rewards Program Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Rewards Points Expiry
N/A

Rewards points per $1 spent

Domestic Rewards Points Earn Rate
N/A
Government Rewards Points Earn Rate
N/A
Overseas Rewards Points Earn Rate
N/A

Additional perks

Insurance

Cardholder's Domestic Hotel Burglary Insurance
No
Cardholder's Extended Warranty Insurance
No
Cardholder's International Travel Insurance
No
Cardholder's Interstate Flight Inconvenience
No
Cardholder's Personal Item Theft Cover
No
Cardholder's Price Protection Insurance
No
Cardholder's Purchase Protection Insurance
No
Cardholder's Refund Protection
No
Cardholder's Transport Accident Insurance
No

Travel and lifestyle

Airport Lounge Access Included
No
Concierge Service Included
No
Complimentary Flight Voucher Included
No
Complimentary QFF Membership Included
N/A

Our review

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The basics

  • Additional cardholders. You can add an additional cardholder for free, and you will be responsible for managing the account and making repayments.
  • Digital wallets. This card supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
  • Gambling transactions. Gambling transactions are not allowed on the BankSA Vertigo Credit Card.

Rewards and benefits

  • Complimentary travel insurance. The BankSA Vertigo Credit Card does not provide complimentary international travel insurance coverage.
  • Concierge services. The BankSA Vertigo Credit Card does not provide any concierge services.
  • Rewards points. This credit card does not have a rewards program.
  • Sign-up bonus. Earn up to $500 cashback on your supermarket and petrol spend when you sign-up and get approved for a BankSA Vertigo Credit Card.

Rates and fees

  • Annual fee. The annual fee for this card is $55 per year.
  • Balance transfers. This credit card provides a 0% balance transfer offer for the first 24 months, subject to a 1% balance transfer fee and an 80% maximum transfer limit. After the promotional period, any outstanding balance will incur an interest rate of 21.49%.
  • Cash advances. The cash advance rate for BankSA Vertigo Credit Card is 21.99% p.a. with interest accruing from the date of the cash advance transaction. BankSA will charge a one-off fee for any cash advances made with this credit card.
  • Foreign exchange fee. A 3% foreign exchange fee applies to any transactions made in a foreign currency online or overseas.
  • Interest-free period. This card offers you up to 55 days interest-free on purchases, provided you have paid your previous balance in full or made the minimum required payment. Cash advances are excluded from this offer.
  • Purchases. There is no introductory offer on purchases with the BankSA Vertigo Credit Card, so all purchases will attract an interest of 13.99% p.a.

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    Addictive!

    Reviewed by Christina


    Too expensive, bad service

    Reviewed by Ebi Riemer


    I save a lot of money with this card

    Reviewed by Nikita


    Good interest rate

    Reviewed by Angie


    Good everyday card

    Reviewed by Karina


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