Bankwest Zero Platinum Mastercard

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Bankwest Zero Platinum Mastercard

3.1

Balance transfer

6 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

6 months at 0% p.a.

Interest-free days

Up to 55 days on purchases

Annual fee

$0.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • 0% p.a. for 6 months on purchases and balance transfers, with a 3% balance transfer fee. (Reverts to 18.99% p.a. thereafter.)
  • No foreign transaction fees, including when you're shopping at an overseas online store.
  • No annual fee to pay for the life of the card.
  • Put up to five eligible purchases on an interest-free payment plan with Easy Instalments.
  • Credit limits start from a minimum of $6,000.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • No annual fee makes this an option for occasional or backup use.
  • Interest-free purchases and balance transfers for 6 months.
  • No foreign transaction fees for foreign currency or overseas purchases.
  • Interest-free repayments for up to five eligible purchases with Easy Instalments.
  • Credit limits start from a minimum of $6,000.
  • Up to 55 days interest-free when you pay the statement balance in full.
  • Balance transfers revert to the purchase rate instead of the higher cash advance rate.
  • Use up to 95% of your credit limit for balance transfers.

Cons

  • There is a 3% fee on balance transfers, which can be added to the balance if desired.
  • You can't earn rewards points, but that's not unusual for a no annual fee card like this.
  • There is a $500 minimum balance transfer amount, although most people transfer more.

About this credit card

Basics

Card usage

Apple Pay Enabled
Yes
Card Type
Mastercard
Gambling Transactions Allowed
Yes
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
$50,000.00
Temporary Residents Accepted
No

Additional cardholders

Additional Cardholders
3
Additional Card Fee Ongoing
$0.00

Credit limits

Minimum Credit Limit
$6,000.00
Maximum Credit Limit
N/A

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
6 months
Balance Transfer Fee Percentage
3%

Balance transfer conditions

Balance Transfer From Personal Loan
No
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
95%
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
18.99%

Rates, fees, charges

Cash advances

Cash Advance Rate
21.99% p.a.
Cash Advance Fee
$4.00
Cash Advance Fee Percentage
3%
Cash Advance Fee Threshold
N/A

Purchases

Purchase Rate Introductory Offer
0%
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
6 months
Purchase Rate Ongoing
18.99% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$0.00
Dishonour Fee
$0.00
Duplicate Statement Fee
$2.50
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
0%
Late Payment Fee
$25.00

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
Yes
Cardholder's International Travel Insurance
No
Cardholder's Interstate Flight Inconvenience
No
Cardholder's Personal Item Theft Cover
Yes
Cardholder's Price Protection Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Purchase Protection Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Refund Protection
No
Cardholder's Transport Accident Insurance
Yes

Travel and lifestyle

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

Our review

Convenience

Customer service

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Rewards

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The basics

  • Additional cardholders. Up to 3 additional cardholders can be added for free. The account holder will be responsible for keeping up with payments and general account management.
  • Digital wallets. Compatible with popular digital wallets including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
  • Gambling transactions. Gambling transactions are permitted, however, they will attract interest at the cash advance rate.

Rewards and benefits

  • Complimentary travel insurance. This card does not include complimentary travel insurance. However, cardholders receive extended warranty insurance protection and fraud protection insurance as standard benefits.
  • Concierge services. Cardholders do not have access to a concierge service with this card.
  • Lounge access. There is no airport lounge access for cardholders.
  • Rewards points. There is no rewards program associated with the Bankwest Zero Platinum Mastercard.

Rates and fees

  • Annual fee. This card's ongoing annual fee is $0, meaning you can keep the account open without having to pay for it.
  • Balance transfers. The Bankwest Zero Platinum Mastercard provides a 6-month balance transfer option with a 3% fee. If any transferred balance is not paid by the end of the introductory period, it will be subject to the purchase rate of 18.99% per annum.
  • Cash advances. Purchases classified as cash advances will incur interest at the rate of 21.99% p.a. plus a cash advance fee of 3% (or $4 whichever is greater) of the amount you borrow. Cash advances attract interest immediately from the date of the transaction.
  • Foreign exchange fee. There is no fee for foreign currency transactions made with this card.
  • Interest-free period. Pay no interest for 55 days when you pay off your credit card bill in full and on time, helping to improve your cash flow between paydays.
  • Purchases. Aside from the introductory balance transfer offer, the Bankwest Zero Platinum Mastercard offers 0% p.a. for 6 months on purchases. After this, it reverts to 18.99% p.a.
  • Sign-up bonus. This card does not have a sign-up bonus of credit card points.

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Reviewed by Credit Card Compare Staff

History

    User reviews

    Convenience

    Customer service

    Rates and fees

    Rewards

    Trust

    Flexible

    Reviewed by Chennedy


    Pay on time and get late fees

    Reviewed by Doug


    Worth it

    Reviewed by E


    Great for travel

    Reviewed by Christina


    Perfect card for travellers

    Reviewed by Jessica


    Good for regular travellers, but no reward points

    Reviewed by Indra


    A card for all my foreign currency transactions

    Reviewed by Gigi


    No annual fee, free inclusions, great service

    Reviewed by Ocea


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