Commonwealth Bank Low Rate Credit Card

Commonwealth Bank Low Rate Credit Card

3.2

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

3 months at 0% p.a.

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$72.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Experience 0% p.a. on purchases for the initial 3 months + potential cashback of up to $240 upon fulfilling the criteria.
  • Annual fee of $72 p.a. remains.
  • Enjoy up to 55 days interest-free on purchases.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Earn cashback when you meet the criteria.
  • Enjoy 0% p.a. on purchases for 3 months.
  • Up to 55 days interest-free on purchases.

Cons

  • No rewards program.
  • There is a 3.5% international transaction fee.

About this credit card

Basics

Card usage

Apple Pay Enabled
Yes
Card Type
Mastercard
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
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
N/A
Balance Transfer Period
N/A
Balance Transfer Fee Percentage
N/A

Balance transfer conditions

Balance Transfer From Personal Loan
No
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
N/A
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
N/A

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
3 months
Purchase Rate Ongoing
13.99% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$72.00
Dishonour Fee
N/A
Duplicate Statement Fee
N/A
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
3.5%
Late Payment Fee
$20.00

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
No
Cardholder's Price Protection Insurance
No
Cardholder's Purchase Protection Insurance
Yes
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

Convenience

Customer service

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Rewards

Trust

The basics

  • Additional cardholders. Get an additional card at no extra charge.
  • Digital wallets. Commonwealth Bank is the only one of Australia's big four banks to offer its own branded credit card for Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. As this card is issued by Commonwealth Bank, it's only available to Commonwealth Bank customers.
  • Gambling transactions. The Commonwealth Bank Low Rate Credit Card does not allow for gambling transactions.

Rewards and benefits

  • Complimentary travel insurance. This card does not have complimentary international travel insurance.
  • Concierge services. The Commonwealth Bank Low Rate Credit Card does not provide a concierge service.
  • Insurances. The Commonwealth Bank Low Rate Credit Card comes with Complimentary Purchase Security and Extended Warranty.
  • Rewards points. The Commonwealth Bank Low Rate Credit Card does not have a rewards program.
  • Sign-up bonus. The Low Rate Credit card from Commonwealth Bank does not have a signup bonus offer at the moment.

Rates and fees

  • Annual fee. This card's annual fee is $72 p.a.
  • Balance transfers. Commonwealth Bank Low Rate Credit Card has no introductory balance transfer offer at the moment.
  • Cash advances. Cash advances (including withdrawals made using a credit card machine) incur interest at 21.99% p.a. from the transaction date.
  • Foreign exchange fee. 3.5% foreign currency transaction.
  • Interest-free period. This card offers 55 days interest-free on purchases. The interest-free period doesn't apply to Cash Advances, Balance Transfers, or Special Promotions.
  • Purchases. Enjoy 0% p.a. on purchases for 3 months. Reverts to the low variable interest rate on purchases of 13.99% p.a.

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Reviewed by Credit Card Compare Staff

History

    User reviews

    Convenience

    Customer service

    Rates and fees

    Rewards

    Trust

    Great card easy to use

    Reviewed by Happy Customer


    Easy, secure and convenient

    Reviewed by Ellis Tang


    Ideal for the occasional spender

    Reviewed by Mickey P


    Very happy with this card

    Reviewed by Thumbs up


    Cheap annual fee

    Reviewed by Avani


    Very pleased with the card

    Reviewed by Aprajita


    Reasonably satisfied with the card

    Reviewed by Anon


    I'm very happy I joined

    Reviewed by Sarah


    Best bank ever

    Reviewed by Jessica


    Good to have this credit card

    Reviewed by Mr X


    Master of all cards

    Reviewed by kristy


    Average credit card

    Reviewed by Justine


    Happy, would recommend

    Reviewed by Moura


    Pleased and satisfied

    Reviewed by Mandy Young


    Very pleased with this card and the low fees

    Reviewed by Zara


    Generally fairly satisfied with this card

    Reviewed by Alice


    Very pleased with this credit card

    Reviewed by Sylvia Marino


    A good basic card if you don't need rewards

    Reviewed by nat85


    Pretty good for my needs

    Reviewed by Tom


    Overall I'm fairly happy with this card

    Reviewed by Ky's


    Simple and helpful

    Reviewed by Greg


    Great!

    Reviewed by Anon


    Consistent satisfaction

    Reviewed by Tyson


    A good basic card

    Reviewed by Christie


    Very pleased with this card

    Reviewed by Ashlee


    Would recommend

    Reviewed by Jess


    Ok card no major complaints

    Reviewed by Chris


    Credit with a low monthly rate

    Reviewed by Blossom


    I wish I had never increased the limit

    Reviewed by Erica


    Card needs a new name of high fee instead of low

    Reviewed by Alexandra


    It's a great card!

    Reviewed by Alice


    Gold free travel insurance

    Reviewed by Barbiedoll99


    Have had this card for a long time & am pleased

    Reviewed by John


    I have saved a lot so far using this card

    Reviewed by Kellie McGoldrick


    Works very well

    Reviewed by Michelle


    I've never had a different credit card

    Reviewed by Julia


    Good

    Reviewed by Alan Merrington


    Has been handy

    Reviewed by Adam


    I love my credit card

    Reviewed by Jessie


    Low rate and convenient

    Reviewed by Thuy


    Good low rate card

    Reviewed by Rachael


    I wish I never had it

    Reviewed by Stephanie


    Ok

    Reviewed by Paul


    Overall the best I have had so far

    Reviewed by Amanda


    Lower rate card

    Reviewed by Sally


    Great $250 cash back offer

    Reviewed by Carmel


    Best one of them all

    Reviewed by Frances


    Comparatively low interest rate and no frills

    Reviewed by Jeremy


    Satisfied

    Reviewed by Dee


    Easy

    Reviewed by Kelli


    Convenient and widely accepted

    Reviewed by Gerasimos


    I wish I never got this card

    Reviewed by Lauren


    Good service and a good deal

    Reviewed by shaun


    Annual fee Increases

    Reviewed by Catherine


    Simple low-fee card

    Reviewed by Rita


    Good card, OK rates, but no reward incentives

    Reviewed by Rachael


    Pays to shop around

    Reviewed by Wendy


    Low rate on purchases and cash advances

    Reviewed by Marco


    CBA no frills credit card

    Reviewed by Katherine


    Low interest everyday card

    Reviewed by Rachael


    Easy bill paying

    Reviewed by Sophie


    No hidden costs

    Reviewed by Alice


    Pretty great card, but no rewards

    Reviewed by Art


    Good rates, easy to apply

    Reviewed by Jackie


    Convenient, and good for emergencies

    Reviewed by Alan


    intrest rate is low

    Reviewed by Alpha


    Convenient and safe

    Reviewed by Iolanda


    No rewards, but no annual fee if you spend $1000

    Reviewed by Robert


    I saved a lot of money with this credit card

    Reviewed by Betty


    This card is great in a pinch, but not otherwise

    Reviewed by Selene


    Handy to have for emergencies

    Reviewed by Isobelle


    Low interest rate, no rewards

    Reviewed by D


    OK as an everyday card

    Reviewed by Renae


    Zero interest period on purchases can be a trap

    Reviewed by Shanna


    Card gave me independence

    Reviewed by Nicole


    No rewards and only 45 days interest free

    Reviewed by Ven


    Manageable card for a young person

    Reviewed by Jaidyn


    Annual fee is high, but otherwise a good card

    Reviewed by Hilda


    Fits my needs perfectly

    Reviewed by Jackson


    Useful for day-to-day purchases

    Reviewed by Grace


    Nice first credit card, but low rewards

    Reviewed by Russell


    Misleading advertisement

    Reviewed by Courtney


    Understanding, patient and explain everything

    Reviewed by Jessica


    Cheap card, gives me flexibility

    Reviewed by Kerry


    i wish they would allow limit increases as needed

    Reviewed by Melinda j


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