First Option Bank Low Rate Visa Credit Card

First Option Bank Low Rate Visa Credit Card

4.2

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

10.49% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

45 days

Annual fee

$0.00 for 1st year

Highlights

  • Experience a low-interest rate of 10.49% p.a. on purchases.
  • Enjoy a waived first-year annual fee, saving $48.
  • Includes the Environmental Rewards program.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Low interest rate on purchases.
  • Up to 45 interest-free days.
  • Limits are available from $500 to $25,000.
  • Cards are Australian-made using recycled plastic.

Cons

  • The 17.99% p.a. interest rate on cash advances.
  • Shorter interest free period compared to most card issuers.

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
Good
Minimum Income
N/A
Temporary Residents Accepted
No

Additional cardholders

Additional Cardholders
2
Additional Card Fee Ongoing
$7.50

Credit limits

Minimum Credit Limit
$500.00
Maximum Credit Limit
$25,000.00

Repayments

Interest Charged From
Purchase date
Interest Free Period
Up to 45 days on purchases
Minimum Repayment Percentage
3%

Balance transfers

Balance transfer offer

Balance Transfer Rate
11.99%
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
17.99% p.a.
Cash Advance Fee
$3.00
Cash Advance Fee Percentage
N/A
Cash Advance Fee Threshold
N/A

Purchases

Purchase Rate Introductory Offer
N/A
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
N/A
Purchase Rate Ongoing
10.49% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
$0.00
Annual Fee Ongoing
$48.00
Dishonour Fee
$0.00
Duplicate Statement Fee
$2.00
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
2%
Late Payment Fee
$0.00

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

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