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Westpac Low Rate Credit Card (Balance transfer offer)

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Westpac Low Rate Credit Card (Balance transfer offer)

4.4

Balance transfer

26 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

13.74% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

Up to 55 days on purchases

Annual fee

$59.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Get a 0% interest rate on balance transfers for 26 months with a 2% transfer fee. After that, the rate changes to 21.99% p.a. for cash advances.
  • A low 13.74% p.a. interest rate on purchases helps keep costs manageable.
  • Split purchases over $100 into 4 payments over 6 weeks with PartPay, making it easier to manage larger expenses.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 0% for 26 months on balance transfers gives you plenty of time to pay off your balance without interest.
  • The $59 p.a. annual fee keeps costs low, with no fee in the first year if you're already with Westpac.
  • Start with a credit limit as low as $500, helping you manage your spending.
  • Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.

Cons

  • A 2% balance transfer fee applies.
  • No complimentary travel insurance, which is typical for a low-rate card.

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
$30,000.00
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
$50,000.00

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
26 months
Balance Transfer Fee Percentage
2%

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
13.74% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$59.00
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

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The basics

  • Additional cardholders. You can add a cardholder for free, allowing you to share the account with a family member. The account holder will be responsible for managing the account and making any repayments.
  • Digital wallets. This card is compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay, and Garmin Pay.
  • Gambling transactions. Gambling transactions are not allowed with this card.

Rewards and benefits

  • Complimentary travel insurance. The Westpac Low Rate Cashback Credit Card does not provide complimentary international travel insurance coverage.
  • Concierge services. The Westpac Low Rate Cashback Credit Card does not offer a concierge service.
  • Insurances. This card offers repayment insurance and fraud protection.
  • Rewards points. This credit card does not have a rewards program.
  • Sign-up bonus. No sign-up bonus is offered, but you can opt for the cashback option if that suits you better.

Rates and fees

  • Annual fee. This card has a $59 p.a. yearly fee, waived in the first year for Westpac customers.
  • Balance transfers. The Westpac Low Rate credit card comes with the option of a 0% p.a. balance transfer for 26 months with a 2% balance transfer fee. This reverts to the variable cash advance rate after 26 months.
  • Cash advances. Cash advances with the Westpac Low Rate Cashback Credit Card are subject to a 21.49% p.a. interest rate, with interest accruing immediately. Westpac will charge a one-off fee to process cash advances with this card.
  • Foreign exchange fee. Any purchases made in a foreign currency, either at home or abroad, will incur a 3% fee.
  • Interest-free period. Enjoy up to 55 days interest-free on purchases with the Westpac Low Rate Cashback Credit Card when you pay off your previous balance in full or make the minimum required payment.
  • Purchases. The Westpac Low Rate Cashback Credit Card has an ongoing purchase rate of 13.74% p.a., with no introductory offer.

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