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    • Low Rate card from NAB
    • 12.99%

    • 4.99% for 6 months

    • $59.00

    • 55

    NAB Low Rate Review

    Review published: 16 January 2012
    Review updated: 15 May 2012

    What's hot:

    • Low 12.99% purchase rate
    • 4.99% balance transfer rate for 6 months
    • $59 annual card fee

    What's not:

    • 21.74% cash advance rate
    • No reward program

    Mozo snapshot:

    Can a credit card really be kind to cardholders? The NAB Low Rate credit card has generous low purchase and balance transfer rates, a friendly low annual fee and won't punish you (well, not too harshly) for the odd late bill.

    Key features: The NAB low rate card has the lowest ongoing purchase rate of Big 4 Bank credit cards at 12.99%. And the 4.99% balance transfer offer for 6 months is generous, allowing you to clear any debt you transfer over from another credit card in a reasonable time limit. The regular purchase rate after the intro period is 13.24% which is standard for a low rate card. The late payment fee is just $5 - hard to believe when other cards will whack you with penalties of $35 and up - but with 55 days interest free, you'd never stray into late-payment territory, right? And the fee for running overlimit? Nada.

    Who it's good for: If you're determined to clear a debt within a six-month deadline, or don't depend on plastic day by day and need a basic credit card that won't send you broke with fees and accumulating interest, then this could be the low-maintenance option for you.

    Any catches? Don't confuse the low purchase rate with cash advances. The low rate only applies to goods and services bought on the credit card, not cash withdrawn from an ATM or point-of-sale retailer. Like most credit cards, the NAB Low Rate credit card has a high cash advance rate (21.74%) which will start accruing interest immediately if you withdraw cash using the card.

    How are NAB credit cards rated by the Mozo community?

    Product Type Overall Price Features Service Convenience Trust
    NAB credit cards 6.7 Based on 525
    NAB credit card reviews
    6.0 5.9 6.7 7.6 6.8

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        • 12.99%

          interest rate

        • $59.00

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        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

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        • $30.00

          annual fee

        * Fees and charges are payable

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        Great rates and no fees or charges EVER

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          2. (Reviewed 4 days ago)

        The low rate Visa card is great because of their low interest charges and the annual fee is also quite low. Nab doesn't charge any late payment fees or overlimit fees with this card either.       Full review 

        The low rate Visa card is great because of their low interest charges and the annual fee is also quite low. Nab doesn't charge any late payment fees or overlimit fees with this card either.


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Tabatha from Queensland

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

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        • $59.00

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        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

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        • $30.00

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        A breath of fresh air.

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          2. (Reviewed 16 days ago)

        No late fees, 0% balance transfers, cheery and friendly customer service operators... what a refreshing change. No problems with this bank whatsoever.       Full review 

        No late fees, 0% balance transfers, cheery and friendly customer service operators... what a refreshing change. No problems with this bank whatsoever.


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Allison from Tasmania

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

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        • $59.00

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        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

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        • $30.00

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        * Fees and charges are payable

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        Low interest rates and excellent customer service

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          2. (Reviewed 17 days ago)

        I super like my low rate card because the interest rates are really low and the pros are definitely their low interest and their super good customer service. The cons might be because the rate is low you may buy more than usual on that card       Full review 

        I super like my low rate card because the interest rates are really low and the pros are definitely their low interest and their super good customer service. The cons might be because the rate is low you may buy more than usual on that card


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Amulya from Queensland

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

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        • $59.00

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        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

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        • $30.00

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        * Fees and charges are payable

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        Give me frequent flyers over fly buys.

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          2. (Reviewed 17 days ago)

        Service at NAB is SLOW SLow SLOW! Not enough tellers for starters. Nothing special about this credit card. It has fly buys attached, but nothing compared to frequent flyers.       Full review 

        Service at NAB is SLOW SLow SLOW! Not enough tellers for starters. Nothing special about this credit card. It has fly buys attached, but nothing compared to frequent flyers.


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Stuart from Victoria

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

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        • $59.00

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        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

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        • $30.00

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        * Fees and charges are payable

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        Good no frills product

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          2. (Reviewed 23 days ago)

        Good, simple product. No frills, but it does what you require. NAB customer service is adequate, when I need them they are there but are probably not as proactive as they could be in service levels. Still quite happy with the product though.       Full review 

        Good, simple product. No frills, but it does what you require. NAB customer service is adequate, when I need them they are there but are probably not as proactive as they could be in service levels. Still quite happy with the product though.


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Sally from Western Australia

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

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        • $59.00

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        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

          interest rate

        • $30.00

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        * Fees and charges are payable

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        Absolutely disgraceful customer service ...

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          2. (Reviewed about 1 month ago)

        I ordered a replacement card as mine was getting old but still working, and they lost it in the internal mail!! The goose in customer service said he would cancel the one THEY lost and reorder another one. Went to use my card that night (a Friday ...       Full review 

        I ordered a replacement card as mine was getting old but still working, and they lost it in the internal mail!! The goose in customer service said he would cancel the one THEY lost and reorder another one. Went to use my card that night (a Friday night) and it declined - the fool had cancelled my current one!! All access to my savings and Visa gone until a new card is issued, and on a weekend! When I contacted them, their solution was that I go and withdraw at a branch, ON A SATURDAY!! The worst part is throughout the whole thing their attitude is "that's your problem", "you'll have to find a branch if you want money or wait until we send the send the next card" never accepted any blame and would not lift a finger to rectify it. Needless to say that I'm looking for another bank after ten years wasted with the NAB.


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Melanie from New South Wales

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

          interest rate

        • $59.00

          annual fee

        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

          interest rate

        • $30.00

          annual fee

        * Fees and charges are payable

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        Out of this world balance transfers rates-awesome

          1. Overall customer rating
          2. (Reviewed about 1 month ago)

        The card is low rate so less interest. The balance transfer was fantastic at 2.99% and the new balance transfer to another of their product at zero%. The card has a low fee which is an added bonus to top it off.       Full review 

        The card is low rate so less interest. The balance transfer was fantastic at 2.99% and the new balance transfer to another of their product at zero%. The card has a low fee which is an added bonus to top it off.


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Joanne from New South Wales

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

          interest rate

        • $59.00

          annual fee

        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

          interest rate

        • $30.00

          annual fee

        * Fees and charges are payable

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        Awesome customer service, always happy to help.

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          2. (Reviewed about 1 month ago)

        The more you buy the more you save!! I love the low rate card. If you make a late payment there is only a $5.00 late fee applied up against at least $30.00 from other banks. Fantastic Interest Rate. Would recommend this card to anyone.       Full review 

        The more you buy the more you save!! I love the low rate card. If you make a late payment there is only a $5.00 late fee applied up against at least $30.00 from other banks. Fantastic Interest Rate. Would recommend this card to anyone.


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Carley from Western Australia

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

          interest rate

        • $59.00

          annual fee

        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

          interest rate

        • $30.00

          annual fee

        * Fees and charges are payable

        Show Rates

        Rate are good customer service is great

          1. Overall customer rating
          2. (Reviewed 2 months ago)

        I like this product because I get great customer service when I have any complaints or unauthorised debits, they are straight onto the problem and fix it virtually there and then for me       Full review 

        I like this product because I get great customer service when I have any complaints or unauthorised debits, they are straight onto the problem and fix it virtually there and then for me


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Susan from Victoria

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

          interest rate

        • $59.00

          annual fee

        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

          interest rate

        • $30.00

          annual fee

        * Fees and charges are payable

        Show Rates

        Good customer service and a nice card

          1. Overall customer rating
          2. (Reviewed 3 months ago)

        Credit cards have disadvantages but I still wouldn't be without one as they do come in handy. The worst thing about them is the interest but if you handle them smartly it doesn't hurt too much. Security is essential and you need to be aware of gre...       Full review 

        Credit cards have disadvantages but I still wouldn't be without one as they do come in handy. The worst thing about them is the interest but if you handle them smartly it doesn't hurt too much. Security is essential and you need to be aware of greedy people who prefer to steal than work. Overall I think credit cards are great and I have had mine since I was 18 and had no major problems.


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Darlene from Queensland

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

          interest rate

        • $59.00

          annual fee

        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

          interest rate

        • $30.00

          annual fee

        * Fees and charges are payable

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        nice staff

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          2. (Reviewed 4 months ago)

        I am not a fan of any bank. The staff at my local NAB are very good but I think rates could be lower as the financial climate is not good at the moment.. Maybe then they would get more customers and that would help profits.       Full review 

        I am not a fan of any bank. The staff at my local NAB are very good but I think rates could be lower as the financial climate is not good at the moment.. Maybe then they would get more customers and that would help profits.


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Barb from New South Wales

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      • NAB Low Rate *

        • 12.99%

          interest rate

        • $59.00

          annual fee

        NAB Low Fee Card *

        • 19.49%

          interest rate

        • $30.00

          annual fee

        * Fees and charges are payable

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        It does the job- don't expect much more than that!

          1. Overall customer rating
          2. (Reviewed 4 months ago)

        Although NAB can no longer charge fees for overdrawn or overdue credit cards (which is great!) they persist in sending letter after letter asking you to pay up on the overdrawn amount - if you could you would right! I find that condescending and a...       Full review 

        Although NAB can no longer charge fees for overdrawn or overdue credit cards (which is great!) they persist in sending letter after letter asking you to pay up on the overdrawn amount - if you could you would right! I find that condescending and annoying. I have also found the customer service to be less than satisfying, especially when I had my accounts hacked and was told it was my fault!


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        NAB Low Rate credit card review by Nicole from New South Wales

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    Rates

    Purchase rate
    12.99%
    Intro purchase rate
    none
    Balance transfer rate
    4.99% for 6 months
    Balance transfer term
    6 Months
    Balance transfer revert to cash
    no
    Cash advance rate
    21.74%
    Interest free days
    55

    Other financial bits

    Minimum repayment amount
    $10.00
    Minimum repayment percent
    2.5

    Fees

    Annual card fee
    $59.00
    Introductory fee
    none
    Annual fee spend threshold
    none
    Reward program fee
    $
    Late payment fee
    $5.00
    Overlimit fee
    $0.00
    Cash advance fee
    $1.75%, Min $1.75
    Foreign exchange margin
    2.50%
    Duplicate statement fee
    $7.00
    Transaction verification fee
    $5.00
    Additional card fee
    $0.00
    Establishment fee
    $

    Features

    Additional cardholders
    1
    Other restrictions
    none
    Other benefits
    none

    About NAB

    National Australia Bank is one of the big four banks who provide a large variety of financial products to the Australian Community. In recent times NAB has set itself apart from the other big four banks; by expanding their ATM network, removing many fees and maintaining low standard variable home loan rates. NAB’s changes to its financial products have made their home loan, credit card, loans, savings accounts and personal loans more competitive within the banking industry.

    Mozo People's Choice Awards. As voted by the Australian money public. Our Community of 23,000 reviewers gave this provider the thumbs up.

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