If you’re after a card that provides the privileges associated with a top-level platinum credit card like purchase and price protection, that also delivers a low purchase rate, the Bank of Melbourne Vertigo Platinum Credit Card could be a neat fit for your wallet or purse. This piece of plastic also offers you a 0% purchase rate on your spending for the first 15 months, not to mention, it took out multiple 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Awards for best Low Rate Platinum Credit Card and best Balance Transfer Platinum Credit Card.
As we’ve mentioned, one of the major selling points surrounding the Vertigo Platinum Credit Card is its low 12.99% purchase rate, plus the fact that you'll get the first 15 months interest free (offer ends 30 September 2020). Plus, after that you’ll get 55 days interest free on purchases you make with this card so long as you pay your balance in full by the end of each billing period.
As far as fees go, you’ll be charged a $99 annual fee to get your hands on this card and if you’re tardy with your repayments you’ll also be subject to a $15 late payment fee. If you take out cash with this card, not only will you immediately start paying interest at the 21.49% cash advance rate but you’ll also incur a 2% or $2.50 cash advance fee. It is also worth mentioning that you’ll be charged a 3.00% foreign exchange margin when using this card overseas.
Bank of Melbourne delivers a range of neat complimentary features with this credit card. First up, you’ll get access to Visa’s 24/7 concierge service to organise your social calendar, book tickets for concerts and gigs and make restaurant reservations. You will also have the luxury of purchase protection insurance with this card, so the costs to replace your new toys will be covered for up to four months from the purchase date. Plus, if you find the product cheaper elsewhere within three weeks of the transaction, you’ll have the benefit of price protection meaning Bank of Melbourne will reimburse you the difference.
And if you've got some lingering debt you'd rather seen gone, the Vertigo Platinum Credit Card also features a 6.99% balance transfer offer for 12 months.
The Bank of Melbourne’s Vertigo Platinum Credit Card is a great option if your looking to make some big purchases upfront, thanks to the 15 months interest free right off the bat.
Just be aware there is a $15 late payment fee so it might be worth automating your credit card repayments, which should be easy enough with online banking.
12.99% p.a.
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6.99% p.a. for 12 months and then 21.49% p.a.
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21.49% p.a.
55
$99.00
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$15.00
2%, Min $2.50
3.00%
$2.00
$10.50
$0.00
$10.00
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Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, Samsung Pay
Travel Insurance,
Extended Warranty,
Purchase Protection
Worst bank ever. Horrible customer service and long hold times.
Read full reviewWorst bank ever. Horrible customer service and long hold times.
My review is that the online banking is far too hard for older people, we have no idea what to do. Staff try to explain but it is far too complicated a system and is directed for the young ones.
Read full reviewMy review is that the online banking is far too hard for older people, we have no idea what to do. Staff try to explain but it is far too complicated a system and is directed for the young ones.
Credit card can be used anywhere.
Read full reviewCredit card can be used anywhere.
Very competitive rates, especially with balance transfers. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful with great product knowledge. It's the best credit card I've ever had.
Read full reviewVery competitive rates, especially with balance transfers. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful with great product knowledge. It's the best credit card I've ever had.
Ease of application.
Read full reviewEase of application.
Formerly St.George in Victoria, The Bank of Melbourne provides a banking alternative to customers with its large range of products in home, personal and business banking. Based in Victoria the Bank of Melbourne offers its customers bank accounts, credit cards, term deposits, private banking services, home loans and personal loans.
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Bank of Melbourne
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$55 $0 in the first year
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Bank of Melbourne
Amplify Platinum
0% p.a. for 7 months then 19.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 19.74% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$99 $0 in the first year
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Bank of Melbourne
Amplify Signature
19.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 6 months and then 19.74% p.a.
$279 $139 in the first year
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St.George
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$55 $0 in the first year
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Bankwest
Zero Platinum Mastercard
17.99% p.a.
2.99% p.a. for 9 months and then 17.99% p.a.
$0
Promoted
Westpac
Low Rate
13.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 20 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
$59
Promoted
American Express
Qantas Discovery Card
20.74% p.a.
No current offer
$0
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Promoted
Bankwest
Breeze Mastercard
0% p.a. for 15 months then 10.99% p.a.
2.99% p.a. for 9 months and then 10.99% p.a. (0% balance transfer fee)
$49
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Bank of Melbourne
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$55 $0 in the first year
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St.George
No Annual Fee
20.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 12 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
$0
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NAB
Low Rate Card
12.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 20 months and then 21.74% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
$59
Promoted
American Express
Qantas Discovery Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$0
No current offer
0.75 points uncapped
Promoted
St.George
Amplify Platinum
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$99
60,000
0.5 points uncapped
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Westpac
Altitude Platinum
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$200 $99 in the first year
60,000
0.5 points uncapped
Promoted
NAB
Qantas Rewards Premium Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$250
30,000
0.66 points up to $3,000/month, then
0.33 points up to $6,000/month
Promoted
Westpac
Altitude Black
Altitude Rewards
$250
150,000
1.25 points uncapped
Promoted
American Express
Qantas Ultimate Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$450
55,000
1.25 points uncapped
Promoted
Bankwest
More Platinum Mastercard
Bankwest More Rewards
$160
75,000
2 points up to 400,000 points/year
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St.George
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
$55 $0 in the first year
Promoted
Bankwest
Zero Platinum Mastercard
2.99% p.a. for 9 months and then 17.99% p.a.
17.99% p.a.
$0
Promoted
Westpac
Low Rate
0% p.a. for 20 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
13.74% p.a.
$59
Promoted
Bank of Melbourne
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
$55 $0 in the first year
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Citi
Clear Credit Card
0.90% p.a. for 15 months and then 22.24% p.a.
0.90% p.a. for 15 months then 14.99% p.a.
$99
Promoted
NAB
Low Rate Card
0% p.a. for 20 months and then 21.74% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
12.99% p.a.
$59
Promoted
St.George
No Annual Fee
0% p.a. for 12 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
20.74% p.a.
$0
Promoted
St.George
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$55 $0 in the first year
Promoted
Westpac
Low Rate
13.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 20 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
$59
Promoted
Citi
Clear Credit Card
0.90% p.a. for 15 months then 14.99% p.a.
0.90% p.a. for 15 months and then 22.24% p.a.
$99
Promoted
NAB
StraightUp Card
0% p.a.
No current offer
$120 $10/month - waived if no spend & no balance owing
Promoted
Bank of Melbourne
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$55 $0 in the first year
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Bankwest
Breeze Mastercard
0% p.a. for 15 months then 10.99% p.a.
2.99% p.a. for 9 months and then 10.99% p.a. (0% balance transfer fee)
$49
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St.George
Vertigo Platinum
0% p.a. for 15 months then 12.99% p.a.
6.99% p.a. for 12 months and then 21.49% p.a.
$99 $49 in the first year
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BankSA
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$55 $0 in the first year
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St.George
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$55 $0 in the first year
Promoted
Bankwest
Breeze Mastercard
0% p.a. for 15 months then 10.99% p.a.
2.99% p.a. for 9 months and then 10.99% p.a. (0% balance transfer fee)
$49
Promoted
Bank of Melbourne
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$55 $0 in the first year
Promoted
St.George
Vertigo Platinum
0% p.a. for 15 months then 12.99% p.a.
6.99% p.a. for 12 months and then 21.49% p.a.
$99 $49 in the first year
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Bankwest
Breeze Platinum Mastercard
0% p.a. for 15 months then 10.99% p.a.
2.99% p.a. for 9 months and then 10.99% p.a. (0% balance transfer fee)
$69
Promoted
Citi
Clear Credit Card
0.90% p.a. for 15 months then 14.99% p.a.
0.90% p.a. for 15 months and then 22.24% p.a.
$99
Promoted
NAB
StraightUp Card
0% p.a.
No current offer
$120 $10/month - waived if no spend & no balance owing
Promoted
BankSA
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 7 months then 13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$55 $0 in the first year
