If you’re after a card that provides top-level privileges like purchase and price protection while also offering a low purchase rate, the Bank of Melbourne Vertigo Platinum Credit Card could be right for you. And if you need any more convincing, the Vertigo Platinum card was recognised in the Low Rate Platinum Credit Card category in this year’s Mozo Experts Choice Awards.
One of the Vertigo Platinum Credit Card’s major selling points is its low 12.99% purchase rate, along with the 55 interest free days on purchases made with the 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 and if you’re tardy with your repayments you’ll also be subject to a $15 late payment fee. If you withdraw cash with the 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’s also worth mentioning that you’ll be charged a 3.00% foreign exchange margin when using this card overseas.
Bank of Melbourne also delivers a range of complimentary features with this credit card, including access to Visa’s 24/7 concierge service to help organise your social calendar, book tickets for concerts and gigs, and make restaurant reservations.
You’ll also have the luxury of purchase protection insurance, so the cost to replace your new toys will be covered for up to four months from the purchase date. The availability of price protection also means that if you find a cheaper product elsewhere within three weeks of the transaction, 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.
Bank of Melbourne’s Vertigo Platinum Credit Card is a great option if you're looking for a card that combines value with a range of premium benefits.
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.
none
6.99% p.a. for 12 months and then 21.49% p.a.
yes
21.49% p.a.
55
$99.00
none
none
none
$15.00
2%, Min $2.50
3.00%
$2.00
$10.50
$0.00
$10.00
2.0
3
none
Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, Samsung Pay
Travel Insurance,
Extended Warranty,
Purchase Protection
Receive $300 cashback when you spend $900 on eligible purchases within 90 days. For new applications made by 30 March 2021.
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.
Bank of Melbourne
Vertigo
13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.49% p.a.
$55 $0 in the first year
Bank of Melbourne
Amplify Platinum
0% p.a. for 7 months then 19.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$99 $0 in the first year
Bank of Melbourne
Amplify Signature
19.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 6 months and then 21.49% p.a.
$279 $139 in the first year
Bendigo Bank
Low Rate Credit Card
11.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 18 months and then 11.99% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
$45
Westpac
Low Rate
13.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
$59
NAB
Qantas Rewards Signature Card
19.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 6 months and then 21.74% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
$395 $295 in the first year
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bankwest
Breeze Mastercard
10.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 26 months and then 10.99% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
$49 $0 in the first year
St.George
Vertigo
13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.49% p.a.
$55 $0 in the first year
Citi
Simplicity Credit Card
0% p.a. for 6 months then 21.49% p.a.
0% p.a. for 6 months and then 22.24% p.a.
$0
St.George
Amplify Signature
Amplify Rewards
$279 $139 in the first year
200,000
1.5 points uncapped
American Express
Qantas Ultimate Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$450
100,000
1.25 points uncapped
NAB
Qantas Rewards Signature Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$395 $295 in the first year
130,000
1 point up to $5,000/month, then
0.5 points up to $20,000/month
BankSA
Amplify Signature
Amplify Rewards
$279 $139 in the first year
200,000
1.5 points uncapped
American Express
Qantas Discovery Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$0
No current offer
0.75 points uncapped
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
American Express
Velocity Escape Card
Velocity Frequent Flyer
$0
No current offer
0.75 points uncapped
Bendigo Bank
Low Rate Credit Card
0% p.a. for 18 months and then 11.99% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
11.99% p.a.
$45
Bankwest
Breeze Mastercard
0% p.a. for 26 months and then 10.99% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
10.99% p.a.
$49 $0 in the first year
St.George
Vertigo
0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.49% p.a.
13.99% p.a.
$55 $0 in the first year
Westpac
Low Rate
0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
13.74% p.a.
$59
St.George
Amplify Platinum
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
0% p.a. for 7 months then 19.74% p.a.
$99 $0 in the first year
Amplify Rewards
Citi
Rewards Credit Card
0% p.a. for 30 months and then 22.24% p.a.
21.49% p.a.
$149 $49 in the first year
Citi Rewards Program
Bank of Melbourne
Amplify Platinum
0% p.a. for 15 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
19.74% p.a.
$99
Qantas Frequent Flyer
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
Bendigo Bank
Low Rate Credit Card
11.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 18 months and then 11.99% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
$45
Defence Bank
Foundation Credit Card
3.99% p.a. for 6 months then 8.99% p.a.
3.99% p.a. for 6 months and then 8.99% p.a.
$45
St.George
Vertigo
13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.49% p.a.
$55 $0 in the first year
NAB
StraightUp Card
0% p.a.
No current offer
$120 $10/month - waived if no spend & no balance owing
Westpac
Low Rate
13.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
$59
Bank of Melbourne
Vertigo
13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.49% p.a.
$55 $0 in the first year
BankSA
Vertigo
13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.49% p.a.
$55 $0 in the first year
Bendigo Bank
Low Rate Credit Card
11.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 18 months and then 11.99% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
$45
Bankwest
Breeze Mastercard
10.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 26 months and then 10.99% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
$49 $0 in the first year
Citi
Simplicity Credit Card
0% p.a. for 6 months then 21.49% p.a.
0% p.a. for 6 months and then 22.24% p.a.
$0
Defence Bank
Foundation Credit Card
3.99% p.a. for 6 months then 8.99% p.a.
3.99% p.a. for 6 months and then 8.99% p.a.
$45
NAB
StraightUp Card
0% p.a.
No current offer
$120 $10/month - waived if no spend & no balance owing
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
St.George
Amplify Platinum
0% p.a. for 7 months then 19.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$99 $0 in the first year
