If you are looking for a low interest credit card that comes with flexible features then look no further than the Bank of Melbourne Vertigo card. With a 0% balance transfer offer for the first 22 months (1.5% fee applies), the Vertigo card could be a great option for anyone wanting to reduce their debt, plus it even comes with an additional interest free period and a first-year waiver on the $55 annual fee.
And if that's not enough, in 2020 this card took home a Mozo Experts Choice Award for best Balance Transfer Credit Card.
The Bank of Melbourne’s Vertigo card has all the top features you would expect of a great low rate credit card. First up, the Vertigo offers a 0% p.a balance transfer rate for 22 months (offer ends 9 February 2021), which could be a helpful feature for anyone wanting to pay off any existing debt. Just bear in mind that there is a 1.5% fee involved, and if you still have debt left on the card after that 22 month period, the balance will revert to the cash advance rate of 21.49%.
The card also has an ongoing purchase rate of just 13.99% (many cards charge 20% or more), although the Bank of Melbourne currently has another offer in place which means customers will pay a 0% interest rate on purchases for 7 months! Plus with a comfortable 55 day interest free period you’ll have plenty of time to make your repayments.
Even if you do make a late payment you won't be penalised too much with the $15 late payment fee, and your wallet will definitely be happy knowing that the annual fee is just $55. Even better, that annual fee is waived in the first year.
The Bank of Melbourne Vertigo card is a Visa so you'll be able to use it anywhere Visa is accepted around the globe. The card also has PayPass functionality for payments under $100.
Anyone looking to annihilate their credit card debt and wants a straight up credit card for managing payments.
With a 21.49% p.a cash advance rate, cardholders will want to do their best to avoid withdrawing money using the card.
13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 7 months
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
yes
21.49% p.a.
55
$55.00
$0 in the first 1 year
none
none
$15.00
2%, Min $2.50
3.00%
$2.00
$10.50
$0.00
$10.00
2.0
1
none
Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, Samsung Pay
I have been with BOM for more than 10 years and it has been great but as soon as I have spotted an unauthorised transaction on the Visa account, I have contacted the fraud support to assist the case and believe or not I had to be out of pocket about $410 for something that I didn't authorise. The support was very aggressive and unprofessional, standing their ground, talking all over me, that I had to ask, can I please say something? after trying to have a polite conversation. I will now cancel my account and go elsewhere not related to this corporation because I suppose that it's the same support team handling the enquiries. I would never think that a bank can be so greedy and rather lose a long-term client than handle their issues the proper way. Also, the mobile app its clustered with glitches and maybe that is a reason that I got scammed as well. I also offered to send screenshots of the mobile app to show that this may have been the way that the account got hacked but they didn't want know and wash their hands with it and left me out of pocket even though they are insured on those type of transaction issues. I am waiting on the new card to pay off my balance and move on and no member of my family will have any more interaction with this bank. Thank god was only $410. Bad policies and practice to handle customer support.
Read full reviewI have been with BOM for more than 10 years and it has been great but as soon as I have spotted an unauthorised transaction on the Visa account, I have contacted the fraud support to assist the case and believe or not I had to be out of pocket about $410 for something that I didn't authorise. The support was very aggressive and unprofessional, standing their ground, talking all over me, that I had to ask, can I please say something? after trying to have a polite conversation. I will now cancel my account and go elsewhere not related to this corporation because I suppose that it's the same support team handling the enquiries. I would never think that a bank can be so greedy and rather lose a long-term client than handle their issues the proper way. Also, the mobile app its clustered with glitches and maybe that is a reason that I got scammed as well. I also offered to send screenshots of the mobile app to show that this may have been the way that the account got hacked but they didn't want know and wash their hands with it and left me out of pocket even though they are insured on those type of transaction issues. I am waiting on the new card to pay off my balance and move on and no member of my family will have any more interaction with this bank. Thank god was only $410. Bad policies and practice to handle customer support.
The application process is complex and often you get two different outcomes whether it be an application for new or increase.
Read full reviewThe application process is complex and often you get two different outcomes whether it be an application for new or increase.
When I applied for this card they were very helpful and it's easy to check your expenditure and other info online.
Read full reviewWhen I applied for this card they were very helpful and it's easy to check your expenditure and other info online.
Great and friendly staff at Cranbourne branch.
Read full reviewGreat and friendly staff at Cranbourne branch.
convenient during the no interest fee period, but pricey thereafter, so keep an eye on the calendar!
Read full reviewconvenient during the no interest fee period, but pricey thereafter, so keep an eye on the calendar!
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.
Promoted
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
Promoted
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
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
Virgin Money
Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card - Balance Transfer Offer
20.74% p.a.
0% p.a. for 22 months and then 20.99% p.a.
$129 $64 in the first year
Velocity Frequent Flyer
Promoted
CUA
Low Rate Credit Card
11.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 20 months and then 21.74% p.a.
$49 $0 in the first year
Promoted
Qantas Money
Qantas Premier Platinum
19.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 18 months and then 21.99% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
$299 $199 in the first year
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Promoted
ANZ
Low Rate
12.49% p.a.
0% p.a. for 25 months and then 20.24% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$58 $0 in the first year
Promoted
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
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
American Express
Qantas Discovery Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$0
No current offer
0.75 points uncapped
Promoted
Westpac
Altitude Platinum
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$200 $99 in the first year
60,000
0.5 points uncapped
Promoted
Qantas Money
Qantas Premier Platinum
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$299 $199 in the first year
100,000
1 point up to $10,000/month, then
0.5 points uncapped
Promoted
Bankwest
Qantas Platinum Mastercard
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$160
30,000
0.75 points up to $2,500/month, then
0.3 points uncapped
Promoted
St.George
Amplify Platinum
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$99
70,000
0.5 points uncapped
Promoted
Suncorp
Clear Options Platinum
Suncorp Rewards
$129
100,000
1.25 points uncapped
Promoted
Citi
Rewards - e-voucher Offer
Citi Rewards Program
$199 $99 in the first year
No current offer
1 point up to $10,000/month
Promoted
Bank of Melbourne
Amplify Platinum
Amplify Rewards
$99 $0 in the first year
No current offer
1 point uncapped
Promoted
CUA
Low Rate Credit Card
0% p.a. for 20 months and then 21.74% p.a.
11.99% p.a.
$49 $0 in the first year
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
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
ANZ
First
0% p.a. for 18 months and then 20.24% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
20.24% p.a.
$30
Promoted
Qantas Money
Qantas Premier Platinum
0% p.a. for 18 months and then 21.99% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
19.99% p.a.
$299 $199 in the first year
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Promoted
CUA
Platinum Credit Card
0% p.a. for 20 months and then 21.74% p.a.
19.99% p.a.
$149 $0 in the first year
CUA Platinum Rewards
Promoted
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
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
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
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
CUA
Low Rate Credit Card
11.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 20 months and then 21.74% p.a.
$49 $0 in the first year
Promoted
ANZ
Low Rate
12.49% p.a.
0% p.a. for 25 months and then 20.24% p.a. (1.50% balance transfer fee)
$58 $0 in the first year
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
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
