Looking for a credit card with some serious upfront value? From the 0% balance transfer and purchase rate offers to the discounted first-year annual fee, the Rainbow Vertigo credit card from St.George really has a lot going on for it. Our expert judges even named it a 2020 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner in the best Balance Transfer Credit Card category.
Whether you’re looking to get a handle on your credit card debt with the help of a balance transfer offer, or you just like the sound of zero interest on purchases, the St.George Rainbow Vertigo card has an offer for you.
First of all, for the first seven months St.George is giving cardholders the ability to use their card with a 0% purchase rate. After that period the purchase rate will revert back to the normal 13.99%.
Applicants will also be able to transfer up to 80% of their existing credit card debt onto the Rainbow Vertigo, then make use of the 0% balance transfer offer for 22 months to pay off that debt without incurring any interest. There are a couple of points to note though:
There’s a 1.5% balance transfer fee.
After the 22-month period the balance transfer rate increases to 21.49%.
If you choose to make use of the 0% purchase rate offer (for 7 months) you’ll need to ensure that you pay off the minimum 'Monthly Payment Balance' listed on the account statement by the relevant payment date.
New Rainbow Vertigo cardholders will also have the annual fee (normally $55) waived for the first year.
Other handy features for St.George customers include 55 interest-free days on purchases when they pay off their card balance in full each statement period, plus they’ll have the ability to pay on their smartphones after linking the card to Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay.
The St.George Rainbow Vertigo could be a great credit card option for anyone who can make use of the 0% balance transfer offer (22 months, 1.5% BT fee) or the 0% purchase rate offer (7 months).
While you’ll certainly be able to use the Rainbow Vertigo on an overseas trip or to do any online shopping on an international website, bear in mind that the card does come with a 3% foreign exchange margin. Other than that, just make sure you’re fully aware of conditions involved with the balance transfer offer.
13.99% p.a.
none
0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.49% p.a.
yes
21.49% p.a.
55
$55.00
$0 in the first 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
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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
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
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
St.George
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
110,000
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
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
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
