The Westpac Low Fee Platinum Card is definitely worth a look. Why? Firstly, there's the $0 first year annual fee which is also waived in subsequent years when you spend at least $10,000 on purchases in the previous year. Plus, for no extra cost you get top benefits including complimentary worldwide platinum concierge service, overseas travel insurance, extended warranty and purchase security insurance.
Some of the platinum perks you get with the card include a worldwide concierge service open 24/7, so if you find yourself in New York wanting tickets to see a show at Madison Square Garden, just give a quick call to your personal assistant and voila!
And then there are the complimentary insurances. With the overseas travel insurance you, your spouse and dependents will be covered for trips up to 6 months as long as you have a return air ticket and $500 of each of your prepaid travel costs have been paid using your Low Fee Platinum Card. There are some limits to the coverage provided so be sure to read the policy before you take off to ensure you have the coverage you need for your holiday or business trip.
You will also get purchase security insurance (4 months cover against loss, theft or damage for new items purchased with your Low Free Platinum card) and extended warranty insurance which provides an extended 24 month cover in addition to the manufacturers expressed Australian warranty.
The purchase rate of the Westpac Low Fee Platinum Card is 20.09% p.a. but if you pay off your balance in full each month you can get up to 55 interest free days. Plus, for the first 9 months of having this card, you'll pay 0% interest on your purchases.
The Westpac Low Fee Platinum card comes with Visa payWave technology so you can tap and go for purchases under $100 and use your card anywhere in the world where Visa is accepted. There is a 3% foreign exchange margin for overseas purchases so be sure to factor this in with your shopping budget.
The Westpac Low Fee Platinum could be a top card option for Aussies who can stay on top of paying off their balance in full each month.
The 20.09% p.a. purchase rate and 21.29% p.a. cash advance rate are both relatively steep, so try to avoid carrying a balance or hitting the ATM with your credit card in hand.
20.09% p.a.
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No current offer
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21.49% p.a.
55
$90.00
$0 in the first year
$10,000.00
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$15.00
2%, Min $2.50, Max $150
3.00%
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$10.00
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Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay
Travel Insurance,
Extended Warranty,
Purchase Protection
I like Westpac and have banked with them since I arrived in Australia in 2007. One of the main pros for us was being able to establish our banking needs before arriving in Australia. Communicating with the bank can be done in so many ways. I have never had an issue getting any query resolved.
Read full reviewI like Westpac and have banked with them since I arrived in Australia in 2007. One of the main pros for us was being able to establish our banking needs before arriving in Australia. Communicating with the bank can be done in so many ways. I have never had an issue getting any query resolved.
One of the best banks with low rates.
Read full reviewOne of the best banks with low rates.
They were good when my card had been hacked. They were onto it and block the card straight away.
Read full reviewThey were good when my card had been hacked. They were onto it and block the card straight away.
Great customer service and always local.
Read full reviewGreat customer service and always local.
Westpac have been excellent with our credit card. It was hacked once and we had no dramas at all with them; all fixed. They also supplied free travel insurance with the credit card which has helped us save a bundle.
Read full reviewWestpac have been excellent with our credit card. It was hacked once and we had no dramas at all with them; all fixed. They also supplied free travel insurance with the credit card which has helped us save a bundle.
As Australia's first bank, Westpac has been serving customers since 1817. Westpac merged with St.George to create Australia's largest financial services company, and customers can enjoy from peace of mind from having the security offered by a major bank behind them. Check out Westpac's range of banking products such as savings accounts, home loans, personal loans, credit cards and other financial services such as its car and home and contents insurance.
Westpac
Altitude Platinum
20.49% p.a.
0% p.a. for 18 months and then 21.49% p.a. (1.00% balance transfer fee)
$150 $99 in the first year
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
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
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
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
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
Bankwest
Qantas Platinum Mastercard
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$160
30,000
0.75 points up to $2,500/month, then
0.3 points uncapped
Westpac
Altitude Platinum
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$200 $99 in the first year
60,000
0.5 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
