Stats crunched by Mozo Experts
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199Credit Cards
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67Australian Financial Institutions
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7Award Categories
A big round of applause to the 2024 winners of the Mozo Experts Choice Awards for Credit Cards. To determine which credit cards deliver the best value for Australians, our team of expert judges assessed 199 personal credit cards products issued by 67 Australian financial institutions.
If you’re looking for a credit card for things like everyday spending or travel, our winners list below outlines the credit cards that offer the best value and make a great place to begin your search.
Standout Winners
Credit Card Provider Of The Year
A huge congratulations to Bankwest who has been named the Mozo Experts Choice Awards Credit Card Provider Of The Year for 2024 for the second year in a row. This recognition comes after winning awards in various categories, including Low Rate, No Annual Fee, and Balance Transfers.
Bankwest's range of credit card options is well worth considering, as they offer some of the best value cards available. Each of these cards were awarded in more than one category:
- Breeze Platinum Mastercard
- Zero Mastercard
- Zero Platinum Mastercard
- Qantas World Mastercard
Congratulations to:
Bankwest
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Breeze Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 12.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $49.00
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Breeze Platinum Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 12.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $59.00
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Zero Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months then 18.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Zero Platinum Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months then 18.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Qantas Platinum Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 19.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $160.00
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Qantas World Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 19.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $270.00
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More Classic Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 19.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $100.00
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More Platinum Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 19.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $160.00
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More World Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 19.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $270.00
Low Rate Credit Card
Credit card interest rates can vary enormously, and make a real difference to the cost of carrying a balance on the card. The winners in this category have some of the lowest purchase rates available, but the judges also took into account the impact of the annual fee charged for holding the card and the number of interest free days on offer to find this year’s winners.
Congratulations to:
Community First Bank, Credit Union SA, Defence Bank, Easy Street, G&C Mutual Bank, Illawarra Credit Union, and MOVE Bank
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Low Rate Pink Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 8.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $50.00
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Low Rate Blue Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 8.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $50.00
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Low Rate Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 8.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $50.00
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Low Rate Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 8.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $50.00
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Foundation Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 3.99% p.a. for 6 months then 8.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $45.00
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Low Rate Visa Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 7.49% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $50.00
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Education Community Visa Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months then 11.49% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Easy Low Rate Visa Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 8.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $50.00
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Low Rate Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 8.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $59.00
Low Rate Premium Credit Card
The winners in this category prove that you don’t have to pay exorbitant interest rates to carry a premium card and take advantage of the extra benefits they usually bring. The winners in this category were judged on the interest rate and annual fee.
Congratulations to:
Bank First, Bankwest, Citi, and P&N Bank
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Zero Platinum Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months then 18.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Breeze Platinum Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 12.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $59.00
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Clear - Balance Transfer Offer
- Purchase Rate
- 14.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $99.00
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Visa Platinum Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 11.49% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $99.00
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Visa Platinum Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 11.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $99.00
No Annual Fee Credit Card
For people who usually pay off their credit card balance every month with the aim of not paying interest, the annual fee and interest free days are critical, while interest rates are also important, should plans change. The judges identified those cards with no annual fee and good interest free periods, and awarded those cards with the lowest interest rates.
Congratulations to:
American Express, Bank First, Bankwest, Credit Union SA, Firefighters Mutual Bank, Health Professionals Bank, Hume Bank, ING, QBANK, Teachers Mutual Bank, and UniBank
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Low Rate Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 10.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Zero Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months then 18.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Orange One Low Rate Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 12.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Visa Classic Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 12.54% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 7.90% p.a. for 6 months then 11.50% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 7.90% p.a. for 6 months then 11.50% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Bluey Card
- Purchase Rate
- 12.49% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Value Visa Card
- Purchase Rate
- 11.95% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Education Community Visa Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months then 11.49% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 7.90% p.a. for 6 months then 11.50% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 7.90% p.a. for 6 months then 11.50% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
No Annual Fee Premium Credit Card
Only three platinum cards met our criteria for this category of charging no annual fee and offering an interest free days period. The interest rates on these cards are not as low as the winners in the standard No Annual Fee category, but for customers who confidently clear the balance every month that cost disappears.
Congratulations to:
Bankwest and Bendigo Bank
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Zero Platinum Mastercard
- Purchase Rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months then 18.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Ready Credit Card
- Purchase Rate
- 19.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
Balance Transfer Credit Card
Balance transfers come in all shapes and sizes, which can make it very hard to compare options when paying down an existing debt is your priority. The Mozo judges crunched the numbers to find which offer the best value for a typical cardholder, taking into account not only the balance transfer terms, but also the annual fee and what it might cost once the introductory rate expires.
Congratulations to:
Bank of Melbourne, Bank of Queensland, BankSA, Bankwest, NAB, QBANK, and St.George
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Vertigo - Balance Transfer Offer
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $55.00
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Zero Mastercard
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months and then 18.99% p.a. (3.00% balance transfer fee)
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Low Rate Visa Credit Card
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0% p.a. for 18 months and then 21.99% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
- Annual Fee
- $65.00
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Low Rate Card - Balance Transfer Offer
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0% p.a. for 24 months and then 21.74% p.a. (3.00% balance transfer fee)
- Annual Fee
- $59.00
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Vertigo - Balance Transfer Offer
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0.99% p.a. for 28 months and then 21.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $55.00
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Bluey Card
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0% p.a. for 12 months and then 12.49% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Vertigo - Balance Transfer Offer
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0.99% p.a. for 28 months and then 21.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $55.00
Balance Transfer Platinum Credit Card
For customers looking to transfer a balance to a Platinum card to pay off debt, these cards came out on top in this category.
Congratulations to:
Bank of Melbourne, BankSA, Bankwest, Heritage Bank, HSBC, and St.George
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Amplify Rewards Platinum
- Balance Transfer Rate
- No current offer
- Annual Fee
- $124.00
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Zero Platinum Mastercard
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0% p.a. for 6 months and then 18.99% p.a. (3.00% balance transfer fee)
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Breeze Platinum Mastercard
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0% p.a. for 24 months and then 12.99% p.a. (3.00% balance transfer fee)
- Annual Fee
- $59.00
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Platinum
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0% p.a. for 12 months and then 19.99% p.a.
- Annual Fee
- $125.00
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Premier World Mastercard
Rewards Plus
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0% p.a. for 12 months and then 21.99% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Premier World Mastercard
Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Balance Transfer Rate
- 0% p.a. for 12 months and then 21.99% p.a. (2.00% balance transfer fee)
- Annual Fee
- $0.00
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Amplify Rewards Platinum
- Balance Transfer Rate
- No current offer
- Annual Fee
- $124.00
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Amplify Rewards Platinum
- Balance Transfer Rate
- No current offer
- Annual Fee
- $124.00
What are the Mozo Experts Choice Awards?
Now in their eleventh year, the Mozo Experts Choice Awards present an opportunity to recognise products in the market we believe offer great value to Australians.
For the 2024 Credit Card awards, our Experts analysed 199 personal credit card products issued by 67 Australian financial institutions head to head.
“There are so many credit cards on offer, some with lower rates, some with less fees, and lots of different perks. When looking for a credit card the best card for you will depend on what your needs are, and what features you want,” said Peter Marshall, Mozo Experts Choice judge.
“With these awards we aim to find which credit cards are the best for different types of users, whether you want to minimise interest, avoid a hefty annual fee, or grab a great low rate.”
For full details on how we crunched the numbers, the awards criteria and how we determined the winners, see the 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Awards for Credit Cards methodology report.
Our Expert Judges
We couldn’t have a name like the Mozo Experts Choice Awards without a dedicated and experienced team of product data analysts at the helm. Combined they have decades of experience behind them. Meet them below.
FAQs
What’s the Judging Criteria for the Mozo Experts Choice Awards?
Running since 2014, the Mozo Experts Choice Awards recognise products that deliver exceptional value or benefits to consumers. See our 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Awards for Credit Cards methodology report for detailed information on how we performed product comparisons for credit cards to determine the final winners for 2024.
Did you compare all credit card providers in the market for these awards?
In this year’s awards we analysed 199 personal credit card products issued by 67 Australian financial institutions. We aim to include most providers in the market in the Mozo Experts Choice Awards. However, not every product in the market will be included in our review. For a full list of the providers included in our assessment, please see our methodology report.
How do I choose the best credit card for me?
When you’re looking for a credit card you’ll want to think carefully about your ability to repay any balance, and the card benefits that you’ll use most or get the best value from.
For instance, low rate cards are generally better value if you carry a balance on your card from time to time. If you’re able to pay off your balance in full each month, a no annual fee or rewards credit card could be best for you.
If you want to learn more about the key features of credit cards and the types of cards that are available, why not check out our range of helpful credit card guides? To see the latest credit card deals you can visit our credit cards comparison page.
Who are the Mozo Experts?
The Mozo Experts Choice Awards are overseen by AJ Duncanson and Peter Marshall. AJ is Mozo’s Data Director, a data scientist and actuary who has worked in financial services and product comparison for over 30 years. Peter has been in the industry even longer, and as Mozo's Financial Services Specialist he contributes to the team of analysts that gather information and compare products every day, and oversees the calculations and data quality used for producing the Mozo Experts Choice Awards.
I work for a winning credit card provider, how do we promote our win?
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