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PromotedBankwest
for 24 mths then 12.99%. Fee of 3% applies
  • 0% p.a. for 24 months on balance transfers.
  • Free overseas travel insurance. No FX fees.
  • 3% BT Fee. Ltd time, other fees, T&Cs apply.

Australian Credit Licence 234945. See provider for TMD

PromotedKogan Money
for 12 mths then 21.99%
for 6 mths then 22.74%
  • NO annual fee + 9.99% low interest rate for 12 months*
  • Plus, 0% for 6 months on balance transfers*
  • *T&Cs apply. No BT fee applies. Apply now!

Australian Credit Licence 230686. See provider for TMD

PromotedColes
for 12 mths then 20.74%. Fee of 5% applies
  • Offers 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 12 months (with a 5% fee), $0 annual fee, and 0.5 Flybuys points per $1 on eligible spending.

Australian Credit Licence 230686. See provider for TMD

PromotedWestpac
for 20 mths then 21.99%. Fee of 3% applies
  • 0% p.a. for 20mths on Balance Transfer 3% BT Fee. Consolidate your credit card debt. Low ongoing interest rate on purchases. T&Cs, credit, eligibility & min. spend apply

Australian Credit Licence 233714. See provider for TMD

PromotedSt.George Bank
for 36 mths then 21.99%
  • 6.99% p.a. on balance transfers for 36 months. A low-rate credit card for everyday purchases. Up to 55 days interest-free. T&Cs, credit, eligibility & min. spend apply

Australian Credit Licence 233714. See provider for TMD

Bankwest
for 6 mths then 18.99%
for 6 mths then 18.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 234945. See provider for TMD

Coles
for 12 mths then 20.74%. Fee of 5% applies

Australian Credit Licence 230686. See provider for TMD

Kogan Money
for 12 mths then 21.99%
for 6 mths then 22.74%

Australian Credit Licence 230686. See provider for TMD

ANZ

Australian Credit Licence 234527. See provider for TMD

Bankwest
for 24 mths then 12.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 234945. See provider for TMD

St.George Bank
for 36 mths then 21.99%

Australian Credit Licence 233714. See provider for TMD

St.George Bank
for 12 mths then 21.99%. Fee of 2% applies

Australian Credit Licence 233714. See provider for TMD

Bankwest
for 24 mths then 12.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 234945. See provider for TMD

Westpac
for 20 mths then 21.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 233714. See provider for TMD

Westpac

Australian Credit Licence 233714. See provider for TMD

ANZ
$58 after initial year
for 26 mths then 21.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 234527. See provider for TMD

ANZ

Australian Credit Licence 234527. See provider for TMD

Latitude
$96 after initial year
for 12 mths then 29.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 392145. See provider for TMD

Regional Australia Bank

Australian Credit Licence 241167. See provider for TMD

ING

Australian Credit Licence 229823. See provider for TMD

ANZ

Australian Credit Licence 234527. See provider for TMD

Latitude
for 24 mths then 29.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 392145. See provider for TMD

Coles
for 12 mths then 20.74%. Fee of 5% applies

Australian Credit Licence 230686. See provider for TMD

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What is the best credit card in Australia?

The best credit card for your needs will depend on your own individual circumstances, including your spending habits and how you will pay off your credit card balance. The features and costs of individual credit card products can vary significantly, depending on the issuer’s rules (the lender or bank where you signed up for the card), the type of card, and the network the card uses. In Australia, the three main credit card networks are Visa, Mastercard and American Express (AMEX).

There are five main types of credit cards in Australia:

1. Low fee Credit Cards

A low fee credit card charges low or no ongoing fees (annual fees or monthly fees). Low fee cards typically come with fewer bells and whistles, like rewards programs or complimentary insurances.

2. Low Rate Credit Cards

A low rate credit card offers a low interest rate. Some credit cards charge no interest, either for a limited time or for the life of the card.

3. Rewards Credit Cards

A rewards credit card offers a rewards program, such as the ability to earn rewards points, cashback or shopping vouchers.

4. Frequent Flyer Credit Cards

A frequent flyer credit card allows you to earn frequent flyer points, such as Qantas points or Velocity points, on everyday eligible spending.

5. Balance Transfer Credit Cards

A balance transfer is when you transfer your existing credit card balance onto a new card. Credit cards may have 0% balance transfer offers, where you are charged no interest on your transferred balance for a limited time. At the end of the offer period, the interest rate reverts to a higher rate.

To work out what credit card best suits your needs and circumstances, questions to consider could include:

  • Why do you need a credit card?
  • Will you realistically pay it off each month?
  • Will any frequent flyer points or other rewards on offer justify the cost?
  • If you want to pay off debt using a card with a balance transfer offer, will you be able to pay it off within the offer period?

If you think you won’t pay off the full balance each month, you might want to look for a ‘no-frills’ card with a low interest rate and low fees. If you only intend to use the card in emergencies and will pay off your balance in full, you may choose to look for a no annual fee card. If you’re intending to pay off debt, you might want a card with a long 0% balance transfer offer and low revert rate in case you don’t repay your balance in time.

Also think about whether you need a credit card in the first place or whether you’d be better off sticking with a debit card, which allows you to use your savings when making payments. Using a credit card means that you are borrowing money from a financial institution, and you could be charged interest on that debt.

You can use the table at the top of this page to compare different types of credit cards from our Online Partners and their Star Rating, as well as other features such as:

  • Low rate
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  • Rewards
  • Frequent Flyer
  • Balance Transfers
  • Overseas travel

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