Best cash back credit card offers

Looking for a credit card that offers cash, credit or vouchers in exchange for regular spending? The table below displays a selection of credit cards from our Online Partners that offer cashback deals. Terms and conditions vary between cards.

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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 234527.
20.99%
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$30
$0 in first year
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 234527.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 234527.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
13.99%
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$55
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Offer
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
13.74%
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$59
Bonus
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.

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NAB Low Fee Card
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 230686.
NAB Low Fee Card
20.99%
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$30
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Offer
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 230686.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 230686.
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BankSA Vertigo Visa - Cashback Offer
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
BankSA Vertigo Visa - Cashback Offer
13.99%
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$55
Link Not Supplied
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Offer
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
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Bank of Melbourne Vertigo Visa - Cashback Offer
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
Bank of Melbourne Vertigo Visa - Cashback Offer
13.99%
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$55
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Offer
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 233714.
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ANZ Low Rate - Credit Back to Your Card Offer
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 234527.
ANZ Low Rate - Credit Back to Your Card Offer
13.74%
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$58
Link Not Supplied
Bonus
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 234527.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 234527.
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NAB Low Rate Card - Cashback Option
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 230686.
NAB Low Rate Card - Cashback Option
13.49%
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$59
Link Not Supplied
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Offer
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 230686.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 230686.
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ANZ Platinum
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 234527.
ANZ Platinum
20.99%
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$87
$0 in first year
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Travel insurance
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 234527.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 234527.
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Latitude Financial Services 28 Degrees Global Platinum Mastercard - Rewards
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 392145.
Latitude Financial Services 28 Degrees Global Platinum Mastercard - Rewards
27.99%
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$96
$0 if $12,000 is spent annually
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Airline lounge access
Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 392145.
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Fees & charges apply. Australian Credit Licence 392145.

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About Cashback Credit Cards

Cashback credit cards can reward cardholders in a variety of ways for spending. Here are some important things to know, and some pros and cons to think about if you’d like to know more about cashback credit card offers or you’re considering applying.

What is a cashback credit card?

A cashback credit card is a type of credit card that can reward you with money back for spending. In Australia, there are two ways that cashback credit cards typically work – some may offer cashback deals as a one-time introductory bonus for new cardholders, and some cashback credit card offers may give you credits back onto your account as a percentage of your regular spending, when certain criteria are met.

How do cashback credit cards work?

Contrary to what the name might suggest, cashback credit cards do not always offer cash as a reward – instead of cashback, some may instead offer vouchers or reward points. That said, here are three of the main ways that cashback credit cards can work in Australia:

1. Cashback per dollar spent on eligible purchases: Some cashback credit cards will reward you with a percentage of the amount you spent on the card within a particular billing cycle. Say hypothetically that you spent $1,000 on a card that offers 1.5% cash back – you would receive $15.00 in cashback at the end of that billing cycle.  You can use the table at the top of the page to compare cashback offers from our Online Partners, or filter for the entire Canstar database.

2. Cashback on signup: Some credit cards come with cashback promotions as incentives for new customers to sign up. These offers typically come with terms that require you to spend a certain amount in a set time period – for example, a card might offer you $300 cashback if you spend $4000 within the first four months after approval.

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3. Cashback from reward points earned: Some credit cards allow you to earn reward points per dollar spent, and depending on the card and reward program, these points can be redeemed for cash back or gift cards, amongst other potential rewards.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cashback Credit Cards

Cashback is usually paid as a statement credit to your credit card account (that is, the ‘cash’ goes towards paying off your credit card balance). Some providers, however, might pay cash back into your linked transaction account.

If you frequently spend on a credit card and a cashback credit card offers are potentially appealing to you, there are a number of important things to keep in mind before signing up for one. While you may find a credit card that offers cashback, it is important to find out exactly what interest rate applies and what annual fees are charged, to make sure that the cost of the card does not outweigh any potential benefits.

Before taking out a cashback credit card, it is important to ask yourself:

  • Do you typically pay your closing credit card balance in full each month? If not, you will be charged interest on your balance, and at a high interest rate, this could be expensive each month.
  • Are you a frequent spender, and if so, would you earn enough rewards points to justify a cashback offer? If you do not use your card frequently enough, you may find you are paying fees and potentially a high interest rate without earning enough points to make it worth your while.

In general, before applying for a credit card or any kind of credit product, it is important to ask yourself whether it is a good fit for your financial situation, and whether you will be able to manage your spending.

Likewise, if you take out a credit card that offers cashback as an introductory offer, but you do not spend enough, you may not be able to claim the cashback reward, meaning that you have signed up for a credit card that charges high fees and interest rates, without reaping any tangible benefit.

It is also important to ensure that you read the product disclosure statement to determine whether the product you are considering is right for you.

Some potential benefits of cashback credit cards include:

  • Simplicity: Some credit cards offer reward points that can be redeemed at a variety of different rates, so it may be unclear at a glance exactly how much value you have in reward points. With a cashback credit card, it may be easier to know the exact monetary value of the rewards you receive.
  • Potential for other perks: Rewards credit cards can come with a range of other perks, ranging from partnered frequent flyer programs to complimentary insurance of various types. This will depend on the individual credit card, however.

Some potential drawbacks of cashback credit cards include:

  • Higher annual fees and interest rates: Cashback credit cards, like other kinds of rewards cards, can come with higher interest rates than standard credit cards, and can also come with higher annual fees.
  • Strict conditions: A cashback credit card may seem appealing, but when you read the fine print, you may discover that the conditions needed to earn cashback are strict. You may need to spend a certain amount per month (or within a specific time frame for introductory offers) to qualify, or the cashback limit may be capped at a lower amount than you were expecting.

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