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  • Interest free days - lowest first
  • Interest free days - highest first
BONUS
Get 180000 Rewards Points and $150 back to your new card once you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months of card approval... 
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  • icon Travel insurance
  • icon Points never expire
  • icon Airline lounge access more
  • icon 0% currency conversion fee
  • icon Fraud protection
20.99%
2 Glossary
up to $5,000/month then 1 uncapped Glossary
$320 Glossary
55 Glossary
BONUS
Get 50000 Rewards Points once you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months... 
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  • icon Travel insurance
  • icon Points never expire
  • icon Airline lounge access more
  • icon 0% currency conversion fee
  • icon Fraud protection
23.99%
2 Glossary
uncapped Glossary
$395 Glossary
55 Glossary
BONUS
Get 100000 Rewards Points and $50 back to your new card once you spend $2,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months of card approval... 
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  • icon Travel insurance
  • icon Points never expire
  • icon Airline lounge access more
  • icon 0% currency conversion fee
  • icon Fraud protection
20.99%
1.50 Glossary
up to $2,000/month then 0.5 uncapped Glossary
$94 Glossary
55 Glossary
BONUS
Get 100000 Velocity Points once you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months... 
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  • icon Travel insurance
  • icon Points never expire
  • icon Airline lounge access more
  • icon 0% currency conversion fee
  • icon Fraud protection
23.99%
1.25 Glossary
uncapped Glossary
$375 Glossary
55 Glossary
BONUS
Get 60000 Qantas Points once you spend $3,000 within the first 3 months of card approval... 
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Features Glossary
  • icon Travel insurance
  • icon Points never expire
  • icon Airline lounge access more
  • icon 0% currency conversion fee
  • icon Fraud protection
23.99%
1.25 Glossary
up to 100,000 pts/yr then 1 uncapped Glossary
$450 Glossary
44 Glossary
DISCOUNT
0% p.a. interest rate on balance transfers for 9 mths. Rate reverts to 21.74% p.a. Balance transfer fee of 1% applies... 
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0% p.a. interest rate on purchases for 9 mths. Rate reverts to 20.99%... 
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Features Glossary
  • icon Travel insurance
  • icon Points never expire
  • icon Airline lounge access more
  • icon 0% currency conversion fee
  • icon Fraud protection
0%
for 9 mths Glossary
then 20.99% Glossary
1 Glossary
uncapped Glossary
$0 Glossary
55 Glossary
DISCOUNT
Save $195 with a first year card fee of $0. Annual ongoing card fee is $195... 
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Features Glossary
  • icon Travel insurance
  • icon Points never expire
  • icon Airline lounge access more
  • icon 0% currency conversion fee
  • icon Fraud protection
23.99%
1 Glossary
uncapped Glossary
$195 Glossary
$0 in first year Glossary
55 Glossary
OFFER
7.90% p.a. interest rate on balance transfers for 6 mths. Rate reverts to 11.50%... 
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7.90% p.a. interest rate on purchases for 6 mths. Rate reverts to 11.50%... 
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Features Glossary
  • icon Travel insurance
  • icon Points never expire
  • icon Airline lounge access more
  • icon 0% currency conversion fee
  • icon Fraud protection
7.90%
for 6 mths Glossary
then 11.50% Glossary
- Glossary
$0 Glossary
55 Glossary
OFFER
8.99% p.a. interest rate on balance transfers for 6 mths. Rate reverts to 13.95%... 
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8.99% p.a. interest rate on purchases for 6 mths. Rate reverts to 13.95%... 
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Features Glossary
  • icon Travel insurance
  • icon Points never expire
  • icon Airline lounge access more
  • icon 0% currency conversion fee
  • icon Fraud protection
8.99%
for 6 mths Glossary
then 13.95% Glossary
- Glossary
$0 Glossary
44 Glossary
BONUS
Get $125 Back once you spend $750 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months from approval... 
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DISCOUNT
Save $30 with a first year card fee of $0. Annual ongoing card fee is $30... 
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Features Glossary
  • icon Travel insurance
  • icon Points never expire
  • icon Airline lounge access more
  • icon 0% currency conversion fee
  • icon Fraud protection
20.99%
- Glossary
$30 Glossary
$0 in first year Glossary
55 Glossary

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The initial results in the table above are sorted by Reward points per $1 (High-Low) , then Annual fee (Low-High) . Additional filters may have been applied, see top of table for details.

What is a credit card offer?

Credit card offers are when the credit card provider gives you a bonus amount of rewards points, frequent flyer points, cash back, or other reward, when you apply for and are approved for a certain credit card. There may be conditions attached to the credit card offer. For example, to get bonus points or cashback, the provider may require you to spend a certain amount on the credit card within a specified time period.

Providers may also only offer credit card deals for limited time. For example, you may get a 0% interest rate for the first 12 months or pay no annual fee for the first year only.

While many of these credit card deals may seem tempting, bear in mind that the costs of owning and using a credit card can quickly cancel out the benefits of some of these offers. You should always consider whether the credit card suits your spending habits and whether you are likely to pay off the card each month. This is particularly important for rewards credit cards and frequent flyer credit cards as they often come with a high interest rate.

Frequently Asked Questions about Credit Cards Sign-up Offers

If you’re considering getting a credit card with a sign-up offer, it’s important to make sure the card is right for your circumstances overall. Make sure you look at factors like the interest rate, fees, interest-free period and any rewards or other perks on offer.

Also ask yourself the following questions before you apply:

  • Do you pay your closing credit card balance in full each month? Rewards credit cards often have a higher interest rate and can be about 20% p.a., based on average stats from Canstar’s database.
  • Are the potential rewards worth the annual fee for the card? Rewards credit cards also typically have higher annual fees than non-rewards cards.
  • If you will receive rewards or frequent flyer points, are the points going towards a reward you would actually value? Consider what you would redeem the points on.
  • What conditions apply? Check whether you have to spend a certain amount to get the sign-up offer. Be careful of overspending just to get a reward. If the offer is only available for a limited time, check what applies when this ends (e.g. what is the revert interest rate or annual fee?)

Be sure to read the full terms and conditions of each offer before you apply for a credit card. It’s also important to remember that a credit card without a sign-up bonus could still offer better value for you overall. Canstar compares credit cards based on both price and features. As part of the price score, Canstar considers factors such as the rewards earned and the fees.

When searching for a credit card, there are a few factors that could be worth keeping in mind, including:

  • Purchase rate: A low purchase rate (or interest rate that is applied to regular purchases) will also help keep ongoing costs low, especially if you have trouble paying off your balance in full each month.
  • Annual fee: Some low fee credit cards may have a $0 annual fee period if requirements are met.
  • Credit limit: Low fee credit cards tend to have lower credit limits.
  • Interest-free period: Some credit card providers offer interest-free credit cards. The interest-free period is valid as long as you pay off your closing balance in full each month. A longer interest-free period may allow you more time to repay your purchases before interest charges add to your ongoing costs.
  • Features: In general, low fee credit cards tend to offer fewer features, but that varies from card to card.

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About the authors

Nina Rinella, Editor-in-Chief

Nina Rinella
As Canstar’s Editor-in-Chief, Nina heads up a team of talented journalists committed to helping empower consumers to take greater control of their finances. Nina has written countless articles about finance and has been interviewed on finance topics by media organisations including The Australian, Realestate.com.au, Domain, the Herald Sun and the Sydney Morning Herald. Previously Nina founded her own agency where she provided content and communications support to clients around Australia for 8 years. She also spent four years as the PR Manager for American Express Australia, and has worked at a Brisbane communications agency where she supported dozens of clients, including Sunsuper and Suncorp. When she’s not dreaming up ways to put a fresh spin on finance, she’s taking her own advice by trying to pay her house off as quickly as possible and raising two money-savvy kids. Nina has a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English Literature from the University of Queensland. She’s also an experienced presenter, and has hosted numerous events and YouTube series. You can follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter and Canstar on Facebook. Meet the Canstar Editorial Team. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Nina as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

Joshua Sale, Group Manager, Research & Ratings

Joshua Sale
Joshua Sale is responsible for developing the methodology and delivering Canstar’s flagship Star Ratings, as part of Canstar’s Research Team. With tertiary qualifications in economics and finance, he enjoys helping Australians find more suitable financial products by transforming complex calculations into a consumer-friendly Star Rating that explains the values and benefits of different financial products. As one of Canstar’s company spokespeople, Joshua is confident participating in print, radio and broadcast journalism interviews. He has participated in interviews with the Australian Financial Review, news.com.au and Money Magazine, along with other leading media outlets, discussing topics such as home loan equity, banking incentive schemes, digital wallets and wider finance trends. You can follow Joshua on LinkedIn. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Joshua as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

 


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The Credit Cards Star Ratings are updated daily based on product features at that date, except for the Overseas Travel profile which is updated annually. Current rates, product features and fees are displayed and may be different to what was rated. The results don’t include every provider in the market and we may not compare all features relevant to you. You can find a description of the initial sort order below the table. Depending on which card feature/use you are looking at, the results will be sorted as follows:

  • Low fee is sorted by Star Ratings, then lowest Annual Fee, then alphabetically by brand.
  • Rewards is sorted by Star Ratings, then lowest Annual Fee, then alphabetically by brand.
  • Frequent Flyer is sorted by Star Ratings, then highest airline points per dollar, then alphabetically by brand.
  • Balance Transfer is sorted by Star Ratings, then lowest balance transfer rate, then lowest rate for the longest period, then lowest revert rate, then lowest upfront fee, and then alphabetically by brand. Please note that Balance Transfer Star Ratings are not for balance transfer suitability but are instead based on the Low Rate profile. 
  • All card types is sorted by highest Points per dollar spent, then lowest Annual fee, then alphabetically by brand.
  • Overseas Travel is sorted by Star Ratings, then lowest currency conversion on purchases, then lowest annual fee.

 

You can use the sort buttons at the top of each column to re-order the display. Learn more about our Credit Cards Star Rating Methodology and our Travel Credit Card and Travel Debit Card Star Ratings Methodology. The Occasional Overseas Traveller rating is shown in the table. The rating shown is only one factor to take into account when considering products. 

The products and Star Ratings in the table might not match your exact inputs in the selector. Sometimes the methodology uses profiles with categories or bands (e.g. income, loan amount or monthly spend), but sometimes a single methodology, without any categories or bands, is applied. The results will show the products that most closely match your selection, based on our profiles. If you are unsure about any terms used in the comparison table please refer to the glossary.

What is a Target Market Determination?

A Target Market Determination (‘TMD’) is a document that explains which people particular financial products may be suitable for (the target market) and sets out any conditions around how financial products can be distributed to consumers.

Why do product issuers provide Target Market Determinations?

From 5 October 2021, TMDs are compulsory for most financial products.

Issuers and distributors of financial products must take reasonable steps that are likely to result in financial products reaching consumers in the target market defined by the product issuer.

We recommend that you consider the TMD before making a purchase decision. Contact the product issuer directly for a copy of the TMD.

Any advice on this page is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this general financial advice is right for your personal circumstances. Canstar provides information about credit products. We’re not suggesting or recommending a particular credit product for you. If you decide to apply for a Credit Card, you will deal directly with the provider, not with Canstar. It’s important you check rates and product information directly with the provider. Consider the Target Market Determination (TMD) before making a purchase decision. Contact the product issuer directly for a copy of the TMD. For more information, read our Detailed Disclosure.

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