Apply online for a new Low Rate or Low Rate Gold credit card and get $50
cash back into your account after activation*. Limited time.
Looking for a simple way to compare credit cards? Simply use our
credit card comparison tool below, which makes it even easier for you to
compare all of our credit cards to find the right card for you.
If you are the type of person who likes to be rewarded as you spend, you may
wish to consider one of our Awards credit cards. If you use your Awards credit
card to pay, chances are, you’ll earn reward points.
If you are looking for flexibility and convenience in a credit card, there are
two simple options – A Low Rate credit card or a Low Fee credit card. A Low
Rate credit card provides you with financial flexibility to make purchases, and
pay these off over time at a low interest rate. While a Low Fee credit card
provides you with the convenience of a credit card, along with a low or no
annual fee.
All our credit cards come with great features, so it comes down to what you
need a card for, and how you plan to use it.
So, whether you are after a credit card with a rewards program or the
flexibility to pay of your credit card over time with a low interest rate. Or
even a credit card with a low, or even no annual fee, simply use our credit
card comparison table below to choose a credit card that suits your needs.
Once you select the right credit card, you are able to apply online.
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Feature |
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Awards Credit
Cards
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Low Fee Credit
Cards
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Low Rate Credit
Cards
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Awards credit card
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Gold Awards credit cards
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Platinum Awards credit cards
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Diamond Awards credit cards
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Low Fee credit card
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Low Fee
Gold credit card
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Low Rate credit card
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Low Rate Gold credit card
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| Interest rate on
purchases |
20.74
% p.a.
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20.74
% p.a.
|
20.74
% p.a.
|
20.74
% p.a.
|
20.24
% p.a.
|
20.24
% p.a.
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13.49
% p.a.
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13.49
% p.a.
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| Interest rate on cash
advance |
21.74
% p.a.
|
21.74
% p.a.
|
21.74
% p.a.
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21.74
% p.a.
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21.74
% p.a.
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21.74
% p.a.
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21.74
% p.a.
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21.74
% p.a.
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| Annual Fee |
$89
/$591
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$144
/$1141
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$280
/$2501
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$425
/$3951
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$24
/$02
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$90
/$03
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$78
/$481
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$120
/$901
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| Interest Free Days on
Purchases |
Up to 55
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Up to 55
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Up to 55
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Up to 55
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Up to 55
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Up to 55
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Up to 55
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Up to 55
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| Additional Cardholder |
Yes, for $15 p.a.
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Yes, for $15 p.a.
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Yes, for $15 p.a.
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Yes, for $15 p.a.
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Yes, free
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Yes, free
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Yes, free
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Yes, free
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| Commonwealth Awards points
earned 5 |
American Express: 1.5 points per $1 MasterCard® Card:1
point per $1
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American Express: 2 points per $1 MasterCard Card:1 point
per $1
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American Express: 3 points per $1 MasterCard Card:1 point
per $1
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American Express: 3 points per $1 MasterCard Card:1.25
points per $1
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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| Balance Transfer Option |
5.99% p.a.for 5 months
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5.99% p.a.for 5 months
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5.99% p.a.for 5 months
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5.99% p.a.for 5 months
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5.99% p.a.for 5 months
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5.99% p.a.for 5 months
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5.99% p.a.for 5 months
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5.99% p.a.for 5 months
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| Additional Features |
| International Travel
Insurances† |
×
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| Shopping Insurances† |
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×
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| ‘Your Concierge’ 24/7
Concierge |
×
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×
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√
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×
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×
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×
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×
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| Premium Privileges |
×
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×
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√
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×
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×
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×
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×
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| CreditCard Plus
Protection# |
Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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| Other Benefits |
| MasterCard® applause™ |
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| MasterCard® Moments™ |
×
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×
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×
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| MasterCard® PayPass™ |
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| American Express Selects |
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×
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×
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×
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×
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| globaleshop by American
Express |
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√
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√
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×
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×
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×
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×
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| Card Security Features |
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| * Your
credit card account will be credited with $50 cash back if you apply online for
this offer between 16/01/12 and 26/02/12 and activate your credit card account
within two months of your account being approved. Only new personal liability
Low Rate and Low Rate Gold credit card accounts opened for personal use are
eligible for this offer. You will be ineligible for the $50 cash back if your
account is closed, transferred or in default at any time prior to the $50 cash
back being credited to your account. The $50 will be credited to your account
by the 7/05/2012. |
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1 The lower annual fee will be charged if you hold an
qualifying Commonwealth Bank account or loan at point of application. Otherwise
the higher fee will be charged. For a list of eligible accounts and loans see
Standard Fees and Charges booklet (ADB1682) available from branches or go to commbank.com.au/preferentialpricing. |
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2 The annual fee on the Low Fee Card is waived in the first
year if you hold a qualifying Commonwealth Bank account or loan at point of
application, and in each subsequent year if you have spent (purchases and cash
advances only) at least $1,000 in the previous year. For a list of eligible
accounts and loans see Standard Fees and Charges booklet (ADB1682) available
from branches or go to commbank.com.au/preferentialpricing. |
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3 The annual fee on the Low Fee Gold Card is waived in the
first year if you hold a qualifying Commonwealth Bank account or loan at point
of application, and in each subsequent year if you have spent (purchases and
cash advances only) at least $10,000 in the previous year. For a list of
eligible accounts and loans see Standard Fees and Charges booklet (ADB1682)
available from branches or go to commbank.com.au/preferentialpricing. |
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4 $0 annual fee charged on the Student option for the duration
of your studies. To qualify you must be a full-time tertiary student & have
a Student Options Debit MasterCard® or Streamline account. Reverts to Low Fee
Card pricing after your studies have finished. |
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5 Commonwealth Awards points are earned on eligible
transactions (most purchases, but not cash advances or balance transfers) and
are subject to points capping - for details please refer to the Commonwealth
Awards Program Terms and Conditions in Important Information. |
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† Conditions apply. Refer to your Commonwealth
Bank Gold Awards Credit Card and Platinum Awards Credit Card Complimentary
Insurance and Guaranteed Pricing Cover brochure. |
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# CreditCard Plus is issued by The Colonial Mutual Life
Assurance Society Limited ABN 12 004 021 809 AFSL 235035 (CMLA), a wholly owned
but non guaranteed subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123
124. You can obtain a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) by calling 13 2015
between 8 am and 8 pm (Sydney time), Monday to Friday, or from any Commonwealth
Bank branch. You should consider the CreditCard Plus PDS before reaching a
decision about the product. |
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