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Commonwealth Bank Low Fee
Pros
$150 cashback if you apply by 30 June 2021 and spend $1,000 on purchases by 30 September 2021
$0 Annual Fee in the first year and waived in subsequent years when you spend $1,000 or more on purchases or cash advances in the previous year
Minimum credit limit of $500
Cons
3% International Transaction Fee
No attached rewards program
Details
Category | Low Rate Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
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Card Type | Mastercard |
Benefits | Cashback Offer, Introductory Interest Rate and Reduced First Year Annual Fee |
Minimum Credit Limit | $500 |
Maximum Credit Limit | $50,000 |
Minimum Income | $15,000 |
Additional Cardholders | 1 |
Additional Cardholder Fee | $0 p.a. |
Minimum Repayments | 2% |
Contactless Payments | Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay |
Rates & Fees | |
Purchase Rate | 19.74% p.a. |
Cash Advance Fee | 2% |
Late Payment Fee | $20 |
Annual Fee | $29 p.a. |
Foreign Transaction Fee | 3% |
Overseas ATM Withdrawal Fee | $4 |
Interest Free Period | 55 days |
Cash Advance Rate | 21.24% p.a. |
Introductory Offers | |
Introductory Rate | 0% p.a. for the first 15 months |
Introductory Offers | $150 cashback if you apply by 30 June 2021 and spend $1,000 on purchases by 30 September 2021 |
Reduced First Year Annual Fee | $0 |
Balance Transfer Rates | |
Balance Transfer Period | 5 months |
Balance Transfer Rate | 5.99% p.a. |
Balance Transfer Fee | 0% |
Release date | June 2007 |
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KatMelbourne
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Good No Frills Card
With No annual fee on a low yearly spend this is a good no frills card if you are not interested in earning points or having any other added options.
SamSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
works great to purchase items locally on credit but has international transaction fees
It works great to purchase everyday items in Australia but it has international transaction fees so be careful when purchasing items from overseas online sites. It also waives annual fees when making a certain minimum amount of purchases in a year.
The reviewer stated that an incentive was offered for this review
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BrisbeeBrisbane
- 13 reviews
- 1 like
Basic credit card with good app
Found the CBA app really user friendly compared with other banks. I haven't used this card overseas to avoid the transaction fees. The negative is that this card doesn't have any points nor international insurance so it is only good for using within Australia.
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RitaNewcastle
- 9 reviews
- Verified customer
It is a good option for students
The bank low fee card is definitely a good option for students as CBA waives the fees. However, the drawbacks are also obvious. No reward points, high cash advance fees, high exchange rates. It is a good choice if you use it for daily purchase, online shopping in Australia. Their customer service is also pretty good. They will get your money back if your card is stolen and used by others. NEVER use it overseas. DON'T use the travel money card of CBA neither. The exchange rates in CAB suck and it is not easy to transfer the money into another account if the money is less than 10. I cancelled this card as soon as I graduated.
RaviSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Its a good credit card but needs to be used properly.
I have been using this card over a period of time and has found it very handy,But unfortunately have never used this card overseas.I have only used this card for my flight ticket bookings and to pay the bills.
Zara ZSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 9 reviews
- 3 likes
The fee is not that LOW
The exchange fee when using it abroad when traveling is not as LOW as other card like INGs Direct card. Also the currency exchange rates is on the higher side of other credit cards I have.
Abishek B.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
Basic credit card
The card offers basic services like 55 days interest free payments, payment protection, overseas service and an application where you can monitor your purchases. They could have added an awards program with it.
Chloe JSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 13 reviews
- 3 likes
- Verified customer
They are alright, But if you overdraw and cant pay back straight away you get harassed with an automated robot.
Overdrew my card by accident when i was struggling over Christmas since then i can receive upto 3 calls a day from a private number which is commonwealth banks automated robot calling me Sometimes it can be more.
When i first applied it was because I was told it was the only way to actually get a credit rating. I just wanted $1500 i wasn't even going to use it. Then all of a sudden they had applied for another credit card for me and cancelled my other application. I was like okay because i went in and talked to someone. Anyways it was approved and they had given me a $5000 credit card. Being a 19 year old mum with 2 kids i thought that was ridiculous.
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birdmanBoyne Island
- 12 reviews
- 1 like
Good card but be careful of fees and online fraud
This is a no fee card providing you spend a $1000 annually with it and pay due amounts within 55 days. If you do not spend more than a $1000 annually then this card incurs a $29 annual service fee. This card also incurs a 3% charge for payments made in international currencies. I use this card mainly for purchasing items online from reputable established company's. Be warned this card only provides protection against, like most credit cards, unauthorised fraudulent charges. If you buy something online and get duped then there are no protections...
Read more given by purchasing with this credit card. You have to file a complaint with your bank, costs a lodgement fee, and then your bank will contact the defaulting parties bank and request a funds reversal which then has to be approved by the account holder who defrauded you in the first place, like to guess the chances of this being successful? The current interest rate for outstanding amounts not paid within 55 days is 19.74%. If you don't pay the minimum monthly amount by the due date there is a late payment fee of $20 plus interest incurred. At this rate charges can accumulate quickly so good advice would be to pay out the card monthly before the due date. The service from the Commonwealth Bank is very good and the banks website for managing this card online is good but could be improved. In summary this is a good credit card if you need one for online purchases or as a backup for emergencies, providing you make repayments regularly and within the 55 days interest free limit.Find out how Commonwealth Bank Low Fee compares to other Low Rate Credit Cards
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neodymiumAU
- 226 reviews
- 19 likes
OK
The low fee credit card is a great option for those looking to get a credit card without having to pay for all the bells and whistles. As many people do not want things like a rewards program or travel insurance, it is great that a low fee option is available. It is easy to increase or decrease your credit limit to suit your needs and if you are a Commonwealth Bank account holder, you can pay your bill through Netbank. The interest rates are high as with all credit cards, but if you pay off your bill each month, this should not be a problem....
Read more It's a good credit card for those who are just looking for the basics and a low price. Accepted in many places, Low annual fee Overdraft fees are quite expensive so be careful that you don't go over your limitemailandrew4013
- 10 reviews
- 1 like
OK
This is a great basic credit card, minimal whistles and bells, but reasonably low fees. I guess, what else can you say about it? Just a card like all the others, the only thing that swayed me was the fee structure on it - if you need a credit card, I guess just weigh up the fees and how much you are willing to pay!
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