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1.5

1,058 reviews

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1.2
1,058 reviews
1 Adel W.  · Hidden fees , wrong information , bad customer service and long waiting time
5 Bradly T.  · What a great service. They allow for cash withdrawals which is very useful for cash purchases.
1 fynn b.  · $5 paper statements are you serious. Fees are through the roof
1 Richa  · Very poor and appaulinv service, nothing happen on time and no one is accountable to anything.
1 Aubrey R  · Didn't approve my application for no reason, Latitude is a terrible company.
1 Sam  · I wil never recomnd them to anyone i know they just make everything ao difficult to work out and do
K Ruchira
K RuchiraVIC3 posts
 

Worse company I have ever dealt with. When you need to close your account they make it extremely difficult. Even after I closed they don’t take it out from my credit report. Once under GE finance it was not bad. Under Lattitude it’s so bad. Even you don’t use the card , you must pay for service fees. The way they calculate your payment is very cunning.

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Yvonne Scott
Yvonne ScottVIC5 posts
 

I received an email yesterday, with a verification, I had not requested. As stated in the email, if you did not request this code, please contact us immediately. I tried for 4 hours with various phone numbers. There is NO customer service for general enquiries. All latitudes recorded phone message is about, car, credit card and personal loans.… Read more

And none of them are interested in talking to you about a general issue. One word LATITUDE LIFT YOUR GAME. I have an email with a verification that doesn't belong to me!!!!!

Harun o.
Harun o.
 

freaking nonsense company dont trust them dont get loan from them latuti and ondeck finance both freaking rubbish getting people money with no respect they think interest belongs to them costumer service people no education no mind

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Netty
Netty
 

My experience with Latitude Financial Services has been disappointing, particularly around how they manage customer credit limits. Without warning or clear communication, my credit limit was reduced leaving me unexpectedly unable to rely on funds I had responsibly planned around. There was no proactive notification, no explanation provided… Read more

upfront, and no consideration of the impact this would have.

For a financial provider, this lack of transparency is a serious issue. Customers make decisions based on available credit, and changing that without notice undermines trust and creates unnecessary stress.

When I attempted to seek clarification, the response lacked accountability and clarity. It felt like a generic process rather than a customer-focused resolution.

What’s most concerning: • No prior communication before reducing the limit • No clear reasoning provided • Immediate impact on financial planning and commitments • Limited support when trying to resolve the issue

Final take: Latitude may offer convenient credit products, but reliability and communication are lacking where it matters most. If you plan to use them, be aware that your approved limit may not be as stable as you expect.

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sam
samNSW76 posts
 

This financial institution is all about fees. I made a mistake and did a balance transfer. I have been hit with fees that are not really justified. As part of the promotion, I was offered no annual fee for the first year, they charged me an annual fee No balance transfer fee. They charged me that too. Then when I made repayment, they charged me a fee for making a repayment, crazy! AFCA needs to look into their dodgy operation.

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MILE1108
MILE11089 posts
 

I came back from overseas only to find my card had been charged incorrectly. I called to dispute the charge then over a month later was told it was my fault the charged went through. My account had been scammed and i gave details to the hacker. I never got any sms or was aked to enter any details to facilitate any of that. I was told that i gave… Read more

the details myself to the hacker when I actually never did. Although clearly latitude is at fault they want me to pay for these charges. The customer service there is terrible, it is the worse choice for anywone. Stay away they are so quick to blame you for them not doing the job properly. They went on to say that I should have secured the account when obviously they did not.

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April
April9 posts
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I paid $500 in advance and they still charged me $90 in late fees. VERY DISHONEST!!! I complained and they would not fix it. Customer service was rude and arrogant. I will never use again!!!

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Tauseef J.
Tauseef J.VIC
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I am extremely dissatisfied with the service I have received. I applied for the balance transfer offer and, upon receiving the card, submitted my balance transfer request. However, this request was rejected. When I contacted customer service, I was informed that my offer had expired on 31 July. I pointed out that I had the confirmation email in… Read more

front of me, which clearly stated that the offer ends on 31 August. Despite this, the representative continued to insist otherwise.

When I requested the support email address so I could forward the original communication from Latitude, the representative hesitated, then stated I would need to complete an additional form.

At that point, I decided to close the account as the process had become unnecessarily complicated and inconvenient.

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Olblax
Olblax7 posts
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Steer well clear of this David Jones credit card total stitch-up! This thing’s a legal scam if you ask me. The customer service team’s got no bloody clue what they’re even promoting. I followed every step to the website while login to the account for the so-called Expedia 10% off nada. None of the hotels actually work with the code (say not… Read more

eligible but at least I should have 1one successful out of the 50 listing I went through, and the instructions are absolute rubbish. Tried ringing support useless and they bloody hung up on me.

The Priority Pass deal? Yeah right. Good luck trying to activate that you’ll end up begging at the shop just to get it sorted. I was flat out trying to sort it all before my trip no time to keep stuffing around.

And if you ever get scammed using this Latitude-run card (which I did not realized it was through this provider until I got approved and in a hurry to avail such scammed promotion), good luck getting your money back – it’ll take months, maybe even a year. You're better off with a proper Aussie bank they'll actually back you up and sort it out fast.

Fair warning this card's nothing but grief. Don’t get sucked in.

Olblax
Olblax   

Sure, it might have a few perks, but you can get the same deals somewhere else without the headache.

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Dale Clark
Dale Clark19 posts
 

I applied to have an increase on my credit limit. The new repayment amount come in at $120 per month. I’m currently paying $250 and have consistently for 20 years through Creditline/Lattitude. Between myself and my partner we’re on just under $250k… Read more

a year and the only debt we have is our mortgage which is small. I asked for a reason for the decline and they couldn’t give me a reason. This place is a joke and by the looks of the reviews I’m not the only one who thinks so. Steer clear people.

 Follow-up  · I’ve now paid it out and closed my account. They’re not worth giving my money to.

Kane
Kane
 

They advertised an interest free credit card for purchases for 9 months. I’ve made all the minimum repayments before time. But they started charging 13% interest on all the purchases made from the 3rd month. I called them twice and spoke with them… Read more

and confirmed about my plan and the 9 months interest free period before I activated the credit card. They are running a scam. Don’t touch their filthy products, you’d regret later.

 Follow-up  · They calculated the repayments and interest as any normal credit cards instead of interest free credit card. So I had to do a 20 month interest free balance transfer from westpac credit card and close latitude credit card.

LunaticRoo Y.
LunaticRoo Y.Queensland
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Totally scam, year ago my original purchase was $635, I already paid more that $789, credit card fee and billed finance charge $231 and when i contact them and ask for my remaining balance, becoz I just want double check and after that close my… Read more

account but they said I have to pay $1206.80 than I can request for cancel the account, don't know what to do, already spent too much time over the phone but they didn't give any write information, how can I have to pay that much money if I already paid original purchase and as well their account keeping fee and other charges as well, may be so many hidden charges but customer service is very poor they can't even explain me properly, very bad experience, not recommend to anyone

 Follow-up  · Same thing they explained before ,not much clear about the amount more than my purchase and all other charges, how that amount they calculated ,dont know

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Positive reviews

Lani D
Lani DNSW3 posts
 

I’ve had a latitude credit card for the past 5 months, recently switched over to a larger card with Latitude. It’s been a great option for me to build my credit score, as with no credit history and low income most banks won’t approve you. I started with a $1k card now using a $2k card, got approved for much more, but it’s important to know what… Read more ·  1

you can pay. It seems like most people here don’t actually take the time to read through terms & conditions, or understand how credit works. Like, if you don’t manage your money well I don’t think you should take it out on the company lol I pay in full every month, I never use more than 30% of the cards value in one statement period, I get digital statements. I’m now on their lower 10% card, and have no annual fees for a year. When I switched over, it was super easy, and when I called their office support was there. I also use ClearScore to keep track of my score. It beats using companies like PayPal’s pay in 4 or AfterPay (which are credit, people!), because I can pay off my balance at any time and easily keep track of what I’ve spent. Just don’t use credit cards as an extension to your income, rather treat it as a loan you pay back in a month, and you should be good. Or, get on a lower rate card and plan out when you’ll pay it, so you don’t get stung with too much interest. just my piece!

Graham  B.
Graham B.2 posts
 

Latitude a great company – I have a gem visa from latitude and have had a great experience whole process was quick and no hidden charges i have also paid my card in full a couple of times and never been charged an early payout fee so im very satisfied

Jason
JasonQLD
 

Motorbike loan – I would personally recommend Latitude customers services no hidden costs excellent rate Latitude financial 100% they go the extra mile they back you even when others have doubts in your financial ability

Negative reviews

MDP
MDPWA3 posts
 

Latitude customer service is utterly useless. They can’t string a sentence together. I have to constantly see if they’re still on the line due to their silence and wasting my time. They’ve blocked me from making payments in app because I had a payment default, as I made an extra payment but used the wrong account for payment. Now they’ve blocked… Read more

me from paying in app, because, get this “they need me to pay in time” for 3 months so their answer is to block in app payments. I’m trying to make additional payments on my ccard that are not even due, but I cannot because they’re punishing me for a mistake. This company is an absolute joke. With Zero care for helping and listening to their clients. All They’re call centre staff have bad attitude.

Mick L.
Mick L.QLD29 posts
 

Predatory lending behaviour. Was with this company for a few years. Needed a replacement washing machine and the retailer was able to arrange a plan for it. Paid it off, then made a few more necessary purchases over the next two years as Latitude has arrangements with many electrical and electronic retailers. Took a long time to pay them off… Read more

because Latitude, unlike most other lendors, treats your monthly balance, including a $10.95 monthly "service fee", as a seperate balance. If you've not paid your monthly balance, you cant pay plan installments.

And to boot, Latitude doesn't allow debit card transfers either. Your two online options are slow bank transfer or slow bpay. If your account is in arrears, you might only be allowed bpay. So by the time the money clears and things update on Latitude's end, it can take up to 7 business days. Longer if there's public holidays. The whole system is set up to keep you, the customer, on their credit hamster wheel.

My advice would be to avoid them. If you have to have credit, look at something like Zip Pay or Zip Money.

Kiran
KiranQLD
 

I have received the statement of account with wrong insterest charged inspite of telling the representatives over the phone to close my account. My account was in credit of $28.24 few months ago and I didn't used the credit card since then. They didn't close the account,however, imposed wrong interest on my account which is ridiculous, they are… Read more

now harrassing me for no reason, I told them many times to close my account as there are no benefits to keep this cedit card, however, it was just a hassle to keep it. I wish there was negative star option available to give them negative review

Recent reviews

Jjjj
Jjjj
 

Would give 0 stars if possible. This company is so dishonest and are litteraly breaking the law in Australia. They randomly said there was fraudulent activity days after I received my card in the mail and no activity had yet occurred. They then asked to confirm my identity for a second time, this time using biometric face scan. I refused and… Read more

said I would like to close the account and 3 separate people told me I could not close the account without a face scan. Once I pushed back and said that they are not allowed to do that, they eventually closed the account. It was a lot of frustration and time wasted. During the process they contradicted them selves multiple times, were rude and unhelpful. They refused to disclose to me what the suspicion of fraudulent activity was, what they were going to do with my biometric data, who would have access to it, how and where it would be stored and for how long. They refused to send me an email with anything in writing saying they can not send any emails until I submit my biometrics. Yet they were constantly email me about my account and eventually emailed me confirming the closure. They even tried mocking and shaming me into doing the face scan on my phone acting like it was not a big deal, they mis-represented the procedure and were only focused on getting me to do the scan. They are clearly not trustworthy DO NOT send them your valuable biometric data!

bmpsince1968
bmpsince1968WA6 posts
 

Gem Visa card I got one I tried to make a payment it didn't show up on my bank account pending status. I figured something went wrong I tried again 4 times. I contacted thier customer support very rude are serving several customers at once won't give you a straight answer talk you in circles and you get no where, rang the customer service line no… Read more

difference no straight answer except that I will be getting dishonor fees on 4 payments of $50 because I was trying to do the right thing even after I explained what went wrong they would not remove the 4 payments that they had not even sent to the bank apparently they charge the banks every 6 days. Lattitude finance is a rip off company that will do whatever it takes to make sure you get heaps of fees and it costs you heaps stay away even if you're desperate you will end up wishing you never dealt with Lattitude finance

Penny
PennyNSW2 posts
 

It should ZERO for a rating WTH I am so sick of calling and getting someone in India sitting on the toilet trying to handle my call. Useless why has everything gone overseas I haven't used my card in 2 years it's been sitting in the draw but seem to be getting scammed regularly. It's probably one of those useless call center people that hang up on… Read more

me. It used to be a great card and provide a good service within Australia. But now it's all about fees and scams. Get your act together when a customer asks to speak to someone in Australia they should be allowed to not be interrogated by someone in an Indian call centre.

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Shaun.H
Shaun.HQLD
 

Worst company on the planet, and it’s a shame I can’t go below 1 star. They will do what they can to milk every dollar from you with hidden fees, charges and interest. Also they won’t tell you but if you offer to pay out something early but not the interest they will put a black mark against you which stays on your credit report for 5-7 years. Latitude is the worst of the worst never deal with them the parasites.

Charlie b
Charlie bWestern Australia
 

If I could write 0 stars I would. Latitude wrongly charged me over 20x my monthly repayment for my credit card. I am talking thousands of dollars. The money was refunded, but they have no understanding of why it happened. The customer service is the worst I have ever experienced in my life, you are talking to an overseas team that can do nothing to help. Save yourself the worry, and the stress and do not go anywhere near this company.

Dmitry O.
Dmitry O.4 posts
 

This Latitude "Financial provider" has to be shut down by authorities ASAP. Terrible service. Excessive and hidden fees. Misleading marketing and Terms and Conditions. Nearly criminal organisation.

Michael of CBR
Michael of CBRACT28 posts
 

It’s sounds great….instant credit with a small $10.95 monthly fee! BUT that $10.95 is charged monthly even if you have zero balance. There are cheaper alternatives out there or just use it for a one-off purchase then cancel it.

Kayla D.
Kayla D.
 

For a financial institution, the lack of customer support is really concerning. When you’re dealing with credit products and high interest rates, customers should at least be able to speak to someone or receive a response to emails. Overall the experience has been disappointing and I would not recommend them based on the difficulty in getting support when you actually need it.

Nikhil Kumar M.
Nikhil Kumar M.NSW8 posts
 

Terrible experience with this company. 1. When they moved from credit line to Gem Visa, they sent to 3 cards probably by mistake or whatever, and because of this the card number in their system was different from the card that I had in my hand. The funny part is the card was activated on call with their customer service team. 2. I had a CT scan… Read more

and wanted to pay using gem visa so I get the 6 months interest fee for transactions over 250. 3.I tap the EFPTOS and the transaction won't go through. I had to pay from my savings. I called them and raised a complaint. This was somewhere in 2025.(Card issue was resolved as confirmed by a manager) 4. Fast forward to February 2026, I had to pay for my car around 700 and when I tap it won't work. When I called them they said my card details are incorrect. 5. It's been more than 6-7 months but the issue actually never was resolved. 6. I understood this now because every time I wanted to buy from Good guys or Harvey norman or jbhifi, I had to use my account number. Since it worked with account number I never bothered about the card. But when it came to EFPTOS tap, I was going through this mess. 7. I called the team again and the customer service is terrible. Bad managers bad team no empathy no concern. Pure business. 8. Shame on this company for lack of empathy. They are dealing with people's money. When someone pays back with no history of any black mark, all you can do is show empathy when we reach out with concern. 9. Just today that st^pid id*ot cut the call on my face.

Lee
LeeNSW11 posts
 

This one of the worst credit card potentially in Australia, other than $8 monthly charge fee. Their payment system is a scam! By January 2026, their payment system has switch to minimum payment by itself. This costed me $250 of late payment interest. After spoke to their management twice their response was - it was your own fault, not our problem,… Read more

since U have made only the minimum payment by the end of the month! As a customer with latitude for over 10 yrs. Sorry to say your service team was pretty rude and helpless. I would just switch to another service provider after. Thanks for nothing !

David Taylor
David TaylorVIC3 posts
 

What an absolute joke this organisation is! To have a secondary card authorised is a nightmare. Electronically Latitude does not recognise either my Driver's licence or my passport! So off to the post office we go AGAIN! And last time, Latitude didn't receive the form so had to do it all again. This organisation still lives in the stone age!

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