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Commonwealth Bank Platinum Card

Your new Commonwealth Bank Awards American Express Card will earn you 1.5 Awards points for every $1 spent, along with a new level of privileges and rewards. Your Commonwealth Bank Awards MasterCard earns you 1 Awards point for every $1 spent and lets you enjoy the convenience of worldwide acceptance at over 29 million locations. As an example, where it may have taken around 21 months to earn enough Awards points for an iPod Nano this reward could be earned in only 14 months* by using your Awards American Express Card. *Based on an average spend of $2,000 per month.


Commonwealth Bank Platinum Card Online Application
  • Earn 1.5 Awards points for every $1 spent with American Express
  • Emergency Travel Assistance for Commonwealth Bank American Express Cards
  • globaleshop by American Express lets you shop at any online store in the US that doesn't normally accept your Australian credit card or won't normally deliver to an Australian address
  • American Express Selects
  • Internet fraud loss protection
  • Secure Internet Shopping
  • Enhanced chip protection with your MasterCard card
  • Emergency card replacement and cash advances
  • Access to MasterCard applause
  • MasterCard Global Service
  • Apply online now
Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Annual Fee Balance Transfers
0% Intro APR* Up to 55 Days* 19.49% p.a.* $280* 5.99% p.a. for 5 months*

Commonwealth Bank Platinum Card Review

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If you enjoy flying business or first class then this is a card for you. Cardholders can earn up to 150,000 points each year with this card and companion air fare deals are available as well. Worldwide access to over 24 million locations is part of the package along with credit limits up to $12,000. For the traveler, there are numerous benefits such as 12 months free International Travel Insurance, Interstate flight inconvenience insurance, Transit accident insurance and Qantas Frequent Flyer Transfers.

There is a 20.74% p.a. interest rate on cash advances and purchases, as well as a 5.99% balance transfer interest rate for the first five months. The annual fee for the card is $200 and on any purchases there is a 55-day interest free period. One additional card is allowed at no charge. Cash back benefits on reward points are available as a means to pay on the account or they can be redeemed as normal.

From a security standpoint, there are a number of ways that the cardholder is protected: with the online security guarantee, secure internet shopping coverage and the enhanced security chip.





* See the online Commonwealth Bank Platinum Card credit card application for details about terms and conditions of offer. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the " Apply Here " button you can review the credit card terms and conditions on the credit card issuer's web site.

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