Bankwest More Platinum Mastercard

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Bankwest More Platinum Mastercard

2.8

Balance transfer

6 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

19.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

Up to 44 days on purchases

Annual fee

$160.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Earn up to 130,000 bonus Points, equivalent to as much as $290 in cashback, by spending $5,000 on qualifying purchases in the first 90 days and maintaining the card for 15 months.
  • Enjoy 0% foreign transaction fees on international and online buys, plus free overseas travel insurance for added peace of mind on trips.
  • Transfer your existing balance at 0% interest for the first 6 months, though there's a one-time 1% fee attached.
  • Earn 2 More Rewards points per $1 spent on eligible purchases, redeemable through the More Rewards program for cashback, gift cards, merchandise, or even travel-related vouchers like flights and hotels (note: no direct transfers to airline frequent flyer programs).
  • Tailored for those with higher spending habits who value rewards and travel benefits without the hassle of currency conversion costs.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Sign-up bonus of up to 130,000 Points, redeemable up to $290 cashback.
  • No foreign transaction fees, making it a smart choice for overseas shopping or online international purchases.
  • Introductory 0% p.a. interest on balance transfers for 6 months.

Cons

  • An annual fee of $160, which might not suit light users.
  • Includes a 1% fee on balance transfers, adding a small upfront cost.
  • Points from the More Rewards program can't be swapped for frequent flyer miles, limiting flexibility for avid airline loyalty members.

About this credit card

Basics

Card usage

Apple Pay Enabled
Yes
Card Type
Mastercard
Gambling Transactions Allowed
No
Samsung Pay Enabled
Yes

Eligibility

Joint Application Accepted
No
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum Credit Rating
Below Average, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Minimum Income
N/A
Temporary Residents Accepted
No

Additional cardholders

Additional Cardholders
3
Additional Card Fee Ongoing
$0.00

Credit limits

Minimum Credit Limit
$6,000.00
Maximum Credit Limit
N/A

Repayments

Interest Charged From
Purchase date
Interest Free Period
Up to 44 days on purchases
Minimum Repayment Percentage
2%

Balance transfers

Balance transfer offer

Balance Transfer Rate
0%
Balance Transfer Period
6 months
Balance Transfer Fee Percentage
1%

Balance transfer conditions

Balance Transfer From Personal Loan
No
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
95%
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
19.99%

Rates, fees, charges

Cash advances

Cash Advance Rate
21.99% p.a.
Cash Advance Fee
$4.00
Cash Advance Fee Percentage
3%
Cash Advance Fee Threshold
N/A

Purchases

Purchase Rate Introductory Offer
N/A
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
N/A
Purchase Rate Ongoing
19.99% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$160.00
Dishonour Fee
$0.00
Duplicate Statement Fee
$1.25
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
N/A
Late Payment Fee
$25.00

Rewards

Rewards program basics

Rewards Program
Bankwest More Rewards
Rewards Program Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Rewards Points Expiry
N/A

Rewards points per $1 spent

Domestic Rewards Points Earn Rate
2.00
Government Rewards Points Earn Rate
N/A
Overseas Rewards Points Earn Rate
2.00

Additional perks

Insurance

Cardholder's Domestic Hotel Burglary Insurance
No
Cardholder's Extended Warranty Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's International Travel Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Interstate Flight Inconvenience
Yes
Cardholder's Personal Item Theft Cover
Yes
Cardholder's Price Protection Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Purchase Protection Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Refund Protection
No
Cardholder's Transport Accident Insurance
Yes

Travel and lifestyle

Airport Lounge Access Included
No
Concierge Service Included
No
Complimentary Flight Voucher Included
No
Complimentary QFF Membership Included
N/A

History

    User reviews

    Convenience

    Customer service

    Rates and fees

    Rewards

    Trust

    Rates too high and no incentive or bonus

    Reviewed by Linda


    Great card if you pay on time mostly

    Reviewed by Sfaws13


    Bankwest appears to be the best

    Reviewed by Kerri


    Great for extra insurance

    Reviewed by Darren


    Is it really worth it?

    Reviewed by I


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