Bankwest Zero Platinum Mastercard

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Bankwest Zero Platinum Mastercard

3.0

Balance transfer

6 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

6 months at 0% p.a.

Interest-free days

Up to 55 days on purchases

Annual fee

$0.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Enjoy 0% interest p.a. for 6 months on purchases and balance transfers, with a 3% balance transfer fee. It then changes to 18.99% p.a.
  • Pay no foreign transaction fees, even for online shopping from overseas stores.
  • Keep costs down with no annual fee for life.
  • Spread payments with Easy Instalments, putting up to 5 eligible purchases on an interest-free plan.
  • Start with a credit limit from at least $6,000.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • No annual fee suits this card for everyday or spare use.
  • 6 months interest-free on purchases and balance transfers helps manage spending.
  • No foreign transaction fees on currency or overseas buys.
  • Make interest-free repayments on up to 5 eligible purchases through Easy Instalments.
  • Begin with a minimum credit limit of $6,000.
  • Get up to 55 days interest-free by paying your full statement balance.
  • Balance transfers switch to the purchase rate, not the higher cash advance rate.
  • Transfer up to 95% of your credit limit.

Cons

  • A 3% fee applies to balance transfers, which you can add to your balance.
  • This card does not earn rewards points, common for no-fee options.
  • Balance transfers need at least $500, though most users move more.

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
$50,000.00
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 55 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
3%

Balance transfer conditions

Balance Transfer From Personal Loan
No
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
95%
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
18.99%

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
0%
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
6 months
Purchase Rate Ongoing
18.99% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$0.00
Dishonour Fee
$0.00
Duplicate Statement Fee
$2.50
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
0%
Late Payment Fee
$25.00

Rewards

Rewards program basics

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

Rewards points per $1 spent

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

Additional perks

Insurance

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

Travel and lifestyle

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

History

    User reviews

    Convenience

    Customer service

    Rates and fees

    Rewards

    Trust

    Flexible

    Reviewed by Chennedy


    Pay on time and get late fees

    Reviewed by Doug


    Worth it

    Reviewed by E


    Great for travel

    Reviewed by Christina


    Perfect card for travellers

    Reviewed by Jessica


    Good for regular travellers, but no reward points

    Reviewed by Indra


    A card for all my foreign currency transactions

    Reviewed by Gigi


    No annual fee, free inclusions, great service

    Reviewed by Ocea


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