American Express Low Rate Credit Card
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Overall score, out of 100 · How this works
- 55 days interest-free62
- First timer81
- Low rate79
- No annual fee69
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Pros & cons
What's good
- The 10.99% p.a. purchase rate is among the lowest ongoing purchase rates (the median card charges 18.99% p.a.).
- No annual fee.
- No fee to add an additional cardholder.
Worth noting
- 3.5% foreign transaction fee on overseas spending, at the high end of the market.
- Earns no rewards points on spending.
- No balance transfer or introductory purchase offer.
Card details
The basics
- Additional cardholder fee
- $0 p.a.
- Card tier
- Standard
- Card type
- American Express
- Card use
- Personal
- Credit limit
- $1,000 – $100,000
- Credit rating
- Good
- Rewards program
- None
Eligibility
- Instant approval
- Yes (response in ~60 seconds)
- Joint application
- No
- Minimum age
- 18 years old
- Minimum income
- Not specified
- Residency
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Temporary residents
- Eligible
Rates & fees
Ongoing interest rates
- Cash advances
- 10.99% p.a.
- Purchases
- 10.99% p.a.
Fees
- Additional cardholder fee
- $0
- Annual fee
- No annual fee
- Cash advance fee
- —
- Foreign transaction fee
- 3.5%
- Late payment fee
- $30
Repayments
- Interest-free period
- Up to 55 days on purchases
- Minimum repayment
- 2.5% of the closing balance or $30, whichever is greater
Balance transfers
This card has no promotional balance transfer offer. To move existing debt to a lower rate, compare balance transfer cards.
Introductory purchase offer
This card has no introductory purchase rate offer. If you're carrying a balance or planning a big spend, compare 0% purchase cards.
Rewards
This card doesn't earn rewards points. It focuses on a low cost of ownership instead. If earning points matters to you, compare frequent flyer cards and rewards cards.
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Data as at August 2026. Rates change often, so check the issuer's terms. Factual information, not a recommendation.
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- Issuer
- American Express