Westpac Low Rate Card
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CardIQ
Good
Overall score, out of 100 · How this works
- 55 days interest-free56
- Balance transfer62
- Low rate59
Customer reviews
Based on 38 reviews. We show 20 of them.
Reviewers liked customer service and the interest rate; complaints centred on fees.
Low interest means no worries about overspending
I don’t have to be worried about overspending when I’m doing my shopping. I can use my card anywhere, even overseas, with a very low interest rate. My credit card is ideal for me, since sometimes I’m on a tight budget. So far, I am very happy with it.
No fees, but poor service
i got this card after becoming an aged pensioner to save on the annual fee, which is zero. But regretfully, the customer service has been downright terrible, as, in my opinion, as soon as customer service gets the card’s number the call is always allocated to a junior with…
Suitable for daily usage, but needs more rewards
It is very suitable for everyday usage and has low fees. I have had good customer service also, and being able to be with Westpac is a great benefit. I recommend using it for day-to-day purposes. Only, it is not that rewarding and I wish it had more rewards.
Basic card with low interest rate
This card is a basic no-frills card. It has no reward program but it does have a reasonable annual fee and the same low interest rate for purchases and cash advances. It’s a decent card for use overseas, with an option to notify Westpac when travelling overseas so that the card…
Lower interest rate card
This is a good card with no frills, and the customer service is also great with Westpac. If you have any issues they resolve them quickly at onshore call centres.The lower interest rate is a bonus. Westpac give special offers from time to time by reducing the interest rate even…
Excellent protection against fraud
Fake telemarketers tried to get into my bank account. Westpac stopped it ASAP and rang to tell me. It’s happened a few times and now we have sorted it out, and it’s been reported. Customer service was so helpful, and I was so pleased to have an excellent and trustworthy company…
Low interest rate and good service
The low interest rate is good, but only if you can pay off the amount quickly. Otherwise you are just paying off the interest and it’s hard to catch up. Overall it’s a good card and Westpac are fantastic to deal with. They always provide great customer service. I recommend this…
Great security service
Good low-rate credit card with good interest-free days. No rewards attached however, but this is the only downside.Someone took my details recently and fraudulently started spending. Westpac contacted me within a couple of hours to advise me this had happened, and put a block on…
The card to use for starting out
This low rate card is perfect for any person wanting to go for their first credit card, and not get signed into something that isn’t right for them. It’s a simple process, the staff at the branches make it easier to understand and it’s extremely affordable for those not wanting…
Excellent no frills card
This Westpac card is ideal for people who don’t care about rewards programs but want a solid card without paying over the moon for interest. Interest free periods, minimum repayment amounts and credit limits are all excellent, and for people who don’t pay everything off every…
Pros & cons
What's good
- 20 months at 0% p.a. on balance transfers, longer than the 12-month median (3% transfer fee, reverts to 21.99% p.a.).
- The 13.74% p.a. purchase rate is below the 18.99% p.a. market median.
- No fee to add an additional cardholder.
Worth noting
- The $84 annual fee is high for a Standard card, where the typical fee is about $50.
- 3% foreign transaction fee on overseas spending.
- Earns no rewards points on spending.
Card details
The basics
- Additional cardholder fee
- $0 p.a.
- Card tier
- Standard
- Card type
- Mastercard
- Card use
- Personal
- Credit limit
- $500 – $50,000
- Credit rating
- Good
- Rewards program
- None
Eligibility
- Instant approval
- Yes (response in ~60 seconds)
- Joint application
- No
- Minimum age
- 18 years old
- Minimum income
- $30,000 p.a.
- Residency
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Temporary residents
- Not eligible
Rates & fees
Ongoing interest rates
- Cash advances
- 21.99% p.a.
- Purchases
- 13.74% p.a.
Fees
- Additional cardholder fee
- $0
- Annual fee
- $84 p.a.
- Cash advance fee
- 3.5% of the amount
- Foreign transaction fee
- 3%
- Late payment fee
- $20
Repayments
- Interest-free period
- Up to 55 days on purchases
- Minimum repayment
- 2% of the closing balance or $10, whichever is greater
Balance transfers
- Can't transfer from
- Westpac
- Limit
- Up to your available credit limit
- Period
- 20 months
- Promotional rate
- 0% p.a.
- Revert rate
- 21.99% p.a.
- Transfer fee
- 3%
While you carry a transferred balance you may not receive interest-free days on new purchases.
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
- Westpac
