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Westpac Low Rate Card

38 reviews
Data last updated 20 July 2026
13.74%
Purchase rate
$84
Annual fee
55 days
Interest-free

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CardIQ

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Overall score, out of 100 · How this works

  • 55 days interest-free56
  • Balance transfer62
  • Low rate59

Customer reviews

3.7

Based on 38 reviews. We show 20 of them.

Reviewers liked customer service and the interest rate; complaints centred on fees.

CherylRecommends

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.

LoraDoesn't recommend

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…

FaisalRecommends

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.

DeborahDoesn't recommend

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…

AvronRecommends

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…

TanyaRecommends

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…

CatherineRecommends

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…

KarlyRecommends

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…

Tara-MaeRecommends

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…

BrianRecommends

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.

Where this card sits vs similar cards

Compared with every other personal credit card we list that has the feature. The further right the dot, the better this card does.

Interest-free days55 daysTop 10% (6th of 191 cards)
Balance transfer0% for 20 monthsTop 25% (8th of 67 cards)
Overseas fee3.00%Better than most (53rd of 199 cards)
Purchase rate13.74%Better than most (58th of 195 cards)
Annual fee$84 a yearMiddle of the market (95th of 199 cards)

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