Community First Bank Low Rate Visa Credit Card

Community First Bank Low Rate Visa Credit Card

Highlights

  • Enjoy a low-interest rate of 8.99% p.a. on purchases and cash advances.
  • 0% for 6 months on Balance Transfers with a 0% balance transfer fee. Reverts to cash advance rate of 8.99% p.a.
  • An annual fee of $40 p.a.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Low-interest rates.
  • Up to 55 interest-free days.
  • Limits are available from $500 to $15,000.

Cons

  • No rewards program.

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    The basics

    • Additional cardholders. This card allows one additional cardholder for free, so you can share the account with a family member. However, the primary cardholder will be responsible for managing and repaying the card.
    • Digital wallets. This card is compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
    • Gambling transactions. Gambling transactions are not allowed on this card.

    Rewards and benefits

    • Complimentary travel insurance. An international travel insurance policy does not come with this card.
    • Concierge services. This card does not offer a concierge service.
    • Insurances. This card offers repayment insurance for unexpected emergencies.
    • Rewards points. Unfortunately, this credit card does not have a rewards program.
    • Sign up bonus. Community First isn't running a sign up bonus offer for this card.

    Rates and fees

    • Annual fee. The ongoing annual fee for this card is $40.
    • Balance transfers. The Community First Low Rate Visa Credit Card offers a 0% introductory balance transfer rate for 6 months, with a revert rate of 8.99%. Balance transfers from personal loans are also accepted. Longer balance transfers are available, but few cards have a revert rate that's as low as this.
    • Cash advances. Community First's Low Rate Visa Credit Card has a cash advance rate of 8.99% p.a., which will be charged immediately from the transaction date. Overall, this is one of the better cards for cash advances.
    • Foreign exchange fee. This card charges a 3% foreign transaction fee for purchases made in a foreign currency overseas or online.
    • Interest-free period. Get up to 55 days interest-free on purchases (except cash advances) when you pay your balance in full or make the minimum required payment.
    • Purchases. There is no introductory offer on purchases. The standard ongoing interest rate of 8.99% p.a. is applied to all purchases and is one of the most competitive on the market.

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