Mastercard credit cards

Comparison of Mastercard credit card rates, fees, and features.

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Updated 18 Dec 2024   |   Rates updated regularly

Comparing of 15 Mastercard credit cards

Bankwest Breeze Mastercard

Balance transfer

24 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

12.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$49.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Enjoy 0% p.a. interest on balance transfers for 24 months, with a 3% balance transfer fee (then 12.99% p.a. thereafter).
  • Enjoy up to 55 interest-free days on purchases.
  • Exclusive offer for new customers for a limited time. Additional charges, as well as terms and conditions, apply.

Pros

  • 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 24 months.
  • Low ongoing purchase rate of 12.99% p.a.
  • Up to 55 interest-free days on purchases.

Cons

  • There are no rewards on this card.
  • There is a 3% BT fee.
Bankwest Breeze Platinum Mastercard

Balance transfer

24 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

12.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$59.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Enjoy 0% p.a. interest on balance transfers for 24 months, with a 3% balance transfer fee (then 12.99% p.a. thereafter).
  • Benefit from up to 55 interest-free days.
  • Offer exclusively for new customers within a specified period. Additional charges, along with terms and conditions, apply.

Pros

  • 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 24 months.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • Plus, complimentary overseas travel insurance for you and your family.

Cons

  • There is no rewards program on this card.
  • There is a 3% BT fee.
Bankwest Zero Mastercard

Balance transfer

6 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

6 months at 0% p.a.

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$0.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Avoid annual fees for the duration of card ownership.
  • 0% p.a. for 6 months on purchases and transferred balances (with a 3% balance transfer fee). Returns to 18.99% p.a. thereafter.
  • Enjoy up to 55 days interest-free on purchases.
  • Offer exclusive to new customers for a limited time. Additional fees and charges, as well as terms and conditions, apply.

Pros

  • There is no annual fee for as long as you keep the card.
  • The introductory offer on purchases and balance transfers.
  • Interest on purchases is comparatively low.

Cons

  • Balance transfers incur a one-off fee.
  • You cannot earn credit card points.
Bankwest Zero Platinum Mastercard

Balance transfer

6 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

6 months at 0% p.a.

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$0.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Annual fee waived.
  • 0% p.a. for 6 months on purchases and transferred balances (with a 3% balance transfer fee). Returns to 18.99% p.a. thereafter.
  • Offer valid for new customers within a specified timeframe. Additional fees and terms and conditions apply.

Pros

  • No annual fee to pay — ever.
  • Introductory interest rates on purchases and balance transfers.
  • No fees on purchases in a foreign currency.

Cons

  • There is a 3% fee on balance transfers.
  • You can't earn rewards points.
Westpac Low Rate Cashback Credit Card

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

13.74% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$59.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Get up to $350 cashback when you apply online by 30 April 2025. Receive a $50 cashback monthly for spending over $1,000 in the first 7 statement periods.
  • Enjoy a low ongoing 13.74% p.a. interest rate on purchases.
  • Annual fee of $59 p.a. applies.

Pros

  • Get up to $350 cashback when you meet the criteria.
  • Low 13.74% p.a. interest rate on purchases.
  • 55 days interest-free on purchases.
  • $500 minimum credit limit.

Cons

  • No rewards program although there is a cashback offer.
  • No complimentary travel insurance.
Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card (Qantas)

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

20.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

45 days

Annual fee

$119.00 for 1st year

Highlights

  • Receive up to 80,000 bonus Qantas Points. Acquire 60,000 Qantas Points in the first year upon spending $4k+ on eligible purchases within the initial 90 days from new card approval, and an additional 20,000 points after your first eligible purchase in the second year..
  • Initial $119 p.a. annual fee followed by $175 p.a. thereafter (Plus a $75 Qantas Rewards opt-in annual fee).
  • Earn 0.5 Qantas points per $1 spent on eligible purchases.

Pros

  • Receive up to 80,000 bonus Qantas Points when you meet the criteria.
  • Additional savings with the $119 first-year annual fee ($175 p.a. thereafter).
  • Comes with complimentary insurance covers which include overseas medical and purchase security.

Cons

  • Only up to 45 days interest-free on purchases.
Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card (Altitude)

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

20.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

45 days

Annual fee

$200.00 for 1st year

Highlights

  • Earn up to 150,000 bonus Altitude Points. Receive 100,000 Altitude bonus points by spending $6,000 on eligible purchases within 120 days of card approval. Additionally, get 50,000 points after your first eligible purchase in year 2. Exclusions apply.
  • Initial $200 p.a. annual fee ($295 p.a. thereafter), applicable to new cardholders only.
  • Earn 6 Altitude points per $1 on Qantas, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates flights bought in Australia, subject to eligibility criteria.

Pros

  • Earn up to 150,000 bonus Altitude Points when you meet the criteria.
  • Additional savings with the $200 first-year annual fee ($295 p.a. thereafter).
  • Earn 1.25 points per $1 spent on eligible purchases
  • Get 2 complimentary lounge passes each year with Priority Pass.

Cons

  • The high annual fee of $295 p.a. after the initial year.
MONEYME Freestyle Virtual Card

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

From 18.24% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

From $0.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Use virtual card instantly once approved (typically within 60 mins)
  • Tap n Pay with up to 55 days interest free
  • Use credit to transfer money to anyone
  • Exclusive features
  • Thousands of 5-star customer reviews

Bank promo

  • Get MONEYME's lowest advertised rate EVER of 18.74% p.a.
  • Annual fee of $0 to $149 p.a. based on credit limit plus a monthly fee of $5 for balances over $20.

Pros

  • Available to use immediately after approval.
  • Money can be transferred to your bank account.
  • Get cashback at participating stores with Cashrewards.

Cons

  • The maximum credit limit is comparatively low.
  • Combination of annual and monthly fees can be quite expensive for the highest credit limit.
  • There is a 1.5% withdrawal fee.
Qantas Premier Platinum Credit Card

Balance transfer

12 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

20.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$349.00 for 1st year

Highlights

  • Earn up to 80,000 bonus Qantas Points. Get 50,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 or more on eligible purchases within 3 months from card approval. Plus, an extra 30,000 bonus points if you haven't earned Qantas Points with a credit card in the past 12 months. Terms and Conditions apply.
  • Get 0% interest on balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% fee, reverting to the cash advance rate afterward.
  • The annual fee is reduced to $349 for the first year, then increases to $399 p.a. thereafter.

Pros

  • Earn up to 80,000 bonus Qantas Points when you meet the criteria.
  • Earn 1.5 points per $1 on international transactions and 1 point on domestic spending.
  • An additional 1 point per whole $1 on selected Qantas products and services.
  • Comes with complimentary travel insurance (cover for Covid-19 included).
  • Get 2 complimentary lounge access every year.
  • Save up to 20% off each year on select Qantas and QantasLink flights within Australia when you book through Qantas Premier Concierge.
  • Compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Safeguard your identity with Mastercard ID Theft Protection™.

Cons

  • The annual fee increases to $399 p.a. after the initial year.
  • Additional card fee costs $50 p.a.
  • There is a 2% balance transfer fee.
CommBank Neo

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

0% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

N/A

Annual fee

$0.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • No interest, no late fees.
  • A choice of three credit limits; $1,000, $2000 or $3,000
  • Simple monthly fee of $12, $18 or $22, based on your credit limit.

Pros

  • No interest, no late fees.
  • No foreign exchange or additional cardholder fees.
  • Cashback benefits for eligible cardholders.

Cons

  • No Awards points for this card.
  • Low credit limits.
  • No balance transfers.
Westpac Flex Card

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

0% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

N/A

Annual fee

$0.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • 0% interest and $0 late payment fee.
  • $10 monthly fee, or no outstanding balance, $0 fee.
  • Access to Westpac Extras and Rewards.

Pros

  • No interest charges.
  • Pay no monthly fee if you do not have any outstanding balance.
  • Choose to repay monthly or twice a month, plus pay back more at any time.
  • No late payment fees.

Cons

  • Low credit limit.
  • No balance transfers or cash advances.
  • Lacks the ability to earn rewards.
Latitude 28° Global Platinum Mastercard®

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

27.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$96.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Earn a $200 bonus Latitude Rewards when you spend $2,000 or more on eligible transactions each statement period within the first 3 months of approval. T&Cs apply. Offer valid for new approved customers until 31 December 2024.
  • There are no foreign transaction fees for purchases during travel or online shopping.
  • Get FREE access to airport lounges, food, drinks, and Wi-Fi if your flight is delayed for 2+ hours.

Pros

  • An $8 monthly fee totals $96 annually, a fair cost considering the card's benefits.
  • Earn up to $120 in Latitude Rewards by spending $1,000 or more on eligible transactions each month for 12 months—ideal for consistent spenders.
  • Save up to 10% on your next holiday when booking with Expedia, Booking.com, or Wotif.
  • The Flexiroam feature includes 3GB of free data every calendar year, plus a 15% discount on extra data purchases.
  • Comes with Purchase Protection and E-commerce insurance.
  • Get an additional cardholder for FREE.
  • It supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Garmin Pay

Cons

  • A high purchase interest rate of 27.99% p.a.
  • The cash advance rate is high at 29.99% p.a., so it's best to avoid withdrawing cash with this card.
Coles Rewards Mastercard

Apply by 5 November 2024

Coles Rewards Mastercard

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

20.74% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$99.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Receive 50,000 Flybuys bonus points upon spending $3,000 or more on eligible purchases within 90 days of approval. Terms and Conditions apply.
  • Earn 2 points per $1 on eligible spend—this is in addition to the regular Flybuys Points earned from other partners.
  • Pay $0 in international transaction fees for purchases made online or overseas.

Pros

  • Get 50,000 Flybuys bonus points when you meet the criteria.
  • Collect 2 points per $1 on eligible spend – that’s on top of the usual flybuys points from other partners.
  • Access to the Coles concierge service.

Cons

  • The annual fee of $99 p.a.
  • No international travel insurance.
Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard

Apply by 30 September 2024

Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

20.74% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$0.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Enjoy 10,000 Flybuys bonus points when you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months from card approval.
  • No annual fee, guaranteed.
  • Earn 1 Flybuys point per $2 spent on qualifying purchases.

Pros

  • Earn 10,000 Flybuy points when you meet the criteria.
  • No annual fee ever.
  • Complimentary access to your 24/7 local concierge.

Cons

  • Transactions made in a foreign currency incur a fee.
Coles Low Rate Mastercard

Apply by 5 November 2024

Coles Low Rate Mastercard

Balance transfer

15 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

13.49% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

55 days

Annual fee

$58.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • 0% per annum (p.a.) for balance transfers spanning 15 months. Afterward, it reverts to the cash advance rate of 20.74% p.a.
  • Enjoy a modest annual fee of $58 p.a.
  • Earn 1 Flybuys Point for every $2 spent at Coles Supermarkets.

Pros

  • 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 15 months.
  • Complimentary access to your 24/7 local concierge.
  • Interest-free for up to 55 days.

Cons

  • There is a 1.5% balance transfer fee.
  • You can only earn Flybuys points at Coles Supermarkets.
  • No interest-free days while you have a balance transfer.

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