BNZ Lite Visa Credit Card

BNZ Lite Visa Credit Card

Highlights

  • Low ongoing rate of 12.90% p.a. on purchases.
  • $30 p.a. annual fee.
  • Up to 55 interest-free days on purchases.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Low rate on purchases.
  • Compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Up to 55 interest-free days on purchases.
  • Cheap to add additional cardholders.

Cons

  • The cash advance rate of 22.95% p.a.
  • No interest-free balance transfer offer.

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The basics

  • Additional cardholders. You can add 2 additional cardholders for a fee of $3.00 p.a. The primary cardholder will be responsible for managing the account and repayments.
  • Digital wallets. This card is compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Gambling transactions. Gambling transactions are not allowed on the BNZ Lite Visa Credit Card.

Rewards and benefits

  • Complimentary travel insurance. This card does not come with complimentary international travel insurance, as is typical of value cards like this.
  • Concierge services. There is no credit card concierge service for Lite cardholders.
  • Insurances. This card comes with fraud protection but does not include domestic hotel burglary, extended warranty, international travel, price protection, purchase protection, or transport accident insurance.
  • Rewards points. This credit card does not have a rewards program.
  • Sign up bonus. There is no sign up bonus for new card customers.

Rates and fees

  • Annual fee. This card has a low ongoing annual fee of $30 p.a.
  • Balance transfers. There is no interest-free balance transfer offer.
  • Cash advances. It's 22.95% p.a. for cash advances, with no interest-free grace period. BNZ will also charge a one-off cash advance fee.
  • Foreign exchange fee. This card incurs a 2.25% fee on any purchases made overseas or with an online store based in a foreign currency.
  • 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 ongoing rate on purchases is 12.90% p.a. This is competitive with what's on offer from other banks.

Nilooka Dissanayake

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