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Citibank Clear Credit Card – 55 days interest free Credit Card

Posted January 22nd, 2007 and last modified April 4th, 2012

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At last a credit card that gives you a low interest rate of 6.9% p.a. for 6 months on balance transfers as well as a low interest rate of 15.99% p.a. on purchases*. With Citibank Clear Card, the choice has never been clearer.

Interest Rates, Fees & Charges

Balance Transfer Rate 6.9% p.a. for 6 months
Interest Rate on Purchases 15.99% p.a.
Annual Fee $65
Interest Free Period up to 55 days
Cash Advance Rate 21.74% p.a.
Card Type Standard
Minimum Income Requirement $25,000 p.a.
Credit Card Type Visa
Rewards Program Yes

  • 15.99% p.a.. interest rate ongoing for purchases.
  • Modest $65 annual fee.
  • 6.9% p.a. for 6 months p.a on balance transfers
  • Access to your account anywhere, anytime via Internet and phone banking.
  • Up to 55 days interest free on retail purchases.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Have a good credit rating
  • Earn a taxable income of $25,000 per year or more
  • Permanent resident of Australia

The Citibank Clear is highly beneficial if you:

  • Find it difficult at times to pay off your monthly balance in full, thus only paying a low interest rate.
  • Likewise, if you consistently pay off your balance in full each month, you'll effectively only be paying $0 in interest repayments.
  • Plan to transfer your balances over and repay them at 6.9% p.a. for 6 months.

The Rest

If you look past the basics however, it becomes clear that the annual fee that is attached to this credit card is for other things. It is referred to as an annual card fee for your credit card and that means that you are essentially paying extra for the extra account services that come with the card. These are services like universal access to your account. Citibank allows you to access your credit card account and statement through either the internet or the phone, both of which are available even on holidays around the clock. Citibank is known for having some of the best customer service options in the world, which may contribute to their annual fee being higher than you might see with other credit card options.

Standard of 95% of credit cards, a 55 day grace period on retail purchases too graces the card. This is indeed the interest free period on purchases so long as your balance is paid in full and on time and it is an average grace period as far as low interest credit cards are concerned.
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The Final Verdict

From Credit Card FinderĀ®'s perspective, Citibank is praised as one of the most competitive banks to offer credit cards in Australia. However, while quality, its low interest card is simply not as competitive as other offers available for online application. The card is certainly recommended if you've enjoyed being a Citibank customer in the past.
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To compare some of the best credit cards available in Australia, see the Citibank credit card offers here.

Conditions

The 15.99% p.a. interest rate is only available on balances transferred with this offer for the first 6 months. Once the 6 months has expired, the interest rate on your entire unpaid balance will revert to the standard Citibank Clear Card rate, currently 15.99% p.a. which is variable and subject to change.

This one is self explanatory. If you would like to save yourself from interest payments on your transferred balance, make sure you pay off that balance within 6 months of your application being approved.


Minimum Income$25,000
Minimum Age18 years of age
Available to Temporary ResidentsNo
Credit Rating RequirementGood
Min Credit Limit$2,000
Max Credit Limit$20,000
Annual Fee$65 p.a.
Minimum Repayment2.00%
Interest Charged FromPurchase Date
Late Payment Fee$10.00
Over Limit Fee$40
Overseas Emergency Replacement$0
Overseas ATM Balance check$0
Overseas ATM Withdrawal$5.00
Gambling Transactions AllowedNo
Rewards Points per DollarVisa:0 Point(s)

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Showing 6 Questions

  1. 1

    This page says that this card offers 0% on balance transfers “followed by 4.9% forever following”. I couldn’t find anything about the 4.9% on the Citibank website so called them to check. They said that they only offer 0% for six months, then it reverts to their normal interest rate. Not sure if this site is not up to date or if there has been an error made somewhere!

  2. 2

    It’s been fixed up, thanks for that Sam.

  3. 3

    You still seem to have this wrong – the offer is 0% for 6 months then 12.49% – not 7.9% for life.

  4. 4

    Hey David,
    You’re getting the ‘Citibank Clear Card’ and ‘Citibank Personal Credit’ confused.
    Citibank Clear has 0% for 6 months, then reverts back to 12.49%.
    Citibank Personal Credit has 7.9% for life.
    Hope that clears something up for you.

  5. 5

    Is it possible to transfer the balance from a UK credit card? I am an Aussie citizen and permanent resident but am still trying to pay off a UK credit card.

  6. 6

    Hi Trish

    Thanks for your question

    The credit card balance must be with an Australian financial institution in order for you to do a balance transfer.

    Cheers,

    Jeremy



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