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Commonwealth Bank Awards Card – Details and Application

Posted February 16th, 2008 and last modified January 17th, 2012

The Commonwealth Bank Awards Card is an inexpensive rewards credit card option.

The Commonwealth Bank Awards Card is different as it aims to benefit customers who already bank with Commonwealth, by offering a special annual fee, and extended flexibility on their rewards program.

Interest Rates, Fees & Charges

Balance Transfer Rate

5.99% p.a. for 5 months

Interest Rate on Purchases 20.74% p.a.
Annual Fee $89 ($59 for qualifying customers)
Interest Free Period up to 55 days
Cash Advance Rate 21.74% p.a.
Card Type Standard
Credit Card Type MasterCard
Rewards Program Yes

Want to be rewarded for the money you spend on your credit card? Look no further than the Commonwealth Bank Awards Credit Card. You have the potential to earn up to 1.5 Awards points for every $1 spent with a Commonwealth Bank American Express® Card. Use your card instead of cash and be rewarded. You will also enjoy worldwide acceptance at over 30 million locations with MasterCard®

Features of the Commonwealth Bank Awards Card:

The Commonwealth Bank Awards Card is a rewards credit card and a balance transfer credit card.

  • Up to 55 days interest free.
  • Earn up to 50,000 points per year.
  • Global access – over 24 million locations.
  • Additional cardholder for $15.
  • One account. Two Cards. Expect more.

Interest rates – The regular interest rate is 20.74% p.a. on purchases, and this includes up to 55 days interest-free. The special introductory balance transfer rate is 5.99% p.a. for 5 months as a cardholder.

Annual fee – The annual fee is currently $89 ($59 for qualifying customers), but will still be discounted for existing customers who wish to take the card, provided their account is considered to be a Preferential Pricing account – if you hold a CBA account or loan when you apply your annual fee will be discounted by $30 each year.

Rewards & Extras

  • Earn up to 1.5 Awards points for every $1 spent on your American Express card
  • Earn up to 1 Awards points for every $1 spent on your MasterCard
  • Commonwealth Bank Awards Card holders will be allowed to earn a maximum of 50,000 points every year.

These can then be exchanged for cashback, gift cards, merchandise, or frequent flyer points with the Air New Zealand Airpoints, Velocity Rewards, or Qantas Frequent Flyer programs.

Alternatively, customers will be able to redeem their points for accommodation, flights, and other travel-related services with the Commonwealth Bank’s Travel Plus program. Additional rewards points may also be earned through special offers from Commonwealth Bank’s Bonus Partners.

Commonwealth Bank Awards Program Details

Maximise your reward earnings potential with the CBA Awards credit card and reap the benefits with one of Australia’s most generous rewards credit card. The Commonwealth Bank Awards Card is designed with the Commonwealth Bank customer in mind, not just with an eye to new business.

Minimum Income Minimum Age 18 years of age
Residency Permanent Australian Resident Credit Rating Requirement Good
Min Credit Limit $500 Max Credit Limit
Annual Fee $89 Balance Transfer Fee
Minimum Repayment 2% Interest Charged From PurchaseDate
Late Payment Fee $20 Over Limit Fee $10
Overseas Emergency Replacement $20 Overseas ATM Balance check $1.25
Overseas ATM Withdrawal $4 Foreign Currency Conversion Fee 2.95%
Rewards Points per Dollar AMEX:1.5 MCARD :1 Point(s) Points needed for Syd/Mel Return Flight 33334
Points needed for $100 Voucher 10800

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    I am enquiring regarding Qantas Frequent Flyer Points. At what rate are the points converted to Qantas Frequent Flyer Points.

  3. 3

    Hi Danni

    Thanks so much for your comment.

    2 Commonwealth Bank Awards points = 1 Qantas Frequent Flyer point or Velocity Point:

    Cheers

    Jeremy



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