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Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold credit card – Review & Application

Posted July 12th, 2010 and last modified May 4th, 2013

Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold Credit Card Find out more about the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold Credit Card Apply now for Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold Credit Card Find out more about the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold Credit Card
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  • Clicking Apply will take you to your Online Application on the bank's website. You do not need to be an existing customer of this bank to apply.
  • Your application will typically take you no more than 10-15 minutes to complete
  • Once approved, you will receive your credit card in the mail within 1-2 weeks
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Save on fees with the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold credit card

Be rewarded for paying off your card balance each month, with up to 55-days interest free on purchases, plus no annual fee for qualifying customers.

If you hold a Commonwealth Bank account or loan when you apply for this card, Commonwealth Bank will waive your $90 annual fee. You’ll also enjoy a competitive 0% p.a. for 5 months (reverts to 19.74% p.a.) on purchases, 5.99% p.a. for 5 months on balance transfers, and a range of extra benefits like travel insurance and contactless payments.

About the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold Credit Card

Here’s what you need to know about the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold Credit Card:

Product Name Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold Credit Card
Balance Transfer Rate 5.99% p.a. for 5 months
Interest Rate on Purchases 0% p.a. for 5 months (reverts to 19.74% p.a.)
Offer end date 30 June 2013
Annual Fee $90 p.a. ($0 for qualifying customers)
Interest Free Period up to 55 days
Interest Rate on Cash Advances 21.24% p.a.
Minimum Credit Limit
This is the lowest credit card limit that you can request. It is possible to apply for a higher credit card limit but not a lower one than this figure.
$4,000
Minimum Monthly Repayment 2%
Credit Card Type MasterCard
Late Payment Fee $20
Available to Temporary Residents Yes
Joint Application No

Extra benefits

  • Preferential pricing for existing customers. Save $90 on your annual fee if you have a Commonwealth Bank account or loan when you apply, and have spent $10,000 or more on purchases and cash advances in the previous year.

Travel benefits

  • Complimentary international travel insurance. You can qualify for complimentary travel insurance for international trips up to three months for you, your spouse and your dependent children, if you meet the eligibility criteria~
  • Emergency assistance overseas. Get help when you need it while travelling overseas.

Shopping benefits

  • Extended warranty insurance. Benefit from peace of mind when you shop, with insurance against faulty purchases when you buy with your card.
  • Purchase Security Insurance. Shop securely with free repair or replacement of new items if they’re lost, stolen or damaged within 90 days.
  • Contactless payments. Tap and go for purchases up to $100, with MasterCard PayPassTM.
  • Extra security. Feel safe with a chip on every card and a 100% money-back guarantee on fraudulent transactions (provided that you have complied with the credit card conditions of use).
  • MasterCard® Priceless. Enjoy exclusive access to a unique collection of experiences especially for MasterCard cardholders.
  • Worldwide acceptance. Use your Commonwealth Bank MasterCard at over 34 million locations worldwide.

How to apply for the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold Credit Card

If you have decided to apply for this credit card, simply click on the "apply now" button. You will then be taken to a secure CBA web site. You will be asked to supply:

  • Personal Details
  • Identification
  • Netbank details if you have them
  • Employment details
  • Financial details

Once you have submitted your application, it generally takes 60 seconds to receive a response.


Minimum Age18 years of age
Available to Temporary ResidentsYes - Conditions apply
Credit Rating RequirementGood
Min Credit Limit
This is the lowest credit card limit that you can request. It is possible to apply for a higher credit card limit but not a lower one than this figure.
$4,000
Annual Fee$90 p.a. ($0 for qualifying customers)
Minimum Repayment2%
Late Payment Fee$20
Over Limit Fee$10
Overseas Emergency Replacement$20
Overseas ATM Balance check$1.25
Overseas ATM Withdrawal$4
Gambling Transactions AllowedNo
Additional Cardholder Fee$0
Pros
  • Complimentary international travel insurance for trips up to 3 months.
  • Extended warranty insurance, protection against faulty purchases including purchase insurance for over 90 days

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5 Responses to Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold credit card – Review & Application

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    Terry | August 22, 2012

    Is there a fee levied for purchase overseas ie foreign currency exchange and cash withdrawal?
    Terry

    • Staff
      Jacob | August 23, 2012

      Hi Terry. Thanks for your question. The Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Gold Credit Card has a foreign currency conversion fee of 3.00% for MasterCard and Visa cards. This fee will apply when you make a purchase with your card in a foreign country. It’s charged because the money on your card must be converted to the local currency before the transaction can be completed. For further information on foreign currency conversion fees please refer to our article on the topic. Cheers.

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    Deirdre M | November 26, 2011

    what does the complimentary international travel insurance cover – amounts for sickness, loss of luggage, flight delays, and which countries

    • Staff
      Jeremy | February 28, 2012

      Hi,

      For the specifics of your insurance policy please check the terms and conditions – http://www.commbank.com.au/personal/credit-cards/complimentary-insurance-cover.aspx – the insurance policies cover yourself, you partner and any dependent children between the ages under 18 living at home or 18-21 student living at home and dependent. To be eligible you must spend $950 on each persons prepaid travel expenses using your comm bank card or pay at least 90% of the cost of each overseas travel return ticket. There are exclusions to the cover like any pre-existing medical conditions and you may have to pay an excess for some claims. If you use your frequent flyer or rewards points to pay for your ticket, then you must spend $950 per person on other prepaid travel expenses like hotel accommodation and hire cars etc. To be brief you are covered for the following claims: “medical and hospital expenses overseas, loss or damage to your personal belongings, cancellation of your travel arrangements, cost of resuming your journey if there is an unexpected death, travel delays, accidental death, funeral expenses, legal liability up to $2.5 million and loss of income.” Please refer to the terms and condition for further information. Hope this helps.

      Cheers,
      Jeremy

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    Marilyn A | July 13, 2011

    What is the available limit on this card



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