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Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Student credit card

Posted October 11th, 2012 and last modified May 4th, 2013

Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Student credit card Find out more about the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Student credit card Apply now for Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Student credit card Find out more about the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Student 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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No annual fee with the Commonwealth Bank Student Credit Card

With no annual fees while you are studying, the Commonwealth Bank student credit card is a convenient and affordable option specifically designed to meet the needs of tertiary students.

Enjoy the peace of mind of a back-up plan for unexpected expenses and the convenience of a credit card, without worrying about running up a lot of debt. The Commonwealth Bank student credit card also comes with no annual fee, providing a convenient way to shop for less.

Card features

Here’s what you need to know about the Commonwealth Bank Student Credit Card:

Product Name Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Student 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 $0 p.a.
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.
$400
Minimum Monthly Repayment 2%
Credit Card Type MasterCard
Late Payment Fee $20
Complimentary Travel Insurance Yes
Available to Temporary Residents Yes
Joint Application No

Extra benefits

  • Contactless payments. Tap and go for purchases up to $100, with MasterCardPayPass™.

  • Credit Card payment alerts. Make sure you never miss a credit card payment again and avoid late fees. Choose to either receive an SMS or email reminder 5 days before payment is due, making it simple to manage your repayments.

  • Transaction location mapping with Netbank. Keep track of your spending, by using our transaction location mapping to help identify the shops and locations you have used your credit card.

  • 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

If you are ready to apply for the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee student credit card click on the "apply now" button below to be taken to a secure page. You will then need to fill in your details and provide financial information to the bank. If you simply want to find out more about this card, use the button below.


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.
$400
Annual Fee$0 p.a.
Minimum Repayment2%
Late Payment Fee$20
Over Limit Fee$10
Overseas Cash Advance Fee$1.50
Overseas Emergency Replacement$20
Overseas ATM Withdrawal$4
Foreign Currency Conversion Fee3%
Gambling Transactions AllowedNo
Additional Cardholder Fee$0

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6 Responses to Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Student credit card

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    Cassie | January 15, 2013

    Do I have to be unemployed to apply for a student credit card

    • Staff
      Jacob | January 15, 2013

      Hi Cassie. Thanks for your question. To be eligible for this card you must be a student and have some form of income. Cheers.

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    Jade | January 22, 2013

    Is there a minimum income required for this card?

    • Staff
      Jacob | January 22, 2013

      Hi Jade. Thanks for your question. There is no minimum income requirement, rather you just need to prove that you have some form of income. You also need to be a student to be eligible for this card. Cheers.

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    Courtney | March 5, 2013

    I am a trainee attending TAFE 1 day per week and working the other 4 days.
    do I qualify for a student credit card?

    • Staff
      Marc | March 6, 2013

      Hello Courtney,
      thanks for the question!

      Each student card will have it’s own eligibility requirements which can be found on it’s review page or by contacting the lender. In terms of the Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Student Credit Card the eligibility requirements as found on the Commonwealth Bank site are:
      - You must be 18 years old or over;
      - You must be a full-time tertiary student at uni or TAFE;
      - Meet credit rating requirements;
      - Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or have a current Australian visitor’s visa.

      I hope this helps,
      Marc.



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