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Commonwealth Bank Low Rate Card – Details and Application

Posted July 15th, 2007 and last modified December 22nd, 2009

Have high interest rates been an issue for you in the past? Pay less on your repayments with the fantastic low interest rate of the Commonwealth Bank Low Rate card.

Standard interest rate of 12.49% p.a. on purchases and 20.74% on cash advances.
Low $48 annual fee.
Up to 55 days’ interest free on all purchases.
balance transfer rate of 4.99% p.a. for 9 months.
Free additional card for a family member or friend.
Online security guarantee.

With an ongoing low rate of just 12.49% p.a. you’ll pay less interest on any outstanding balances you have each month, leaving you free to shop, pay bills and manage your general living expenses cost-effectively.

If you tend to delay on your credit card payments, then this card is suitable for you. One of the Commonwealth Bank’s most popular credit card on offer to Australians.

Commonwealth Bank have recently retired the Low Rate MasterCard. It is temporarily unavailable for application and will likely return in October.

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