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Low Rate credit card

With a low interest rate on purchases, our Low Rate credit card makes it easier to pay off purchases over time.

Credit cardsBank updated 29 Sept 2026

At a glance

Purchase rate
13.99%
Cash advance
21.99%
Interest-free days
55
Annual fee
$0
Foreign transaction fee
3.50%
Low Rate credit card

How it compares

This credit card in ink, against the best that every other institution publishes for anyone to apply for. Each figure is counted the same way for all of them.

This credit card: 13.99%Every other institution's lowest, 50 in all

Ongoing purchase rate, not introductory offers. One dot per institution, at its lowest credit card purchase rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis credit cardBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
Any credit cardOngoing purchase rate, not introductory offers13.99%7.49%Unity Bank's Low Rate Visa Credit Card12.49%of 51 institutions35th lowest of 51, level with 5 others
No annual feeOngoing purchase rate13.99%10.99%American Express' Low Rate Credit Card from American Express®14.84%of 10 institutions4th lowest of 10
Interest-free daysDays without interest on purchases when the balance is paid in full55 days62 daysBeyond Bank Australia's Low Rate Credit Card55 daysof 42 institutions2nd longest of 42, level with 30 others

Rates

Every rate CommBank publishes for this credit card, 2 in all.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Cash advance---21.99%--
PurchaseFrom 10 December 2024, interest rates offered on approval vary from 10.99% p.a. to 15.99% p.a. The rate offered to you (your personalised interest rate) within this range depends on different factors…---13.99%--

Fees

7 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.

While you hold it2

  • Additional cardholder fee

    Pay no additional cardholder fee to share the convenience of your card with an additional cardholder.

    No fee
  • Monthly fee

    Payable each month, giving you access to the features and benefits of your credit card.

    $6 a month

When you make a transaction2

  • Cash advance fee

    This is charged for cash advances from CommBank branches or other Australian financial institutions, ATMs, overseas terminals or financial institutions, funds transfers using CommBank networks and pu…

    3.00% of transaction
  • International transaction fee

    When you make a transaction that is converted by Mastercard or Visa from a foreign currency to Australian dollars.

    3.50% of transaction

If a payment is late or fails1

  • Late payment fee

    When you don't make your minimum monthly payment, plus any overdue amount, by your statement due date.

    $20 1 days after it's due

When particular things happen2

  • Overlimit fee

    When we first allow you to go over your credit limit in a statement period. Only applies to accounts opened before 1 July 2012 (including any time you switch to a new credit card product)

    $15
  • Emergency issue/ lost/ replacement card fee

    When you need an emergency replacement card delivered to you.

    $20

Features

Extra repaymentsDigital bankingFraud protectionInstalment plans55 interest-free days1 additional cardApple PayCommBank Tap and PayGarmin PayGoogle PaySamsung Pay
  • Use QR Cardless to withdraw cash or deposit notes, coins and cheques (subject to product eligibility) by using the latest version of the CommBank app to scan a QR code at a compatible CommBank ATM

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: NZ
  • Available to individuals
  • Amount from $500, no maximum
  • Applications for credit cards are subject to credit approval.
  • Each application for credit is assessed on the ability of the applicant to service debt (limit) based on the financials supplied in the application.

Published by CommBank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 29 Sept 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.