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Earn Awards Points per $1 spent and manage your business spending with the CommBank Business Awards card.

The CommBank Business Awards is suited to small business owners who want to keep track of spending and earn rewards at the same time. It offers simple account management through CommBiz, NetBank or the CommBank app, as well as automatic data feeds for MYOB and Xero, which can help you stay on top of your business accounting tasks. It also earns 1 Awards point per $1 spent on eligible purchases, with a cap of 60,000 points per year. So if you spend more than $60,000 annually on your business, you may want to compare some other options.

If you want to share the account with someone else in the business, you can request a maximum of 1 additional cardholder for a fee of $75 p.a. As this is a personal liability account, you will be the one responsible for managing it – but you do get the benefit of unauthorised transaction insurance to help protect the account.

Pros

Earn 1 Awards point per dollar spent on your CommBank Business Awards Credit Card.
This card comes with complimentary insurance covers.
Earn 0.4 Qantas Points for every dollar spent, $30 annual fee applies

Cons

$75 fee for 1 additional cardholder.
Points are capped at 60,000 per year.
3% foreign transaction fee

The Commonwealth Bank Business Awards credit card earns 1 CommBank Awards point per $1 spent, with rewards including gift cards, travel and frequent flyer points.

It also offers up to 55 days interest-free on purchases, a $100 annual fee and the option of 1 additional cardholder for a fee of $75 per annum.

Details

Product details

Product Name	CommBank Business Awards Credit Card
Purchase rate p.a.	Purchase rate p.a. 20.74%
Interest-free period	Up to 55 days on purchases
Cash advance rate p.a.	21.74%
Min credit limit	$500
Max credit limit	$50,000
Card type	Mastercard

Eligibility

Available to temporary residents	Yes - Conditions apply
Joint application	No

Rewards

Rewards program	CommBank Awards Program
Bonus points	N/A
Rewards points per $ spent	1
Rewards points cap	60,000

Fees

Annual fee	Annual fee $100
Minimum monthly repayment	2% of the closing balance or $25, whichever is greater
Late payment fee	$20
Foreign currency conversion fee	Foreign currency conversion fee 3%
Cash advance fee	1.5% or $2.50, whichever is greater
Overseas cash advance fee	1.5% or $4, whichever is greater
Additional cardholder fee	$75
Number of additional cardholders	1

How to apply

You can apply for the CommBank Business Awards credit card online by filling out a simple application form. As this is a personal liability credit card, you won't need to include financial information for your business. But you do need to make sure you meet the following eligibility criteria and have all the documents and details needed to complete the application.

Eligibility criteria

Residency and work status. You must have the right to work in Australia.
Age. You must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Bankruptcy status. You must not currently be bankrupt.

Required documents

Personal details. This includes your full name, date of birth, email address, phone number and residential address. You also need to provide a valid form of ID, such as your driver's licence.
Employment details. This covers your employment status, salary and contact details for your employer or accountant. You also need to include recent payslips or other proof of your income.
Financial details. This includes any other income, such as earnings through your ABN (Australian Business Number) or government payments, as well as savings and other assets. You also need to provide details of any money you owe, other liabilities and your share of regular household expenses.

Card benefits

CommBank Awards points. This card earns 1 Awards point per $1 spent on eligible purchases, up to 60,000 points per year. Eligible purchases cover most everyday and business spending. Transactions that don't earn points include BPAY payments, cash advances, foreign currency purchases and account fees.
CommBank Yello Cashback Offers. This card gives you access to cashback offers through CommBank Yello. You just need to browse offers via the CommBank app, activate them and then pay with your card to redeem them.

Reward options. The CommBank Awards program offers a wide range of ways to redeem points, with rewards including gift cards, cash back on your account and retail items. You can also convert Awards points into Velocity Points or redeem them instantly for travel bookings at Flight Centre and purchases at Myer.
Business spending tools. Use your card to separate your business and personal expenses so you can save time preparing your Business Activity Statement (BAS). You can also set up automatic data feeds for your accounting software programs – including MYOB and Xero. Plus, get statements, set daily limits and set up automated payments when you manage your account online with CommBiz, NetBank or the CommBank app.
Transaction insurance. Unauthorised transaction insurance covers you for any fraudulent transactions made on your card.
Transit accident insurance. Travel with peace of mind and save on potential costs with a complimentary transit accident insurance.
Mobile payments. This card gives you a way to make contactless payments from a compatible device when you add it to your Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay account.

Rates & fees

Annual fee. The CommBank Business Awards credit card charges an annual fee of $100.
Additional cardholders. If you want to share the account with someone else in your business, you can add 1 additional cardholder for a fee of $75 p.a. Note that you will be responsible for managing the account.

Purchase rate. This card has a variable purchase rate of 20.74% p.a., which means interest charges could quickly add up if you carry a balance.
Interest-free days on purchases. This card offers up to 55 days interest-free on purchases if you pay the total outstanding balance in full by the due date on each statement.
Personal liability. As a personal liability card, you will be held legally responsible for all aspects of the account when you're the primary cardholder.
Credit limit. This card offers you an unsecured limit of between $500 and $50,000 (subject to card approval). The credit limit you're offered will be based on Commonwealth Bank's lending criteria.
Business name. You have the option to add your business name on your card beneath the cardholder's name.
International transaction fee. A fee of 3% applies for purchases made overseas or online in an international currency. This fee also applies for purchases made in Australian dollars when they are processed overseas.

Sources

CommBank Business Awards credit card information PDF

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Garry

June 15, 2023

where do you apply their is no where to fill in

Amy Bradney-George Finder

June 15, 2023

Hi Garry,

Unfortunately this card isn’t currently available to apply for through Finder but you can apply directly with CommBank. I hope that helps.

ken

November 06, 2018

i pay roughly S150K per quarter on my business BAS and would like to take advantage of a points card solely for this purpose. Currently hold WBC cards so probably looking to take advantage of other banks NEW customer offers.

Open to suggestions, but prefer not AMEX unless there is some compelling reason to use it I am not aware of.

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John Basanes Finder

November 08, 2018

Hi Ken,

Thank you for reaching out to Finder.

You may refer to our list of credit card earning points for ATO payments. Kindly review and compare your options on the table displaying the available providers. Once you have chosen a particular provider, you may then click on the “Go to site” button and you will be redirected to the provider’s website where you can proceed with the application or get in touch with their representatives for further inquiries you may have.

Before applying, please ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria and read through the details of the needed requirements as well as the relevant Product Disclosure Statements/Terms and Conditions when comparing your options before making a decision on whether it is right for you. Hope this helps!

Cheers,

Reggie

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Wendy

March 15, 2018

You say that your business awards credit card makes it easier to separate personal and business transactions and saves time preparing BAS. How? You do not give any evidence.

Nikki Angco

March 19, 2018

Hi Wendy!

Thanks for questions and for visiting finder – a leading comparison website and general information service built to give you advice on your buying decision needs.

Yes, that is correct. The Commonwealth Bank Business Awards Credit Card lets you separate your business and personal expenses and save time preparing your Business Activity Statement (BAS).I understand that you are looking for information on how to do this. Since we don’t work directly for this bank, we don’t have this information on our website.

Please note that we’re a product comparison website. We provide general information on products to assist you in your buying decision process hence we cannot recommend product/service that is rightfully fit for you.

We suggest contacting the bank directly as they will be able to assist you on how to go about this.

Best Regards,

Nikki

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gary

April 24, 2014

I need a card for business unlimited Qantas point not amex please

Shirley Liu Finder

April 30, 2014

Hi Gary,

Thanks for your question.

You may refer to a range of business credit cards you can compare based on bonus points and rewards. You can select the “Go to Site” button of your preferred credit card to proceed with your application. You can also contact the provider if you have specific questions. A gentle reminder, please ensure to read through the relevant product disclosure statement and terms and conditions to ensure that you got everything covered before you apply.

Cheers,

Shirley

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