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    • Eligibility
    • Rewards
    • Fees
  • How to apply
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Citi Rewards Card – Purchase and Balance Transfer Offer

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Citi Rewards Card - Purchase and Balance Transfer Offer
Terms and conditions apply
Purchase rate for the first 15 months (reverts to 22.49%)
0% p.a.
Reward point per $ spent
1
Annual fee
$199 p.a.
Interest-free on purchases
Up to 44 days

Our verdict

Offers 0% interest on purchases and balance transfers for the first 15 months, with a 2% balance transfer fee.

This offer on the Citi Rewards Card gives you a way to save with 0% interest for 15 months on new purchases and existing balances you transfer from other cards or personal loans (as long as they’re not issued by Citi). This type of interest-free offer can be useful for people who want to pay off a card but also have to make new purchases. Plus, you’ll earn 1 point per $1 for any eligible spending – with a cap of $10,000 per statement period for eligible spending in Australia (there’s no cap overseas).

Pros

  • 0% p.a. on purchases and balance transfers for the first 15 months
  • Earns 1 point per $1 spent
  • Complimentary travel and purchase protection insurance

Cons

  • Charges a one-time 2% balance transfer fee
  • High 22.49% p.a. interest rate for purchases after the introductory period
  • 22.99% p.a. cash advance rate applies to any remaining balance transfer after the introductory period

In this guide

  • Our verdict
  • Details
    • Product details
    • Eligibility
    • Rewards
    • Fees
  • How to apply
  • Card benefits
  • Rates & fees
  • Your reviews
  • Ask a question

The Citi Rewards Card earns 1 point per $1 on your eligible spending and comes with perks including complimentary mobile phone insurance and purchase protection insurance. With this introductory offer, you’ll get 0% interest on both purchases and balance transfers for the first 15 months when you apply and get approved for this card. But remember to factor in the 2% balance transfer fee and the interest rates that apply to purchases and balance transfers after the first 15 months, as they are on the higher end of the scale for credit cards.

Details

Product details

Product Name Citi Rewards Card - Purchase and Balance Transfer Offer
Balance transfer rate p.a. 0% for 15 months with 2% balance transfer fee, then 22.99%
Balance transfer limit 80% of available limit
Purchase rate p.a.
Purchase rate p.a.
0% for 15 months, then 22.49%
Interest-free period
Up to 44 days on purchases
Cash advance rate p.a. 22.99%
Min credit limit $2,000
Max credit limit $100,000
Card type Mastercard

Eligibility

Available to temporary residents No
Joint application No

Rewards

Rewards program Citi Rewards Program
Bonus points N/A
Rewards points per $ spent 1
Rewards points cap 10,000

Fees

Annual fee
Annual fee
$199
Minimum monthly repayment 2% of the closing balance or $25, whichever is greater
Late payment fee $30
Foreign currency conversion fee
Foreign currency conversion fee
3.4%
Cash advance fee 3.5% or $3.50, whichever is greater
Overseas cash advance fee $5
Additional cardholder fee $90
Number of additional cardholders 4
On 1 June 2022, Citi's consumer banking business was acquired by NAB. Citi credit cards are still available for application and will have the Citi brand. However, the contract for these cards is now with NAB.

How to apply

You can apply for this Citi Rewards Card offer online in around 10 minutes and you should receive a response in 60 seconds. Before you start the application, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements and have the necessary information on hand.

Eligibility criteria


Card benefits

  • 0% interest on purchases for 15 months. Get a 0% interest rate for purchases you make in the first 15 months when you apply and get approved for this card.
  • 0% p.a. balance transfer offer. Pay 0% p.a. interest for the first 15 months on balance transfers, with a one-time 2% balance transfer fee when you apply and get approved for this card. At the end of the introductory period, any unpaid balance will be charged at the variable cash advance rate, currently 22.99% p.a. Please note that purchases will not be eligible for interest-free days while you have a balance transfer.

Rates & fees

  • Annual fee. This card charges a standard annual fee of $199.
  • Purchase interest rate. The variable interest rate for purchases is 22.49% p.a. This is higher than the average standard credit card interest rate in Australia, which is currently 20.16%.

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Joanna

October 19, 2024

I have car finance of $35,000.

Does this Citi offer of interest free for 15 months include this type of transfer.

Thank you


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Angus Kidman Finder

October 20, 2024

Hi Joanna, The Citi offer does include the ability to transfer personal loans. The main caveat would be that if your loan was secured against the vehicle, which is a common approach with car loans, then it’s unlikely you’d be able to transfer it. If you did qualify, you’d also want to do your sums carefully, since if you didn’t pay off the full balance in the 15 months, the revert rate might well be higher than for your existing loan.


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Vicky C

August 23, 2024

The card says 0% interest rate for purchases we make in the first 15 months. Is it interest free if we use this card to make payments using payment services/apps such as Western Union Money Transfer or Remitly, etc ?


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Richard Whitten Finder

September 17, 2024

Hi Vicky,


With money transfers, most credit card companies will consider this a cash advance rather than a purchase. That usually means a fee plus a higher interest rate (called the cash advance rate). I suggest checking with Citi to see if using money transfer services is considered a cash advance or a purchase first.


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Steve

August 15, 2024

Hi,


With regards to the following term “Please note that purchases will not be eligible for interest-free days while you have a balance transfer.” –


In the scenario where I transfer in for example $1,000 debt from an existing credit card:

I understand I will not be eligible for the 55 days intertest free period on purchases, but will I still get the ‘0% interest on purchases for 15 months?’


Thanks in advance


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Angus Kidman Finder

September 22, 2024

Hi Steve, yes, the 0% rate applies to new purchases on the card during the 15-month offer period. With a 0% rate, the concept of “interest free days” doesn’t apply, as no interest is being paid. However, if you haven’t paid off the original balance transfer amount at the end of the 15 months, then any new purchases after that time won’t be eligible for interest-free days. Hope this helps.


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Rich Bryant

January 15, 2024

I dont fully understand what the 55 days on purchase means? does that mean the interest free component is only 55 days and not 12 months on all new purchases?


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Sarah Megginson Finder

January 30, 2024

Hi Rich, the 55 days interest free applies to purchases made after the 12-month 0% interest rate period expires.


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Rocky

November 23, 2023

Am I correct to say that 55days interest free is not applicable during 12months interest free on retail purchase?


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Amy Bradney-George Finder

December 07, 2023

Hi Rocky,

Yes, that’s correct. With the current offer, there would be 0% interest on retail purchases for 12 months anyway. Keep in mind that you would need to pay at least the minimum amount listed on each statement by the due date during the promotional period. I hope that helps.


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