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Offers 0% interest on balance transfers for 6 months, with a 11.99% p.a. variable interest rate after that.

The Credit Union SA Visa has simple, low-cost features – including a $59 annual fee and 11.99% p.a. variable interest rate for purchases and cash advances. In comparison, some other low rate cards charge a different, higher cash advance interest rate. The current 0% balance transfers offer gives you 6 months to repay existing debt interest-free. This is one of the shortest balance transfer offers on the market but is available at any time once you have the card.

If you're still paying off a balance transfer after the introductory period, the card's 11.99% p.a. variable rate applies. That's lower than the revert rate on many other balance transfer credit cards but if you need more time to pay off what you owe, it's worth comparing other offers to see if you could save more with a longer 0% balance transfer period.

Pros

0% p.a. on balance transfers for 6 months
Same low interest rate of 11.99% p.a. on purchases and cash advances
$0 annual fee when linked to a Home Loan Package

Cons

Charges a 3% foreign transaction fee
No rewards program

The Credit Union SA Visa Credit Card offers worldwide acceptance through the Visa network and can be added to digital wallets including Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. It also offers up to 55 days interest-free on purchases if you pay the total closing balance listed on each statement by the due date. And if you have a Credit Union SA Home Loan Package, this card's annual fee will be waived.

Details

Product details

Product Name	Credit Union SA Visa Credit card
Balance transfer rate p.a.	0% for 6 months, then 11.99%
Purchase rate p.a.	Purchase rate p.a. 11.99%
Interest-free period	Up to 55 days on purchases
Cash advance rate p.a.	11.99%
Min credit limit	$1,000
Card type	Visa

Eligibility

Available to temporary residents	No
Joint application	No

Rewards

Bonus points

N/A

Fees

Annual fee	Annual fee $59
Minimum monthly repayment	2% of the closing balance or $10, whichever is greater
Late payment fee	$15
Foreign currency conversion fee	Foreign currency conversion fee 3%
Overseas ATM withdrawal fee	$0

How to apply

You can apply for the Credit Union SA Visa Credit Card by filling in a secure application form on the bank's website. Or, call the bank on 13 8777. Get started by checking that you meet the eligibility criteria and have the details and documents you need for the application.

Eligibility criteria

Income. You must receive a regular income.
Residency. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Age. You can apply if you're at least 18 years old.

Required documents

Personal details. This includes your full name, date of birth, residential address and contact details. You also need to submit a valid form of ID, such as your Australian passport or driver's licence.
Employment. This covers your primary income, occupation, employer's contact details and recent payslips or other supporting documentation to confirm these details.
Finances. This includes any secondary sources of income, savings and other assets, as well as existing cards, loans or debts. You also need to include details of your regular expenses such as rent or mortgage payments, bills and groceries.

Card benefits

Balance transfer offer. You can transfer an existing debt to this card and save with a 0% balance transfer interest rate for 6 months. Unlike some balance transfer offers, this one does not charge a balance transfer fee and is available at any time from when you open the account. At the end of the introductory period, any remaining balance transfer amount will attract the 11.99% p.a. variable interest rate.
Digital wallets. The Credit Union SA Visa Credit Card can be added to Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay so you can make payments straight from your mobile phone or device.

Security. This card offers 24/7 fraud monitoring and cover for fraudulent transactions with Visa's Zero Liability Policy. Visa Secure also adds a layer of security when you shop online, with an extra verification step for each payment.
Visa benefits. You can use your card at millions of locations wherever Visa is accepted, including your Visa payWave contactless transactions. You'll also access exclusive entertainment and travel benefits through Visa Offers and Perks.

Rates & fees

Annual fee. The $59 annual fee on this card is similar to other basic low rate cards. The annual fee is also waived if you have a Credit Union SA Home Loan Package.
Interest rate. This card has the same 11.99% p.a. variable interest rate for purchases and cash advances. This is competitive with other low rate cards that typically have rates around 8% to 15%.

Interest-free period for purchases. You'll get up to 55 days interest-free on purchases when you pay your statement's total closing balance by the due date. But this means you won't be eligible for interest-free days when you're paying off a balance transfer debt.
Foreign transaction fee. A 3% foreign transaction fee applies when you use this card overseas or online in a foreign currency.

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