Welcome to Credit Card Researcher

All credit cards are not created equal - some suit your financial situation better than others. The hard part is finding one that works for you and won’t cost a fortune. Our goal is to give you as much information as possible to make an informed decision about choosing a credit card. The Credit Card Researcher site is unbiased, comprehensive and easy to understand. All the information you need to choose the best credit card deal is at your fingertips.

How Credit Card Researcher can help you.
  1. We make it easy to find information about credit card products.
  2. We give you the complete picture. The good, the not so good and all the fine print.
  3. All the information on our site is easy to read and compare.
  4. You can apply on our site for any of the credit cards you see listed.
Credit Card Researcher has information about credit cards that feature no annual fees or low annual fees, low interest rates, 0% balance transfers, rewards and incentives.
  1. Click on table items to expand and learn more
  2. Select credit cards to add to your shortlist to see more in-depth comparison. Maximum of 4 cards at a time.
Credit Card
Interest Rate
Balance Transfer Rate
Interest Free Days (up to)
Annual Fee
Rewards

ANZ Balance Visa

ANZ Balance Visa

14.24%
p.a.

0%
p.a.
6 months

0%
55 days

$79
($57 p.a. + $22 Rewards Program Fee)

Cashback, Shopping

ANZ Balance Visa

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  • Enjoy all the benefits of this card and pay a low annual fee of $79
  • Range of vouchers and gift certificates
  • 24/7 monitoring of suspicious transactions
  • You must have an income of over $15,000
Up to 55 days interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 14.24%. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 21.49%.
There is no introductory balance transfer offer on this card and any balance transfers will incur an interest rate (per annum) of 14.24%.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55 days. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 14.24% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $79 ($57 p.a. + $22 Rewards Program Fee)
You can earn up to 1 rewards points for every dollar you repay to your balance, including repayments to purchases, fees, interest, cash advances and repayments on balances transferred. You can redeem points for cashback, shopping vouchers and gift cards.

ANZ Low Rate MasterCard

ANZ Low Rate MasterCard

13.24%
p.a.

0%
p.a.
6 months

0%
55 days

$58
p.a.

No rewards

ANZ Low Rate MasterCard

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  • Enjoy all the benefits of this card and pay a low annual fee of $58
  • Range of discounts and vouchers
  • 24/7 monitoring of suspicious transactions
  • No reward scheme available
  • Balance transfer only available to new customers and no balance transfers between ANZ
Up to 55 days interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 13.24%. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 21.49%.
Enjoy an interest rate (per annum) of 0% on balance transfers for up to the first 6 months. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an annual interest rate of 13.24% on the transferred balance.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55 days. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 13.24% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $58 p.a.
You do not receive rewards on this card.

Aussie MasterCard

Aussie MasterCard

12.99%
first 6 months (reverts to 12.79%)

2.99%
p.a.
6 months

0%
55 days

$49
p.a.

No rewards

Aussie MasterCard

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  • Enjoy all the benefits of this card and pay $49 annual fee for the first year
  • An initial balance transfer rate of 2.99% for the first 6 months
  • A low interest rate of 12.99% for the first six months
  • No balance transfers between Aussie cards
  • You must have an income of over $50,000 p.a. for non-permanent Australian residents
Up to 55 days interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an interest rate of 12.99% for the first 6 months, then the rate reverts to 12.79% p.a. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 19.49%.
Enjoy a rate of 2.99% on balance transfers for up to the first 6 months. Once the 2.99% period ends you will be charged an interest rate of 12.99% for the first 6 months, then the rate reverts to 12.79% p.a. on the transferred balance.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55 days. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate of 12.99% for the first 6 months, then the rate reverts to 12.79% p.a. on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $49 p.a.
There are no rewards for this credit card.

Bank of Queensland Platinum Visa Card

Bank of Queensland Platinum Visa Card

20.24%
p.a.

N/A

0%
55 days

$199
p.a.

Travel, Shopping

Bank of Queensland Platinum Visa Card

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  • Enrollment into the Q Rewards® program
  • Free International Travel Insurance
  • Free Purchase Cover Insurance
Up to 55 interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 20.24%. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 20.74%.
There is no introductory balance transfer offer on this card and any balance transfers will incur an interest rate (per annum) of 20.24%.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 20.24% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $199 p.a.
You can earn up to 2 reward points for every dollar you spend and your points do not expire as long as your card stays active. You can redeem points for travel services and shopping offers.

Citibank Clear Credit Card

Citibank Clear Credit Card

11.99%
p.a. for the first 12 months, 15.49% thereafter

0%
p.a.
6 months

0%
55 days

$65
p.a.

Discounts

Citibank Clear Credit Card

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  • Enjoy all the benefits of this card and pay a low annual fee of $65
  • Range of discounts and vouchers
Up to 55 interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 11.99%. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 21.24%.
Enjoy an interest rate (per annum) of 0% on balance transfers for up to the first 6 months. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an annual interest rate of 21.24% on the transferred balance.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 11.99% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $65 p.a.
You can receive a 25% discount on dining and shopping through Cit World Privileges at participating outlets.

Emirates Citibank Platinum Credit Card

Emirates Citibank Platinum Credit Card

20.74%
p.a.

1.9%
p.a.
12 months

0%
55 days

$229
p.a.

Emirates Skywards Miles
Special offer!

Emirates Citibank Platinum Credit Card

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  • One complimentary chauffeur driven ride per year
  • One complimentary lounge pass for Emirates Lounge in Australia
  • Range of discounts, vouchers and cashback rewards
Up to 55 interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 20.74%. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 20.74%.
Enjoy an interest rate (per annum) of 1.9% on balance transfers for up to the first 12 months. Once the 1.9% period ends you will be charged an annual interest rate of 20.74% on the transferred balance.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 20.74% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $229 p.a.
Special offer (as of 13th August 2010); You can earn up to 3 Skywards Miles for every dollar you spend on retail purchases and up to 200,000 Miles can be earned per annum. You can redeem points for Emirates travel services. Previous offer; 1.5 Miles, up to 150,000 p.a.

CUA Rewards MasterCard Gold

CUA Rewards MasterCard Gold

19.24%
p.a.

2.9%
p.a.
9 months

0%
55 days

$85
p.a.

Travel, Shopping

CUA Rewards MasterCard Gold

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  • Enjoy all the benefits of this card and pay a low annual fee of $85
  • Huge range of rewards; cashback, shopping vouchers and travel discount
  • No balance transfers between Credit Union
Up to 55 days interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 19.24%. Cash advances have a rate of 19.99% p.a.
Enjoy a balance rate of 2.9% for the first 9 months.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55 days. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 19.24% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $85 p.a.
You can earn up to 1 reward point for every dollar you spend and your points do not expire as long as your card stays active. You can redeem points for travel services, entertainment and shopping offers.

HSBC Gold Credit Card

HSBC Gold Credit Card

19.75%
p.a.

5.99%
p.a.
6 months

0%
45 days

$89
p.a.

Travel, Shopping

HSBC Gold Credit Card

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  • Enjoy all the benefits of this card and pay no annual fee for the first year
  • Free International Travel, Extended Warranty, Guaranteed Pricing, and Purchase Protection insurance
  • You must have an income of over $50,000
  • After 6 months months, balance transfers have a cash advance interest rate of 21.99% p.a.
Up to 45 interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 19.75%. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 21.99%.
Enjoy an interest rate (per annum) of 5.99% on balance transfers for up to the first 6 months. Once the 5.99% period ends you will be charged an annual interest rate of 21.99% on the transferred balance.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 45. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 19.75% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $89 p.a.
You can earn up to 1 reward point for every dollar you spend and your points do not expire as long as your card stays active. You can redeem points for travel services and shopping offers.

IMB Rewards MasterCard Gold

IMB Rewards MasterCard Gold

19.24%
p.a.

2.9%
p.a.
9 months

0%
55 days

$99
p.a.

Travel, Shopping

IMB Rewards MasterCard Gold

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  • Enjoy all the benefits of this card and pay a low annual fee of $99
  • Huge range of rewards; cashback, shopping vouchers and travel discount
  • You must have an income of over $35,000
  • No balance transfers between CUA and Citigroup
Up to 55 days interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 19.24%. Cash advances have a rate of 19.99% p.a.
Enjoy a balance rate of 2.9% for the first 9 months.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55 days. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 19.24% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $99 p.a.
You can earn up to 1 reward point for every dollar you spend and your points do not expire as long as your card stays active. You can redeem points for travel services, entertainment and shopping offers.

St. George Vertigo MasterCard

St. George Vertigo MasterCard

12.49%
p.a.
for 6 months (then 12.49%
p.a.)

2.99%
p.a.
6 months

0%
55 days

$55
p.a.

Discounts

St. George Vertigo MasterCard

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  • Enjoy all the benefits of this card and pay a low annual fee of $55
  • Range of discounts through St.George Instant Benefits
  • 24/7 monitoring of suspicious transactions
  • No balance transfers between St.George or BankSA
Up to 55 days interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 12.49% for 6 months, then the interest rate moves to 12.24% p.a. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 21.24%.
Enjoy an interest rate (per annum) of 2.99% on balance transfers for up to the first 6 months. Once the 2.99% period ends you will be charged an annual interest rate of 12.49% on the transferred balance.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55 days. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 12.49% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $55 p.a.
You receive instant discounts and added extras with St.George Instant Benefits such as entertainment and shopping vouchers.

Suncorp Platinum Credit Card

Suncorp Platinum Credit Card

19.99%
p.a.

3.9%
p.a.
p.a. for the life of the balance transferred

0%
55 days

$205
p.a.

Qantas Frequent Flyer

Suncorp Platinum Credit Card

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  • 24/7 access to the Personal Concierge Service
  • Credit limits of up to $30,000
  • Free International Travel & Purchase Cover Insurance
  • You must have an income of over $50,000
Up to 55 days interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 19.99%. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 19.99%.
Enjoy an interest rate (per annum) of 3.9% on the life of the balance transfer.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55 days. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 19.99% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $205 p.a.
You can earn up to 1 reward point for every dollar you spend and for an additional $19 per annum you can join the Suncorp Qantas Frequent Flyer and earn 1 Qantas Frequent Flyer point for every $1 spent. You can redeem points for travel services, entertainment and shopping offers.

Suncorp Standard Credit Card

Suncorp Standard Credit Card

12.24%
p.a.

1.9%
p.a.
12 months

0 days

$39
p.a.

No rewards

Suncorp Standard Credit Card

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  • Enjoy all the benefits of this card and pay a low annual fee of $39
  • Range of entertainment offers
  • You must have an income of over $20,000
  • After 12 months months, balance transfers have a cash advance interest rate of 17.99% p.a.
You will be charged an annual interest rate of 12.24% on all purchases and 17.99% on all cash advances.
Enjoy an interest rate (per annum) of 1.9% on balance transfers for up to the first 12 months. Once the 1.9% period ends you will be charged an annual interest rate of 17.99% on the transferred balance.
There is no introductory purchases offer on this product and any purchases will incur 12.24% interest rate.
This credit card has an annual fee of $39 p.a.
You do not receive rewards on this card.

St. George Amplify Credit Card

St. George Amplify Credit Card

18.49%
p.a.

0.99%
p.a.
6 months

0%
55 days

$79
p.a.

Amplify Rewards

St. George Amplify Credit Card

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  • Enjoy all the benefits of this card and pay a low annual fee of $79
  • Range of discounts through St.George Instant Benefits
  • 24/7 monitoring of suspicious transactions
  • No balance transfers between St.George or BankSA
 Up to 55 days interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 18.49%. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 20.49%.
Enjoy an interest rate (per annum) of 0.99% on balance transfers for up to the first 6 months. Once the 0.99% period ends you will be charged an annual interest rate of 18.49% on the transferred balance.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55 days. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 18.49% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $79 p.a.
  • You receive instant discounts and added extras with St.George Instant Benefits such as entertainment and shopping vouchers.

ANZ Frequent Flyer

ANZ Frequent Flyer

19.49%
p.a.

N/A

0%
44 days

$95
p.a.

Qantas Frequent Flyer

ANZ Frequent Flyer

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Up to 44 days interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 19.49%. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 20.74%.
There is no introductory balance transfer offer on this card and any balance transfers will incur an interest rate (per annum) of 19.49%.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 44 days. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 19.49% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $95 p.a.
You can earn up to 1 Qantas Frequent Flyer point for every dollar you spend and your points are not capped as long as your card stays active. You can redeem points for Qantas travel services.

Citibank Citi Select Credit Card

Citibank Citi Select Credit Card

20.74%
p.a.

4.9%
p.a.
Life of balance transfer

0%
55 days

$700
p.a.

Travel, Shopping, Cashback

Citibank Citi Select Credit Card

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Up to 55 days interest free from the date the purchase is made, after this period you will be charged an annual interest rate of 20.74%. Cash advances have an annual interest rate of 21.24%.
Enjoy an interest rate (per annum) of 4.9% on balance transfers for up to the first Life of balance transfer. Once the 4.9% period ends you will be charged an annual interest rate of 21.24% on the transferred balance.
You will not be charged interest on any purchases for the first 55 days. Once the 0% period ends you will be charged an interest rate (per annum) of 20.74% on any purchases you make.
This credit card has an annual fee of $700 p.a.
You can earn up to 2 Citi Reward points for every dollar you spend and your points do not expire as long as your card stays active. You can redeem points for travel services on Velocity Rewards (Virgin Blue and V Australia), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program and Asia Miles. You can also redeem points on cashback, entertainment, hotel and shopping offers.

 

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By Credit Card Researcher, 15 July 2010

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Credit Card Comparison Rates as at 2 September 2010

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