BankSA Vertigo Visa
- 0% p.a. for 18 months on balance transfers
with a one-time 1% balance transfer fee
Offer ends 26 September 2018
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Save on credit card costs with a 0% p.a. interest rate on balance transfers for 18 months with the BankSA Vertigo Visa Credit Card.
If you live in South Australia or the Northern Territory and want a competitive credit card that offers peace of mind when it comes to your repayments, the BankSA Vertigo Visa could work for you. It can let you save money by offering a low standard annual fee and a competitively low purchase rate and generous interest-free days.
| Product Name | BankSA Vertigo Visa |
|---|---|
| Balance transfer rate (p.a.) | 0% p.a. for 18 months with 1% balance transfer fee |
| Balance Transfer Revert Rate The interest rate after the balance transfer ends. | Cash Advance Rate (19.49% p.a.) |
| Balance Transfer Limit | 80% of available credit limit |
| Purchase rate (p.a.) | 13.74% p.a. |
| Offer end date | 26 September 2018 |
| Annual fee | $55 p.a. |
| Interest Free Period The interest-free period on purchases is the period or number of days you do not have to pay interest on your card purchases. You will be charged interest either from the day you make a purchase or from the statement date, unless you pay the closing balance in full by the due date (or within the interest-free period) on your statement. | Up to 55 days on purchases |
| Cash advance rate (p.a.) | 19.49% p.a. |
| Min credit limit This is the lowest credit card limit that you can request. It is possible to apply for a higher credit card limit but not a lower one than this figure. | $500 |
| Max credit limit This credit limit may not be issued to you immediately on application. This is the maximum credit limit for this card which must be applied for or offered to you after you are approved and have already opened the account. | $80,000 |
| Card Type | Visa |
| Foreign Currency Conversion Fee (VISA) Foreign currency conversion fees are charged when you make a transaction that is converted by a credit card network, such as MasterCard, Visa or American Express, from Australian dollars to a foreign currency. You’ll also incur a currency conversion fee if you make a purchase or obtain a cash advance in Australian dollars while overseas or shopping online with a foreign merchant or financial institution. | 3% of transaction value |
| Complimentary Travel Insurance | No |
| Minimum Age | 18 years of age |
|---|---|
| Available To Temporary Residents | Yes - Conditions apply |
| Joint Application | Yes |
| Annual fee | $55 p.a. |
|---|---|
| Minimum Monthly Repayment | 2% or $10, whichever is the greater |
| Late Payment Fee | $15 |
| Cash Advance Fee | 2% of the value of the transaction or minimum charge of $2.50 |
| Overseas Cash Advance Fee | 2% |
| Foreign Currency Conversion Fee Foreign currency conversion fees are charged when you make a transaction that is converted by a credit card network, such as MasterCard, Visa or American Express, from Australian dollars to a foreign currency. You'll also incur a currency conversion fee if you make a purchase or obtain a cash advance in Australian dollars while overseas or shopping online with a foreign merchant or financial institution. | 3% |
| Gambling Transactions Allowed | Yes |
| Additional Cardholder Fee | $0 |
| Number of Additional Cardholders | 1 |
Pros
- Take advantage of an introductory balance transfer rate of 0% p.a. for 18 months.
- This card comes with a low ongoing variable purchase rate of 13.74% p.a. which is among the cards with the lowest rates in the market.
- You can request an additional cardholder at no extra cost.
- Secure shopping and fraud monitoring
Cons
- This is a classic 'no-frills' credit card with no additional features, perks or rewards.
- A one-time 1% balance transfer fee applies. Fees also apply for requesting a statement copy.
BankSA Vertigo Visa review
Designed as a no-frills, low-cost card, the purchase interest rate is 13.74% p.a. and the interest-free period is up to 55 days. There is also a system of linked access to other BankSA accounts and a discount incentive system with other BankSA products.
Benefits of BankSA Vertigo Visa
- Balance transfer offer. When you transfer an existing credit card debt from a non-BankSA credit card onto the BankSA Vertigo Visa, you get a rate of 0% p.a. for 18 months with 1% balance transfer fee. This offer will end on 26 September 2018 and after the promotional period expires, any remaining balances will accrue interest at the variable cash advance rate.
- Up to 55 interest-free days on purchases. Provided you pay off your balance in full every month including any balance transfer amount, you will become eligible to enjoy up to 55 interest-free days on purchases.
- Low interest rate. This card comes with a low variable interest rate of 13.74% p.a. on purchases.
- Interest-free spending periods. You will be given a 55-day grace period to pay back your purchases when you use the Vertigo Visa offered by BankSA, if you have paid back your balance in full. This gives you some time to pay off the balance and still make the purchases you may need right away.
Features of BankSA Vertigo Visa
The BankSA Vertigo Visa could be the ideal credit card for someone who loves shopping with a low rate on purchases.
- Credit card security. BankSA allows you to shop online with confidence - the Vertigo Visa uses the Verified by Visa system. This gives you peace of mind knowing that any purchases you make on the internet are save and secure. You'll be protected with a zero liability policy. So if you can prove that the transaction was fraudulent, you'll be fully reimbursed. You'll also be protected by a 24/7 fraud monitoring service that will detect any unusual activity on your account.
- Linked access. The BankSA Vertigo Visa is linked to your other BankSA accounts for the ease of one card banking.
- Annual fee. The BankSA Vertigo Visa attracts a competitive annual fee of $55.
- Additional cardholder. You can request for an additional cardholder at no extra cost.
- Cash advances. If you need to make a cash withdrawal because something unexpected has come up, you can at 19.49% p.a. However, it may be best to save this feature for when you really need to use it.
How to apply for the BankSA Vertigo Visa
If you think BankSA Vertigo Visa suits you, you can apply for it today by completing the secure online application. To save time, please ensure that you meet the following eligibility requirements.
Eligibility criteria
- 18 years old and above
- Australian permanent resident
Required documents
- Drivers license
- Details of your income and employment
- Financial commitments, debts or assets
What happens next?
- The application takes about ten minutes to complete.
- Make a note of your application reference number.
- You should have a response from BankSA within a few minutes of submitting your application.
- Check your email or information about what’s next.
Hi, Want to know if my wife and I have the balance transfer on up to 3 cards, one in my name and two in hers? eg joint application.?? No where to add second person in application?? Cheers Paul
Hi, Paul!
Thank you for reaching out to us.
It’s possible under some circumstances and it would be best to check directly with the card issuer to know your chances of approval.
You may find useful information on our page on Balance Transfers with Joint Primary Cardholders.
I hope this helps.
Cheers!
Maria
Hi there, can a Queenslander apply for the BankSA Vertigo Visa Credit Card with 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 18 months and $0 first year annual fee 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 18 months and $0 first year annual fee?
Thanks
Helen
Hi Helen,
Thank you for your inquiry. Please note that we are not affiliated with any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.
Yes, you are eligible for applying for BankSA Vertigo Visa based on your location. You may click on the ‘Go to Site’ button’ to submit an online application.
Cheers,
Rench
Upon transfer of cc balance, will Bank of SA close my other cc account from another provider? Thanks.
Hi Jo!
You need to contact the other provider if you wish to close it as it does not happen automatically.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Jonathan
Is this offer only available to SA and NT residents or is it available to all Australian residents?
Hi Tom!
Thanks for your inquiry.
Please be informed that this offer is not limited to NT or SA residents only. Kindly review the eligibility requirements and if you’re fine with them, you can click “Go to Site” green button to proceed with your application.
Hope this clarifies.
Cheers,
Jonathan
Can I transfer a balance from Virgin money and St.George to Bank of South Aust.
Hi Gwenda,
Thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, a balance transfer from a St. George credit card to any BankSA credit card is not allowed. However, you can request a BT from your Virgin Money credit card to BankSA Vertigo Visa so long that you meet the eligibility criteria and requirements of the BankSA credit card. Also when conducting a balance transfer, it’s best to remember these two conditions:
1. You can’t transfer a balance to a credit card that is also underwritten by the same institution – for your guide please refer to this page.
2. The total amount you can transfer should not exceed the credit limit you’re approved for the new card.Â
Hope this has helped.
Cheers,
May
could i get 20,000 to 30,000 limit instantly after i apply through here?
if i am an professional with income of $80,000 to $90,000?
Hi Jay,
Thanks for your question.
Please note that finder.com.au is a financial information service that helps consumers make better decisions. We are not BankSA. As such, we are unable to know for sure if you will be able to get your desired credit limit or not.
Ultimately, your credit card limit with BankSA will depend on their general assessment of your financial condition.
Cheers,
Anndy
Can I transfer St George account over to Bank SA
Hi Marius,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Unfortunately, the balance transfers are not possible between credit, charge and store cards issued by St.George, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA. You may find more information on which banks you can transfer a balance to and from on this page.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
May
I applied for a credit card 5 business days ago and the email said they would action my documents within 72hours (3 business days) and then I got another email with the same application number on it from a different bank ?? and it said it would action it within 96 hours (4 business days). I haven’t heard anything at all for 5 business days. How do I know if it’s been approved or not?
Hi Tracy,
Thanks for your question.
Should you wish to track the status of your application, it would be best to speak with a BankSA customer service representative for direct assistance.
I’ve emailed you the relevant contact details for your convenience.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Ysa
I am expecting to apply for a balance transfer with BankSA. I do not understand what means by “0.99% p.a. for up to 4 months on purchases from card approval” in BankSA terms. So this mean by 0.99% is charged on balance transfer amount?
Hi Lesly, thanks for your question.
With BankSA Vertigo Visa, once your application for this card is approved and you activate it, you will have 4 months (from the time of activation/approval) to enjoy using the card on purchases by incurring a competitive rate of 0.99% p.a. on all your purchases. After 4 months, your card will revert back to charging you 13.24% p.a. on purchases you make.
As for the balance transfer, you will have 18 months to benefit the 0% interest to pay down your balance. After 18 months, any remaining balance on your card will incur 13.24% p.a.
I hope this clarifies your confusion.
Cheers,
May
Hi, My current credit card is almost at the end of it’s interest free period. I want to balance transfer to another Interest free card, but I also want to combine my partners card and pay out the 2 at once. I just wanted to know If i can do a 0% balance transfer using a card in my name and also a card in someone else’s name (my partners)?
Hi Amy,
Thanks for your comment.
Yes, there are banks that allow you and your partner to apply for a joint credit card account and transfer your individual credit card debt to the new card. You can check this page to know which bank allows for such type of balance transfer. Once you have identified the bank, you can then check the comparison table on the same page and choose a suitable credit card for your needs.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Anndy