The Bendigo Bank Ready Credit Card has 2 key features for travellers: no international transaction fees and complimentary international travel insurance. Its ongoing $0 annual fee can also help you keep your credit card costs down. But keep in mind that it has a 19.99% p.a. interest rate for purchases if you carry a balance from month-to-month.
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Bendigo Bank Ready Credit Card
Terms and conditions apply
- Balance transfer rate with no balance transfer fee
- 19.99% p.a.
- Purchase rate
- 19.99% p.a.
- Annual fee
- $0 p.a.
- Interest-free on purchases
- Up to 55 days
Our verdict
A no annual fee credit card that also offers no international transaction fees and complimentary overseas travel insurance.
Suitable for those looking to save on credit card and travel costs, the Bendigo Bank Ready Credit Card comes with no annual fee or international transaction fees. This can save you 2–3% on overseas spending compared to cards that charge FX fees. It also gives you complimentary international travel insurance, purchase protection insurance and extended warranty cover for eligible purchases.
Pros
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$0 annual fee
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0% international transaction fees on purchases
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Access to complimentary overseas travel insurance
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Compatible with major digital wallets
Cons
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No introductory offers on purchases and balance transfers
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Does not feature a rewards program
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$15 late payment fee is charged
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Watch out for the 19.99% cash advance interest rate
Details
Product details
| Product Name | Bendigo Bank Ready Credit Card |
| Balance transfer rate p.a. | 19.99% |
| Purchase rate p.a. | 19.99% |
| Interest-free period | Up to 55 days on purchases |
| Cash advance rate p.a. | 19.99% |
| Min credit limit | $3,000 |
| Card type | Mastercard |
Eligibility
| Available to temporary residents | No |
| Joint application | No |
Rewards
| Bonus points | N/A |
Fees
| Annual fee | $0 |
| Minimum monthly repayment | 3% of the closing balance or $10, whichever is greater |
| Late payment fee | $15 |
| Foreign currency conversion fee | 0% |
| Cash advance fee | 3% or $3, whichever is greater |
| Overseas ATM withdrawal fee | $5 |
| Additional cardholder fee | $0 |
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Amy Bradney-George Finder
November 03, 2023
Hi Peter and Carolyn,
Please be aware that I can only give general advice and factual information in my reply. Bendigo Bank allows people to apply if they receive regular income from any of the following sources: PAYG (Permanent, non-permanent and casual employment), managed superannuation, self-managed superannuation, self-employment. It would typically need to be in the name of the person applying. But you could call Bendigo Bank directly on 1300 236 344 to discuss specific details.
Finder also has a guide to credit cards for retired applicants that has further insights and details on applying. I hope this helps.
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derek
July 20, 2023
hi , l am earning miminum $450. a week , am 70 years old and have assets , & money in the bank
is it worth me applying for a ready or platinum credit card .
Richard Whitten Finder
July 26, 2023
Hi Derek,
If you’re unsure about eligibility for a particular card I suggest contacting the card company and asking them more specific questions about its eligibility requirements.
Paul
July 16, 2023
I can see the card has no international transaction fees, but what foreign currency conversion rate is used. Is it the daily Mastercard rate?
Elizabeth Barry Finder
July 28, 2023
Hi Paul,
That is correct, this card uses the Mastercard exchange rate.
Hope this helps,
Elizabeth
Ronald Stewart
June 01, 2023
I am currently residing in the US. I am being crippled by non resident taxes, exchange rates and bank fees. On a visit to Australia I transferred to a ready card to stop international bank fees. Yesterday I transferred Australian funds into a US bank account established to help pay my expenses here. This was transferred from credit funds in my account. I was still charged a substantial fee. I need to know why.
Ron.
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Amy Bradney-George Finder
June 08, 2023
Hi Ron,
Transferring funds from a credit card to a bank account would typically be considered a cash advance transaction, which attracts a cash advance fee and interest charges. International transaction fees may also apply for transfers to overseas accounts. But as this situation is very specific, you may want to contact Bendigo Bank directly on +61 3 5445 0666 to discuss your account. I hope that helps.
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Beryl Dwyer
May 10, 2023
Can i apply for a Ready Credit Card to substitute for my current Bendigo debit card as i am going overseas. Can i transfer money into this card before leaving as i can with a debit card. Or alternatively is there a debit card i can get to avoid international fees?
Amy Bradney-George Finder
May 12, 2023
Hi Beryl,
You can apply for the Bendigo Bank Ready Credit Card if you meet the eligibility criteria. But according to the Bendigo Bank credit card terms and conditions, you should not have a “credit balance” – which means a balance that is above the available credit limit (as it would be if you added funds before making a purchase). If your goal is to avoid interest charges and international transaction fees, keep in mind that Bendigo Bank calculates credit card interest from the statement date instead of the date you made each purchase, and any amount you pay off by the due date on your statement won’t be charged interest.
Alternatively, you can compare other travel money options, such as a prepaid travel money card, on Finder. I hope that helps.
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Peter
November 01, 2023
Hi – my wife and I are both retired. Our income is from military pensions in my name, both receive aged pension as well as an allocated pension. We do our own tax returns. We both have a credit card with the balances paid in full every month via direct debit. We both have good credit ratings.
I have recently transferred from a credit card provider to a fee free credit card.
My wife would now like to do the same and cancel her existing card. The problem we have experienced is that the majority of income is in my name so it is proving very difficult to find a new credit card for my wife.
Is Bendigo Bank a little more lenient in the strict criteria for applying?
Many thanks for any assistance.
Peter and Carolyn
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