Credit cards with instalment plans: Split bills & save

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Latitude GO Mastercard	28.99%	0% for 26 months with 3% balance transfer fee, then 29.99%	$143.40	Balance Transfer offer only available to new customers approved by 26 Feb 2027. Balance Transfer must be submitted by 31 Mar 2027. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Kogan Money Credit Card - Balance Transfer Exclusive Offer Exclusive	21.99%	0% for 18 months with 2% balance transfer fee, then 22.74%	$0	Finder exclusive: Save with 0% p.a. for the first 18 months on balance transfers (with a one-time 2% balance transfer fee). T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
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American Express Velocity Escape Plus Card Most Loved	23.99%		$95	Get 20,000 bonus Velocity Points when you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months, plus a $50 Virgin Australia Statement Credit. New American Express card members only. Ends 25 May 2027. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Qantas American Express Ultimate Card Most Loved	23.99%		$450	Get 70,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $5,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months and additional 50,000 points when you meet the same spend requirement in year 2. New American Express card members only. Ends 17 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
American Express Business Gold Plus Card Most Loved	N/A		$395	Get 250,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, earn up to 3 points per $1 spent at Xero, Google Ads, Meta, Amazon Web Services and Dell. New Amex card members only. Ends 03 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply. ABN holders w/ $75,000 revenue.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Latitude Gem Visa - Exclusive Offer Exclusive	28.99%	0% for 27 months with 3% balance transfer fee, then 29.99%	$143.40	Finder exclusive: Save with 0% p.a. for 27 months on Balance Transfers (with 3% balance transfer fee). Balance Transfer offer only available to new customers approved by 26 Feb 2027. Balance Transfer must be submitted by 31 Mar 2027. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card - Balance Transfer Offer	21.99%	0% for 24 months with 3% balance transfer fee, then 21.99%	$169	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Latitude 28° Global Platinum Mastercard	28.99%	0% for 12 months with 3% balance transfer fee, then 29.99%	$0 first year ($96 after)	Offers $0 annual credit card fee in the first year (normally $96), plus $0 foreign exchange fee on purchases online or overseas. New and approved customers only. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
ING Orange One Rewards Platinum Most Loved	16.99%		$149	Up to $30 cashback per month and $0 ATM fees. Available when you hold or open an Orange Everyday bank account.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
American Express Explorer Credit Card Most Loved	23.99%		$395	Get 75,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months. New American Express card members only. Ends 03 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Westpac Altitude Qantas Black	23.98%		$295	Get 90,000 bonus Qantas Points and 50 Status Credits in year 1 when you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases in the first 90 days of card approval and 60,000 points when you meet the same spend requirement within 90 days of card anniversary in year 2. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Westpac Altitude Velocity Black	23.98%		$295	Offers 90,000 bonus Velocity Points in year 1 when you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases in the first 90 days of card approval and 60,000 points when you meet the same spend requirement within 90 days of card anniversary in year 2. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
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Westpac Altitude Rewards Black	23.98%		$200 first year ($295 after)	Earn 100,000 bonus Altitude Rewards Points when you spend $12,000 in the first 12 months of card approval and 100,000 points when you meet the same spend requirement in year 2. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
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Many Australian banks and card companies offer credit card instalment plans to customers. This lets you pay off part of your card balance into equal payments over time.
You can usually set up instalment plans and avoid paying interest too. But there's a fee to pay, which makes it a lot like buy now pay later services.
Some card providers let you repay your whole balance in instalments, a percentage of your total credit limit or even specific purchases.

What is a credit card instalment plan?

An instalment plan gives you a structured way to pay off what you owe in equal amounts, over a fixed period of time. This structure is common with buy now pay later (BNPL) services and is also offered on some credit cards as a way to help you plan for repayments.

Most credit card instalment plans also offer lower interest rates than the card's standard purchase rate, which means you could save on interest as well.

How do credit card instalment plans work?

Credit card instalment plans usually need to be set up or requested through Internet banking or your credit card's mobile app. Once you've done that, you'll pay a fixed amount off the balance when a payment is due – instead of paying some or all of your balance at the end of a statement period.

Depending on the credit card, you could set up an instalment plan for your entire account balance, part of your balance or for specific purchases.

For example, if you have a Westpac credit card, you could use the SmartPlan service to set up an instalment plan for either a large purchase (over $500) or for a portion of your outstanding purchase, cash advance or balance transfer balance that’s worth more than $200.

Example: Paying off credit card debt with an instalment plan

Let's say you have just used a credit card to pay for a $3,000 holiday package. You can't afford to pay this off in one go, so you decided to set up an instalment plan to help budget for the repayments.

In this scenario, you card provider gives you three different instalment terms to choose from:

6 months with repayments of $500 per month
9 months with repayments of $333.33 per month
12 months with repayments of $250 per month

In this case, all of the instalment options offer 0% interest on the debt as long as you meet the repayment terms. There is a tiered fee for each repayment option (which is charged on the total amount you've chosen to pay off in instalments):

6 months: 1% of the total payment, which is $30
9 months: 2% of the total payment, which is $60
12 months: 4% of the total payment, which is $120

Which banks and card companies offer credit card instalment plans?

You can use this table to compare the types of instalment plans available through different credit card companies and cards.

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Credit card company	Eligible cards	Summary of instalment plan options
American Express	All American Express cards (except corporate or small business and charge cards)	American Express Plan It: Set up interest-free instalment plans through your online account or through the Amex App to repay new purchases over a set period of time, with a fixed monthly fee and terms over 3, 6 and 12 months. Available for purchase balances of at least $100 or more listed on your most recent statement and check how much the monthly repayments are – including the monthly fee – before you commit to the plan. Payment details vary based on factors including the repayment term, the card you have and the balance you want to pay off.
Bankwest	All Bankwest credit cards	Bankwest Easy Instalments are available for eligible credit card purchases worth between $100 to $10,000. Offers two types of Easy Instalments Purchase Plans let you spread the cost of up to five eligible purchases over four monthly instalments. Balance Plans allow you to pay off all or part of your purchase balance over a set term at a lower interest rate. Check offers for eligible purchases and apply for a plan through the Bankwest app. Bankwest will contact you within two days to let you know whether the plan is approved.
Bank of Melbourne	All personal Bank of Melbourne credit cards	Bank of Melbourne offers two different instalment plans: Purchase Plan&Pay: A 0% interest instalment plan that you can set up to pay off new purchases over 3, 6 or 12 months. You can set up an instalment plan for any credit card purchase over $200 that you've made in the previous 30 days, with an upfront fee of 1% for a 3-month plan, 2% for 6-month plans and 4% for 12-month plans. Balance Plan&Pay: Pay off part or all of your existing balance of $200 or more over a period between 3 to 36 months. With this option, an interest rate may apply and will be shown to you when you log in to your account.
Bank of Queensland	All BOQ credit cards	BOQ offers two Instalment Plan options: Statement Instalment Plan: Convert retail purchases from your current statement balance (minimum $500) into fixed monthly instalments at a personalised rate over a set term (1–5 years). Transaction Instalment Plan: Convert unbilled retail purchases of $50 or more into a fixed-rate instalment plan before they hit your statement. The plan uses part of your existing credit limit rather than a separate facility, no credit checks are required, and you can hold multiple plans at once.
Coles	Any Coles credit card (subject to offer and eligibility)	Coles credit cards offer three types of instalment plans, depending on the type of spending or balance: Statement instalments: Convert retail purchases from your closing balance into a structured payment plan, with a minimum of $500. Transaction instalments: Convert new purchases of $50 or more to a payment plan before it shows up on your statement. Cash instalments: Access a minimum of $500 and up to 90% of your available credit limit as cash for bills, study or anything else you need and pay it off in instalments. As these offers are subject to eligibility, log in to your Coles credit card account to see what's available for you or call Coles Mastercard on 1300 066 985.
CommBank	All Commonwealth Bank credit cards	CommBank SurePay offers three different instalment plan options: Purchase plan: You can set up a SurePay plan for any purchase worth over $100 that was made in the past 14 days. Cash advance plan: If you have withdrawn cash from an ATM or made another cash advance worth at least $600, you can request a SurePay plan to repay it over a set period of time, in equal instalments. Card balance plan: If you owe $600 or more on your CommBank credit card, you can set up a SurePay plan for the entire balance (not including any existing SurePay instalment plans, cash advances or balance transfers). You can select the instalment plan option in NetBank or the CommBank app. You can also cancel a plan at any time, and the remaining amount owed will be added to your purchase balance or cash advance balance (depending on the SurePay plan you set up). Repayment details and costs vary between plans and cards. You can check this information when you're setting up the plan, and will see details of the different repayment options on your monthly account statement. Note that when you have a SurePay instalment plan set up, any repayments you make will be allocated in the following order: first to your current monthly instalments (starting with interest and any setup fee), then to any balances not in a plan, and followed by your remaining instalment balance.
ING	Orange One Low Rate Orange One Rewards Platinum	Orange One Instalment Plans: Convert any eligible purchase or balance of $250 or more into a fixed monthly instalment plan at a lower variable interest rate (currently 9.99% p.a., vs. the standard 12.99–14.99% p.a. purchase rate). Choose a term from 3 months up to 7 years, with up to 10 active plans per account. No set-up fee, and no fee to change your term or pay it off early.
Kogan Money	Kogan Money Credit Card	Kogan.com Instalment Plan: This is a checkout-only feature for purchases made at Kogan.com. Eligible purchases can be paid off interest-free over up to 24 months, with a one-off fee of up to 6.5% of the purchase value. It can't be used to convert your existing balance or purchases made elsewhere.
Latitude Financial Services	Gem Visa Go Mastercard	Latitude offers 3 interest-free payment plans: Equal Monthly Plan: Pay the same amount each month over an agreed term, with the flexibility to pay it off early at no extra cost. Minimum Monthly Plan: Make your plan repayments when you pay your credit card's minimum payment each month. Deferred Payment Plan: Make repayments at any time during the plan period, with no upfront payments. Interest applies on any remaining balance at the end of the plan period.
humm	humm90 Mastercard	Purchases of $250 or more can be converted to a humm90WRAP instalment plan, which offers interest-free, fixed repayments over 9, 12 or 15 months. humm90WRAP instalment plans are subject to approval and attract an establishment fee that is calculated as a percentage of the purchase. Exclusive instalment plan offers are also available at selected retail partners. An expired promotional rate of 28.99% p.a. applies if you don't meet the repayments.
St.George	All personal St.George credit cards	St.George Plan&Pay offers two interest instalment plans: Purchase Plan&Pay: Available for purchases over $200 made in the last 30 days, with 3-, 6- or 12-month plans. There is no interest for the plans but you'll pay an upfront fee of 1% for a 3-month plan, 2% for 6-month plans and 4% for 12-month plans. Balance Plan&Pay: Available for some or all or your existing credit card balance of $200 or more. The terms and rates for these offers vary, so you need to log in to Internet or Mobile banking to see current options.
Virgin Money	All Virgin Money credit cards	Virgin Money offers 3 instalment plans: Cash Instalment Plan: Convert your credit into cash, accessing from $500 up to 90% of your available credit limit. Statement Instalment Plan: Convert $500 or more of eligible retail purchases from your last statement into monthly repayments that suit your lifestyle. Transaction Instalment Plan: Convert eligible retail purchases of $50 or more (before they appear on your statement) into simple monthly repayments.
Westpac	All Westpac credit cards	Large Purchase SmartPlan: You can set up a Large Purchase SmartPlan for any single purchase worth $200 or more as long as you made the purchase in the past 30 days. Reduced interest rates may also be available. Balance SmartPlan: You can set up instalments for any purchase, cash advance or balance transfer balance worth more than $200. Reduced interest rates may also be available.

Pros and cons of instalment repayments

Pros

Structured repayments. You’ll pay the same amount off your card each month.
Easier to budget. Instalment repayments are always worth the same amount, which can make it easier for you to work out your budget.
Account benefits. Depending on the card you get, you may be able to enjoy benefits such as discounted interest rates or debt-tracking tools.

Cons

Less flexibility. If you want the convenience of being able to pay a smaller amount off your card, an instalment plan may not be ideal.
Different interest charges. If your instalment plan only covers part of your card balance, different interest charges may apply to some of your debt. This could make it harder to budget for these costs.
Additional fees. Some instalment plans may apply establishment fees or penalty charges if you miss a payment.

Our expert says: Watch out for instalment plan fees

"Some credit card companies like to advertise their instalment plan feature in a bid to compete with buy now pay later companies. But they don't always make the fee structure clear. Work out how much you'll get charged per instalment before deciding if this option is right for you. It's a good idea to compare the instalment plan versus making a monthly card repayment. The interest charges might be cheaper than the fee."

Richard Whitten

Senior Money Editor

What other credit card repayment options are there?

As well as instalment plans, you could choose to pay off your credit card debt using one of the following options:

Regular repayments. Regular credit card repayments are due at the end of your statement period and usually require a minimum of 2-3% of your closing balance. This gives you the flexibility to vary how much you repay based on your financial needs.
Automatic payments. Most cards offer automatic repayments similar to direct debits. Depending on the credit card, you could choose to have the minimum amount, the total owed or a dollar amount of your choosing automatically deducted from your nominated bank account.
Balance transfers. If you already owe a lot on your credit card and are worried about interest costs, another option is to get a balance transfer credit card that offers a promotional 0% interest rate during the introductory period. Just remember that you’ll have to budget for repayments yourself, rather than relying on an instalment plan or the minimum repayment amount. Otherwise, a higher rate will apply to the balance at the end of the introductory period.
Personal loans. Personal loans usually offer structured repayment plans that allow you to pay off your debt over a fixed term. This is similar to a credit card instalment plan, except that your personal loan will be closed when you have paid it in full, while your credit card account remains open until you choose to cancel it. Still, you may want to consider this option if you already owe a lot on your card and want more structure for paying off the debt.

Getting a credit card that offers instalment plans gives you another way to structure your repayments and manage your budget. Just remember to consider the requirements of the instalment plan carefully before you apply and weigh up other repayment options so that you can find one that suits your needs.

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