Citi Credit Cards

Citi Credit Card Offer

Citi Rewards Card

0% p.a. for 30 months on balance transfers
$49 first-year annual fee

Offer ends 31 March 2021

Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply

Citi Credit Card Offer

Save with a long-term balance transfer offer and a first-year annual fee discount. Plus, Citi reward Points for your spending and complimentary insurance.

• $49 first-year annual fee ($149 p.a. thereafter)
• 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 30 months with no balance transfer fee, reverts to 22.24% p.a.
• 21.49% p.a. purchase interest rate | 22.24% p.a. cash advance rate
• Earn 1 Citi reward Point per $1 spent
• Minimum credit limit of $6,000

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Citi Rewards Card		0% p.a. for 30 months	21.49% p.a.	$49 annual fee for the first year ($149 p.a. thereafter)		Save on interest with 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 30 months with no balance transfer fee. Plus, a $49 first-year annual fee.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citi Rewards Card - $500 Voucher Offer		0% p.a. for 12 months	21.49% p.a.	$99 annual fee for the first year ($199 p.a. thereafter)		Get a $500 e-voucher to spend at Myer, JB Hi-Fi or Coles when you spend $3,000 in the first 90 days. Plus, earn points/$1 spent. Ends 30 Nov 2020.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citi Rewards Card - Flybuys Offer		0% p.a. for 15 months with 1% balance transfer fee	21.49% p.a.	$49 annual fee for the first year ($149 p.a. thereafter)		Receive 75,000 bonus Flybuys points and a $100 Kmart eGift Card when you meet the spend requirement. Plus, a reduced first-year annual fee.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citi Clear Card		0.9% p.a. for 15 months	0.9% for 15 months, reverts to 14.99% p.a.	$99		Save with 0.9% p.a. for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers. Plus, complimentary purchase insurance cover.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citi Simplicity Card		0% p.a. for 6 months	0% for 6 months, reverts to 21.49% p.a.	$0		Get 0% p.a. interest for up to 6 months on purchases and balance transfers. Plus, a $0 annual fee for life.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citi Rewards Card - Balance Transfer Offer		0% p.a. for 30 months with 1.5% balance transfer fee	21.49% p.a.	$0 annual fee for the first year ($199 p.a. thereafter)		Save with 0% interest on balance transfers for the first 30 months (with a 1.5% BT fee) and a $0 annual fee for the first year.	More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citi Premier Card		0% p.a. for 6 months	21.49% p.a.	$395		Receive 70,000 bonus reward Points and premium perks including airport lounge passes and complimentary international travel insurance.	More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Emirates Citi World Mastercard		0% p.a. for 9 months	21.49% p.a.	$149 annual fee for the first year ($299 p.a. thereafter)		Receive up to 60,000 bonus Skywards Miles and pay half the annual fee for the first year.	More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citi Prestige Card		0% p.a. for 6 months	21.49% p.a.	$700		Enjoy 100,000 bonus reward Points, unlimited airport lounge access, hotel perks and more.	More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Types of credit cards from Citi

The range of Citi credit cards available in Australia offer money-saving features, rewards and lifestyle benefits to suit a variety of needs. You could consolidate and pay down debt faster with a balance transfer card, save with a low purchase rate card or earn points for your spending with a rewards or frequent flyer card. You can also enjoy exclusive extras with Citi's platinum and super-premium cards or get competitive lending terms with a Citi line of credit.

• Balance transfer credit cards

Citi offers credit card balance transfer options that can help you consolidate your existing debts, including credit card balances and personal loans. In fact, Citi is one of the only Australian credit card providers that allows you to balance transfer personal loan debt to a credit card.

• Rewards & frequent flyer credit cards

The Citi Rewards range of credit cards earn points per $1 spent on most everyday purchases. The Citi Rewards, Citi Premier and Citi Prestige cards, which offer higher point earn rates, more perks and have higher annual fees to match. With the Emirates Citi World Mastercard you can earn Skyward Miles for your spending.

• Premium and black credit cards

The Citi Prestige is a super-premium credit card that's sits among black credit cards in terms of features and benefits. This type of high-end credit card has more features and perks than other Citi credit cards, but these extras come at a price. Premium credit cards generally have the highest annual fee.

• Other Citi Products

Although it’s not a credit card, Citi Ready Credit is a personal loan that works in a similar way. This account offers a line of credit with variable or fixed rate terms and long-term balance transfer offers. It also comes with a Mastercard card you can use to make purchases online and over the counter, or for cash advances if you want to withdraw money from an ATM. This means you can use the account to suit your needs and then repay whatever money you use over a flexible period of time. Once you’ve repaid the debt, you can also continue using the card.

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Name	Product	Interest Rate (p.a.)	Comparison Rate (p.a.)	Min Loan Amount	Loan Term	Application Fee	Monthly Service Fee
Citi Ready Credit		20.49% (variable)		$5,000	Up to 1 year	$199	$0	Introductory fixed rate of 5.90% p.a. applies for 1 year Get an introductory rate of 5.90% p.a. on your initial balances transferred for 1 year. Standard rate applies after this period. Note: This offer ends on 18 December 2020. Terms & conditions apply.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citi Ready Credit (3 Years Balance Transfer)		5.90% (fixed)		$5,000	Up to 3 years	$199	$0	Borrow between $5,000 and $75,000 Pay no fees and no asset security required. Note: This rate applies to the first 3 years and this promotion ends on 31 January 2021.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Name	Product	Card access	ATM Withdrawal Fee	Fee Free Deposit p.m.	Monthly Account Fee
Citi Global Currency Account		Mastercard	$0	$0		Earn up to 0.5% p.a. interest on your AUD balance. $0 monthly account fee. Enjoy one linked debit card to hold up to 10 currencies and receive foreign currencies for free.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Citibank Plus Everyday Account		Mastercard	$0	$0		Free international money transfers and free overseas Citibank ATM withdrawals.	More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Benefits and features that come with Citi credit card accounts

If you get a Citi credit card, you'll enjoy a range of unique benefits from the bank. Some of the most popular include:

• A complimentary bottle of wine when you dine via Citibank Dining Program

All Citi credit cards give you complimentary access to the Citibank Dining Program, which offers a bottle of award-winning wine when you dine at partner restaurants across Australia. Just tell the waiter that you will be paying with a Citi credit card and you’ll get to select from the restaurant's range of award-winning white and red wines.

• Transfer debt from a personal loan to a balance transfer credit card

Citi is one of the only credit card providers in Australia to let you transfer your balance from a personal loan, line of credit or overdraft account to a credit card. You can also transfer a balance from another credit card, store card or charge card. This allows you to take advantage of Citi's balance transfer credit card offers to help you save money on interest and pay off your debts faster.

• Digital wallets

You can use your Citi credit cards to make contactless payments with your compatible smartphone or smartwatch devices via Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

• Citi PayAll

This service lets you make payments to any Australian financial institution, directly from your Citi credit card. This means you can use your card to pay your rent, student fees, childcare costs, property fees or other bills – as long as you have the Australian bank account details for the person you want to pay. It's similar to a bank transfer, but from your credit card. A fee worth 2% of each Citi PayAll transaction applies, and you have the option of making one-off transfers or recurring payments.

Plus, if you have a rewards card, you'll earn points in the process, with Citi PayAll offering 1 point per $1 spent through Citibank Rewards, or 0.5 points per $1 spent through Citibank Qantas Rewards or the Emirates Skywards program. You can set up Citi PayAll payments through the mobile app, or learn more about it on the Citi website.

• How can I make a payment through Citi PayAll?

  Use the following steps to set up a Citi PayAll payment:

  1. Open the Citi mobile app and click on "Payments and transfers", then "Citi PayAll".
  2. Follow the prompts to set up the payment. Note that you need the Australian bank account details of the recipient, including a BSB and account number.
  3. Choose whether to schedule regular payments or make a single payment, then complete the transaction.

  A fee worth 2% of the transaction applies. If you have a rewards or frequent flyer credit card from Citi, you'll earn points per $1 spent through Citi PayAll.

  Note that there is a limit of 10 Citi PayAll transactions per month and a maximum of 5 transactions per month if you're sending money to the same person. The total value of Citi PayAll transactions is capped at $35,000 per month.

How to apply for a Citi credit card

If you're interested in a Citi credit card, start by comparing your credit card options to help you find one that suits your budget and needs. Once you've found the right card for you, check you meet the eligibility criteria for the card and then click "Go to Site" to be taken to a secure online application that takes about 10 minutes to complete. You should have a response about the status of your application within minutes of completing and submitting the form.

Information needed for a Citi credit card application

Speed up the application process and improve your chances of success by getting the following details and documents ready before you start:

• Personal details. Your full name, date of birth, contact telephone numbers, your residential address and your previous residential address if you’ve recently moved.
• Employment details. This includes your role, salary, length of time you've been with your current employer and your employer's contact details. You may also be asked to submit recent payslips as supporting documentation. If you’re self-employed, you may need to provide your accountant’s contact information and recent tax statements.
• Financial information. Your income, details of any assets you own and contact details for your employer. You’ll need to list your liabilities and expenses like information about any other credit cards, loans, child support payments and information about expenses like your food budget. If you want to transfer a balance to a Citi credit card, you’ll need to provide the account number of the account you want to transfer from and the amount you want to transfer.

What happens next?

If Citi needs any further information, a representative will get in touch to let you know. Make sure all your contact details are correct on your application and be sure to check your email's junk mail or spam folder for relevant communication. You can also call Citi to get an update on the status of your application.

Once your application is approved, you may need to go through an identification check if you're a new Citi customer. This usually involves providing copies of official documents such as your driver's licence or passport. After that, you'll be able to receive, activate and start using your new Citi credit card.

Frequently asked questions about Citi credit cards

• How long does it take to apply for a Citi credit card?

  Once you’ve compared credit cards from Citi and you’re ready apply, click on ‘go to site’ and you will be directed to a secure online application on the Citi website. The online application should only take about ten minutes to complete if you have all the necessary information on hand to assist with your application.

  After you complete the application and submit it to Citi, you should have a response within 60 seconds.

• How do I check on the status of my credit card application?

  After you’ve hit send in your application, Citi will send you an email on address you provided in your credit card application. This email will contain your 13-digit application reference number. If you want to find out about how long it’s going to take to get your credit card, you can give Citi a call. Quote your application reference number and a Citi representative will be able to have a look at your application. If you didn’t receive an email from Citi following the submission of your application, they should be able to search for your application using your first and last names.

• How can I repay my Citi credit card?

  You can make a repayment to your Citi credit card or account in person by visiting a Citi branch. You can also repay your account using the following methods.

  • Electronic funds transfer. You can transfer funds directly to your Citi credit account from a linked account using your Citi internet banking facility. A linked account can be your Citi transaction or savings account. You can’t transfer from another Citi credit card or Citi Ready Credit account. You can also complete the funds transfer using CitiPhone Self Service Banking.You can also transfer funds from any bank account in Australia that’s registered for internet banking. You can complete the transfer using the following information:
    • The Citi BSB Number: 242 200.
    • Your 16-digit credit card / account number.
  • Pay by cheque. Pay your credit card by mailing a cheque to Citi at GPO Box 749F. Melbourne. VIC 8105. Make the cheque payable to your Citi account number and write the account type as well so it reads Citi Platinum Credit Card XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for example. Write the account number of the back of the cheque, too.Include your remittance advice and monthly statement with the cheque in the envelope. If you pay by cheque, allow up to six business days from when the cheque is received for the funds to show in your account.
  • BPAY payments. You can pay your Citi account statement using BPAY over the phone or from your online banking facility.
    • Enter the Citi BPAY biller code: 49502.
    • Your customer reference number is your 16-digit account number.
  • Easi-Pay. Easi-Pay allows you to set up an automatic debit to your Citi account each statement period. Make sure you have enough money in the account so the funds can be debited and you’ll never pay a late payment fee again.

• How can I increase my credit limit?

  Call 1800 801 732 and select option 2. You can request a credit limit increase nine months after your account opening date or six months after your last requested increase. Your credit limit cannot be increased by more than 50% of your current limit, or beyond the product maximum. Assessments take between 5 and 10 working days and are subject to Citi's credit criteria.

• How can I add an additional cardholder to my Citi credit card account?

  Citi give you the option of adding additional cards to your account for family members to use. Some Citi credit cards allow you to add up to four additional cards to your account. Check our review and application pages to find out how many additional cardholders you can add to your Citi account.

  You can add an additional cardholder to your account through your Citi online banking facility.

  • Log on to Citi online banking and go to the account services section and choose the additional card option.

  You can also request an additional card by giving Citi a call or you can download and complete an additional cardholder request form, which is available from the Citi website.

• What happens if my card is lost or stolen?

  If you lose your Citi credit card, or it’s stolen, speak to Citi by giving a customer service representative call on 13 24 84. They’re open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

  Your card will be blocked and arrangements will be made to get you a replacement card. Replacement credit cards are usually issued within 5 working days. A Citi representative will have a look at recent activity on the account to make sure there is no unauthorised use on your account.

• Do I have to pay anything extra to join the Citi Rewards Program?

  If you have a Citi rewards credit card, you’re automatically enrolled in the Citi Rewards Program when you activate your credit card. There are no additional fees or charges for joining the Citi Rewards Program.

• How do I find out how many Citi Rewards Points I have?

  You can view your Citi Rewards Points balance by logging on to the website, downloading and logging in to the Citi Mobile Banking Application, calling Citi on 13 24 84 or by viewing your monthly credit card statement — you rewards points earning for the statement period is displayed here too.

• Do my Citi Rewards Points expire?

  As long as you keep your Citi credit card account open, and in good standing, your Citi Rewards Points will not expire.

• Is there a cap on the number of Citi Rewards Points I can earn?

  Different Citi credit cards have a different limits on the number of Citi Rewards Points you can earn in a year.

  Credit Card	Cap
  Citi Rewards Classic Credit Card	5,000 on eligible domestic spend. Uncapped on eligible international spend.
  Citi Rewards credit card	10,000 on eligible domestic spend. Uncapped on eligible international spend.
  Citi Premier credit card	No cap
  Emirates Citi World Mastercard	$1 spend within Australia earns 1 Mile (up to $3,000 per statement period), and 0.5 Skywards Miles per $1 spent thereafter (up to $6,500 per statement period).
  Citi Prestige Card	No cap

• What can I use my points for?

  Citi Rewards Points can be redeemed for a variety of rewards including flights, frequent flyer points, merchandise, cashback or gift cards. You can view your options for redeeming Citi Rewards Points on the Citi Rewards website. You can also use your Citi Rewards Points to pay for your Citi credit card annual fee.

• How do I redeem my Citi points?

  You can redeem your Citi Rewards Points online through the Citi website. After browsing through the Citi Rewards catalogue, select the reward(s) you want to redeem and log in to your account. You can also redeem your points for gifts and services over the phone by calling 13 24 84.

  You can also use Points + Pay if you don’t have enough Citi Rewards Points to get the item or service you want. The money required to make up the difference is debited from your available credit on your Citi credit card.

• Who can redeem my points?

  The primary cardholder and additional cardholders can redeem Citi Rewards Points. If you want to transfer frequent flyer points accrued with a Citi credit card, you must be the primary cardholder of the credit card.

• What other products does Citi offer

  As well as well as credit cards, Citi offers bank accounts, home loans, personal loans and superannuation services. It is the consumer division of Citigroup, one of the largest financial services organisations in the world and was the first international bank to be granted a license to operate in Australia (in 1985).