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    • Eligibility
    • Rewards
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CommBank Smart Awards Credit Card

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CommBank Smart Awards Credit Card

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Purchase rate
20.99% p.a.
Reward points per $ spent
1.5
Annual fee
$228 p.a.
Interest-free on purchases
Up to 44 days

Our verdict

Offers a waived monthly fee, 0% foreign transaction fees, included international travel insurance and uncapped rewards points.

If you’re planning travel, the CommBank Smart Awards Credit Card offers the valuable combination of rewards, airport lounge access and no foreign transaction fees. Unlike most credit cards in Australia, the CommBank Smart Awards has a $19 monthly account fee instead of an annual fee. But it will be waived for a statement period if you spend at least $2,000 in that period.

Pros

  • No monthly fees when you spend $2,000 during the statement period
  • 0% foreign transaction fees on overseas or online purchases
  • Points Boost for the highest eligible purchase in each statement period

Cons

  • Choosing to earn Qantas Points attracts a yearly fee
  • After the first $5,000 spent in a statement period, the rate drops to 0.5 CommBank Awards Points or 0.2 Qantas Points per $1 on eligible spending
  • $19 monthly fee if the $2,000 minimum spend isn't met

In this guide

  • Our verdict
  • Details
    • Product details
    • Eligibility
    • Rewards
    • Fees
  • How to apply
  • Card benefits
  • Rates & fees
  • Your reviews
  • Ask a question

Details

Product details

Product Name CommBank Smart Awards Credit Card
Purchase rate p.a. Purchase rate p.a.20.99%
Interest-free days
Up to 44 days on purchases
Cash advance rate p.a. 21.99%
Min credit limit $3,000
Card type Mastercard

Eligibility

Joint application No

Rewards

Rewards program
Bonus points N/A
Rewards points per $ spent 1.5
Rewards points cap N/A

Fees

Annual fee
$228
Minimum monthly repayment 2% of the closing balance or $25, whichever is greater
Late payment fee $20
Foreign currency conversion fee
0%
Cash advance fee 3% of transaction value or $4, whichever is greater
Overseas cash advance fee 3% of transaction value or $3, whichever is greater
Additional cardholder fee $0
Number of additional cardholders 1
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How to apply

You can apply for the CommBank Smart Awards Credit Card online by filling in a secure application form. To get started, make sure you meet the following eligibility requirements and have all the information you need to complete the application.

Eligibility criteria

  • Residency. This card is available to permanent and temporary residents as long as you have the legal right to work in Australia. You may be asked to provide your visa details if you're not a permanent resident.
  • Credit history. You must have a good credit score with no current bankruptcies to receive approval. You can get your credit score and copy of your comprehensive credit report for free through Finder.

Card benefits

  • 0% foreign transaction fees. You won't be charged an international transaction fee when you use your card to shop overseas or online with a foreign merchant.
  • CommBank Yello Cashback Offers. This customer recognition program gives you access to cashback offers through the CommBank app. Right now, new customers who are in a CommBank Yello tier will earn 500 CommBank Awards points each month on Everyday Plus and 1,000 CommBank Awards points each month on Homeowner.

Rates & fees

  • Monthly fee. The $19 monthly fee on this card is waived if you spend at least $2,000 during the statement period.
  • Purchase interest rate. This card charges a 20.99% p.a. interest rate for purchases.

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Chamaka

March 02, 2026

Commbank Smart Awards Credit Card;

How long is the international travel insurance valid for? i.e. is it 6 months? 12 months? or duration of using the card?


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Sarah Megginson Finder

March 09, 2026

Hi Chamaka,


I checked the PDS and for Diamond, Smart & Ultimate card customers, the maximum duration per journey (from the departure date shown on cardholder’s return overseas travel ticket) is 12 months. For Gold, Platinum & Qantas Business Rewards customers, the maximum journey is 3 months. Hope this helps!


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Joanne

June 15, 2025

I have a rewards card from another bank and I am looking to close that down and apply for this rewards card? Am I eligible or is it if you’ve held a rewards card with Comm bank that you are not eligible?


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Richard Whitten Finder

June 16, 2025

Hi Joanne,


The exact wording on CBA’s site says “Offer not available to customers who currently hold, or have held, any activated Awards card types in the 18 months prior as a primary cardholder or customers who switch from other card types.”


“Awards cards” refers specifically to the Commonwealth Bank’s rewards cards, not rewards cards from other banks. So you should be fine.


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SHJ

January 02, 2025

I currently have a homeloan with CBA, and a debit card only.


Would i be eligible for this credit card benifits?


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Sarah Megginson Finder

January 06, 2025

Yes, because you’re not yet a CommBank credit card customer, you’re eligible to apply for this credit card and get access to the benefits. Hope this helps!


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Douglas

December 09, 2024

Hi. Are we sure that the bonus points are available to people who are NOT in the CommBank Yello program? When I go to their website it only makes mention of bonus points for those in the Yello program. (And it takes a while to qualify for that.)


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Sarah Megginson Finder

December 09, 2024

Hi Douglas,


According to the T&Cs, the bonus points offer is available to customers in CommBank Yello Everyday, Everyday Plus or Homeowner benefit sets, when they apply for a new Smart Awards credit card. Offer is not available to customers who currently hold, or have held, any activated Awards card types in the 18 months prior as a primary cardholder or customers who switch from other card types.


Hope this helps!


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Rory

November 20, 2024

FYI – browsing today the Qantas official site which has this card (along with others) and it said the annual $60 opt-in fee for Qpoints will increase to $90 from February 2025.

I was considering this card but given the fee increase, the Qantas Premier Everyday card maybe better suited as it currently only have one annual fee $99 and I don’t make the min. $2k spend to waive the monthly $19 fee ($228 annually).


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