Great Southern Bank Credit Cards

Great Southern Bank offers two credit cards that gave you a choice between simple, low-cost features and platinum perks.

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Great Southern Bank

Key takeaways

  • Great Southern Bank is one of the largest member-owned banks in Australia and has been operating for over 75 years. It was previously known as CUA and rebranded to Great Southern Bank on 1 June 2021.
  • Its credit card features include low rates and fees and complimentary insurance.

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Great Southern Bank Platinum Credit Card image
Purchase rate p.a.
19.99%
Annual fee
$144
Balance transfer rate p.a.
N/A
Earn uncapped 0.50% cashback on every eligible dollar spent, plus enjoy 0% international transaction fees and complimentary travel insurance.
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Great Southern Bank Low Rate Credit Card image
Purchase rate p.a.
11.99%
Annual fee
$60
Balance transfer rate p.a.
N/A
Save with a low variable 11.99% p.a. purchase interest rate and a $5 monthly fee.
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Benefits of getting a Great Southern Bank credit card

Some of the features and benefits that were available with a Great Southern Bank credit card include:

Contactless payments

You could add a Great Southern Bank credit card to Apple Pay and Google Pay to make payments straight from your mobile phone or other device.

Mastercard benefits

With either of these credit cards, you got access to exclusive offers for shopping, dining, travel and entertainment through Mastercard Priceless. These cards also offered contactless payments and worldwide acceptance through the Mastercard network, and protection with zero liability for fraudulent transactions and 24-hour global support services.

Interest-free days

Both Great Southern Bank credit cards offered up to 55 interest-free days on purchases when you pay your account’s total outstanding balance by the due date on each statement.

Additional cards

If you chose to get a Great Southern Bank credit card, you could request up to 3 additional cards. This allowed you to share your account with a partner or family member. Keep in mind that you remained liable for all purchases made using additional cards linked to your primary card.

Online and mobile banking

You could keep track of your credit card transactions and manage your account 24/7 from anywhere using Great Southern Bank’s online banking platform or mobile banking app.

Great Southern Bank member benefits

Great Southern Bank ensured that its profits went back to its customers in the form of lower fees and better rates. It also gave customers the ability to bundle products such as credit cards and home loans, which helped simplify banking and reduce fees. In addition to these benefits, Great Southern Bank members could participate in its governance, ask questions about management and financial performance, and even had voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.

How to apply for a Great Southern Bank credit card

Applying for a credit card online is fast and easy. You'll need to be at least 18 years of age and meet the card's eligibility criteria. For more about eligibility, the kinds of documentation you'll need and the factors that can affect whether your card application is approved, check out our full guide to applying for a credit card.

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    migonOctober 27, 2014

    can u please send travel insurance policy document. thanks.

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      ElizabethOctober 28, 2014Finder

      Hi Migon,

      Thanks for your question.

      I’ve emailed you a link to the document.

      Thanks,

      Elizabeth

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    GrantApril 22, 2014

    Could you send me the policy document with details of the complimentary travel insurance which comes with my CUA Platinum mastercard?

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      ShirleyApril 24, 2014Finder

      Hi Grant,

      Thanks for your question.

      I’ve sent a link to the PDF to your inbox.

      Cheers,
      Shirley

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    LAJanuary 27, 2014

    Could you send me the policy document with details of the complimentary travel insurance which comes with my CUA Platinum mastercard?

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      MarcJanuary 28, 2014Finder

      Hi LA,
      thanks for the question.

      The CUA Platinum card has insurance offered by Zurich. I’ve emailed you a link to the policy document.

      Cheers,
      Marc.

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      KathyMarch 27, 2014

      I purchased 5 airline tickets for myself and family. Can you please tell me if I am covered for insurance and what extent. Do I still need to take additional cover. Thanks

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      JacobMarch 28, 2014Finder

      Hi, Kathy.

      I have sent the policy document to your email.

      Thanks for your question.

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    DDecember 25, 2013

    Am I covered for free travel insurance if I have CUA Platinum MasterCard

    Thanks

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      JacobDecember 26, 2013Finder

      Hi D.

      International travel insurance is a complimentary benefit currently included with this card. I have sent the policy document to your email. It has information on eligibility requirements and a description of the cover.

      I hope this helps.

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      PaulMay 26, 2014

      Hi my name is Paul I wish to f/u complimentary travel insurance with my platinum master card we are traveling o/seas p/o cruise in aug 2014 can you send me full policy details please

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      ShirleyMay 28, 2014Finder

      Hi Paul,

      Thanks for your question.

      I’ve emailed you the Product Disclosure Statement for this product.

      Cheers,
      Shirley

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