Northern Inland Credit Union (NICU) is a member-owned financial institution based in Tamworth. It has been operating in the northern inland region of NSW for over 50 years and has other branches in Gunnedah and Narrabri. NICU offers one Visa credit card with simple, low-cost features and mobile payment options.
Type of credit cards from Northern Inland Credit Union
Low rate credit card
The Northern Inland Credit Union Visa Classic has 14% p.a. interest rate for purchases and cash advances, which is low compared to the average credit card interest rate in Australia of around 20%. It also offers a honeymoon rate for new customers and an ongoing discounted rate for eligible NICU home loan customers. Its $40 is also competitive with other low rate cards.
Benefits of an NICU credit card
Discounted interest rate offer
If you have a home loan with Northern Inland Credit Union, you can get a discounted Home Loan Rewards Rate on an NICU credit card. There's also an introductory interest rate for all new customers for the first months. After that, any outstanding balance attracts the card’s standard variable rate.
Visa benefits
You can use an NICU credit card anywhere Visa is accepted, with Visa Secure protection against unauthorised transactions when you're shopping online. You'll also get access to exclusive offers on shopping, dining, entertainment and travel through Visa Offers + Perks.
Apple Pay and Google Pay
NICU Visa cards can be added to Apple Pay and Google Pay so you can make mobile payments at the checkout or online.
Account management
You can manage your account through the NICU mobile app or internet banking, including getting digital statements, making payments or putting a temporary lock on your account. You can also use the phone banking service by calling 1300 65 64 28.
How to apply for a Northern Inland Credit Union credit card
You can apply for a Northern Inland Credit Union credit card online by filling in a short contact form. Alternatively, you can call NICU on 02 6763 5111 or download an application form and visit the Tamworth, Gunnedah or Narrabri branch.
To get started, check that you meet the eligibility requirements and have organised all the details and documents you'll need to complete the application.
Eligibility criteria
Age. You must be at least 18 years of age.
Australian residency status. You must be an Australian citizen living in Australia at the time of your application.
Credit history. You must not be a declared bankrupt or have had legal action taken against you for the recovery of debt.
Details and documents
Personal details. You'll need to provide your full name name, home address, phone number, date of birth, marital status, number of dependants and the name and contact number of a relative. You may also be asked for a valid form of ID, such as your driver's licence or Australian passport.
Employment details. This section requires you to enter your occupation, employment status, salary, employer’s name, employer’s address, employer’s phone number and how long you've been employed.
Assets and liabilities. Assets include residential property, investment property, home contents, motor vehicles, superannuation, savings and investments. Liabilities comprise of mortgages on your home or investment properties, personal loans, car loans, credit cards, store cards, and leases.
What happens after submitting the application?
A representative from Northern Inland Credit Union will contact you if further details are required, and for the next steps.
If you’re not an existing NICU member, you’ll also have to become one in order to receive your card. New members have to go through an identity verification process, which could mean you need to take supporting documents to a branch.
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Yes, you can check your application’s status by calling Northern Inland Credit Union on 02 6763 5111.
Your Northern Inland Credit Union credit card statement will include details of your repayment requirements and ways to pay. This includes:
BPAY
Transfers from other NICU bank accounts
Automatic payments
You should also check the due date listed on your statement so you can allow enough time for your payment to be processed.
Northern Inland credit cards don’t offer any rewards points to cardholders.
There is no section on the application where you can request an additional card for someone. But there is the option of adding a second applicant. So, if you want to share your account with someone else, contact Northern Inland on 02 6763 5111 to discuss your options.
You can close your account through internet banking or by contacting NICU. Just keep in mind that you need to repay the total balance before the account can be fully closed.
Northern Inland Credit Union has a history dating back over 50 years. It has operated under its current name since 1988, following a merger between Oxley Mutual Credit Union, Tamworth Community Credit Union and Namoi Credit Union. As a credit union, NICU is owned and run by its members.
Contact details and related links
Northern Inland Credit Union phone number: 02 6763 5111 9am-5pm Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri and 9:30am-5pm Tues
Amy Bradney-George was the senior writer for credit cards at Finder, and editorial lead for Finder Green. She has over 16 years of editorial experience and has been featured in publications including ABC News, Money Magazine and The Sydney Morning Herald. See full bio
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