Defence Bank True Blue Credit Card

Last updated: Mar 6, 2020

The Defence Bank True Blue Credit Card offers a 3.99% interest rate for the first 6 months on your purchases, balance transfers, and cash advances.

Currently, Defence Bank is offering you an introductory rate of 3.99% for 6 months on all three options. After the 6-month introductory period, you will switch over to the equally competitive regular interest rate. In addition to the competitive rates, you'll also be able to enjoy additional features like interest-free days. You can use this credit card worldwide wherever Visa cards are accepted and use contactless payments thanks to Visa's payWave system.

3.99% p.a.

Balance transfer rate

for 6 months

3.99% p.a.

Purchase rate

for the first 6 months (reverts to 11.74% p.a.)

$45 p.a.

Annual fee

55 days

Interest free period

Details

Product Name	Defence Bank True Blue Credit Card
Balance transfer rate	3.99% p.a. for 6 months
Balance Transfer Revert Rate	Purchase Rate (11.74% p.a.)
Purchase rate (p.a.)	3.99% for 6 months, reverts to 11.74% p.a.
Annual fee	$45 p.a.
Interest free period	55 days
Cash advance rate (p.a.)	11.74% p.a.
Min credit limit	$1,000
Card type	Visa
Foreign currency conversion fee (Visa/Mastercard)	3%
Complimentary travel insurance	No

Minimum age	18 years of age
Available to temporary residents	No
Joint application	No

Pros

3.99% p.a. for 6 months on balance transfers
3.99% p.a. for 6 months on purchases
A low rate of 11.74% p.a. on purchases and cash advances

Cons

No rewards program or travel insurance

Annual fee	$45 p.a.
Minimum monthly repayment	3% of the closing balance or $10, whichever is greater
Late payment fee	$20
Foreign currency conversion fee (Visa/Mastercard)	3%
Cash Advance Fee	$4.10
Overseas cash advance fee	6.1%
Overseas ATM withdrawal fee	$4.10
Additional cardholder fee	$0

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How to apply

Application criteria

Before applying for this credit card you need to make sure you are eligible for the offer. This will save you from wasting your time filling out an application for something you aren't qualified to get.

You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for this credit card
You also have to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident with a valid Australian address

Most banks will also ask you to have a certain minimum annual income to qualify for the credit card. Check with the bank to see what their minimum income requirement is before you apply
You will also have to have a good credit history with no defaults or bad debt in order to qualify for this credit card

Required information

In order to make the application process easier it's recommended that you have all necessary paperwork on hand before starting.

Identification information. In order to verify your identity to the bank you'll need a valid driver's license, a valid passport, your Medicare card, and/or an Australian birth certificate.
Income information. To verify your income and credit history you'll need to have financial documents like payslips or similar documents on hand. You may also need your employer's information or your accountant's information if you're self-employed.

The True Blue Credit Card from Defence Bank offers competitive rates and fees along with additional benefits like balance transfers and interest-free days. Apply online today if you feel this offer fits your wants and needs.

Card benefits

Balance transfer offer

Enjoy an introductory rate of 3.99% on balance transfers. Defence Bank is offering new cardholders a competitive introductory rate on balance transfers for the first 6 months after opening their account. Once the introductory period ends it will revert back to the 11.74% p.a.
Consolidate your credit card debt into one bill. Balance transfers allow you to take the balance of one or more credit card/s and move it onto your new credit card so you can cut down on the number of bills you pay each month. Consolidating your debt like this will also allow you to pay down your overall credit card debt faster and save on interest and fees.

Save money on interest payments. If you transfer the balance of one or more credit card/s to your True Blue Credit Card you can potentially save money on interest payments. This is because you'll only be paying the 3.99% p.a. introductory interest rate instead of the normal interest rate on your established credit card, which is most likely higher.

Competitive introductory rates

3.99% p.a. promotional interest rate on purchases. When you apply for and get approved for the True Blue Credit Card you will get a promotional interest rate of 3.99% p.a. on purchases for the first 6 months. That means that you're able to make purchases using your card without paying the normal 11.74% p.a. interest rate on purchases.
Promotional interest rate for cash advances. You'll also get the same promotional interest rate on cash advances for the first 6 months of your account. If you need extra money during a tight financial time you can withdraw money using your card and pay only 3.99% p.a. during the introductory period.
Competitive standard interest rate after promotional period ends. When your promotional period ends, you'll still have a competitive interest rate of 11.74% p.a. on both purchases and cash advances. This interest rate can save you money compared to other credit card interest rates being offered in the market.

Make purchases during interest free days

Take advantage of up to 55 interest-free days. When you become a cardholder, you can take advantage of interest-free purchase days. If you pay your balance back in full, you'll be able to enjoy up to a 55-day interest-free period when you make purchases using your True Blue Credit Card.
Pay down your debt faster. During your interest-free days, you won't be charged interest on your purchases but you will have to pay off the balance of your credit card. Since this balance won't have additional interest on it, you can pay down your debt faster as your bill will be lower.
Interest-free days give you incentive to pay your balance down. Since you get your interest-free days when you pay off your balance completely, you will be motivated to pay off your balance every statement period so you can continue having up to 55-days of interest-free purchasing power.

Rates & fees

Besides the balance transfer offer, the interest-free days, and the competitive rates, there are a few other features that are offered with your True Blue Credit Card.

Competitive annual fee. You'll only pay an annual fee of $45 on this credit card.
Less mandatory fees. There are also few mandatory fees attached to this credit card which can save you money in the long run.

Worldwide acceptance. Since this runs on Visa, your credit card will be accepted at millions of locations across the globe.
Mobile payment technology. This credit card is eligible for use with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, so you can add it to your account and then use your Apple, Android or Samsung device to tap and pay. You can also pay with your eligible fitness tracker via Garmin Pay and Fitbit Pay.
Short waiting times. Defence Bank has streamlined their application process so you don't have to wait as long to get a decision on your application. This means you can get approved fast and start using your card sooner rather than later.
Faster application process. Defence Bank has also come up with a way to make the application process shorter. You can start your application and then save it and resume it at a later time, too.
Minimum credit limits. This credit card has a minimum credit limit of $1,000, letting you select a smaller limit if you need to.
Fast applications through online banking. Established Defence Bank members can apply even faster when they go through their online banking account as their personal information is already in the bank's system.

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