St.George Vertigo Platinum
- 0% p.a. for 18 months
on balance transfers
Discounted $49 first year annual fee
Offer ends 2 October 2019
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Consolidate your debt and save on interest with a 0% balance transfer offer for 18 months. Plus, enjoy a discounted $49 first year annual fee.
The St.George Vertigo Platinum is designed to help cardholders cut costs with an annual fee discount and balance transfer offer while giving access to platinum perks.
You can clear your existing credit card debt and save on interest with the 0% p.a. for 18 months balance transfer rate (with no balance transfer fee). You will also save $50 with a discounted $49 first year annual fee ($99 p.a. thereafter).
You can travel and shop with peace of mind courtesy of complimentary insurance covers and a personal concierge service.
| Product Name | St.George Vertigo Platinum |
|---|---|
| Balance transfer rate | 0% p.a. for 18 months |
| Balance transfer revert rate The interest rate that will apply to any remaining balance after the balance transfer term ends. | Cash Advance Rate (21.49% p.a.) |
| Balance Transfer Limit | 80% of available credit limit |
| Purchase rate (p.a.) | 12.99% p.a. |
| Offer end date | 2 October 2019 |
| Annual fee | $49 p.a. annual fee for the first year ($99 p.a. thereafter) |
| Interest Free Period The interest-free period is the maximum number of days during which interest is not charged on new purchases. This only applies if you pay your closing balance in full by the statement due date. | Up to 55 days on purchases |
| Cash advance rate (p.a.) | 21.49% p.a. |
| Min credit limit This is the lowest credit limit you can be granted. It is possible to request a higher credit limit but not a lower one than this figure. | $6,000 |
| Max credit limit This is the maximum credit limit available on this card and you can apply for increases after the account has been opened. This credit limit may not be issued to you immediately upon application. | $80,000 |
| Card Type | Visa |
| Foreign Currency Conversion Fee (VISA) Charged when you make a transaction that is converted by Visa from Australian dollars to a foreign currency. You’ll also incur a currency conversion fee if you make a purchase or obtain a cash advance in Australian dollars while overseas or shopping online with a foreign merchant or financial institution. | 3% of transaction value |
| Complimentary Travel Insurance | Yes |
| Minimum Age | 18 years of age |
|---|---|
| Available To Temporary Residents | No |
| Joint Application | Yes |
| Annual fee | $49 p.a. annual fee for the first year ($99 p.a. thereafter) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Monthly Repayment | 2% or $10, whichever is greater |
| Late Payment Fee | $15 |
| Foreign Currency Conversion Fee (VISA) Charged when you make a transaction that is converted by Visa from Australian dollars to a foreign currency. You’ll also incur a currency conversion fee if you make a purchase or obtain a cash advance in Australian dollars while overseas or shopping online with a foreign merchant or financial institution. | 3% of transaction value |
| Cash Advance Fee | 2% of each cash advance amount (minimum of $2.50 capped at $150 per transaction) |
| Overseas Cash Advance Fee | 2% |
| Gambling Transactions Allowed | Yes |
| Additional Cardholder Fee | $0 |
| Number of Additional Cardholders | 3 |
Pros
- Take advantage of 0% p.a. interest charged on balance transfers for the first 18 months.
- Save with a $49 annual fee for the first year.
- A low variable purchase rate of 12.99% p.a.
- Access to a wide range of insurance covers including Overseas Travel, Extended Warranty, Price Guarantee and Purchase Cover Insurance.
Cons
- This is a platinum-tier card that does not come with a rewards program.
- Balance transfer reverts to cash advance rate after the introductory period.
Benefits of the St.George Vertigo Platinum
- $49 first year annual fee. When you apply and are approved for a new Vertigo Platinum card before 2 October 2019, you will save $50 with the discounted first year annual fee. This reverts to $99 in subsequent years.
- Balance transfer offer. Repay your existing debt with a 0% p.a. interest rate for the first 18 months on balance transfers with no balance transfer fee if you apply before 2 October 2019. Read our step-by-step guide to balance transfers with St.George for tips when moving your debt to your new card. Any remaining balances at the end of the promotional period is subject to the variable cash advance rate, currently 21.49% p.a. You can transfer a minimum of $200 worth of balances from up to 3 non-St.George, BankSA or Bank of Melbourne cards up to 80% of your available credit limit.
- Overseas travel insurance cover. You and your family will be covered for hospital and medical expenses, unexpected trip cancellation and rental vehicle excess for up to 6 months when you put at least $500 of your prepaid travel costs on your St.George Vertigo Platinum card.
- Domestic flight inconvenience insurance. You and your family will be covered for interstate holidays of up to 14 days for delays, rental vehicle excess and loss or damage to personal items.
- Purchase insurance. When you make a new purchase using your card, you'll be covered against theft, loss or damage for up to 4 months.
- Price guarantee cover. This cover allows you to claim the difference in price back on an eligible purchase if you find it cheaper within 21 days, up to $300.
- Extended warranty insurance. This cover extends your warranty by up to 12 months on a manufacturer's expressed Australian warranty.
- Personal concierge service. Whether you need to make a dinner reservation, find tickets to a sold out concert or send a gift to someone, you can get in touch with your personal concierge when in Australia or overseas for 24/7 assistance.
Features of the St.George Vertigo Platinum
- Annual fee. Outside of any promotions, this card charges a standard annual fee of $99.
- Purchase rate. This card features a low variable purchase rate of 12.99% p.a.
- Cash advance rate. The St.George Vertigo Platinum charges a variable cash advance rate of 21.49% p.a. This interest rate will apply to any debt remaining from your balance transfer at the end of the introductory period.
- Interest-free days. If you pay your balance in full each month, you can enjoy up to 55 interest-free days on purchases, giving you more time to pay off your purchases before incurring interest. Please note that interest-free days won't apply if you're paying off a debt from a balance transfer.
- Additional cardholders. For no extra cost, you can add up to 3 additional cardholders to your account, giving you flexibility with how you spend.
How to apply for a St.George Vertigo Platinum
You can apply for the St.George Vertigo Platinum online in around 10 minutes and can receive a response instantly. Before you apply, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and organise the necessary documents:
Eligibility criteria
- Residency. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Age. You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
- Credit history. You must have a good credit score and history to apply.
Required documents
- Personal details. This includes your full name, email address, date of birth, driver's licence number, marital status, number of dependents and contact number.
- Proof of identification. At least two of the following: Driver's licence, Medicare card, Passport, Australian birth certificate or NSW photo card.
- Balance transfer details. You'll be asked to list how much debt you're transferring as well as details regarding the account you're moving it from.
- Finances. You'll need to include your primary income details, as well as information regarding your assets, savings, investments and expenses. This includes the repayment amounts and balances owing on any liabilities.
- Employment. You'll need to include your employer's name and contact details. If you're self-employed, you'll need to include recent tax information.
Hi, I would like to make a joint application on this card, but when I go through only provided 1 x application. Can you please assist on how to process a joint application?
Hello Christine,
Thank you for your comment.
For the joint application, after you click the Go to Site button above, you will be routed to the landing page of St.George, click Apply Now and please click Joint Account tab, then start filling out the form.
If you’re still having the same issue, kindly ask assistance from a St.George support so they can walk you through the process.
Should you wish to have real-time answers to your questions, try our chat box on the lower right corner of our page.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
If you balance transfer say $15K, what will the minimum monthly payment be i.e. is it a % of the total balance outstanding?
Hi Nick B,
Thank you for getting in touch with finder.
This St.George Vertigo Platinum credit card’s minimum monthly repayment is 2% of the total outstanding balance or $10, whichever is greater. Please note that if you do a balance transfer with this card, there’s a one-time 2% balance transfer fee.
I hope this helps.
Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any other enquiries.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
I have purchased a cruise using my Vertigo Platinum card. Does this automatically insure my trip or do I have to notify them of the trip?
Hi David,
Thank you for visiting finder.
You will be automatically covered for the Complimentary Overseas Travel Insurance once you have satisfied the following eligibility criteria:
*You’re a Permanent Australian Resident
*You used your St.George Vertigo Platinum Credit Card to spend at least $500 on your travel costs
*Have a return overseas travel ticket before departure from Australia
*You are not over 80 years old
I hope this helps.
Let us know if there is anything else that we may assist you with.
Cheers,
Ash
I have a Go MasterCard, I like to transfer the full balance of $15000 as it has an annual rate of 29%. I have an immaculate credit rating and good income. Would there be any issues with the balance transfer of that amount? Also, do you close the other card on our behalf or is that our responsibility?
Hi Chunky,
Thanks for your inquiry. Please note that we are not affiliated with St. George or any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.
It depends on the bank if they will approve you for that amount of balance transfer. You may check the eligibility criteria of the card then you may click on the ‘Go to Site’ button to direct you to the official site of the bank and submit an online application from there.
Should you need a guide in cancellation of your existing credit card. The guide on this page might be helpful for you. It would be nice to check when your credit card annual fee will be charged and whether or not this will affect your final payments when you plan to close your account.
I hope this information has helped.
Cheers,
Rench
is there a minimum income with a transfer of $8000
Hello Wendy,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The bank’s website and its application link both didn’t have an exact figure on how much annual income requirement is required. However, please take note that most card issuers require at least minimum of $15,000 gross annual income to be eligible.
You may click “Go to Site” green button to continue with your application on the bank’s website. Usually, St.George will evaluate your overall financial position. The usual factors they consider are as follows:
– Your employment type and history
– Your credit report (held with an independent credit reporting agency), which contains a record of your financial history
– Any previous/current account history you have with us
– Whether or not, considering these and other factors, you’re able to service the credit card based on your overall financial position.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Jonathan
Hi,
I have a credit card with 6000$ limit.I owe 3500$.The credit card has variable rate 13%.I try to pay the minimum amount every month and sometimes more.
The problem is that i receive centrelink benefits now because i lost my job before 4 months.I am studying at the moment and its not easy to find work for the next 2 months.Is it a good solution to make balance transfer ?
Can you please suggest me something good to be? better financial ?
Many Thanks!!!
Hello Vicky,
Thank you for reaching out to us about this.
Please note that as finder is a comparison website and we do not represent any of the companies featured on our pages, I can only offer you general advice.
As a recipient of Centrelink benefits, you may want to review this page to check on your options to pay off your credit card debt.
Loans for the Unemployed
Personal Loan FAQs
From there, you can make a decision on how you may go about handling your credit card debt.
All the best,
Gru
Silly Question – Can someone please advise what is a ‘cash advance rate? ‘ Do you get penalised for paying more each month?
Hi Nat,
Thanks for reaching out.
To get a better understanding of cash advance rates, please refer to this link .
Hope that helps,
Joanne
Hi
I recently paid for overseas holiday flights on the card I am thinking of transferring, would I be cover by the travel insurance included with this card?
Thanks
Hi Mel,
Thanks for your inquiry.
In general, to receive the complimentary travel insurance included with a credit card you must pay for the travel with that credit card.
Hope this information helped.
Cheers,
Arnold
can you explain what Purchase Rate (12.74% p.a.) means ? does it mean 12.74% will be charged annually on balance transfers ?
Hi Budini,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The Purchase Rate of 12.74% p.a. means it is the revert rate that will be charged to your remaining outstanding balance if you’re not able to fully pay your balance transfer amount after 20 months of 0% interest. If you do not want to be charged 12.74% on your balance transfer, you’d be best to pay off your balance before the 20-month period ends.
Cheers,
May
If I pay the debt off quicker than the 20mths can I then cancel the card so I don’t have to pay the annual fee.
Hi Tiff,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Should you need a guide in cancellation of your existing credit card. The guide on this page might be helpful for you. It would be nice to check when your credit card annual fee will be charged and whether or not this will affect your final payments when you plan to close your account.
I hope this information has helped.
Cheers,
Harold