- No annual card fee and no late fees
- 0% p.a. for 6 months on balance transfers (no balance transfer fee)
- Possible to balance transfer loans as well as credit cards and store cards
- Range of complimentary platinum insurance covers and benefits
- Free bottle of wine at Citibank's dining partner restaurants (located on the Citi smart-phone app. T&Cs apply
- No additional cardholder fee
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Purchase rate
19.99% p.a.Balance transfer
0% 6 monthsreverts to 19.99% p.a. No BT feeAnnual fee
$0 p.a.Pros
No annual card fee and no late fees
0% p.a. for 6 months on balance transfers (no balance transfer fee)
Possible to balance transfer loans as well as credit cards and store cards
Range of complimentary platinum insurance covers and benefits
Free bottle of wine at Citibank's dining partner restaurants (located on the Citi smart-phone app. T&Cs apply
No additional cardholder fee
Cons
High purchase rate of 19.99% p.a.
Citi Simplicity Credit Card
Citi have delivered with their no annual card fee offering which includes no late fees and no additional card holder fee. This updated offer includes 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 6 months (no BT fee applies). Reverts to the cash advance rate. Great for a secondary form of back up funds, great for a primary card. Apply in 15 mins online right now.
Add to this premium card features like platinum concierge and complimentary insurances; transit accident, extended warranty, purchase cover, guaranteed and pricing scheme. Enjoy free wine every time you dine with the Citibank Dining Program plus no annual fee for any additional card holders. Perfect for a 2nd card for access to emergency funds when needed or primary no fee offering. Minimum credit limits of $6,000 with maximum of $100,000. Right up with the most premium of cards. Minimum 35k income required and good credit.
Key features
- No annual card fee
- No late fees ever
- 0% p.a. for 6 months on balance transfers (no balance transfer fee). Reverts to the cash advance rate
- Up to 55 days interest free on purchases
- No additional card holder fee
- Platinum concierge
- Complimentary Transit Accident Insurance
- Complimentary Purchase Cover Insurance
- Complimentary Extended Warranty Insurance
- Guaranteed pricing scheme
- Free wine every time you dine with the Citibank Dining Program. T&Cs apply
75% of customers who have rated this card would recommend it
| Interest Rates | |
| Purchase rate | 19.99% p.a. |
| Cash advance rate | 19.99% p.a. |
| Interest free on purchases | up to 55 days |
| Balance Transfer | |
| Balance transfer rate | 0% p.a. for 6 months |
| Balance transfer fee | No fee |
| Balance transfer revert rate | 19.99% p.a. |
| Balance transfer limit | 80% of your approved new credit limit |
| Balance transfer from personal loan | Yes |
| Banks you can't balance transfer from | Bank of Queensland ,Citi ,Coles ,Emirates ,IMB ,Qantas Money ,Suncorp ,Virgin Money |
| Credit limits | |
| Minimum credit limit | $6,000 |
| Maximum credit limit | $100,000 |
| Fees & repayments | |
| Annual fee | $0 p.a. |
| Additional cardholder fee | $0 p.a. |
| Cash advance fee | 3.5% |
| Foreign transaction fee | 3.4% |
| Minimum repayment | 2% |
| Late payment fee | $0 |
| Credit card type | Visa |
| Complimentary insurance | |
| Flight inconvenience insurance | No |
| Transport accident cover | Yes |
| Smartphone screen insurance | No |
| Purchase protection insurance | Yes |
| Extended warranty insurance | Yes |
| Rental vehicle excess cover | No |
| Extras | |
| Free wine when you dine with the Citibank Dining Program. T&Cs apply | |
| Personal concierge service |
The Citi Simplicity Credit Card
Far from ‘simple’, the Citi Simplicity Credit Card is a no annual fee card that is chock full of extras. Not only can you benefit from a dazzling array of complimentary features, as a cardholder, you can also take advantage of this great introductory offer with 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 6 months.
What we love…
Before we start in on all those lovely extras, let’s talk about the Citi Simplicity Credit Card’s introductory offer. If you have existing credit card debt, you can benefit from this card’s 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 6 months to help you save on interest and pay down that debt. You can transfer up to 80% of your approved credit limit.
Of course, there are plenty of credit cards out there offering fancy features and enticing introductory offers. But, all those extras generally come at a price, with cardholders paying a high annual fee for the privilege of accessing them. Not so, the Citi Simplicity Credit Card. This card has no annual fee for the primary cardholder and up to four additional cardholders, plus no late fees.
Yes, there are lots of no annual fee cards out there too, but when you start comparing features, you’ll notice most no annual fee cards don’t actually offer many features. Happily, the Citi Simplicity Credit Card has no annual fee and a multitude of features, many of which you would only find on – much more expensive – platinum cards. But, more on that later.
What’s not so great…
There’s not too much to complain about with the Citi Simplicity Credit Card. If you take up the balance transfer offer, be aware that if you don’t clear your transferred balance within 6 months, it will revert to the card’s cash advance rate. Also, it’s best to avoid interest accruing on this card, as the purchase rate is relatively high.
Why should you choose this card?
If you want a credit card that charges no annual fees, but still has heaps of extras, the Citi Simplicity Credit Card could be the card for you. Aside from its introductory offer, the card provides the following fantastic features:
- With the Citibank Dining Program, you can enjoy a free bottle of wine every time you dine at hundreds of participating restaurants and pay with your Citi Simplicity Credit Card.
- You can benefit from the peace of mind knowing you are backed by several complimentary insurance covers, including Transit Accident Insurance, Purchase Cover Insurance, Extended Warranty Insurance and Guaranteed Pricing Scheme.
- With Visa Front Line, you will have access to advance ticket sales, plus exclusive offers on travel, entertainment and leisure, both in Australia and overseas.
- You will have your very own personal assistant, when you utilise Visa’s personal concierge service, available 24/7.
- With Citi World Privileges, you will have access to incredible offers around the world, taking in everything from dining and shopping, to sports and spas.
Overall Rating
A feature-packed card, the Citi Simplicity Credit Card offers some serious value, with no annual fee ever, plus 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 6 months.
89 questions (showing the latest 10 Q&As)
- Be over 18 years old
- Good credit and not applied for multiple credit cards recently
- Australian resident
- Minimum income of $35,000 p.a.
- You have your personal details ready to complete the online application
Pros and cons
- High purchase rate of 19.99% p.a.
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The Citi Simplicity Credit Card
Far from ‘simple’, the Citi Simplicity Credit Card is a no annual fee card that is chock full of extras. Not only can you benefit from a dazzling array of complimentary features, as a cardholder, you can also take advantage of this great introductory offer with 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 6 months.
What we love…
Before we start in on all those lovely extras, let’s talk about the Citi Simplicity Credit Card’s introductory offer. If you have existing credit card debt, you can benefit from this card’s 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 6 months to help you save on interest and pay down that debt. You can transfer up to 80% of your approved credit limit.
Of course, there are plenty of credit cards out there offering fancy features and enticing introductory offers. But, all those extras generally come at a price, with cardholders paying a high annual fee for the privilege of accessing them. Not so, the Citi Simplicity Credit Card. This card has no annual fee for the primary cardholder and up to four additional cardholders, plus no late fees.
Yes, there are lots of no annual fee cards out there too, but when you start comparing features, you’ll notice most no annual fee cards don’t actually offer many features. Happily, the Citi Simplicity Credit Card has no annual fee and a multitude of features, many of which you would only find on – much more expensive – platinum cards. But, more on that later.
What’s not so great…
There’s not too much to complain about with the Citi Simplicity Credit Card. If you take up the balance transfer offer, be aware that if you don’t clear your transferred balance within 6 months, it will revert to the card’s cash advance rate. Also, it’s best to avoid interest accruing on this card, as the purchase rate is relatively high.
Why should you choose this card?
If you want a credit card that charges no annual fees, but still has heaps of extras, the Citi Simplicity Credit Card could be the card for you. Aside from its introductory offer, the card provides the following fantastic features:
- With the Citibank Dining Program, you can enjoy a free bottle of wine every time you dine at hundreds of participating restaurants and pay with your Citi Simplicity Credit Card.
- You can benefit from the peace of mind knowing you are backed by several complimentary insurance covers, including Transit Accident Insurance, Purchase Cover Insurance, Extended Warranty Insurance and Guaranteed Pricing Scheme.
- With Visa Front Line, you will have access to advance ticket sales, plus exclusive offers on travel, entertainment and leisure, both in Australia and overseas.
- You will have your very own personal assistant, when you utilise Visa’s personal concierge service, available 24/7.
- With Citi World Privileges, you will have access to incredible offers around the world, taking in everything from dining and shopping, to sports and spas.
Overall Rating
A feature-packed card, the Citi Simplicity Credit Card offers some serious value, with no annual fee ever, plus 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 6 months.
User reviews
Rates and fees
Interest rates
Purchase rate 19.99% p.a.
Cash advance rate 19.99% p.a.
Interest free on purchases up to 55 days
Balance transfer
Balance transfer rate 0% p.a. for 6 months
Balance transfer revert rate 19.99% p.a.
Balance transfer from personal loan Yes
Balance transfer fee No fee.
Balance transfer limit 80% of approved credit limit
Banks you can't balance transfer from Bank of Queensland, Citi, Coles, Emirates, IMB, Qantas Money, Suncorp, Virgin Money
Credit limits
Minimum credit limt $6,000
Maximum credit limit $100,000
Fees & repayments
Annual fee $0 p.a.
Additional card holder fee $0 p.a.
Foreign transaction fee 3.4%
Minimum repayment 2%
Cash advance fee 3.5%
Late payment fee $0
Additional features
Complimentary insurance
Overseas travel insurance No
Flight inconvenience insurance No
Transport accident cover Yes
Smartphone screen insurance No
Purchase protection insurance Yes
Extended warranty insurance Yes
Rental vehicle excess cover No
Extras
Free wine when you dine with the Citibank Dining Program. T&Cs apply
Personal concierge service
Overview
Citi Simplicity Credit Card
Citi have delivered with their no annual card fee offering which includes no late fees and no additional card holder fee. This updated offer includes 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 6 months (no BT fee applies). Reverts to the cash advance rate. Great for a secondary form of back up funds, great for a primary card. Apply in 15 mins online right now.
Add to this premium card features like platinum concierge and complimentary insurances; transit accident, extended warranty, purchase cover, guaranteed and pricing scheme. Enjoy free wine every time you dine with the Citibank Dining Program plus no annual fee for any additional card holders. Perfect for a 2nd card for access to emergency funds when needed or primary no fee offering. Minimum credit limits of $6,000 with maximum of $100,000. Right up with the most premium of cards. Minimum 35k income required and good credit.
Key features
- No annual card fee
- No late fees ever
- 0% p.a. for 6 months on balance transfers (no balance transfer fee). Reverts to the cash advance rate
- Up to 55 days interest free on purchases
- No additional card holder fee
- Platinum concierge
- Complimentary Transit Accident Insurance
- Complimentary Purchase Cover Insurance
- Complimentary Extended Warranty Insurance
- Guaranteed pricing scheme
- Free wine every time you dine with the Citibank Dining Program. T&Cs apply
Minimum criteria to apply for this card
Be over 18 years old
Good Credit and have not applied for multiple credit cards recently
Australian resident
Minimum income of $35,000 p.a.
You have your personal details ready to complete the online application
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I am looking for a new credit card. The CITA looks attractive. I am retired with my Australian Super my only income. How do I I meet the income requirements?. I am currently with a majos Australian Bank, and the account has been hacked 4 times in the last 9/10 years. It is happening too often. I would like a credit card where i am notified of every transaction for approval.
Hi Lucian, it can be hard with some banks for them to see your super as income. Citi may be flexible enough as they do see the pension as income also. If you have an accountant they should be able to verify your income also. Does your super income exceed 35k a year? Has it been over 6 months since your last credit application? If yes then it would be worth having a shot if you are happy with this card. I have a Citi card and do receive an alert on my phone each time a transaction occurs.
I retired several years ago in the UK and recently became an Australian resident. I receive considerably more than the $35k requirement but the majority comes from my UK occupational pension and rental income. This money is paid into a UK bank and transferred at intervals to my Australian account. Are there any banks willing to issue credit cards to people whose income largely comes from overseas?
Hi Jan, this is a tricky one. I think most AU banks will struggle to connect the 2 parts of your income. If you are keen for this card. I would give it a shot and see how it goes. Citi as the largest credit card issuer in the world may be able to accept your income sources. If you are knocked back. I would wait 6 months before applying again. Though I would look at an AMEX option. They tend to be the most flexible. I like the Qantas Discovery for earning Qantas points.
I currently have a Visa card in my name with my wife as secondary card holder. We'd like to have a second Visa in her name for estate planning and for convenience. At times we travel overseas individually. It would cause problems if one of us was overseas and the card had to be cancelled due to loss or fraudulent transactions.
We're retired with no debt and substantial investment income. Much of the income comes from my member account in our SMSF of which we are both Trustees. We've left my wife's members account in accumulation due to the possible change in how franking credits are dealt with. My wife does have $30k p.a. from investments in her name. In reality as a married couple the income from the pension is split. In terms of Family Law it's considered a joint asset but the banks seem to look at my wife's income in isolation rather than looking at the total household income. They also don't accept there are reasons for structuring pensions and investments to be tax effective. Can you comment on a CC application for a retired couple with investment income from each individual and the SMSF.
Hi Scott, I know that AMEX can be friendly to SMSF retirees in terms of understanding income. Though minimum income could be a concern. Overall AMEX can look at household income rather than the individual. You can provide both your wifes income and yours when applying for either of you. The right card will depend on the amount you can spend. Review the range of cards available. https://www.creditcard.com.au/american-express-credit-cards/. You could look at a no annual fee Qantas Discovery or Velocity escape depending on what points you would like to earn. Let me know if AMEX does not suit.
Hi, when I want to access my statements online do you have extra security after logging in to display them and also do you email statements as a pdf needing a password to view?
Hi Donna, yes on email statements with a password. On extra security, there is nothing more above the standard login and requirement for you to enter a one time pin that expires in 8 mins.
Hi, i wish to apply Citi Clear Platinum Credit Card, i found online some of Application Criteria
Earn a Minimum Income of $35,000 p.a.
But can you let me clear if this income or more than this income on casual basis contact terms.
At this stage i am working as a casual and i have an casual contract as well and my income as per my gross fortnightly around $3500 before tax,, so am i eligible to apply the card i mention here.
Hi SM, you will just need to prove a minimum income of $35,000 p.a. to apply. At $3,500 a fortnight this is well below. Its no problem that it is casual. If you can provide your last few pay slips plus your previous notice of assessment should be all good on that front. Approval will depend on a range of factors. Reach our credit card application tips.
I am retired and have a comfortable amount of superannuation which allows me to easily make any pay off the cad each month.
Most (all?) of the cards the cards require a regular income. Do you know of any cards that would accept an irregular income.
I travel a bit and would also like a card with a travel insurance component and no international conversion fees
Hi CJ, you need to meet any minimum requirements to apply for a credit card. The major banks tend to be more flexible with income sources. Based on your requirements, check out the ANZ Rewards Travel Adventure credit card. You need to earn from super at least $35k a year. This card is great for travelling. It earns points, has no foreign fees, no foreign cash advance fees, has a great range of insurance with it. Plus the bonus of 40k Velocity points and a return domestic flight a year. The flight alone covers the $225 annual fee.
Does this card have paywave?
Hi Tim, yes the Citi Simplicity has Visa Paywave enabled with this credit card. I believe that all Visa credit cards have this functionality built in.
How many reward points do you receive per dollar spent using this card, thanks
Hi Paul, there is no rewards program with the Citi Simpliciy. Thus you earn no points per dollar spent.
Hi Roland , for all the complimentary insurance and visa front line. Do we have to apply extra for it or it is automatically covered when I purchase from the card
Hi Teresa, I found this PDF on the Citi credit card website that provides full details of the overseas travel insurance with your Citi Simplicity - https://www.citibank.com.au/global_images/complimentaryinsurance/pdf/AllianzTermsandconditions.pdf. If you check page 21 if provides the full list of eligibility requirements.
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