- Low purchase rate of 9.90% p.a.
- No foreign transaction fees
- No late payment fees
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- $9 monthly fee - ($108 annually)
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Westpac Lite Mastercard®
Roland Bleyer
Credit Card Expert with over 15 years card experience and the founder of Creditcard.com.au. Ask Roland a Question about this card.
The Westpac Lite Mastercard
Never heard of a ‘lite’ credit card before? Well, now you have. One of Westpac’s newest cards, the Westpac Lite Card is designed for the ‘lite’ credit card user, offering the bank’s lowest rate on purchases, alongside a limited range of useable features.
If you want access to credit for everyday spending and are not too worried about fancy features some cards offer, this may just be the card for you.
So, to help you make a decision, here’s all the important need-to-know info on this lovely lite option from Westpac.
What we love...
While it’s easy to get excited about fantastic features and awesome introductory offers, it’s perhaps not so easy to get enthused about saving money. However, money-saving is one of the main benefits on offer with the Westpac Lite Card.
We all know that paying no interest is the best way to go with credit card debt. This can be achieved either by transferring existing credit card debt onto a 0% p.a. balance transfer card and paying down the balance before the intro offer ends, or by paying off each credit card balance month-to-month, before interest starts accruing.
However, while we know this, we also know that sometimes life gets in the way. Switching to a balance transfer card isn’t always an option, and it’s not always possible to pay off a credit card balance in full at the end of the month.
The solution? A low rate card such as the Westpac Lite Card can provide cardholders who may not be able to pay off their balance in full each month, to save on the interest they are paying. With the card’s low purchase rate of 9.90% p.a., you could save on the interest you’re paying out, to hopefully pay off the balance sooner.
Sure, all this talk of money-saving might not get your heart racing, but this card may just make sense for you financially. Plus, it does have some other handy features, which we’ll get to shortly.
What’s not so great...
With low cost cards, you’ll usually find fewer features on offer. With the Westpac Lite Card for example, cardholders are not able to take out cash advances. On top of that, the card has a relatively low maximum credit limit of $4,000, which some cardholders could find restrictive.
However, it’s worth pointing out that these qualities don’t necessarily have to be disadvantageous. Cash advances can be costly, as they usually come with fees and a higher rate of interest. Meanwhile, having a higher credit limit may encourage overspending in those who perhaps cannot afford to overspend.
One negative point worth taking into consideration though, is the card’s monthly fee. Instead of an annual fee, there is a $9 monthly fee, which works out to be $108 per year. For a low rate card with minimal features, this is a considerable amount to pay.
Why should you choose this card?
Happily, the Westpac Lite Card is not completely devoid of features. Aside from its money-saving capability, it actually has a few features that you might find very useful indeed.
First up, there are no foreign transaction fees or late payment fees to worry about. You can also enjoy up to 45 days interest free on purchases, as well as one additional cardholder at no extra cost. Nothing spectacular, it’s true, but handy nonetheless.
Overall Rating
A ‘lite’ card that could save you money on interest, while offering a few features that may just come in handy.
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Rates and fees
Interest rates
Purchase rate 9.90% p.a.
Cash advance rate N/A
Interest free period on purchases up to 45 days
Balance transfer
Balance transfer rate 6.99% p.a. for 12 months
Balance transfer revert rate 99% p.a.
Balance transfer from personal loan No
Balance transfer fee No fee
Balance transfer limit 80% of approved credit limit
Banks you can't balance transfer from Westpac
Credit limits
Minimum credit limt $500
Maximum credit limit $4,000
Fees & repayments
Annual fee $108 p.a.
Additional card holder fee $0 p.a.
Foreign transaction fee 0%
Minimum repayment 2%
Cash advance fee N/A
Late payment fee $0
Additional features
Complimentary insurance
International Travel Insurance No
Flight Inconvenience Insurance No
Transit Accident Insurance No
Smartphone Screen Insurance No
Purchase Protection Insurance No
Extended Warranty Insurance No
Rental Vehicle Excess In Australia Insurance No
Overview
Westpac Lite Mastercard®
Featuring Westpac’s lowest rate on credit card purchases of 9.90% p.a., the Westpac Lite Mastercard also comes with no foreign transaction fees or late payment fees. The credit card limit is between $500 to $4,000 and it charges a monthly fee of $9 which is $108 annually.
Disclaimer: The interest free period is the maximum number of days during which interest is not charged on new purchases. If your account has an interest free period for purchases, to be entitled to that interest free period, you need to pay off the “monthly payment balance” listed on your statement of account (not the full closing balance) by the relevant payment due date.
Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Key features
- Low 9.90% p.a. on purchases
- $9 monthly fee ($108 annually)
- No foreign transaction fees
- No late payment fees
- Up to 45 days interest free on purchases
- No cash advances available with this card
- Credit limit of $500 to $4,000
- One additional cardholder (aged 16 or over) at no extra cost
Minimum criteria to apply for this card
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Be over 18 years old
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Good Credit and have not applied for multiple credit cards recently
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Resident or citizen of Australia. Temporary residents are eligible.
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Minimum income of $15,000 p.a.
You have your personal details ready to complete the online application
Roland B Bleyer founded Creditcard.com.au in 2005 and has extensive knowledge about credit cards. He personally answers all questions and write the editor reviews for each card here. Always keen to share his passion to educate consumers and help you select better suited credit cards.
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