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Pros

  • No annual fee

  • Accessible $1,000 minimum credit limit

Cons

  • 2.95% foreign transaction fee

Reviews

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  • Rewards
    2.4 (7)
  • Online Experience
    3.5 (19)
  • Transparency
    3.8 (20)
  • Customer Service
    3.5 (20)
  • Rates and Fees
    3.9 (20)
  • Card / Account Used For
    • Everyday Expenses (9)
    • Overseas/Travel (8)
    • Special Purchases (6)
    • Online Shopping (5)
  • Application Process
    4.1 (19)


Jennifer

JenniferNew South Wales

  • 2 reviews

No Explanation for decline

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After researching Global Credit card reviews, we decided to apply to Bankwest today for a global credit card in an case of an emergency. Have been rejected. With a property valued at $900000 with a mtg under $70k & a small personal loan, with both of us working were rejected. Spoke to 3 Customer Service reps, neither could explain how we didn't qualify for their criteria. I asked to speak to a supervisor, to discuss it, they couldn't or wouldn't talk to us. They want all our information, but, won't give us any in return. Very poor business conduct. Won't be recommending them.



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Dave

DaveSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Decent credit card with no ongoing fees!!!

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I've had this credit card as part of my mortgage package. I opted for this one as I didn't want any ongoing fees for using it. I have been using it for couple of years now for both everyday purchases and online shopping and haven't had any issues so far. The customer service is very helpful and trying to resolve any issues you have. All in all I am quite satisfied with this card and would recommend it to anyone.

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Card Start DateAugust 2016
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Brisbee

BrisbeeBrisbane

  • 13 reviews
  • 1 like

Great card with travel insurance and no annual fee

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This was a good credit card to start out with - no fees and covers for international travel insurance. Downside is that there was no rewards attached to the card but apart from that, I had no problems with this card and would recommend for those that is after a basic credit card.



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Card Start DateOctober 2013
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Basic but OK

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As others have said there is no annual fee. This should be a given for all cards since I believe that they make enough from the interest paid by a lot of customers. A basic card with no real extras.

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Card Start DateOctober 2011
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Hunter

HunterGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

good card

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this card comes with no fees which helps to save normally annual charges of around $200 to $300. Using this card for a while and have no issues so far.

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Card Start DateApril 2018
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Good Credit Card

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It's a good credit card with low annual fees. It is very easy to transfer the balance to this credit card. It has low international fees and easy to use overseas.

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Card Start DateMarch 2022
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choprasimple

choprasimpleAU

  • 7 reviews
  • 1 like
  • Verified customer

Great card with Great benefits

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My friend refer this card and its fantabulous. This card only has downside that it cannot give you earn points however the benefit of no fees, no international transaction fees and at par exhange currency rate offset that one downside.
Highly recommended.

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Card Start DateOctober 2022
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Steven N.

Steven N.Sydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Bankwest Mastercard

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I use this card, the fees can be much and interest rates are a bit higher then normal.
However when overseas using this card with no overseas fees and good exchange rates helps make the card more useful to use.

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Card Start DateFebruary 2017
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BYV

BYVGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

Zero fees and very convenient

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Have been using the Bankwest Zero Master Card for long time now. The best thing about the card is there is no annual fees and the online app is also very easy to use. I use the card for my day to day shopping, groceries, online shopping and never had any issue.

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Card Start DateJuly 2018
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  • Everyday Expenses
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Traveller

TravellerPerth, WA

  • 2 reviews

Zero fees

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I have had this card for some years and use it for online purchases from sites I have not previously used. There are no ongoing fees which make it perfect for using as a back up. I use a rewards card for most things when buying locally but for safety and to avoid any issues with ongoing debits this card is perfect.

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Card Start DateAugust 2010
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  • Online Shopping
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Rinoz

RinozSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews

Great for overseas travel and purchases

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Card Start DateAugust 2016
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Miriam

MiriamSydney, NSW

  • 27 reviews

Bank West credit card

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Prashant

PrashantSydney, NSW

terrible bank. terrible card.

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This is the worst bank ever. i applied for a higher tiered card then this one. Was instead deceptively given this card instead and not told that it was not the higher one that I applied for. As part of their rigorous application process had to twice go into one of their bank branches and email 6 months of statements. All for wasted effort. Their customer service is terrible too. Takes 20-30m each time you cal them.

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Card Start DateJune 2022
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Suzy

SuzyNortheast, VIC

  • 9 reviews
  • 1 like

Good card, terrible service from this bank

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This card has a great rate but they are quick to charge fees and also the phone bank staff are rude, unhelpful and difficult to deal with. Not a nice bank if you come into any financial difficulty

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Card Start DateNovember 2001
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Patro

PatroGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 7 reviews

Excellent ... No overheads

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I have been using since two yeas. no problem even once late fees reversed as it was a genuine mistake. i gave four star because when i loaded money on credit card over the limit and withdraw money less then what is excess amount, still they charged fees where it never happend with other credit card. Still i like to continue with a low limit for safe overseas travel.

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Card Start DateMarch 2017
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daveys777

daveys777Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

Was really looking forward to this card

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Was looking forward to this card . Unfortunately a few Days after setting up a direct debit with another bank for this card I had an unauthorised transaction on the account with Bankwest in the notation.
Thankfully my bank called me and had it reversed.
After contacting Bankwest they did not think they had a problem and it was my other banks issue, not much help .
I had no choice but to cancel my 1 week old Credit card as in my opinion Bankwest has either made a huge mistake or someone who saw the Direct Debit form I sent has used it or passed it onto a third party for fraudulent use .
Very disappointed that Bankwest won’t own it !

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Card Start DateJune 2022
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savvy shopper

savvy shopperMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like
  • Verified customer

Cancelled my card and will be closing my account also

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Bankwest have no idea of what customer service is. There fees are excessive and it is difficult to access help or customer assistance. I will be taking my banking elsewhere. These guys are just a big Bank in Sheep clothing. Shop around there are many better products out there.

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Card Start DateJanuary 2016
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Erwin

ErwinSydney, NSW

  • 10 reviews

A great credit card without annual fees

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I have this card for almost a tear now and it is great if you pay the closing balance per month. I find their support a great to deal with.

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Card Start DateDecember 2018
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Shaun31

Shaun31Amaroo 2914, ACT

  • 7 reviews
  • 2 likes

This is perfect, easy to use, no fuss

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Easy to use. Alert immediately if there are any unauthorised transactions. Although the card has not been used overseas, I could not see there being any major issue. Long expiry date so you don't have to worry about replacing the card - at time of renewal, a new card is automatically sent to the customer.

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Card Start DateAugust 2008
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Tim

TimGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 10 reviews
  • 2 likes

Very good card

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I have had this one for a few years now and the interest rate and fees are much better that the four big banks. Staff have always been great to deal with. Happy to recommend this one.

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Questions & Answers

graeme quinn

graeme quinnasked

how can i upgrade my zero card to a platinum card

1 answer
Erwin
Erwin

Call them and they will verify based on the parameters that they need to look at.


Sandy

Sandyasked

Hi,
Could you please tell me what is included in Prepaid overseas itinerary items.

Thanks.

No answers

Henry

Henryasked

I used another credit card for overseas online booking/purchase and the card company sent a security code to my Australian mobile phone which I could not access -- this made the card is useless for online transactions overseas. I wonder if BankWest Zero MasterCard has the same or similar feature? If yes I will not bother to apply the card?

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