- Receive 80,000 CommBank Awards Points or 50,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply by 01 June 2023 and spend $4,000 on eligible purchases using your new card within 90 days from activation
- Earn 1 Awards point per $1 spent on eligible purchases, up to 150,000 points per year
- Ability to convert Awards points directly to Qantas points
- You can use your card to redeem reward points to pay for purchases at Myer
- 5.99% p.a. on balance transfers for the first 5 months, reverts to cash advance rate
- Range of complimentary platinum insurance covers
- Eligible with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay
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8 April 2013I have had this card in the past, for approximately 1.5 years. Personally I thought the American Express additional card was a bit of a gimmick, however I did find myself using this additional card at Myers, David Jones, and many other retail shops where no extra charges were applicable, the primary reason being the bonus points earned. The annual fee is a little high for a platinum card with its range of features, I personally would like to see it lowered, I also note if you have a home loan with CBA and are on one of their packages it is free (please confirm this). A major perk of this card is its travel insurance, and the reason I say this is because the underwriters (Zurich from memory) of the insurance didn't prescribe an age limit, or void the insurance if you have a prior medical condition unlike nearly all other credit card insurances for travel (Please note: they didn't cover your past medical condition, and to confirm the no age limit via the PDS as it may have changed since I were holding the card). Balance transfer rate is high in comparison to others, however I don't see CBA competing in this area ever, which doesn't matter to me anyway. Customer service is quiet good I feel, from walk ins to a branch to telephone esquires, I was always pleased. General knowledge/ability to assist with the travel insurance esquires was pretty dismal on both phone and walk ins. On the rewards side of things, CBA seems to be up there with the best. In regards to flexibility of using your points they are great, then again, the cost of points to redemption is pretty poor. Example being 2 CBA points to 1 QFF, 10,000 CBA points equals $50.00 voucher, and for flight Centre their conversion is not to good at all (I forgot this conversion rate sorry). Also points capping is little upsetting to see, especially at 250,000. Also note, that if you use QFF your points cap will be lowered, (a little past half way from memory, I didn't look to much into this as I dont use QFF) Final note, the Concierge Service they offer for this card, on both occasions I used them, was pathetic. Overall, I do like this card for what it does offer, I think this card would be great for a young professional couple ranging all the way up to retirees. I would strongly consider this card if I were mature aged/retiree. Negatives with CBA, they give pretty lean credit card limits if you are a first time applier, age (too young or mature) or havent been in your occupation for to long, or dont earn a reasonable income. (only a handful or reason, there are so many more) I hope my review helps your decision on this card. Please note: All the perks and benefits mentioned were during my time holding the card, I have tried my best to identify these major benefits by stating check in brackets after or during the sentence.
Recommends this card