Westpac Lite Credit card
At a glance
| $9 | Monthly card fee ($108 per annum) |
| 9.90% p.a. | Variable purchase rate |
| $500 | Minimum credit limit |
| $30,000 p.a. | Minimum income required |
| 0% | Foreign transaction fee |
See below for standard rates and fees.
Why choose the Westpac Lite card?
Our lowest card purchase rate
Having our lowest credit card interest rate on purchases helps you save on interest charges in those months you don’t repay the full amount.
No card? No problem
On top of Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay, you can activate and use our Instant Digital Card from the moment your account is opened. No need to wait for a physical card.
No fees on foreign transactions
Even if you’re not travelling, this can save you when you’re shopping online with a foreign merchant.
Other reasons to choose
You don’t need a rewards card to get rewarded. Westpac Extras includes personalised cashback offers sent directly to your email. Simply use your card as normal and we’ll automatically credit your account.
Think of this $9 monthly fee as a subscription to credit card convenience. This works out to $108 p.a.
From verifying suspicious transactions to our fraud money back guarantee, we aim to keep you protected.
Manage your repayments with options like SmartPlan1, Card Autopay and SMS payment reminders.
Could this credit card be suitable for you?
It could be if:
- You don’t repay your purchases in full each month (taking advantage of our lowest card purchase interest rate)
- You want credit card convenience and features
There may be better options if:
- You’ll repay your purchases in full each month, consider our Low Fee cards
- You want rewards points, consider our Rewards cards
Standard rates and fees
| Variable interest rate on purchases | 9.90% p.a. |
| Cash advances/ withdrawals fee |
Cash advances not available |
| Monthly card fee | $9 |
| Foreign transaction fee | 0% |
| Late payment fee | $0 |
| Non-Westpac Group ATM fee | Although not a Westpac fee, using your card in a non-Westpac Group ATM may result in a charge to you. Avoid this fee by using one of Westpac’s extensive network of 2,900 ATMs across Australia (including any St.George, BankSA and Bank of Melbourne ATMs). Find a Westpac Group ATM. |
| Credit card surcharge | In some instances, businesses may administer a ‘surcharge’ for credit card payments. Usually, these are a percentage fee of your purchase amount. Ask the merchant if a surcharge applies and how much it is before paying if you’re unsure. |
Alternative credit cards
Westpac Low Rate card
One of our lowest interest rates on purchases, up to 55 days interest-free and a $59 annual card fee.
Frequently asked questions
SmartPlan helps you stay on top of large purchases and balances by breaking them down into regular installments.1
Credit card balance SmartPlan
Turn any of your outstanding purchase, cash advance or promotional plan balances of $200 or more into a SmartPlan.
Large purchase SmartPlan
Create a large purchase SmartPlan to help you pay off an individual ‘big ticket’ item of $500 or more that you’ve bought on your card in the last 30 days – think purchases such as a flight, hotel bill or even a new fridge.
The security of your card and information is extremely important to us. We have a range of security measures in place to ensure that your account is protected, including online. Westpac Added Online Security provides extra peace of mind when shopping online at participating retailers.
We also have your back if something does go wrong. Our Fraud Money Back Guarantee ensures that customers will be reimbursed for any unauthorised transactions provided that the customer has not contributed to the loss and contacted Westpac promptly.
Before you apply
To improve the likelihood your application is approved and in a timely manner, please read this section carefully before applying. Please note that we cannot process new credit applications while a COVID-19 relief package is applied to your account. If you wish to proceed with an application, you will first have to request a withdrawal from the package through Online Banking or call us on 132 032. For more information please visit our COVID-19 customer support webpage.
- You’re regularly meeting your repayment obligations for other credit card or loan accounts
- You’ve considered whether you need to keep any credit accounts you no longer use – e.g.: store cards.
As part of reviewing your application we look at the information on your credit report, which is produced by an independent credit bureau. This report shows a snapshot of your liabilities, available credit, and your repayment behaviour for these accounts. To learn more about credit reporting in Australia visit www.westpac.com.au/ccr.
It’s a good idea to view your own credit report and check your details are correct before starting your application. You can do this for free by visiting the credit bureau website directly, or via CreditSmart.org.au. We work with three bureaus: Equifax, illion and Experian, so you might like to check the report produced by each of them.
Before starting your application, make sure you have everything in the list below:
- All existing liabilities that are in your name (e.g. personal loans, other credit or store cards, ‘interest-free’ instalment purchases, home loan)
- Your income information from the last 3 months, such as payslips, bank statements and rental income (you won’t need this if your pay already goes into a Westpac bank account)
- All your regular monthly expenses (including school fees, insurance, bills etc.)
- Your frequent flyer number (if applying for a Rewards card)
- Your balance transfer credit card details (if applying for a Balance Transfer).
If you’re an existing Westpac customer, you’ll also need to:
- Apply as an existing customer in the application form, which includes logging in to your account
- Once logged in, double-check that your personal details (name, address etc) are up-to-date. If not, log in to internet banking to update them.
Any errors in the details you provide could delay your process, or even mean you are declined. Again, checking against your credit report can help here.
Every time you apply for any form of credit, your credit history is checked by the credit provider. This is listed as an enquiry on your report. Multiple applications can be seen as a red flag and reduce your chances of approval.
Things you should know
Be credit savvy: Before applying, consider a realistic credit limit and check all conditions, interest rates, fees and charges on your selected card.
Balance transfers into the Westpac Lite Card are not available.
1 SmartPlan: SmartPlan is currently available for all Westpac consumer credit cards. Fees may apply. You need to register for Online Banking before you can set up a SmartPlan. Read the Online Banking terms and conditions (PDF 305KB) available at westpac.com.au. The establishment fee is charged upfront but is payable in monthly instalments over the term of your Large Purchase SmartPlan. This means that if you cancel your SmartPlan (or don’t make the required SmartPlan repayments) you must still pay the whole establishment fee, including any interest on the establishment fee. SmartPlan requires cardholders to make regular monthly payments for the full term and at the interest rate that applies when the SmartPlan is created. All payments made to your credit card account will be applied first to any SmartPlan instalments. Therefore, debts accruing a higher interest rate may be left unpaid during the SmartPlan term. Any balance transfer amounts on a SmartPlan must have a remaining term of between 3 and 36 months to be eligible for a SmartPlan. See Credit Card Terms and Conditions (PDF 240KB) for more details. SmartPlan cancellation takes up to 2 business days. When a SmartPlan ends, any remaining balance will revert to the variable annual interest rate for your balance type or special offer rate as applicable. Cardholders keep interest-free days (if applicable) after a balance transfer when you pay your monthly payment (being your SmartPlan repayments plus the minimum monthly repayment on your credit card account) SmartPlan repayment.
2. Interest free period is available on purchases when you pay the Closing Balance (or the Monthly Payment Balance with a balance transfer) in full by the payment due date.
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