St George Vertigo MasterCard

By: EconomyWatch   Date: 6 October 2010

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The St. George Vertigo MasterCard is a low interest credit card. It helps in low-rate purchases at a rate of 11.39% per annum. St. George Vertigo MasterCard holds the distinction of being awarded the title of ‘Australia's Cheapest BalanceTransfer Credit Card’ consecutively in 2008 and 2009 by Money Magazine. It comes with a 0% rate on balance transfer in the initial six months after card approval.

St. George was established in 1936 as a financial body governing building society. It converted to retail banking in 1992 and became one of the largest banks in Australia. Presently, the bank also offers institutional services and services in businessbanking.

St. George Vertigo MasterCard: Features and Benefits

St. George Vertigo MasterCard comes with a wide range of features and benefits, including:

  • Lowest interest rate in the industry.
  • Affordable annual fee of $55.
    • Interest-free credit period of a maximum of 55 days.
    • Complementary add-on card.
    • Linked to other account services of the bank.
    • Emergency card replacement.
    • 24/7 phone banking and Internet banking facilities.
    • Daily cash limit of up to $2,000.
    • Minimum repayment as low as $10 or 2% of the amount spent.

    St. George Vertigo MasterCard: Restrictions

    There are certain restrictions on the St. George Vertigo MasterCard, such as:

    • It does not offer many reward points.
    • Only permanent Australian residents can apply for this card, business visa holders are not eligible.
    • A person should be above 18 years to acquire this card.


    St. George Vertigo MasterCard: How to Apply

    St. George Vertigo MasterCard can be applied for online and the procedure takes a maximum of 15 minutes. The issuer generally gives an immediate response on the status of the application form. The bank gives constant updates on the application status via email or SMS. An applicant needs to supply information regarding his/her weekly income, current tax details, statement on assets, savings and investments. S/he must also furnish details of his/her total liabilities, including store credits and credit card dues.

    St. George Vertigo MasterCard is accepted at approximately 28 million establishments worldwide and comes with on the spot privileges and discounts on purchases and payments with the card. The card is suitable for people with additional financialobligations, such as home loans or car loans.

    ‘St. George’ is a trademark of St. George Bank, who can be found at www.stgeorge.com.au/

    ‘MasterCard’ is a trademark of MasterCard Company, who can be found at www.mastercard.com/au/


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