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Defence Bank is a credit union that has been serving the financial needs of Australians since 1975. Originally known as Defence Force Credit Union, Defence Bank now provides services for those in the Australian Defence Force and the broader community.

In addition to a standard Visa credit card, Defence Bank also offers its customers everyday banking, savings accounts, home loans, car loans, insurance and travel money.

Defence Bank has about 40 branches throughout Australia.

Mark Bristow
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

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Why choose Defence Bank

Benefits

  • Moderately low interest rates
  • No balance transfer fees
  • Moderately low annual fees

Drawbacks

  • No platinum card offer
  • Multiple fees could apply
  • Limited branches throughout Australia

Defence Bank Credit Cards

About Defence Bank credit cards

Defence Bank only offers one standard Visa credit card for their customers. There is no platinum credit card option with perks.

Customers of Defence Bank can enjoy a very low interest rate for a limited period of card ownership after which the interest rate is moderately low. Defence Bank credit card owners also receive a moderately low interest rate on cash advances.

A moderate amount of interest-free days are available for Defence Bank Visa credit cardholders.

The standard Defence Bank credit card comes with moderately low annual fees.

Customers should be aware of moderate low payment fees in addition to fees for going over limit, duplicate statements and supplementary cards.

There is no introductory balance transfer offer on Defence Bank credit cards; however, there are also no fees for balance transfers.

Defence Bank credit cards review

Defence Bank offers customers a standard Visa card with no frills. Those who are seeking a platinum card with rewards would likely be better served by other financial institutions and credit card offers.

Those who choose a standard Visa credit card with Defence Bank can enjoy very low interest rates on purchases for a limited time. After this time, customers receive moderately low interest rates on purchases in addition to moderately low interest rates on cash advances.

Customers also receive moderate interest-free days in addition to moderate late payment fees. There are also over-limit, duplicate statement and supplementary card fees.

For customers thinking of transferring debt from another card, there is no introductory balance transfer offer for Defence Bank credit cards. However, there is also no fee for balance transfers.

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