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Bendigo Bank - Ready Credit Card - $0 Annual Fee, 0% International Fee, Travel Insurance

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Bendigo Bank Ready Credit Card

This is a repost from the original deal here:
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/742184/

Remember OzBargain has their Wiki here for all cards similar to Bendigo Bank's Ready Credit Card.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/cards_with_no_overseas_tra…

This card could be good for people looking to go on overseas holidays over the xmas/ new year period and beyond.
It has some advantages other cards don't have like a lower minimum credit limit, joint accounts and travel insurance.

Joint Accounts Available

Bendigo Bank support joint credit card holders.
Joint account means the credit facility is opened under two peoples names. Not many banks offer this on credit cards.
https://www.finder.com.au/joint-account-credit-cards

BSB/Account Number linked to the card

Which enables you to send fast payments directly onto the card. No need to send money in via BPAY.
Not all banks support sending fast payments via BSB/Account No, so you will need to check with your respective bank.

Other features

  • Uses the Mastercard Exchange Rate (https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/personal/get-support/convert…)
  • 0% International Fee
  • $0 Yearly Fee
  • Joint accounts available (you apparently need to go into a branch to set this up)
  • $0 Additional Card Holder Fee
  • 90 Days Travel Insurance (inc cancellation cover)
  • Extended Warranty on purchases
  • Purchase Protection on purchases
  • $3000 minimum credit limit

Bendigo Bank is also considered an 'ethical bank' with no investments in fossil fuel's according to Market Force:
https://www.marketforces.org.au/info/compare-bank-table/

Enjoy.

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Comments

          • +1

            @jrvb42: Agreed.

            Seems Bendigo don't like churners. I closed a $15K CC from ANZ and then applied for a lowly $3K CC from Bendigo but got an instant rejection. I then went apply for HSBC $6K CC and got approved without hiccup.

            • @timhn: Thanks for the feedback jrvb42 and timhn

              I will give Bendigo Bank the time they require as my interaction with the branch staff and even the branch manager has been amazing.
              Its good old fashion service that no longer exists in any other bank.
              Also HSBC is pretty good as well.

              But yes, if Bendigo bank's approval system cant handle my "preferred" income status (like you guys) then its off to HSBC where they will without a problem.

  • +1

    Bit of a waste of time this deal. Applied over 2 weeks ago and have spoken to Bendigo Bank twice about where my application is at. Was provisionally approved initially and had to submit pay slips which I did immediately. Have heard nothing since. I've rang them twice asking about the status and they've said that there is a large backlog of applications due to this specific card. Already have an AMEX but wanted this for when I go away in a couple weeks. At this stage I'm doubting it will arrive or be approved remotely in time. For reference I am mid-100k salary plus additional income of 40k per year post tax. No other debts or expenses owing. Applied for 5k limit. I would say don't bother applying based upon feedback from others and own experience.

    • Yes as I warned.
      A very tedious application process with Bendigo Bank unfortunately.
      They wanted 2 years of complete 16 page tax returns (not just the one page taxable income assessment) , loan statements, bank statements. share holdings statements and a full living and investment expenses declaration.
      Unbelieveable!
      They treat everyone as a high risk 20 year old in thier first job earning only $500pw.

      I eventually got my Ready card approved but it took about 4 weeks and they gave me a very ordinary $6,000 card limit.
      This after I had a $10,000 limit with Bankwest over the past 20 years.What an insult!

      I then applied for the HSBC Premier World mastercard with a minimum $10,000 credit limit.
      This is actually a much better credit card, also with ZERO annual fees (but with 3% Forex fees if you buy/use o'seas) and got my approval and credit card within 4 days!
      But I had already qualified as HSBC Premier customer which I felt helped a lot.
      HSBC only asked for 2 pieces of paper…. My Notice of Tax assessment showing my taxable income from last year and my most recent bank account statement showing my regular income going into my account. Too easy!

      • My Notice of Tax assessment

        Would be more than that for self-funded retirees - zero taxable income.

        • HSBC asssume you refer to) also ask to see your bank account statement showing your deposited income for last 2 months.

      • That's weird, a guy in my office applied three weeks ago and the only two things he had to upload were a payslip and his last ATO notice.

        I was going to apply myself, but I can't be bothered if the shenanigans are as complex as they were for you! Is there something special about your situation ? Are you self employed ?

        • -4

          Yes. self employed/ property investor/owner.

          As I indicated Bendigo Bank are set up for "simple/uncomplicated customers".
          ie Your typical weekly wages/salary income earner with minimal savings

          Whereas HSBC are set up for "Premium" customers with high incomes and assets

          • -2

            @HeWhoKnows: What MORON would neg vote a simply reply to a question within 5 seconds?

            Seriously the number of "jealous pea-brains" here with NO IDEA asnd NO MONEY AND NOTHING ELSE TO DO is incredible.

            GROW UP AND GET A LIFE!

            • -2

              @HeWhoKnows: Dear neg voter…
              Pls go and play somehere else or make a constructive comment like I do.
              Im here to assist people and provide guidance…you are obviously here to annoy people.
              You are what others commonly refer to as a TROLL!

  • +2

    Decided to apply and cancel our 28Degrees card - first time I’ve ever been declined on an application!!

    Very odd, now I’m gun shy to apply elsewhere.

    • Same.

      The online rejection of my application was due to unable to verify ID online.

      The confirmation email said it did not meet our credit eligibility guidelines.

      • I got the same credit card REJECTION online.
        Their online credit card application software is atrocious !

        Best to go into a branch or call them and get them to send you the application form.
        Complete it and send it back to them via thier secure upload link….do not attempt to email it back.
        You need to contact the staff and get them to send you an email with the secure upload link.

        Thats how I got my application approved.

        • I called in and they asked me to go to the branch to apply. Where did you call to get them to send you an application form?

  • +1

    Just applied! Another one moving on from 28 Degrees card

    • +1

      Ditto. Just put in cancellation request for 28 degrees card due to upcoming fees.

    • +1

      I wonder how many are moving across like me from the Bankwest Zero Platinum mastercard.
      This has now had all the "Platinum" insurances removed so stripping it of any platinum card benefits

  • 28 degrees now charging a monthly fee. Time to find a new credit card for international transactions!
    "A card fee of $8 per month will be introduced. You will see this fee being charged on your first statement from 17 September 2024. "

  • +1

    Hi, your recent Bendigo Bank credit card application has been received. Due to an unprecedented increase in applications in the last few days, the impact on application assessment times is unknown.
    If you have not uploaded the required income verification documentation, please follow the instructions on your application progression email or email your documents to [email protected] as soon as possible. No SMS reply available.

  • +1

    I've applied for this card a few days ago and just received this message "Hi, your recent Bendigo Bank credit card application has been received. Due to an unprecedented increase in applications in the last few days, the impact on application assessment times is unknown.
    If you have not uploaded the required income verification documentation, please follow the instructions on your application progression email or email your documents to [email protected] as soon as possible. No SMS reply available."

    Mass exodus of 28Degrees customers is happening now. Maybe we should mark this deal as OZBargained?

    • I just got that too.

    • I just got a rejection from Bendigo Bank but they didn't clarify the reason. FYI, I churn credit cards on a regular basis to chase QF points. I reckon they don't like this.

      Looks like I'm going to get Bankwest instead.

      • Yes seems so. I've applied (and got rejected by) them twice in last two year - 12 months apart.

        The irony is that I can then apply for a higher credit (15K from ANZ vs $3K from Bendigo) from a different bank and got approved without issue.

        • +1

          I found the same when i applied online.
          You need to apply directly with a Bendigo bank branch rather than online.
          Call the local one and get them to email you an application form together with a secure upload link.
          But even with thier secure upload link some of my documents wouldnt upload.
          The process was very frustrating and in the end I have to print out my supporting documents and take them into my local branch.
          Thier online system is more than hopeless!

          But yeah.
          Bendigo bank only gave me a $6K credit limit. (I asked for $10K as I had this with my old Bankwest Platinum Credit card)
          And that was after going to and fro over a period of about 4-5 weeks and another week to get the card in the mail.

          Straight after I got approved, I applied with HSBC who gave me a credit card with a $10K limit and it only took 3 days and another 2 days to get the card in the mail…chalk and cheese!

          Bendigo Bank are very padantic but they give good, old-fashioned friendly, customer service.
          Once approved you will grow to like them.

          • +1

            @HeWhoKnows: think I might have to do this.

            got rejected on 3k limit to replace 28degrees

            taxable income >150,000

            equifax score 966
            experian score 869

            • @89tnp: Its rather unbelieveable.. right?

              I assume you applied online.

              So try the branch application process

            • -1

              @89tnp: You didn't mention your other liabilities and expenses - these are the most important factor.

              900 Credit score and $150K salary don't mean anything if you have high enough expenses and other active lines of credit - banks will only approve you if they think you have enough spare money to repay their particular loan.

              They'll also deny you if there are obvious fibs in your declaration - for example, if you're a family of 4 and you say you only spend $200 a month on groceries, then they immediately know you're not telling the full story.

              • +1

                @Nom: Online process is largely automated.

                If you tick all the boxes and fit within all thier parameters your application gets submitted for approval..

                If not, the system throws your application out and tells you to contact the local branch.

                • @HeWhoKnows: That's exactly what I said.

                  As long as all the numbers you give, fit into their automated process, then your application will sail through.
                  This process looks at more figures than your income and your credit score - your expenses and liabilities are what get you over the line (or not).

              • +1

                @Nom: The numbers I put in for expenses are low. I live alone, no dependents, no outstanding debts outside of mortgages.

                Unless I am mistaken, I don't recall the application ever asking how much I have in savings either (?)

                Just odd that different organisations are using different metrics to determine whether someone is eligilble or not.

                For example:
                I previously had a credit card with at 15k limit. I applied for another 15k limit credit card and it was granted.

                I am now in the same position with a (single open) credit card with 15k limit, but can't get a 3k limit credit card?

                • +1

                  @89tnp:

                  Just odd that different organisations are using different metrics to determine whether someone is eligilble or not.

                  Yeah it's infuriating - especially because they don't even tell you what the metrics are !

                  A friend of mine got denied on a car loan even though he'd listed savings that were significantly more than the car was worth - they didn't like the fact he had other credit cards so loan denied even though he had more than enough money to just buy the car outright if he'd wanted to - and the application showed it.

                  The system is stupid.

                • +2

                  @89tnp: Thats Bendigo bank for you

                  Dont forget they are not a BIG BANK.
                  So they think SMALL

  • Can someone pls let me know whether travel insurance covers the card owner only despite booking made for whole family, thank you

    • Covers the whole family. But it might require $500 travel expenses charged on card per family member, not just per travel. I'm yet to figure it out how to read that PDS statement properly.

      • +2

        went to PDS at page 15 clause 3, $500 spent on each person to be eligible

        • +1

          And must be living at same address.
          Not sure how you prove this or they disprove this but anyway

  • +1

    Hey, anyone who has got two words in their first name applying this CC?
    Their system doesn't seem to allow two words in the first name?

    • Yep. My partner has the same issue… So silly

    • +1

      Same as in middle name - no more than 2 words allowed. Such a silly, antique validation.

    • +1

      Thier online system is absolutely useless.

      Call the local branch and ask them to email you an application form to fill out.

      You need to get them to email you a secure upload link to send back the completed application form and any supporting documents.
      Or otherwise drop them into your local Bendigo branch

  • +3

    Applied for this card Wed, 07/08 and got approved today 16/08

    • +2

      Amazing…

      You must be earning salary or wages, no other income, no loans or other credit cards, and only first and surname???

      So you tick all thier boxes and no questions to ask

      • You're way off there mate.

        I earn salary but have other income, mortgage loan, and 4 other credit cards. I have a middle name.

        Don't know why you're pressing so hard to stop people from signing up to this card by falsely sprouting those nonsense and passing them off as "facts". I see that you've been approved for this card too.

        • +1

          Read all the comments !
          read all the problems many people have with Bendigio bank had including myself.

          Im not putting people off.
          Just sharing similar experience to others.

          YOU ARE THE EXCEPTION!
          WELL DONE.
          How did you do it?

          Cheers

    • +2

      Received the card today. Must have arrived on horse and carriage

      • What's the processing time like? I'm also waiting. Received 2 text messages so far.

        • Applied for this card 07/08 and got approved 16/08. Card arrived 27/08

          • @CodeXD: Pretty quick. Mine is taking time. Let me wait for the outcome

  • +3

    Just wanted to add another data point. Self employed. Super easy process to get approved. I was worried reading the other comments but it was fine.

  • Like many others, I've closed my 28D and applied to this card on the 8th Aug. Also received the SMS about delays, and still waiting today. I've called them up to ask, and they say nothing but to wait as they're busy

    • FWIW just got another SMS: Hi, your recent Bendigo Bank credit card application is progressing in the queue. Please ensure you have supplied us with the required documentation. Once we begin our assessment if we require additional information one of our assessors will contact you. No SMS reply available. 🤞

  • Closed 28 degree due to monthly fees. Apply Bendigo, first received email that lots of application, received SMS about delay. Now received email that they have declined my application. No specific reason mentioned :(.

    • Damn :(

    • How many days between the SMS and rejection email?

      • +1

        SMS was on 9th August and rejection was on 18th Aug.

        • Wow, took them that long.

  • I got a text message stating my application is in the queue. Let's see whether they are approving. I have no CC rejections so far

    • Same. Applied on 18/08, got 1st sms next day that they received the application. Received 2nd sms yesterday that now in progressing queue.

  • I have just applied online and couldnt finish the online application because I got an error message which says ' Invalid Public RSA key". Has anyone had the same issue?

  • +1

    Thank you for your application.
    Unfortunately, we can't approve your application as it did not meet our credit eligibility guidelines. If you would like to discuss your eligibility further, please call us on (03) 5485 7848 and quote the reference number at the top right of the screen.

    WTF?

    applied for 3k limit, taxable income >150,000

    equifax score 966
    experian score 869

    • Do you opened and closed CCs that often? Based on many rejections reported here, I believe Bendigo don't like churners.

      I have applied Bendigo in the past for a mere $3K and got instant rejection. Then applied ANZ immediately after the rejection with $15K limit and got approved within 24hrs.

      • +1

        This could be it - but there's no 'bonus points' associated on this card, so there's nothing to 'churn'

    • Ah great, that fills me with confidence. Really want this card for an overseas trip in November due to no sign-up fee and no international transaction fee's. Already have a points earning CC (had it for years) and a mortgage, so not sure if I'll be approved or not.

      Guess they make not like churners as they want customers to hold onto their CC as long as possible….

    • Yeah I went for the lowest limit and also got an instant rejection with the same email you got. Never been rejected before!

  • Just received 3rd msg from Bendigo :
    Hi, your recent Bendigo Bank credit card application is progressing. With the unprecedented influx of applications over the last 2 weeks, processing times have become extensive. We are working hard to get back to you. No SMS reply available.
    • -1

      They are getting plenty of latitude customers right now as well as BankWest Platinum card holders as bankwest have stripped those wonderful free insurances out of this card.

  • After no updates for some time, I went to the application tracker and my application was withdrawn. Wtf? No email, nothing. It didn’t t say rejected… is withdrawn same? I doubt it right? I didn’t withdraw!! Don’t know what happened… can’t be bothered calling them.

    • Really. Mine shows pending assessment. No outstanding actions required. I have never been declined for CCs. I heard Bendigo use to reject applications for no reasons.

      • I heard Bendigo use to reject applications for no reasons.

        Ridiculous statement to make.

        • -2

          Bendigo bank have too many square boxes to fill and most people have many round pegs.
          This applies for online applications.

          best to apply directly through a branch.
          Get them to send you out an application form.

          Alway better dealing with a person

          Im quite strong financially with multiple reliable income sources but got "rejected" online.
          No problem when applying directly with branch.
          Just took a few weeks as the branch lending manager was very busy.

          • @HeWhoKnows: Interesting, never thought about going into a branch these days for a CC application.
            Bendigo Bank are probably swamped with applications and probably skim through the applications are reject many that should be approved.

            • +2

              @Manazuru: Ok so I called up. They did email me and went to my junk mailbox. After sending a few more document, an hr later it was approved and the card is on its way.

            • @Manazuru: As you found out…
              They take thier time at branch level and go through each application very carefully - asking for additional documenmts as required.
              Thats why it takes a much longer time.
              No they dont reject good applications at branch level.

              Only the online system does that because its useless.

              • @HeWhoKnows: And what fools neg voted my very helpful comment above?
                Seriously I speak from personal recent experience.
                I even had 2 conversations with the local Bendigo Branch manager!
                So I KNOW what Im talking about !!!!

                These neg voters obviously have NO IDEA and so hide behind neg votes instead of commenting and so avoid making a fool of themselves - how sad.
                If you have nothing useful to say then go elsewhere please,

  • Even my online application for the Bendigo easy credt card was rejected despite having a good credit score. I spoke to a personal banker at a local Bendigo branch over phone and she sent me a docusign form for the credit card application and a secure link to upload all my documents, Bendigo definitely asked for a lot of documents from me which included- bank statements, rental income statements,payg summary,existing bank loan statements ,existing credit card statements and salary slips for 2 months.I didn’t supply so much for my other credit cards like ANZ,Citi which are mainly used for getting air miles
    She said they have lot of latitude customers who have come to Bendigo for the ready credit card and they are having a lot of applications hence its taking a long time to process the applications.
    Hopefully i get this as this is one of the few cards avalailble in Australia which offer 0 foreign transaction fee and 0 annual fee, which is quite useful for overseas use.

    • +1

      Just received a rejection after going through the Virtual teller/online Docusign process. This is after the initial rejection in early August due to online ID verification error. Going to try again with the local branch.

      I have never had so much trouble applying for a credit card.

      • Their online application system is a complete waste of time.

        Unless you fit thier "exact" credit card profile you will be rejected, regardless of how much you earn and how financial you are.

        • +1

          You realise there are a gazillion people in this very thread, who have used the online application system with no issues at all ?

          It's definately not a complete waste of time 🤷🏼‍♂️

          • @Nom: Id say "a few"

            Most have suffered unwarranted and inexplicable rejections through online process.

            How did you go with your application?

    • -1

      Sounds like you are in good hands.
      This is exactly how ot went with me.
      However I was looking for $10,000 credit limited but they only gave me $6,000.

      Other OBers have made similar complaints even though their application was successful overall.

      So just giving you a heads up.

      • Sounds like they're very risk adverse.

        • -1

          I would describe them as very "Conservative"

  • no update from Bendigo bank for a month saying the application is in the queue, went to Bankwest approval less than 24hrs and card is on the way.

    eligable for credit limit from 6k to 25k, picked 6k only for holiday spend

  • Curious to know if there are any other similar 0% International Fee CC's out there which allow a $2-3K credit limit with no sign-up fee? I certainly can't find any. I don't know if it's worth my time applying if I'm going to be rejected. Credit rating is excellent. However, already have another CC (points earning) and large mortgage. I think I'll probably get rejected by their cautious systems…

    • Apply via a branch.
      Call and ask them to send you an application form.
      Do everything via branch
      Dont apply online

  • Just wondering if you get rejected will it be recorded on your credit rating as an enquiry?

    • Yes

  • +7

    Applied on 9 August and got approved on 5 September (4 weeks), data point for anyone waiting.

    • In store or online?

      • +1

        Online

    • Wow they're really under the pump. As someone said it's the hordes of Lattitude finance customers moving over to this CC as Latitude now charge a monthly fee (from 17/9) for their no international fee CC. Give it time and BB will probably do the same…

      To those who don't desperately need this card, maybe just wait for things to cool down in a couple of months.

  • is there minimun spending to activate travel insurance coverage?

    • The usual $500 per person

  • Unfortunately my Bendigo easy credit card application was rejected via the branch, as they feel i dont qualify for it as i have 4 home loans :) most of the homes are positively geared, even showing fixed assets and cash in the bank didnt help me get the easy credit card, For now im gonna try my luck with Bankwest Breeze platinum Mstrcard .
    I have a Citi premier mastercard which has a limit of 10k, im gonna reduce that limit to 5k and then apply to Bankwest.

    • -1

      A couple of issues with your action plan

      1. Bendigo take the full repayment amount for each home loan into account regardless of fixed assets and cash in bank.
      2. Your City Premier card may have a 10K minimum limit so check on that
      3. Bankwest Breeze Platinum is not free - $59/yr which is cheap anyway
  • Just got rejected with the applications after submitting all they asked for. Still don't get it, do I need to cancel my 28 degrees card before applying for another to be more eligible? I was thinking of keeping it just in case I get rejected and have nothing to use or have to reapply again.

    • Try applying in the branch. Go with Bankwest if you get rejected. There's no reason to stay with 28 Degrees. They obviously don't want us as customers.

      • Thanks bud, I was thinking of going to bankwest but afraid that might get rejected again. They were querying about the 28 degree card, and my other loans and cc so might be that. Not sure whether bankwest is super hard on their application process or not. Nice username btw.

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