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Best Travel credit cards in Australia

Travel credit cards in Australia earn extra on travel spend, and many add trip insurance or airport perks.

*a card is filed here when we hold a positive earn rate on travel spend for it, or the source listing we imported it from files it as a travel card.

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All Travel cards in Australia

12 cards
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank)№ 1

Business Platinum Awards Credit Card

Mastercard issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank).

BusinessPremium
Annual feeA$300per year
Top earn rateNot confirmed
National Australia Bank (NAB)№ 3

NAB Qantas Rewards Signature Card

Visa card issued by National Australia Bank (NAB).

AirlineBalance Transfer
Annual feeA$449per year
Top earn rateNot confirmed
National Australia Bank (NAB)№ 4

NAB Rewards Signature Card

Up to 110,000 bonus NAB Rewards Points 80,000 bonus points when you apply for a NAB Rewards Signature Card, are approved and spend $5,000 on everyday purchases within the first 90 days of account opening and 30,000 bonus points when you keep your card for over 12 months.

Balance TransferLounge Access
Annual feeNot confirmed
Top earn rateNot confirmed
American Express Australia№ 8

The American Express Platinum Card

Amex card issued by American Express Australia.

Lounge AccessPremium
Annual feeA$1,450per year
Top earn rateNot confirmed
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank)№ 10

Ultimate Awards Credit Card

Mastercard issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank).

DiningGas & Fuel
Annual feeA$35/monthA$420/yr · can be waived
Top earn rateNot confirmed
Bank First№ 12

Visa Platinum Credit Card

Visa card issued by Bank First.

Low InterestNo FX Fee
Annual feeA$99per year
Top earn rateNot confirmed
Questions

Frequently asked

What is the best travel credit card in Australia?

The best travel card in Australia depends on your spending and goals. We list every travel card we hold — 12 in total — with the issuer's published fees, networks, and welcome offers, so you can compare on the facts rather than the marketing.

How do I choose a travel credit card?

Compare the annual fee against the value you will actually use, check the network and any welcome offer, and weigh it against your top spending categories. Open any card below for the full breakdown, or use the Compare tool to line up two or three side by side.

Can I combine a travel card with other cards?

Yes. Many people pair a travel card with a complementary card so each handles the categories it earns most on. Holding cards from different issuers is common and can raise your overall rewards.

How do I know these travel card details are current?

Each card's review page marks every figure it prints: “Checked” with the month (and a link to the published document where we hold its address), or “Not yet checked” with the issuer where no check is on record — and a card with any unchecked figure says so at the top. A figure the issuer's pages we checked do not state, or that sits behind a site that blocks automated reading, is left blank and marked “Not published by the issuer where we checked” or “Issuer restricts access — check their site”. The date beside “Annual fee checked” covers the annual fee only. Terms change without notice, so confirm the current fee and offer on the issuer's own page before you apply.