American Express and Westpac compete for Australia's top credit cardholders. Both cards are popular among people looking for a high-end credit card offering the most points, the best perks and benefits.
So how does the American Express Platinum compare with the Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card? Use this side-by-side comparison of rates, fees, and eligibility criteria to decide which of these black credit cards is better for yourself.
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|---|---|
| Basics | |
| Description | |
| N/A | N/A |
| Additional Cardholders | |
| 4 | 1 |
| Apple Pay Enabled | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Card Type | |
| American Express | Mastercard |
| Google Pay Enabled | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Credit Limit | |
| N/A | $15,000.00 |
| Maximum Credit Limit | |
| N/A | $75,000.00 |
| Rates | |
| Cash Advance Rate | |
| N/A | 21.99% p.a. |
| Cash Advance Fee | |
| N/A | $2.50 |
| Purchase Rate Ongoing | |
| N/A | 20.99% p.a. |
| Fees | |
| Annual Fee Ongoing | |
| $1,450.00 | $295.00 |
| Foreign Exchange Fee | |
| $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Late Payment Fee | |
| $20.00 | $15.00 |
| Overseas ATM Withdrawal Fee | |
| N/A | N/A |
| Eligibility | |
| Minimum Age | |
| 18 years | 18 years |
| Minimum Credit Rating | |
| Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent | Good, Very Good, Excellent |
| Minimum Income | |
| $100,000.00 | $75,000.00 |
| Temporary Residents Accepted | |
| No | Yes |
