Designed with the more discerning in mind, the National Bank Platinum Visa does more for you by offering a host of exclusive benefits and rewards, as well as all the features you'd expect from a world-class credit card. Find out more and view the full range of Platinum Visa features at our dedicated Platinum Visa website.
- Platinum Rewards - two Platinum Points for
every dollar you spend on eligible purchases with a great range of premium rewards to redeem them on. There is no limit to the
amount of Platinum Points you can earn.
- Secure Sentinel - complimentary
membership to protect your important personal possessions.
- Visa Concierge Service - a lifestyle
concierge on hand to help you organise memorable travel and entertainment experiences both here and overseas.
- Overseas Travel Insurance*
- extensive cover for you and your family with emergency and traveller benefits.
- Balance transfer rate - transfer your balance from another bank's credit card and pay
just 2.99% p.a. interest for six months on the balance transferred. After six months the standard interest rate will apply.
- Up to 44 days interest-free credit.
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Up to three additional cards
on your account for your spouse, partner or other family members.
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You can load your primary current or savings accounts onto your card to access them through thousands of ATMs around the world
showing the PLUS symbol. Visa ATM Locator
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Convenient payment options. You can choose to pay by direct debit,
automatic payment,
touchtone phone banking,
Online Banking, by mail or at any National Bank branch. You can also set up
a bill payment to your credit card through touchtone phone banking or
Online Banking.
Find out more and view the full range of Platinum Visa features at our dedicated
Platinum Visa website.
Please note that currency conversion charges and some
fees apply when you use your card overseas.
*Terms, conditions, exclusions (such as age limitations) and eligibility criteria apply to Overseas Travel Insurance and Platinum Card Transport Accident Insurance. For a policy document containing full details, see the Platinum Visa Travel Insurance brochure or call Chartis on 0800 499 666. Overseas Travel Insurance and Platinum Card Transport Accident Insurance are issued/insured by Chartis Insurance New Zealand Limited ("Chartis").
You can apply for a Platinum Visa card by downloading the Credit Card Application Form. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF version. If you don't have it, don't worry - it's free. Just follow this link to the Adobe site to download a copy.
Alternatively, visit how to apply to view all our credit card application options.
How to submit your application
If you are already a National Bank customer, you can drop the application into any branch of The National Bank.
If you are not already a National Bank customer, you will need to present the following identification at any branch of The National Bank:
One form of Photo ID, e.g. current driver's licence, passport or photo credit card
OR
Two forms of non-photo ID, e.g. full New Zealand birth certificate, certificate of New Zealand citizenship, credit card, debit card, immigration papers.
Questions about the form
If you have any questions or need help to complete the application form, please call the dedicated Platinum line on 0800 721 721.
Transferyour balance from another bank's credit card to a National Bank credit card.
If you'd like more information visit the Platinum Website or call 0800 721 721.
Our lending criteria apply. Interest rates are current as at 2 February 2009 and are subject to change. Read our disclosure statement.