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Travel Rewards · South Africa

Nedbank Platinum Credit Card

4.3 / 5 editorial rating

Best for: occasional flyers who want lounge visits and travel cover at a moderate fee.

Annual feeR110/mo
IssuerNedbank
NetworkSee issuer
Purchase APRPersonalised, from prime up…
Foreign transaction fee2.75% currency conversion fe…
Credit neededR25,000 a month

Pros

  • Lounge visits and R3 million travel cover for R110 a month
  • Rates from prime for strong credit scores
  • Greenbacks cash back

Cons

  • Lounge access is domestic only
  • 2.75% currency conversion fee on foreign spend

Rates and offers change. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's official site before applying. Independent comparison — not financial advice.

The Nedbank Platinum Credit Card costs R110 a month and includes up to 12 domestic lounge visits a year plus basic travel insurance of up to R3 million. It needs an income of R25,000 a month.

Nedbank Platinum Credit Card at a glance

IssuerNedbank
Card networkSee issuer
Annual feeR110/month
Rewards rateNedbank Greenbacks on eligible spend; Nedbank advertises up to 2% unlimited cash back on card spend
Welcome bonusSee issuer for the current offer
Intro APRNone
Regular APRPersonalised, from prime up to the NCA maximum
Foreign transaction fee2.75% currency conversion fee
Credit neededR25,000 a month
Best forAffordable domestic lounge access and travel insurance

Key features

  • R110 a month: R75 maintenance fee plus R35 credit facility service fee
  • Up to 12 free domestic Bidvest Premier lounge visits a year
  • Basic travel insurance up to R3 million when you buy return tickets with the card
  • Up to 55 days interest-free credit
  • Up to 80% off flights and up to 10% off Apple and Samsung devices through Greenbacks, as advertised by Nedbank

Pros

  • Lounge visits and R3 million travel cover for R110 a month
  • Rates from prime for strong credit scores
  • Greenbacks cash back

Cons

  • Lounge access is domestic only
  • 2.75% currency conversion fee on foreign spend

Before you apply: confirm the current annual fee, interest rate, rewards and eligibility on the issuer's official site. CreditCardCompare is an independent comparison resource, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

Sources: personal.nedbank.co.za · personal.nedbank.co.za

How it compares with similar South Africa cards

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R115/mo Absa Rewards cash back at Rewards partners, with rates set by your Rew… None 2.50% currency conversion… R25,000 a month 4.2
Standard Bank World Citizen Credit CardHigh earners who fly often and will meet the lounge spend threshold
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