Westpac will release a new credit card as of February 8th, 2009 – Westpac Ignite Credit Card. To all current Virgin Credit Card holders, the new Westpac Ignite Credit Card will replace the existing Virgin Credit Card.

Features include:

• No Annual Fee
• Low 12.99% p.a. interest rate on purchases
• New Instant Offers Program
• New CHIP security
• Same Credit Card Number
• Up to 55 Days Interest Free on Purchases
• No Change to your Payment Methods or Credit Limit
• Keep using your Virgin Credit Card until your new Westpac Ignite Credit Card arrives.

If you would like a few questions answered regarding the new Westpac Ignite Credit Card, I have added a few common questions below:

Q. Do I need to apply for a new Ignite Card?
A. No. If you are an existing Virgin Credit Cardholder, we will be providing you with a replacement Ignite Card.

Q. Do I need to become a Westpac customer?
A. No. As Westpac has always been the card issuer and credit provider of your Virgin Credit Card, we do not require any further documentation from you.

Q. What will happen to Mates Rates™ Instant Rewards?
A. Mates Rates™ Instant Rewards will be replaced by a new online Instant Offers program which will provide you with discounted offers across a broad range of categories including entertainment, travel, shopping and lifestyle.

Q. Do I get to select the colour of my new Ignite Card?
A. No. All Ignite Cards will be available in one vibrant colour – red.

If you would like any more information about the new Westpac Ignite Credit Card, you can visit Westpac’s Ignite Credit Card page by clicking here or you can call Westpac’s toll free number on: 1800 080 000. Please note, this only applies to Australian applicants only.

Westpac Credit Card Comparison

Below I’ve added a table comparing both Virgin Credit Card and Westpac Credit Card. The only differences between the credit cards is the Westpac Credit Card does not charge for a duplicated statement and extra security with the revolutionary chip protection. The interest rate on cash and purchases stay the same as does no annual fee. For more information on the Westpac Credit Card, click onto Westpac’s website.

Virgin Credit Card (Before 8 February 2009)

Westpac Ignite Credit Card (From 9 February 2009)