Sign your card

Why sign when you have a PIN? Shop assistants need your signature if they have to manually process your sale, or if you’re travelling overseas to a location that doesn’t accept PINs.

Signature-only cards

If you find it challenging to use a PIN on your credit or debit card due to a disability or medical condition, we have 'signature-only' cards.

Signature-only cards let you make purchases in person, using a signature instead of a PIN. If you need a signature-only card, visit your nearest NAB branch.

Make sure your card is ready to use

Activate your card and change your PIN

Already a NAB customer? In most cases you'll receive your card inactive. You should activate your card as soon as you receive it, even if you don’t plan to use it very often.

There’s just one thing to be aware of – you’ll need to be registered for SMS Security before you can activate your card and set your PIN via the NAB app or NAB Internet Banking.

Verify your identity

If you're new to NAB and didn’t complete an identity check when you applied, you'll need to verify yourself.

We'll let you know if you need to visit a NAB branch to complete your ID check. You’ll need to provide Identification documents including one form of primary and one form of secondary ID.

 Acceptable identification documentation combinations are as follows:

  • one primary photographic identification document (e.g. passport, driver's licence or proof of age card)
  • one primary non-photographic identification document (e.g. birth certificate, citizenship certificate, Pension card, Health Care card or Seniors Health card) and one secondary identification document (e.g. utility bill or rates notice).

Set up your online banking

It’s easy to manage your credit card account online on any device using the NAB app or NAB Internet Banking. We even have online banking help guides to get you started.

Here are a few of the things you can do with online banking:

Download or update the NAB app

Not registered for online banking?

  1. Download and open the NAB app.

  2. Tap Login on the home screen.

  3. Tap Register for Internet Banking at the bottom.

Add your card to your digital wallet

How to set up Google Pay or Apple Pay

Learn how to add a card to your digital wallet

We’ve got many other ways you can make purchases, whether it’s with a wearable device or using your phone. Check out all the ways you can make digital payments.

Make use of other card features

Add an additional cardholder

Add an additional cardholder like a partner or a family member, at no extra cost, and share all the benefits of your account with them. It’s also another way to maximise your credit card rewards points if you have a rewards credit card.

The additional cardholder will get a card and PIN that gives them access to your credit card account, and any other accounts that you’ve linked to it. As the primary cardholder, you’re responsible for all use of the account, including transactions made by the additional cardholder.

Before adding an additional cardholder, please be aware of the following:

  • An additional cardholder must be at least 16 years old.
  • It can take up to two weeks to add the additional cardholder to your account. As you're the primary cardholder, we'll send the new card to your address or nominated branch.
  • If the additional cardholder isn't already a NAB customer, they’ll need to visit a branch to provide proof of identity. Suitable ID includes their passport, birth certificate or driver's licence and utility bill or rates notice.
  • The additional cardholder will be able to view and manage the card through the NAB app and NAB Internet Banking by selecting the Cards menu.
  • You can also request for the additional cardholder to view the credit card transactions online. To do this, you'll need to visit a NAB branch together to organise third party access.

You can easily set up an additional cardholder when you register and login to NAB Internet Banking or the NAB app.

NAB app

  1. Log into the NAB app.
  2. Open the Cards menu and select your card.
  3. Select Usage controls and select Add another cardholder.
  4. Follow the prompts.

NAB Internet Banking

  1. Log into NAB Internet Banking.
  2. Open the Cards menu and select your card.
  3. In the Manage your card section, select Add an additional cardholder.
  4. Follow the prompts.

Request a balance transfer

If you’re the primary cardholder, you can apply for a balance transfer from another financial institution to your existing NAB credit card at any time in one of the following ways:

Find out more about balance transfers and whether a balance transfer is right for you.

Link your credit card to your cheque or savings accounts

Why carry more than one card at a time? You can use one card to access money from your transaction accounts as well as your credit card account.

Call 13 22 65 and ask us to link your credit card to the other accounts you use to withdraw from an ATM or EFTPOS. Or, log into NAB Internet Banking and select Cards and ask for help using Chat.

Link your rewards program to your card

NAB Rewards

When you apply for a NAB Rewards credit card you’ll automatically be set up to start earning points as soon as you use your card.

Qantas Frequent Flyer

When you apply for a NAB Qantas credit card, remember to include your rewards program membership number in your application. Then we can link your card(s) to your rewards membership. If you already have a NAB credit card but haven’t told us your rewards membership number, contact us on 13 22 65 and quote 'loyalty' so we can link your card to your rewards program membership.

Read more about how to earn and redeem rewards points.

Use your signature card or platinum card benefits

Make sure you remember to use all the features and benefits of your credit card. For example, our range of signature or platinum cards offer additional benefits like:

Get ready to make your payments

Making sure that you pay your credit card on time is important and can save you money in interest and fees. There are many different ways to make a payment to your credit card. You can:

  • pay your credit card quickly and easily using Pay Now in the NAB app
  • set up a direct debit through the NAB app or NAB Internet Banking from your everyday account
  • transfer funds from your everyday NAB account each month using the NAB app, NAB Internet Banking, NAB Telephone Banking or a NAB ATM
  • pay at any Australia Post outlet displaying the Bank@Post™ sign. You'll need your credit card and PIN.

Set up reminders and automatic payments

We recommend you either set up an email or SMS payment reminder using NAB Alerts or set up a direct debit through the NAB app or NAB Internet Banking to avoid missing a payment, especially if you’re going on holidays.

Register for online statements

For easy access to your credit card statements, register to get your statements online instead of a paper copy.

Learn how to read your credit card statement.

Help and support

Here are some other ways to help you manage your credit card account.

Get in touch

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Solve problems quickly online with our easy-to-follow guides. Simply select a topic and we’ll direct you to the information you need.

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Contact us

Explore our personal banking contact information and get support with a wide range of products, services and topics.

View all personal banking contacts

Visit a NAB branch

Visit us in person at your nearest NAB branch or business banking centre.

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Terms and Conditions

NAB Internet Banking and NAB app

These products are issued by National Australia Bank Limited.

NAB recommends you consider the  NAB Internet Banking terms and conditions document, before making any decisions regarding this product.

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