This was posted 6 years 10 months 15 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Related
  • expired

New Qantas Credit Card with 60K FF Sign up Bonus - Reduced First Year Annual Fee of $149

260
New Qantas Credit Card with 60K FF Sign up Bonus - Reduced First Year Annual Fee of $149
Go to Deal
maverick1 on 05/06/2017 - 16:50 qantasmoney.com (2267 clicks)
Last edited 18/10/2017 - 21:08 by 1 other user

The new Qantas Credit card is finally here with 60K signup bonus.
There’s no cap to the number of Qantas Points you can earn everyday – at home or overseas. Plus, you’ll get 60,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 within 90 days of approval1.

Additional Benefits -
Complimentary Qantas Lounge invitations.Relax before your flight with 2 complimentary single-entry invitations every year for you to access a Qantas Club or Qantas operated International Business Lounge (excluding Los Angeles Tom Bradley Terminal International Business Lounge) when you next fly with Qantas.

20% Discounted companion fare - Travel with friends and family and save up to 20% on selected Qantas and QantasLink flights within Australia for you and up to 8 companions, once every year, booked directly through your Qantas Premier Concierge.

Applicable discount -
Fare type Red eDeal* Flex Economy^ Business~
Discount 10% 15% 20%

  • Includes fare classes L, V, S, N, Q
    ^ Includes fare class H, K, M, Y, B
    ~ Includes fare classes J, C

Required Income - Earn at least $35,000 per year

Financial Credit Card Reward Points

Related Stores

Qantas Money
Qantas Money
Qantas
Qantas

closed Comments

  • lippy on 05/06/2017 - 16:58
    +1

    Earn at least $35,000 per year

    • maverick1 on 05/06/2017 - 16:59
      -1

      Earn at least $35,000 per year

      • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2017 - 17:47
        +2

        Earn at least $35,000 per year

        Just thought it was worth saying a third time …. I guess.

        • ffhound on 05/06/2017 - 19:26

          I would just back the above up by saying that you need to earn at least $35,000 per year.

        • ronnknee on 05/06/2017 - 19:43

          Can confirm. You need to earn at least $35,000 per year.

        • ffhound on 05/06/2017 - 20:30
          -1

          @ronnknee: Could be that its $US in which case its closer to $50,000 per year
          .

    • Homr on 05/06/2017 - 18:44
      +7

      Irrelevant, we all know that most ozbargainers here earn $100K+

      • Peck on 05/06/2017 - 18:56

        …………And have an AMEX with free lounges for 2 plus persons :)
        AND Considering the cost of redemptions with Qantas for 'additional fees & charges' Qantas points are not worth much.
        Does anyone want to swap my Qantas FF points for their Cathay Pacific Asia Miles? hehe!

  • stirlo on 05/06/2017 - 16:58

    Annual fee :(
    60K QFF points :)

    Sign me up!!!

  • forumninja on 05/06/2017 - 17:01
    +3

    Terrible deal. ANZ FF Black is much better with $0 annual fee first year and 75000 points.

    • maverick1 on 05/06/2017 - 17:04
      +2

      What is the next best option after banking 75K?
      I think it is very competitively priced.
      Another good option is Westpac with 80K for $195 in the 1st year.
      If you are like me who has already signed up for all the free cards in the mkt and is willing to pay then this card is not a bad deal at all.

      • nightelves on 05/06/2017 - 17:35
        +1

        Next best option would be the St George Amplify credit card. Quote EB when you call up to enquire about the card and they should waive the annual fee for the first year for you

        • maverick1 on 05/06/2017 - 17:47

          Wow - after seeing the chaos here - I didn't signup for it. I left my application mid way so still hv that email promising waver of 1st year annual fee.
          Will try my luck soon.

        • Geoff-bargain on 06/06/2017 - 08:39

          I'm interested in this, what does EB stand for to get the fees waved?

        • nightelves on 06/06/2017 - 09:13

          @Geoff-bargain:

          That was the promo code you need to apply to get the fees waived. However St George decided to pull a fast one and change the terms to include an annual fee. So a few people have applied for the card, quoted the code EB to ensure they get no annual fees for the first year.

        • Geoff-bargain on 06/06/2017 - 09:28

          Thanks

    • stirlo on 05/06/2017 - 17:12
      +3

      Lots of people are inelligible for that one. Either already holding one or not enough income. This is still a good deal on its own

  • chumlee on 05/06/2017 - 17:01

    The no cap of points is really the major benefit over other QFF cards which have caps

    • maverick1 on 05/06/2017 - 17:05

      Yes, but I think the earn rate drops to 0.5 after 10K spend.

      • chumlee on 05/06/2017 - 17:52

        $10k spend per statement period is quite high. I wouldn't hit it thankfully

        • LowCostTraveller on 05/06/2017 - 19:02

          Well if you are seeking to earn points one may want to go over $10K in a month.

      • Peck on 05/06/2017 - 19:08

        Maybe aimed at blocking high earning QFF by 'professionals' reselling giftcards etc.

  • cheaty on 05/06/2017 - 17:08

    Am I right to see this as $450 profit? 60K points can be sold for $600 - the annual fee?

    • maverick1 on 05/06/2017 - 17:09
      +1

      Plus $100 for 2 Qantas lounge passes - but I think Qantas is going to issue them in a digital format, but reckon they still can be transferred like points.

      • Peck on 05/06/2017 - 19:00
        -1

        Digital passes, and 'selling' QFF will get you a red card.

    • stirlo on 05/06/2017 - 17:10
      +1

      Yep, it's not that uncommon though. See ANZ Black deal 75K and $0 fee equals $750 profit. Still a good deal IMO.

      • Geoff-bargain on 06/06/2017 - 08:41

        I just did the amex explorer with 100,000 points which I used on a purchase which took off $760

        • tomclancy on 06/06/2017 - 11:50
          +3

          which I used on a purchase which took off $760

          Should have sold the points for $1,000 cash instead

        • Geoff-bargain on 07/06/2017 - 11:28

          Rookie error, where are they normally sold? Ebay?

        • tomclancy on 07/06/2017 - 12:05

          @Geoff-bargain: You can sell them on OzBargain classifieds for $0.01 per point. You can sell Amex MR points directly, but it is probably easier to convert them to VFF and then sell those points.

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 07/06/2017 - 12:32
          +1

          @tomclancy: Just be advised that doing this frequently is likely to get you caught. They don't seem to have any algorithmic dodgy detector, but they do notice if you've transferred to many and varied parties, all supposedly belonging to your family.

          If you need to do it, do it sparingly and cautiously.

  • Thatbargainhunter on 05/06/2017 - 17:10

    I was hoping for a higher bonus when this came out.

    ANZ Black might be a better deal, but for those who don't meet the income requirements, this is a good option.

    • maverick1 on 05/06/2017 - 17:11

      True. Coming directly from Qantas I was expecting atleast 100K - don't know why but the signup bonus is a let down!

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 05/06/2017 - 17:11
      +2

      For such a low bar minimum income, you can probably apply for this one after applying for ANZ/Westpac Black offers (I'll be holding off until Aug 31 to give myself time to spend).

  • T-man on 05/06/2017 - 17:22

    I don't want to sell my info to them so cheaply, wait until they offer a decent deal.

    • stirlo on 05/06/2017 - 17:27
      +2

      They already have your info… but there is a possibility that they come out with a Black/Platinum/Signature offer later on and current holders are ineligible. Anyone have any inside info about future deals?

      • scanuck on 05/06/2017 - 17:32

        Agree - there will be better to come, higher income card I suspect

  • nightelves on 05/06/2017 - 17:27

    Geez bit of a let down with the sign on bonus. So it seems these are my options:
    Hilton Macquarie cc
    Westpac Altitude Black
    ANZ Black
    Qantas cc
    HSBC cc

    • Savitar on 05/06/2017 - 19:59
      -2

      ANZ black has a $425 PA rate….OUCH!!!

      • nightelves on 05/06/2017 - 20:05
        +2

        It's no annual fee for the first year

  • PLANT on 05/06/2017 - 17:30
    -8

    It's like a nose landing on a certain runway and a blownup engine on a A380…….the Aussie battler has got a pie in the face from the offering!

    • nightelves on 05/06/2017 - 17:42

      Now the question is do the points post as soon as you meet the min spend so you can cancel it and avoid paying the annual fee.

      • dazweeja on 05/06/2017 - 17:55
        +1

        "Bonus Qantas Points will ordinarily be credited within 6 - 8 weeks of meeting the spend criteria"

  • DaTa on 05/06/2017 - 17:38

    Pretty good value for a non amex I have been looking for a decent non amex card for my other bills etc to avoid surcharges etc.

  • lukebeau on 05/06/2017 - 17:43

    Wish they would upgrade your QFF status

  • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2017 - 17:49
    -1

    Used to be a decent card.
    Now the point earn is offensive for a Qantas owned card.
    I cancelled my card with them out of utter disgust when they changed their earn rates within 6 months of me signing on.

    • douglasac10 on 05/06/2017 - 18:27
      +5

      Given this is an entirely new product, I'm not quite sure what you're talking about here…

      • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2017 - 18:46
        -3

        Oh, had it confused with Qudos bank credit card. This is probably the same mob. Same point earn.

        • Heybargain on 05/06/2017 - 19:18
          +1

          Actually they're not the same mob. This is offered by citi.

  • denuto on 05/06/2017 - 18:14

    Reduced annual fee of $149? Gee, the RRP must represent good value for the average schmuck.

  • vetopower on 05/06/2017 - 18:49
    +3

    I would advise against getting it at the moment. This card is a complete flop compared to the ANZ Black — Qantas should have done a far better job at a directly controlled product.

    As a result, take-up will be slow. They will be increasing the sign-on bonus in a few months in an effort to boost customer numbers. My guess would be 80-100K points in 3-6 months.

    • Heybargain on 05/06/2017 - 19:20

      I think they'll be those who don't earn the 75k required for the ANZ black that will take up this card.

    • maverick1 on 05/06/2017 - 19:27

      I kind of of agree. I am going to wait and see till mid aug. If they don't come up with a premium card, my sense is that they may keep offering exclusive offers for qantas credit cardholders.

  • itslittfam on 05/06/2017 - 18:55

    Which credit card is the best atm for a 50-60k salary? (Already got a amex explorer but need a non amex now)

    Anz platinum - 50k signup bonus $0 first year annual fee, but no lounge passes and lower qantas points earn

    Or this Qantas premier card with $149 fee and 60k bonus and lounge access

    Or any other cards in the market you know of?

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 05/06/2017 - 19:05
      +1

      $150 for 10k plus lounge passes is marginal - really depends how highly you value points/lounge access.

      The zero commitment of the ANZ Platinum makes it a winner in your situation IMO.

  • ffhound on 05/06/2017 - 19:30

    This is an ok deal but if Qantas are serious about signing up people they need to "Enhance" their product and offer no AF for the first year.

    If they do that just watch this card get ozbargained.

  • coolsteps on 05/06/2017 - 21:35

    what is the foreign currency fee charged for overseas purchases on this one? who is the card issuer?

  • maverick1 on 05/06/2017 - 22:10

    I think 3% and issuer is Citibank

  • coolsteps on 05/06/2017 - 22:21

    thanks but no thanks Citibank.

  • misialinac on 06/06/2017 - 11:03
    +1

    Hello everyone,
    Could you please share your tips for meeting the 3k spend

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 06/06/2017 - 12:28
      +2

      Prepay several months (or more) on utility bills.
      If you're paying for anything by the month (e.g. insurance), ask to pay the year upfront.
      Buy discounted gift cards (5% Coles or Woolies cards).
      If you know any students, pay their fees on the card.

    • vetopower on 06/06/2017 - 13:09
      +3

      Pay off my bills. I'll pay you back, I promise.

    • Lukian on 06/06/2017 - 16:42
      +4

      Book a fully refundable business flight 360 days in advance and cancel it after you've cashed out your points.

  • scanuck on 07/06/2017 - 19:03
    +1

    My partner works for Qantas - and has been offered the same deal with no fee - worthwhile?

    • vetopower on 08/06/2017 - 12:17
      +4

      60K QFF points for no fee is, of course, a great deal.

  • maverick1 on 15/07/2017 - 12:36

    hahah..my application got rejected. Sign to wait for better deals from Qantas?

  • tajid on 26/07/2017 - 21:18

    I've appleied for the card but haven't got an email even a confirmation that it's being reviewed. Applied during the weekend. Is that normal?

  • maverick1 on 26/07/2017 - 22:26

    same I didn't get any confo email. I called 5 days later to be told my app has been rejected and I would soon receive a letter.

    • tajid on 26/07/2017 - 22:59

      oh shoot doesn't sound goood…. why would they reject tho?

  • maverick1 on 27/07/2017 - 00:00

    I think they rejected mine as iv recently applied for one card too many - explorer in Nov'16; ANZ FF in Feb'17; AMX DJ and Westpac Plat in Apr'17 and St George in July.
    hv closed anz ff and waiting for wespc and st george to credit the signup bonus before I get rid off them.

    • tajid on 27/07/2017 - 00:35
      +1

      haha I think i've applied for more than you lol..

    • AndyNBP on 30/07/2017 - 23:52

      U applied ST.Geogre by phone or at the branch? Can u get no fees for the first year?

  • maverick1 on 31/07/2017 - 07:03

    By phone and yes u can get no annual fee for the first year. Good thing to ensure wud b to hv ur ac open for few days with some balance. Currently they hv an offer on one of the saving accounts offering $50 bck for depositing 500 in first 45 days. Hv a read if u alrdy dnt hv an a/c.

    • AndyNBP on 01/08/2017 - 12:17

      Thanks. That's Complete Freedom acc. Opened few weeks ago, just waiting for $50 cashback.

  • scanuck on 28/10/2017 - 15:02

    How do you access the free lounge passes for this card?

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join