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Westpac Reward Cards First Year Annual Fee Waived & up to 60,000 Bonus Points

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Westpac Reward Cards First Year Annual Fee Waived & up to 60,000 Bonus Points
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AssociatedLReowly on 09/03/2015 - 13:07 westpac.com.au (5800 clicks)
Last edited 18/06/2015 - 17:21 by 2 other users

Westpac just waived annual fees for the first year on all their credit cards. - for in branch applications only.
Offer expires Friday 17th April.

Altitude reward cards have bonus points on them as well and interest free periods.
Altitude rewards can be linked to either the Altitude rewards or Qantas rewards.

Altitude Classic
$100
$0 first year
·0% interest pa on purchases for 6 months
·10,000 Bonus Points
Limit $1000

Altitude Platinum
$150
$0 first year
·0% interest pa on purchases for 6 months
·30,000 Bonus Points
Limit $6000

Altitude Black
$395
$0 first year
·0% interest pa on purchases for 6 months
·60,000 Bonus Points
Limit $15000

Very exciting offer!

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    • DryScissors on 11/03/2015 - 11:12

      Thanks for that. You actually helped a lot.

    • ClaudeVL on 11/03/2015 - 11:19

      So you've been successful?

      • droodle on 11/03/2015 - 11:36
        +1

        Yep I cancelled a card which i applied online for 10 days ago before this offer and re-applied in branch successfully

  • Maz78 on 11/03/2015 - 11:05
    +1

    Going to try in the Melbourne CBD branch at lunch..
    BTW: Can my wife also apply??? (Basically getting 120,000 QFF between both of us??) Or is it a "per household" type deal??

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 11/03/2015 - 11:18

      Can you let us know how you go, and which branch you use? I work in the CBD too.

      • Maz78 on 11/03/2015 - 14:47
        +1

        Collins street branch. 360 Collins street.
        Doing application right now. No issues. Main conceriege wasn't aware of the deal, but the personal banker is. Just going through the paperwork now…yawn… :)

        Update: All done. Took about 20~ minutes.
        Def worth the time for 60,000 QFF points, and a free credit card.
        Just doing one purchase, and will cancel at the end of the year.

    • CyberMurning on 11/03/2015 - 14:26

      me and wife got 40k points from NAB i dont see why not with this

  • DryScissors on 11/03/2015 - 11:13

    Just got approved in branch for the black. Took 40 mins though-Chatterbox employee

  • SuiCid3 on 11/03/2015 - 12:03

    Just done over the phone.
    This year has started off great with all these free bonus points.

  • nadan on 11/03/2015 - 12:12

    I got my approval email this morning and I applied in branch yesterday, south Melbourne on Clarendon street if anyone is interested in the branch.

  • sjfhsueh on 11/03/2015 - 13:51
    +1

    Went into the Hobart branch yesterday and it was unsuccessful. Went in again today to speak to the branch manager and he knew about it. Sat down again with the same lady as yesterday and she asked me if I saw the deal on ozbargain :D She said after I left yesterday an ozbargainer came in to see her. *handshake everyone here

  • cheapm8 on 11/03/2015 - 13:56
    +5

    www.creditsavvy.com.au

    free credit rating and monthly credit reports…saw link on news.com.au

    • CyberMurning on 11/03/2015 - 15:16
      +2

      i got score 664.
      but few weeks ago i made CC application and not showing in history…. hmm so it is not recorded yet? means i can apply many cc at the same time and big chance they wont see any record?

      • DryScissors on 11/03/2015 - 19:56

        Me too. My NAB application is showing from last month, but my Westpac one hasn't appeared yet.

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 11/03/2015 - 19:59

          Check your veda report before assuming it's not noted. D&B and, it seems, the Creditsavvy people, don't have full records, but Veda seem to capture all applications.

          Of course, they don't capture positive reporting, even though they're meant to, so churners like us get penalised purely on the basis of applications made.

  • easternculture on 11/03/2015 - 14:54
    +2

    Thank OP

    Approved for the black altitude with 60000 QFF points

  • cheap0 on 11/03/2015 - 15:34

    Just went into a Sydney CBD branch (no appointment). In and out in 20mins and approved for Black Qantas card. Confirmed no annual fee for the first year.

    • carwashhair on 13/03/2015 - 15:53

      Can I ask which branch? Went to Castlereagh St branch and Rep said this offer did not exist as fee-free for first year, pointing to standard offer on the website. Might have to visit your branch - thinking Castlereagh Branch just done themselves out of a commission!

  • coolsteps on 11/03/2015 - 21:33

    which is a better program altitude /qantas black card to obtain gift cards with points? is the the earth black card still available to apply for?

  • [Deactivated] on 11/03/2015 - 21:54

    I was going to do this but CBF. Why not allow online application with the same deal? stupid.

  • bcdefg on 11/03/2015 - 22:01

    Walked into a Westpac branch in QLD yesterday. The banker was unaware of the promotion and told me all three cards had fees on them.

    Phoned another branch today. Same issue - No deal.

    • cashless on 11/03/2015 - 22:46

      Look at droodle's post p2.
      Promotion is called "Blitz"

    • iversonjack on 11/03/2015 - 23:49

      which branch in QLD? Brisbane?

    • montorola on 12/03/2015 - 00:38

      Just do it all over the phone, that's what I did and I'll be picking my card up from Westpac in Brisbane CBD next week.

      All done and dusted in 20mins.

      • ClaudeVL on 12/03/2015 - 09:41

        Hi I did my over the phone too yesterday. But did you receive a welcome email? I haven't received one yet…

        • montorola on 12/03/2015 - 11:52

          Hi, nah I only got the one email:

          Dear XYZ,

          Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that your Credit Card application has been completed.

          Next Steps

          We will be sending you a letter / email over the next few days with further details.

          More Information

          Call 1300 762 284 (8am-8pm, 7 days a week) from anywhere in Australia.

          Quote Reference No: XXXXXXXXXXX.

          Kind regards,

          Stephen Benton

          Head of Consumer Finance

          Westpac Group

    • DryScissors on 12/03/2015 - 07:47
      +3

      Me too man, until I mentioned blitz. Even though I went in straight after their team meeting, no one had a clue. The girl even told me she was quitting soon(but hadn't told her boss), how she hates the company I work for, and too many other inappropriate things to mention. She then said "because we get mystery shopped, how would you rate your experience out of 10?"

  • tc4101 on 12/03/2015 - 09:43

    Hi how many point do I need for say a $100 voucher?

    • Duram on 12/03/2015 - 10:36

      250$ us 37500

      • tc4101 on 12/03/2015 - 12:46

        So with the 60k free points I'll pretty much get a $500 voucher straight away?

        • coxymla on 12/03/2015 - 13:38
          +1

          "Straight away" = after you get the card, make the first spend, pay your first bill 1 month later, then allow 6-8 weeks for the points to appear in your QFF acct, but yes.

  • ClaudeVL on 12/03/2015 - 10:57

    I wonder if there is the same promotion on St George Amplify cards?

  • Laggie on 12/03/2015 - 11:08
    +2

    Tried 2 branches in Sydney CBD with no luck.

    Called and the operator knew exactly what I wanted and was approved within 30min..

    Most of that time was waiting, but well worth the wait.

    • Baghern on 12/03/2015 - 14:02

      What do you mean no luck? Care to elaborate

      • Laggie on 12/03/2015 - 16:21

        Both branches said they have not heard of this offer or been sent any communication about it, he even asked his manager who did not know either.

        I showed them the ozbargain page which they photocopied and said would contact me if things changes.

        The assistance ask his manager to waive the fee but said he was not allowed.

        Called the application line and ask the operator if there's an offer for a Altitude Black card with 1st year fee waived and 60,000 Qantas points, he said yes that's correct and process my application.

        • muncan on 12/03/2015 - 17:26
          +5

          I showed them the ozbargain page which they photocopied

          So much for 'The One Rule of OzBargain'

  • Baghern on 12/03/2015 - 14:01

    Anyone one else have any notion on BPAY, do they accumulate points.

    With ANZ they do, though you should also check if the receiver accepts bpay from a credit card.

    CBA doesnt

    Also for the Lounge passes

    We have to make a purchase on "selected Qantas products and services" what are these products and services I went to the atitude black site and the so called products and services are very limited and cost more than the lounge pass themselves

    • Baghern on 12/03/2015 - 15:49

      Found it in their terms and conditions BPAY does not count towards points

      6.2 Qantas Points are not earned in respect of the following
      amounts that may be charged to the Card Account:

      • Bpay® payments; i.e. bill payments and other payments
      made through the Bpay Electronic Payments Scheme

  • macr0hard on 12/03/2015 - 14:16

    Has anyone in Sydney had any lucks? I tried a few and they had no idea what I was talking about. All they did was immediately going to the westpac website to see if this offer is there. I said it's a branch only offer and they were dumbfounded.

    • montorola on 12/03/2015 - 14:44

      Don't waste your time mate, just call em up - all their call centres know about this.

      • macr0hard on 12/03/2015 - 14:48

        actually yeah i just did. Mentioning 'blitz' help but unfortunately i've been declined :(. This is my first time being rejected. Maybe I've had too many cards recently, just had the NAB and the Coles one this month and still waiting for CBA to get back to me. Anyone knows if this is the reason for declining?

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 12/03/2015 - 14:52

          Check your credit score with creditsavvy.com.au. Would be interested to know what range you fall in…

        • macr0hard on 12/03/2015 - 14:55

          they gave me the BS that it's because i'm not currently a Westpac customer so i dont fit in with their lending criteria and i shouldnt try to reapply again because it'd be the same outcome. There goes my potential 60K points :(

          ok i'm moderate risk at 577, that's why :(. Should i close some of them and try again?

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 12/03/2015 - 15:09

          @macr0hard:

          Hmmm….maybe you can get an edge by signing up for an everyday Westpac account ahead of applying….

          Cheers for sharing your experience.

        • montorola on 12/03/2015 - 15:22
          +1

          @macr0hard:

          How about StGeorge?

          http://www.stgeorge.com.au/personal/credit-cards/rewards

          They also have a 60k FF points promo, with waived annual year fee.

          Be warned though, they are affiliated with Westpac, so perhaps their criteria might be the same or perhaps less stringent seeing as they are a smaller bank?

        • Gaz1 on 12/03/2015 - 15:29

          @JohnHowardsEyebrows:
          I wonder how safe all of your data is with creditsavvy.com.au ?
          You need to enter a lot of personal information to get your credit score.
          Their privacy policy looks OK, but still appears to have a few loopholes about who they share with.
          Anyone had any thoughts or experiences with this?

        • muncan on 12/03/2015 - 15:31

          @montorola: you beauty! Bank SA while I'm at it. We'll be able to fly home from Dubai first class too!

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 12/03/2015 - 15:34

          @Gaz1: They're owned mostly by CBA. From reading between the lines, they seem to be a disruptor to the D&B/Veda cartel, and, presumably, offer the services for free, as anything which gets people more up to date with their credit profile is likely to lead to more business.

          Veda, on the other hand, charge $100 or so a year just for poorly serviced, infrequently updated access to your info. I reckon Veda's personal credit reporting business will die the death of a thousand cuts, as the banks cut out their undeserved margins.

        • Gaz1 on 12/03/2015 - 15:35

          @montorola:
          I can't see a mention of waived annual year fee - is this a phone and/or in store promo only too?

        • Love a bargain on 12/03/2015 - 15:38

          @montorola: Where does it say annaul fee is waived?

        • CyberMurning on 12/03/2015 - 15:40

          @Gaz1: the original post says store and phone only.

        • macr0hard on 12/03/2015 - 15:50

          @montorola: where does it say waived annual fee?

          i should probably stop applying for a while to improve my score though lol

        • montorola on 12/03/2015 - 16:15

          @montorola:

          My apologies everyone, I misread the text on their site and just instantly assumed everything was the same as Westpac's one when I saw the 60k points. Do you think it could be worth a try calling them up and asking if they can waive like Westpac is?

          Sorry!! :(

          However, those of you with a home loan from StGeorge, don't you get a free CC as part of your advantage package?

        • nickamus on 12/03/2015 - 19:00
          -2

          @montorola: Where does it say the St George card is free? Is this in branch only. Their website doesn't mention a fee waiver.

        • nickamus on 12/03/2015 - 19:00
          -2

          @montorola: Where does it say the St George card is free? Is this in branch only. Their website doesn't mention a fee waiver.

        • nickamus on 12/03/2015 - 19:02
          -1

          @montorola: Where does it say the St George card is free? Is this in branch only. Their website doesn't mention a fee waiver.

        • Maxdax on 18/03/2015 - 16:45

          It's funny as exactly the same thing happ to me today! The card got declined and the man said this is because I have no Westpac products (brand new client). I checked my score and I have a 788 score (very good). I got approved for cba card last week ($100 cash back) and had a ANZ card (50k QFF) last year, but nothing else and I earn over 100k so I'm clueless as to what happened?

  • Yapapi on 13/03/2015 - 16:27
    +1

    Went and picked up my shiny new cards today (having applied and been approved in branch on Tuesday). First transaction done and dusted. Must say, the black card is sexy, don't want to go back to slumming it with just Platinum.

  • Moi on 13/03/2015 - 19:02

    Thanks OP - applied and approved in branch.

  • bcdefg on 13/03/2015 - 19:59

    I rang up call centre today,
    mentioned the "blitz" promotion
    and was told:

    no annual fee means no bonus points

    So disappointed !

    Is this misleading advertising?
    given the title of this post reads
    "First Year Annual Fee Waived & up to 60,000 Bonus Points"

    Class action anyone?

    • nadan on 13/03/2015 - 20:17

      Try harder, you can see from everyone's comment that it is not straight forward at every branch.

    • ahara on 18/03/2015 - 16:57

      I've had the same situation today when I called up the call center.
      The lady confirmed twice that the bonus points have NOT been credited to my account.

      I will not have to pay the fee but also receive no bonus points.

      I applied in branch and mentioned the blitz promotion that the lady found in an internal memo.
      I was advised by the lady from the call center to discuss this again with the branch person who entered the information. As she entered no promotion code for the bonus points I will have to try my luck.

      Confirm what the branch person has entered the 60000 bonus points code into the system. Seems to be inconsistent across branches.

  • tc4101 on 13/03/2015 - 21:10
    +1

    i'm surprised anyone who'd mention ozbargain would qualify for a black card

  • Jase83 on 13/03/2015 - 23:16

    Applied in toombul Brisbane this afternoon. Personal banker said he had just read the internal memo this morning. All good was approved, pick up the cards next week.

  • dumdidum on 13/03/2015 - 23:17
    +1

    Anyone looking for the link to register for the Qantas Lounge invitations:

    https://loungepass.altitudeblack.com.au

    • Gaz1 on 21/03/2015 - 11:51
      +1

      ….only if you have chosen Qantas reward points (rather than Altitude reward points). With altitude rewards you get 2 free uses of the priority lounge pass.

      • dumdidum on 21/03/2015 - 12:08

        Yep, hence why I mentioned the "Qantas Lounge" invitations :P

      • Pumpkin_rrr on 03/04/2015 - 13:45

        Hi Gaz, could you please explain how the pass would be given out? I have Altitude Black but had chosen Rewards, not Qantas….. Thanks!

  • cardiology on 14/03/2015 - 10:04
    +2
    Merged from Westpac Altitude/Black Reward Cards First Year Fee Waived & up to 60,000 Bonus Points + Prizes Photo

    Just seen the promotion booth set up at Chatswood Westfield (also available at Bondi, Miranda, Parramatta, Tuggerah and Belconnen).
    Condition said available to NSW/ACT.

    Apply at the promo booth or at any branch across NSW/ACT

    1st year annual fee waived.
    + 60,000 pts for Black and 30,000 pts for Platinum.

    • You could in a shopping spree (see photo).

    Better than the previous post as this now include the lucky draw!

    Sad that I have already applied on the phone and got the Black cards yesterday. May be I could apply for the Platinum to get the extra 30,000 QFF pts?

    • sween64 on 14/03/2015 - 10:18

      State/Territory in title please.

    • vikvance on 14/03/2015 - 10:28

      Nice

    • team teri on 14/03/2015 - 10:46

      It's the same deal, only difference is that you have a photo of the details.

      The good news for you: you should be part of the price draw, since all you need to do to enter was to apply for the card from March 9th - which it would seem you did.

      • cardiology on 14/03/2015 - 11:04

        I don't think I could, as the T&C says: chance to win if you apply in any branch or the activation areas in the selected Westfield. I applied over the phone!

  • dumdidum on 15/03/2015 - 09:37

    Anyone had any luck applying for both the Black and Platinum?

    Thinking of going for the extra 30,000 but don't want to be declined. My credit savvy rating was 589 before going for the Black.

    • muncan on 15/03/2015 - 10:15

      Got an appointment with Bank SA to apply for their 60K card tomorrow - will see if they'll also prepared to waive their annual fee. If that's successful then there's another 120K across the St George and Bank of Melbourne cards. All offers end 31 March 2015.

      • dumdidum on 15/03/2015 - 10:22

        Haha, I like your style let us know how it goes

      • brazen00 on 19/03/2015 - 10:14

        How did you go with that muncan?

        • muncan on 19/03/2015 - 10:16

          Not good so far. Bank SA wouldn't drop the fee because I don't have enough recent transactions in my St George account (despite holding a dormant gold-status account). St George said the same to me on the phone. The 'blitz' promotion seems to be Westpac only.
          Such a tragedy!
          For claiming first-class tickets with the combined bonus points it's no doubt worth the annual fees, but I'm just too damn stubborn.

        • brazen00 on 19/03/2015 - 10:20

          @muncan: Ah damn! But I agree. Hold out for the fee-free offers. I'm sure they will come.

  • dumdidum on 15/03/2015 - 11:24

    Actually, does anyone know the process for getting the 60,000 points?

    I supplied my QFF number over the phone and have made a purchase already. But the T&C pretty confusing whether you need to sign up for an Altitude Rewards account for QFF or whether just quoting your QFF is enough and everything will go through automatically.

    Online banking doesn't really clarify either…

  • LoCure on 16/03/2015 - 11:07

    Received my card, thanks.

  • dtox on 16/03/2015 - 13:26

    Walked into 80 KWS today and asked for someone to phone me back. After a few questions over the phone I was approved within about 15 mins. Thanks OP I will soon be 60,000pts closer to a Qantas business class flight!

  • zobragin on 16/03/2015 - 13:28

    I applied online and received my black card.

    Then called the bank and confirmed I will receive the 60k QFF points + waiver 1st yr annual fee.

    She acknowledged the T&C doesn't mention "no 1st year annual fee" but said she will waiver it and let me keep the points.

    Got her salary number just in case.

    • sjfhsueh on 16/03/2015 - 14:08

      so… how much is her salary? lol j/k

      • zobragin on 16/03/2015 - 14:14

        It was 6 digit figures ;)

  • latenight on 17/03/2015 - 13:39

    Not normally one to care able to the look of a CC. But loving the all black look very swish.

    • muncan on 17/03/2015 - 14:34

      Once you go black…

      • [Deactivated] on 17/03/2015 - 15:03

        u never come back

        • nadan on 17/03/2015 - 15:16
          -1

          u lose track

  • ohbargain on 17/03/2015 - 15:07

    anyone know the North Sydney branch know about this?

    • Skejo on 17/03/2015 - 20:11

      Yeah they do - thats where i applied for mine

  • dumkaze on 17/03/2015 - 20:57

    I applied on the phone… need to pickup from branch…

  • Bargainboi on 18/03/2015 - 00:05

    Hi, does anyone know how long it takes for the points to post?

    • montorola on 18/03/2015 - 01:09
      +1

      When I went to pickup my card, the rep told me that it'll take 3mths to come through - apparently they do it to stop people from signing up just to get the points (what he said)

    • zobragin on 18/03/2015 - 12:32
      +1

      I was told it would happen on/after the 2nd billing cycle.

      The 1st bill is to confirm you used the card.

  • LoCure on 18/03/2015 - 09:25

    How do l register the card online??

    • redwiggle on 18/03/2015 - 11:17

      Contact the branch to send you Customer Number and Password.

  • Jase83 on 18/03/2015 - 12:28

    Just picked mine up in store. Easy process from start to finish.

  • nadan on 18/03/2015 - 17:39

    I rang to apply for the platinum too but got told I won't get the points, only points redeemable once per account regardless of which card you have.
    Anyone else can confirm this? The operators have no clue most of the time.

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 18/03/2015 - 17:51

      Fair to say they're unlikely to be happy with people taking more than one card, just to get free points.

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