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40,000 Qantas FF Points with Commbank Platinum Awards Credit Card (All Fees Refunded)

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40,000 Qantas FF Points with Commbank Platinum Awards Credit Card (All Fees Refunded)
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ahara on 08/10/2015 - 23:30 commbank.com.au (8022 clicks)
Last edited 08/10/2015 - 23:31

Receive 40,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points after you spend $500 before the 5th February 2016. All fees are refunded within 90 days.

Important: No mention in T&Cs that this offer is for new customers only. Should be valid if you took up other CommBank offer recently but have cancelled that card.

From website:

Take off with 40,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply for a Platinum Awards credit card via this webpage by 5 December 2015 (activating by 5 January 2016) and spend at least $500 on eligible purchases using your new card by 5 February 2016

Plus you’ll enjoy $0 annual fee for the first year. We will refund your annual card fee within 90 days of card activation (a saving of $249).

By applying via this page you will be opted in to Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct. An annual opt-in fee (currently $10, $30 from 2 November 2015) applies. This will be refunded for the first year within 90 days of card approval. For each subsequent year the then current Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct annual opt-in fee will apply.

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  • iSamurai on 09/10/2015 - 11:23
    +3

    Just gave them a call - so this obviously wouldn't apply to existing cardholders. They said the only way is to close the account and then reapply… meh :P

    • jimmyjrg on 13/10/2015 - 12:50

      Thanks, I still haven't got the points from last time so I'll have to give this one a miss.

  • thierry on 09/10/2015 - 11:54
    +1

    what's the income level for this card?

  • justtoreply on 09/10/2015 - 12:05
    -2

    LOL. $30 extra fee for Frequent Flyer.

    That's going to kill off the program! Given a point is worth about 0.000000001c

    (fee is waived first year. Qantas Frequent Flyer overestimates their own worth)

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 13/10/2015 - 13:03

      Even after the appalling inflation recently, 40k points is still worth nearly $250 in gift vouchers. But worth a third of a one way business class flight to Europe. Worth the trouble.

      • justtoreply on 13/10/2015 - 14:12
        -1

        40k points is a once off.

        You will get hit $60/yr for being on the FF program if I read correctly.

        $60/yr for a program where you must spend buttloads to earn a few dollars. Where's the value in that?

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 13/10/2015 - 14:15

          Did you come down with the last shower?

        • justtoreply on 13/10/2015 - 14:37

          @JohnHowardsEyebrows:

          Eh?

          Sorry, I meant $30/yr.

          It's in the post! "By applying via this page you will be opted in to Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct. An annual opt-in fee …$30… applies."

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 13/10/2015 - 15:30
          +2

          @justtoreply:
          It's clear you don't understand what we're about here. Open account, take points, close account, rinse and repeat. Plenty of value in doing that (I've made about 350k bonus points in the past 18 months alone - many have done even better).

        • justtoreply on 13/10/2015 - 16:27

          @JohnHowardsEyebrows:

          It's clear you don't understand that my first comment never discussed opening/closing accounts at all.

          My comment discussed the concept of FF program charging an annual fee, and how ludicrous that was because earning FF points with purchases offers such a trivial reward. Which is true. So stop trying to change my point into something that it wasn't and then arguing against it.

          With respect to your last post - I have no issue with that whatsoever.

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 13/10/2015 - 16:33

          @justtoreply: I just don't see why you're decrying this as not a deal when clearly it is, so long as the user is happy to open and cancel.

        • justtoreply on 13/10/2015 - 18:41

          @JohnHowardsEyebrows:

          Mate, I'm not.

          I'm saying the FF program, at $30/yr, is nuts.
          This post, as a deal, is absolutely fine.

          The regular FF program and this deal are two different things. And I was talking about the regular FF program.

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 13/10/2015 - 18:49

          @justtoreply: No arguments about CBA's FF cards - they're worse across the board than any of their competitors, and apparently won't waive fees like most other banks will.

        • muncan on 13/10/2015 - 19:03
          +2

          Alright guys no need to bicker, let's reserve our energy for when we have to deal with CommBank…
          Oh gawd I'm having flashbacks.

    • danielh on 17/11/2015 - 11:29

      FYI that yearly FF fee must be part of the $249 charge (and refund) I got as I have not seen it appear on my account.

      • danielh on 19/11/2015 - 15:00

        Funnily enough, the $30 fee just appeared on my account. They must have been watching OzBargain
        :-)

        • danielh on 04/12/2015 - 19:54

          And just got it refunded on 30 Nov. So basically I have not been charged for ANY sort of CC fee by CBA.

  • thydzik on 09/10/2015 - 12:10

    thanks, applied

  • rvsure on 09/10/2015 - 13:36

    Thanks OP. Applied.

  • tonyyang on 09/10/2015 - 13:37

    will it effect my credit history if i cancel it within one year?

    • muncan on 09/10/2015 - 13:52

      No. But applying will.

  • danielh on 09/10/2015 - 16:33

    Forgot to mention that there are additional benefits of those AmEx connect deals that crop up every so often. That alone might be a good reason to apply for a new CC.

    Also, as an FYI for those who are applying, pleas make sure you know your Passport, Drivers Licence and/or Medicare details etc as well as have access to things like payslips etc to substantiate your income. This will be required AFTER you have spend time entering in all your personal details.

    • shiba on 09/10/2015 - 17:52

      +1 on top of that I was even asked to bring in utility bill and tax assessment notice last time

  • kchibi7 on 09/10/2015 - 16:49
    +1

    what is the minimum income requirement?

    • lippy on 09/10/2015 - 18:15
      +1

      I asked them online and they said no minimum income for this card.

      • skinny on 13/10/2015 - 21:28
        +1

        thanks - I just passed the eligibility requirements .. applying now!

  • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 09/10/2015 - 18:45

    How easy is it to cancel a credit card? Is it like cancelling a gym membership?

    • nomewaren on 09/10/2015 - 19:14

      I sent a proforma letter I found online to ANZ and they cancelled it within a few weeks.

    • ajdlinux on 10/10/2015 - 00:04
      +1

      I recently cancelled a NAB card - it was just a matter of phoning up (within business hours…) and asking to cancel my card. Process took about 10-15 minutes, all completed over the phone, they didn't try to stop me or anything.

    • ChickenTalon on 10/10/2015 - 10:10

      I cancelled this card two weeks ago (and just resigned up for this). Cancelling was easy, they offered me an extra 5,000 points to stay for an extra 2 months, lucky I cancelled anyway.

      • strikerzebra on 13/11/2015 - 10:14

        Should've taken the points and then cancelled later

        • ChickenTalon on 13/11/2015 - 10:53
          +1

          yes and no, I have a habit of forgetting things, what they're relying on. So when i'm through to someone and ready to cancel I do it.

  • Melburnian on 09/10/2015 - 23:27
    +1

    Is there a minimum credit limit?

    • noskich on 10/10/2015 - 00:52

      Was 6K last time, probably same

    • rvsure on 10/10/2015 - 12:47
      +1

      Can confirm it's the same this time 6k minimum.

      • Crusader fox on 13/10/2015 - 07:44

        Actually its been dropped 5k min. Spoke to CSR at CBA.

  • huubang on 10/10/2015 - 15:29

    My application was declined. Any thoughts why was it so?

    • illumination on 10/10/2015 - 18:51
      +1

      Well you haven't really provided much information/background as to what your situation is, so you're not making it very easy..

      But generally:

      • Too many other credit applications within a short period of time. Note that 12/24 month phone plans, electricity/gas, Internet, other credit card applications and applications for home loans/personal loans would count.
      • Insufficient salary/other expenses too high
      • Your current credit limit is too high and you have "maxed it out"
      • huubang on 10/10/2015 - 22:13

        I didn't provide information because I really don't know what to provide as I don't know the criteria (sorry I'm very new in this credit card thing).

        • Salary might not be relevant as there is no minimum income requirement. But anyway, I'm earning in the range 70-100k.
        • I do have another credit card with ANZ with 15,000$ credit limit. I'm not very sure how it works in Australia but previously in other country I used to live (Singapore), I had like 10 cards with 15,000$ limit each.
        • My expense/salary is about 60%
        • eagle86 on 15/10/2015 - 19:17

          I think time lived at your current address can be an important criterion. Basically, if you have moved around then they may view you as a riskier prospect. I guess they think they could have a harder time tracking you down if you stop paying them.

        • rvsure on 16/10/2015 - 11:21

          @eagle86: I don't think time lived at current address is an issue. I am living in my current address from 2 months back only and my salary, expenses all are similar to huubang. Even I have another Amex card with 9k limit. Still my application got approved.

  • dumkaze on 10/10/2015 - 19:40
    +1

    I got decision pending n they are asking payslips so I have uploaded that information…

  • jameslee79 on 10/10/2015 - 22:08
    +1

    Please note that some people ,including me, are still waiting for the annual fee and bonus Qantas points from the previous promotion.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/193104?page=4#comment

    • blitzpaladin on 12/10/2015 - 16:54
      +1

      Same here, have just phoned them this morning to chase up

    • nicwinner on 02/11/2015 - 15:47

      same here. unbelievable! applied 4 months ago and been told still have to wait another month to get the money back! i almost forgot the refund matter til my partner asked me the other day. this is absolutely unacceptable.

  • rvsure on 10/10/2015 - 23:07

    My application is approved

  • EDIflyer on 12/10/2015 - 11:24
    +2

    Be aware CBA are VERY slow to post the fee refund and points! I'm still waiting for mine from the previous card and that was opened in May! They're now telling me it'll be November at the earliest…

    • nicwinner on 02/11/2015 - 15:57

      same here. applied in June

      • EDIflyer on 02/11/2015 - 16:14

        Finally got my refund and points after lodging an FOS complaint!

      • Maz78 on 07/11/2015 - 17:47

        Same.. Will ring them next week.. Lazy buggers

  • vegeto on 12/10/2015 - 14:23

    Can I apply Cc for my wife and claim on my frequent flyer account ???

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 12/10/2015 - 14:39
      +1

      No. But you can easily enough transfer from her account to yours. And opening an account is free for anybody that bothers googling it.

      • vegeto on 12/10/2015 - 16:27

        thanks

  • Luminary on 13/10/2015 - 10:31

    I've heard people can sometimes continue getting their feed wavered if you say you'll cancel your card otherwise. Anyone done this with CBA or do they not care?

  • dumdidum on 15/10/2015 - 18:27

    Anyone tried canceling their current Platinum Awards and then re-signing?

    • ahara on 15/10/2015 - 18:38

      Haven't done yet but that's the plan as I cannot see anything in T&Cs that you must be a new customer or not have had this card previously for X months.

      I'll cancel my card in the next week or so, get closing statement early next month and then apply via link a couple of weeks after that. Unless I'm missing something crucial I feel I am eligible for the points.

  • oak on 15/10/2015 - 20:51

    Got my cards today - no mention in the paperwork about the 40,000 points or the fee refunds - is this normal ?

    • danielh on 15/10/2015 - 21:13
      +1

      I just mine in the mail. Applied on 9 October and got on 15 Oct. Reasonably fast. I did not even know if I was approved or not.

      Not mentioning the 40k and fee refunds is pretty normal. Those details will be in your account somewhere. The system that generates these cards and sends out the letter is not sophisticated (possibly by design) enough to provide more then your basic address details on the template.

      I still don't know what my limit is so I guess I'll have to call or log in.

      • lippy on 16/10/2015 - 10:10

        Mine is approved. I applied the same date as you but have not received the cards yet.
        Once you login to the credit card section on NetBank, it will show what your credit limit is.

    • lmabzo on 18/10/2015 - 10:16

      Same here, no mention of the 40k or fee refunds. Even online on the commbank awards I cant seem to find anything mentioning Qantas or the deal :S

    • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 19/10/2015 - 17:47

      Same! Also I don't think it asked for my Qantas FF number when I signed up. Am I supposed to call up or something to supply this?

  • Skramit on 17/10/2015 - 08:38

    Got mine mid week. They gave me a default 9k limit. Again no mention of any fees being waved or FF bonus points. Makes me nervous :/

  • spuderump on 17/10/2015 - 11:13

    we did the previous one from the other deal, was a bit of a hassle but took about 3 months for the 40K points and annual fee waiver to go through.

    We cancelled about a month ago and will jump on this deal again.

    I would say we will likely see points coming through in January's statement.

  • timmysbiscuits on 19/10/2015 - 10:49

    I was searching everywhere for the minimum income required for this card, but couldn't find it on the CommBank website. According to this (http://www.creditcardfinder.com.au/commonwealth-bank-platinu…), there is no minimum income.

  • teehee on 19/10/2015 - 12:08

    Can we close our current credit card and join again immediately and still be eligible for this deal?

  • macr0hard on 20/10/2015 - 16:24
    +2

    Applied for this one, they gave me a gold card instead. Not sure if I will still get the 40K points? Does anyone know? I called them up and the girl said they would but somehow i'm not convinced

    • danielh on 20/10/2015 - 16:58
      +1

      Wow, didnt think they would just send a Gold card to someone and NOT give them the points. did you note the girl's name and time/date of conversation for your records? Also ask her (if you call back) to note that in your records.

    • nomewaren on 21/10/2015 - 17:54

      I got a Gold card too, I just called them and was told the offer only applies to Platinum, not Gold…

      • Melburnian on 24/10/2015 - 19:33

        Wow they gave you a card that you didn't apply for, and that totally misses the point of the promotion?!

        • nomewaren on 25/10/2015 - 19:06

          I called the awards line when I got the card, got transferred to the cards team who told me the promotion was only for platinum members.

          Just to double check I've sent a message from Netbank and they're investigating whether or not I'm eligible for the promotion.

    • muncan on 24/10/2015 - 20:58
      +1

      Signed Mrs muncan up for the Platinum card deal, but they offered the Awards card instead (step down from Gold). Went in to a branch to confirm whether she'd still be eligible for the 40k points and annual fee refund ($59) and after 30 minutes of fretting around they confirmed yes, still eligible for both as long as she meets the minimum spend in the promotion period.
      That said, I still haven't received the 40k points for the card I applied for in May - so we've set our expectations to zero.

      • muncan on 26/10/2015 - 21:28
        +3

        Spoke too soon - got my 40k points yesterday (only 4 months and 17 days after spending $500)

      • muncan on 01/12/2015 - 19:35

        A little status update - Mrs muncan has received two letters from CommBank asking her to upload the details that she has a) already provided to a branch on 23/10/15, and b) uploaded another copy on 6/11/15. Now she's uploaded a third copy of the same documents on 1/12/15. I'm expecting she'll get the same letter again in a few more weeks asking her to provide the same documents again.
        It's already been 46 days since applying for the card (on 14/10/15), and the 90 day countdown to receive the points/refund hasn't even started!
        Meanwhile, we're prepared to play their silly game of 'upload your documents for an invitation to do so again' for as long as they remain in business.

        • bluedufflecoat on 02/12/2015 - 16:02

          Call them. I had the same problem.

          They needed identification documents for my supplementary card holder… I didn't want to proceed with supplementary card application, so I called them, and they pushed it through.

  • coxymla on 30/10/2015 - 21:52

    Did anyone else get a "Platinum Awards" card in the mail?
    No mention of QFF in the literature or on the card.

    • danielh on 17/11/2015 - 11:35
      +1

      Got a Platinum Awards card. I called up the people and apparently we are auto joined to the QFF programme if we entered all the details on application.

  • fluffypoo on 03/11/2015 - 11:53

    Has anyone received the "Congratulations" e-mail after spending $500?

    • danielh on 17/11/2015 - 11:34

      I did not even think there would be one. I have spent about $5000 so far in the last month of usage.

  • yht on 03/11/2015 - 23:07

    Did anyone remember fill in QFF number in the form ? Or we need to call them to opt in ?

    • rvsure on 04/11/2015 - 15:50

      How and when will I be opted-in to Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct?

      If you are already a Qantas Frequent Flyer member, there is no action for you to take.

      If you are not yet a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program you will first need to join via www.qantas.com.au/joinffcba.

      For existing Qantas Frequent Flyer members or recently joined, we will opt you in to Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct within 90 days of card approval.

      • yht on 04/11/2015 - 22:14

        Cheers

  • strat on 06/11/2015 - 14:54

    Notice to anyone else wanting to cancel before renewal.

    I called up today to cancel the card and the lady on the phone kept asking why and offered me an extra 10,000 points to keep the card no strings attached.

    Told me it will take about 4 weeks to receive points so will wait until these land now and cancel before my renewal in may 2016.

    • moar bargains on 07/11/2015 - 10:16

      Just a heads up - make sure you wait until the points appear in your QFF account before you cancel the card!
      I did the same thing with a Virgin Money card, and cancelled it the day my billing cycle reset and they refused the give me the points! I was livid, but couldn't be bothered trying to get them to fix it up, as it would've been a huge hassle!

  • Yarra Warrior on 07/11/2015 - 17:09

    Hi,

    Just want to share about this CBA Amex deal. Applied and got the combo cards around mid July. Spent $500 as per requirement and paid the annual fee $249 around end of July. I got refunded around mid August as well as CBA Award points 80K. Still earning a good point up to now. Hoping to get another surprise again :). FYI, I am really using it for my monthly expenses. The only point I could see about the value of it is to get $500 Gift card once you accumulating up to 93K points. Not sure about the cancellation so far. I think it would be good to get an extra 50K points deal as a counter when we request to cancel the card???

  • danielh on 10/11/2015 - 12:00

    My experience is that on 2 Nov 2015 I got charged $249 for the CBA fees and on 6 Nov I was credited it back. Not sure what other peoples experiences were but I ahve definitely spent over $500 on this card (on top of the $249).

    • fluffypoo on 10/11/2015 - 12:04

      Same here, I got charged the annual fee on 04 Nov 2015 and got a annual fee credit on the 06 Nov 2015 (spent $500 well before the 2nd).

  • tweety96 on 12/11/2015 - 22:47

    so it says on their website:

    0 – 60,000 points —- 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 of eligible spend. DOes anyone know if the 40k bonus is included in the 60k points?

  • thydzik on 19/11/2015 - 22:26

    got charged the the $249 fee on the 11th November, time to wait 90 days to get it credited back.

    • danielh on 19/11/2015 - 23:48

      If you have already spent $500 then wait time is about a week according to some of our experiences.

    • rvsure on 20/11/2015 - 01:01

      I was charged on 6th and got refunded in less than a week. I haven't even spent $200 yet.

    • thydzik on 23/11/2015 - 16:28

      I notice there was a $30 qantas frequent flyer fee as well?
      "QANTAS FF DIRECT FEE"

      • ahara on 24/11/2015 - 00:47

        As per OP:

        By applying via this page you will be opted in to Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct. An annual opt-in fee (currently $10, $30 from 2 November 2015) applies. This will be refunded for the first year within 90 days of card approval. For each subsequent year the then current Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct annual opt-in fee will apply.

  • Thenarrator on 25/11/2015 - 23:21

    how do i check my credit card balance? how do i check if I've opted in for qantas ff? how do i check where they have deducted 249 credit card fee (credit card account not showing on netbank)? Can i earn the 40k point by spending $250 in the mastercard and $250 in amex card (mixed use)?

    • rvsure on 26/11/2015 - 10:42

      how do i check my credit card balance?

      Netbank

      how do i check if I've opted in for qantas ff?

      It's done automatically. If they can't find your FF number they will call you

      how do i check where they have deducted 249 credit card fee

      Netbank

      credit card account not showing on netbank

      Have you activated your card? I activated using netbank app from the cards section

      Can i earn the 40k point by spending $250 in the mastercard and $250 in amex card (mixed use)?

      There's nothing in T&C that states you need to spend $250 on each card. Also they both have a single account in netbank.

  • drillvoice on 26/11/2015 - 09:04

    I applied recently and received a gold card - speaking to them on the phone they said the card you get depends on what credit limit you are eligible for and you need to qualify for a limit of $8000 to get the platinum off the bat.

    However you are still eligible for the points as long as you /apply/ for the platinum card.

  • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 29/11/2015 - 02:22

    Just had a look at the credit card statement from a few days ago, and I've been rewarded with the 40,000 FF points! Wasn't expecting it so soon.

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