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Qantas Premier Platinum Credit Card with 75,000 FF Points Sign up Bonus - Reduced First Year Annual Fee of $149

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Qantas Premier Platinum Credit Card with 75,000 FF Points Sign up Bonus - Reduced First Year Annual Fee of $149
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L2oldforthis on 08/02/2018 - 22:02 qantasmoney.com (4072 clicks)

Reposting previously expired deal (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/339272) - Offer has been extended to 31 March 2018.

This deal is mostly for those waiting out the 12/18 month period on the ANZ FF Black and AMEX credit cards, it's a solid third choice for points junkies.

Key info:

  • 75,000 bonus QFF points when you spend $3,000 within 90 days of approval
  • Receive 2 single-entry lounge invitations per year to Qantas Club Domestic or Qantas Operated International Business Lounges (excluding Los Angeles Tom Bradley Terminal International Business Lounge)
  • Discounted companion fares - Save up to 20%. Bookings must be made through the Qantas Premier Concierge and paid for using the primary cardholder's Qantas Premier credit card
  • Earn rate of 1 Qantas Point per AU$1 spent domestically (up to and including AU$10,000 per statement period); 1.5 Qantas points per AU$1 spent internationally
  • Complimentary Travel Insurance
  • 1st year annual fee $149, subsequent years $299
  • Minimum credit limit $6,000
  • Minimum income $35,000 p.a.
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    • fault on 08/02/2018 - 22:31
      +2

      Important Information
      Citigroup Pty Limited ABN 88 004 325 080 AFSL No. 238 098 Australian credit licence 238098, is the Credit Provider and Issuer of the Qantas Premier credit cards on behalf of Qantas Airways Limited ABN 16 009 661 901.

    • ozdesi on 08/02/2018 - 22:47

      Read the post again and tell us where did it indicate it was ANZ product?

      • dbui8743 on 08/02/2018 - 22:59
        +2

        The 75k might have given the idea lol

  • Wootwootwoot on 08/02/2018 - 23:01
    +6

    I remember qantas/citi have pretty stringent conditions for the signup.

    • Tafe on 09/02/2018 - 06:37
      +1

      Do you think if you have other Citi backed cards (Virgin, Citi Signature) you're less likely to be approved for a third?

    • cryinoutloud on 09/02/2018 - 13:07

      Yeah it was pretty annoying. They call up for additional stuff even you supply it and they also need you to contact your employer payroll so that they can call them to confirm your employment status.

    • nix1016 on 26/02/2018 - 15:24

      Yeah I got conditionally approved and then for some reason got the rejection letter a couple of days after. I was also previously with Citibank on their Signature card, so that doesn't help.

      • Foreveryone on 28/02/2018 - 17:31

        I got approved for this card while still holding Citi Signature - although I did reduce the limit of my Citi Signature to 15k before applying, not sure if that helps.

  • BartholemewH on 08/02/2018 - 23:13
    +2

    Minimum income for a platinum card is 35k these days?

    • zeomega on 08/02/2018 - 23:56
      +3

      Does it really matter these days?

  • dufflover on 08/02/2018 - 23:18
    -5

    Considering the regular annual fee cost 1 point per dollar seems kinda sucky.

  • chrisie on 08/02/2018 - 23:42
    +3

    Congrat's on your first post !!!

  • ravonda on 08/02/2018 - 23:58
    +1

    The application is stuck on the Address page for me. Keeps buffering and eventually:

    Gateway Timeout
    The proxy server did not receive a timely response from the upstream server.

  • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 00:13
    +1

    Painful sign up process.

  • dna level c on 09/02/2018 - 00:18

    Thanks. I'll be applying for this.

  • janey74 on 09/02/2018 - 07:12
    +2

    Cheap way to earn enough points to get Qantas club membership renewal! $149 cars fee rather than $400 lounge fee…

    • tomclancy on 09/02/2018 - 10:17
      +5

      Poor use of points. Better to sell the 75k QFF points for $750, spend $400 of it on lounge renewal and have $350 cash left over

  • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2018 - 07:44

    Anybody know if this works with ATO spend?

    • bemybubble on 09/02/2018 - 08:08

      Can earn with ATO but they sting you a CC fee…

      • Xizor on 09/02/2018 - 08:15

        Easily worth it for the sign up points surely though?

        • bemybubble on 09/02/2018 - 08:32

          Depends on the size of your debt. Do the math on 1c per point vs what the fees are.

        • Xizor on 09/02/2018 - 08:57

          Ah ok. I was thinking of getting this and using it to pay rent via DEFT for 2 months..

        • G14Classified on 09/02/2018 - 09:35

          @Xizor: assuming just to get the points otherwise you wouldnt normally pay rent with CC? maybe ill do this too..

        • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 09:48

          @Xizor: How do you pay rent with a credit card???

        • Xizor on 09/02/2018 - 09:52

          @mangostickyrice: Yeah. Real estate of the joint im at only accept payment via Macquarie DEFT, i have it set to withdraw from my bank account at the moment but it also accepts VISA & Mastercard with a 1.5% fee im pretty sure. Not good for points normally but to get 75k ff points i think its worth it. Mind you i've not actually done it before!!

        • lovepub on 09/02/2018 - 11:36

          @bemybubble:

          Points are worth 1cent per point nowadays??

        • bemybubble on 09/02/2018 - 11:54
          +1

          @lovepub:

          Yep

      • knobbs on 14/02/2018 - 18:17
        +1

        This is incorrect, paying directly to the ATO with this card will net 0 points. However it does contribute towards you spend for the sign-up bonus. I have called and talk to the CS about this.

    • gud2cu on 09/02/2018 - 09:01

      Not according to the card reward's T&C's:

      Eligible Transaction means any purchase excluding (but not limited to) Cash Advances, Balance Transfers, Special Promotions, BPAY payments, purchases of foreign currency and travellers cheques, transactions made in operating a business, payments to other Citi accounts, bank fees and charges such as interest and ATM charges, transactions made using Qantas Points and government related transactions. Government related transactions include transactions with government or semigovernment entities, or relating to services provided by or in connection with government (for example but not limited to transactions made at Australia Post, payments to the Australian Taxation Office, council rates, motor registries, tolls, parking stations and meters, fares on public transport, fines and court related costs)

      • bemybubble on 09/02/2018 - 09:43

        Ways to get around that though I thought. i.e. some government bodies allow paypal payments?

      • noone on 09/02/2018 - 10:51

        That's on a different clause to footnote 1 which says:

        "Offer extended to 31 March 2018. To earn 75,000 bonus Qantas Points, you must apply for a Qantas Premier Platinum credit card by 31 March 2018, then spend $3,000 or more on your card within 90 days of approval. Cash Advances, Balance Transfers, Refunds, Chargebacks and Special Promotions do not contribute to the spend threshold. Bonus Qantas Points will ordinarily be credited within 6 - 8 weeks of meeting the spend criteria. Offer may be extended or withdrawn at any time."

  • TinyTears on 09/02/2018 - 08:25
    +7

    I would avoid $hitybank product at all costs. EVERYONE I know who had a Citibank card has been scammed in the past 12 months and the experience dealing with these scams or mentally and physically exhausting when you are talking to those offshore service reps, i.e. it would literally take me 5 mins to repeatedly spell "Broadway" for one of them as she doesn't know how.

    • Gifwonder on 09/02/2018 - 09:26

      took me 3 weeks of back and forth to get the virgin card…

    • G14Classified on 09/02/2018 - 09:36
      +2

      really dislike the citibank online banking platform!

      • TinyTears on 09/02/2018 - 11:31
        +1

        I don't mind the online banking, it's the ongoing breach of security.

    • mooboy on 09/02/2018 - 12:09
      +1

      I have two Citibank cards and have never been scammed on them. But, I agree their retail service sucks in the extreme.

      However, I did have a scam on my 28 degree card and they breached their own requirements of not informing me so I didn't know my card had been cancelled until a day before a trip overseas when all these hotels started contacting me that my bookings were about to be cancelled. Been a happy Bankwest Platinum card holder since.

    • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 12:16

      3 yrs ago my citibank card was compromised. I got a text from citibank service telling me there's been some odd transactions on my credit card which I didn't authorise. They cancelled my card and sent me a new one within 4 days which was pretty good service. This was 3 yrs ago so I don't know how they are now…

  • tunzafun001 on 09/02/2018 - 08:44
    +3

    Check the T&C's on the $3000 spend. Might not include council rates and a few other key spends.

    • Baghern on 09/02/2018 - 16:09

      wow, thats really extending the range of expenditure

    • ilubbargains on 09/02/2018 - 16:19

      My interpretation (of the $3K spend required to qualify for the 75K bonus points) is that council rates count towards the spend threshold. Per T&C, the following do not count towards the $3K spend threshold: Cash Advances, Balance Transfers, Refunds, Chargebacks and Special Promotions. Can't see where council rates, or any other BPAY payments, meet these excluded categories (unless the Citibank schmucks classify BPAY payments as 'Special Promotions').

      • tunzafun001 on 09/02/2018 - 16:58

        You may be correct. All I know is I was caught out with the Virgin/ Citi equivalent of this card that didn't count my council rate spend. But to their credit, they gave me another month to make the expenditure for the points.

        • ilubbargains on 09/02/2018 - 17:00

          Bugger - hope you still managed to qualify for your velocity bonus points by spending on other stuff.

      • tunzafun001 on 12/02/2018 - 21:47

        Got around to reading the t&cs. Promotion summary t&cs are different than the t&cs from the download section which say rego and council rates don't count. Would use PayPal if you can to be safe and or call and verify.

  • guitarit on 09/02/2018 - 08:54

    I was about to signup with these guys butthey had an error on their enrollment system.

    Ended up going with ANZ who were wayyyyyyy faster to give me what I needed.

    Can't vouch what it's like once you're setup but the feeling I had with the 2-week customer service response time to get their enrolment system going for me was bad.

    In addition, had to email them a screenshot etc even though it was a pretty basic error I was passing onto them.

    • Donaldhump on 08/03/2018 - 20:46

      What’s the anz deal

  • BobbyBizzle on 09/02/2018 - 09:54

    Anyone know how user friendly the qantas CC online portal is? Citibank was truly awful to use

    • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 10:28
      +1

      Dunno about Qantas but yeh, citibanks OTP is (profanity) annoying!

      I'm currently using my Fee Free citibank credit card again while I search for another CC which has QFF bonus sign ups.

    • fault on 09/02/2018 - 12:53
      +1

      I have the card. The desktop/mobile app is pretty user friendly and very modern. My only complaints are:

      • logging in requires QFF membership number, last name, and 4 digit pin plus SMS 2FA auth which feels a bit old school (for iOS, you can save your credentials though & use Touch ID instead)

      • can't search for transactions like Macquarie Bank (their online portal/mobile app is pretty boss)

  • dw121212 on 09/02/2018 - 10:49

    Is the a waiting period for this card after closing previously?

  • ChurchMouth on 09/02/2018 - 11:01

    Qantas portal is very basic. It is ok .

  • Timski on 09/02/2018 - 11:27
    +1

    Doesn't specifically mention credit scores - what do you think it needs to be for this one? I just received the 100k NAB signature one and don't want to get rejected.

  • Mandalorian on 09/02/2018 - 11:35

    When do you actually pay the 149?
    Is it upon getting and start using the card or end of year?

    • Timski on 09/02/2018 - 11:49

      Gets deducted automatically from the opening balance on the card.

  • rankmanugly on 09/02/2018 - 11:59

    Is this a visa or mastercard or neither? Bit confused about the ease of using this at retailers that prefer those providers…

    • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 12:13
      +2

      Mastercard

  • jaygee on 09/02/2018 - 12:22
    +2

    The sign up process for this card is just ridiculous. They even wanted to call my company and this that - I gave up in the end.

    • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 12:44
      +5

      Yes it is, it's ridiculous. They wanted my boss to talk to them on the phone and verify I actually work where I claim to work.

      To me, applying for a CC is a personal thing so why the hell would I want to let my employer know?

      I'm kinda pissed off that I've actually taken a credit hit just cos I applied for this card.

      • Gifwonder on 09/02/2018 - 13:52
        +2

        its worse than that

        they called my boss

        THEN

        called up my HR department TWICE!!!

        WTF!

        • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 14:45

          How did they reach your Boss directly and HR? Did you give them their direct numbers lol?

          I kinda knew they were going to contact my employer so I gave them my direct work number so they don't hassle anyone in my company lol.

        • Gifwonder on 09/02/2018 - 21:21

          @Homr:

          they rang me, cause they were on hold at the HR departments phone line LOL

          so they asked if they could speak to my boss, so i gave them her number. she told me later she talked with them and answered all their questions.

          next day they call me back AGAIN!…

          anyhow long story short.. worst credit card application experience i have ever had.

        • Smol Cat on 19/02/2018 - 00:02

          Wow (profanity) that nightmare. I was going to apply for this but will give it a skip. And on top of the comments about the online platform… Miss me with that frustrating shit.

      • jaygee on 09/02/2018 - 14:10
        +2

        I know, because someone REALLY spent all their time making up 3 pay slips, offer letters, financial statements - so JUST in case - they need to call and verify.

        It's not even that good a card tbh, the effort was NOT worth it, I went for the NAB 90k one in the end - that process took all of 5/10 mins, and it was approved instantly.

        • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 14:47

          Which NAB card did you sign up for?

          Their new signature card gives 100K bonus points but its $395 annual fee which just isn't worth it.

        • jaygee on 09/02/2018 - 15:02

          @Homr:

          Was the Signature but months ago with it was 90k. I 'needed' a new card so the $395 payed for itself (and the points didn't hurt) but I see your point - but I disagree.

          FYI, a Singapore to Melbourne First Class Emirates flight (one way) cost 90k, so that's a $4k flight rolled into $395 (plus fees), which isn't bad.

        • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 15:19

          @jubbing: Oh, what I meant it's not worth it compared to other cards. Paying $395 for 90K points isn't really good value in comparison to ANZ FF which is offering 75K for free, and this one which is $149 for 75K points.

          I'm hoping Westpac will boost their bonus points sign up for the black card to 100,000

        • jaygee on 09/02/2018 - 22:08

          @Homr:

          Oh that way sure. If you don't "need" it then no. If you just want points then sure whatevs. I did hit the 100k westpac one last year and cancelled - I wonder how long I have to wait to get the points again.

  • zfind on 09/02/2018 - 16:17
    +6

    St George Amplify 60k points $99 annual fee is a better deal. Especially if you leave the application half finished for a few days and they send an offer to waive the annual fee…

    • tunzafun001 on 09/02/2018 - 19:37

      Interesting…(stroking my chin).

    • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 19:45

      really???

      The signature is 90K points with $279 annual fee. It would be great if they waive that

      https://www.stgeorge.com.au/personal/credit-cards/rewards/am…

      • zfind on 10/02/2018 - 01:43

        Really.

        I didn’t see it but my friend who applied immediately after me but didn’t finish the application got an offer email. So at least get to that step and then leave it and wait…

      • ozstig on 10/02/2018 - 12:05
        +3

        I started an application for each (different email address), received the fee waiver email for platinum but just a reminder to complete application for signature

        • kelea on 13/02/2018 - 22:17

          Mind if I ask how long did it take for the fee waiver email to come after you started the appplication? Also, how far along the application did you get? THanks.

        • spiff on 15/02/2018 - 02:20
          +1

          @kelea: I tried this after reading the comments, for the platinum card. Filled in all info and stopped just prior to submitting the application. Got the email to waive the first year's annual fee within an hour.

        • ozstig on 15/02/2018 - 12:25
          +1

          @kelea:
          Within an hour of starting. I filled out the first part of the form and closed it, it must autosave. Received an email with a reference number and link to complete. It gives you a month to finish the application.
          I finsihed it a couple of days ago and approved same day.

        • wallace900402 on 21/02/2018 - 23:06

          I can confirm also.

          Received the email within an hour after I closed the application before the final submission.

    • dumkaze on 10/02/2018 - 06:11

      I closed this card 3 months ago … can I apply again for bonus points

  • ozmoto on 09/02/2018 - 16:43

    Can you cancel the card after, say, 11 months, without penalty?

    • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 19:45

      You get charged straight away.

      • ozmoto on 11/02/2018 - 21:33

        Sorry, I meant 'can you cancel the card without penalty before the start of the second year?'

        • Homr on 11/02/2018 - 22:01

          Yes you can. You just need to cancel it before your anniversary date.

  • Eggtarteater on 09/02/2018 - 20:24
    +2

    Their application process and customer service is really useless! I earn decent income+investment property+almost 6digits of saving but got decline because I'm on maternity leave and don't have the last 3 months payslips (I did provide an employment letter showing my income that I will receive when returning to work in 2 months time). Talked to their customer service a few times (had to explain my circumstances every time I rang) spent 2-3 weeks back and forth. They told me to write an email, sent them an email but never heard back. Gave up. Went to NAB and got approved Signature card straightaway.

    • Homr on 09/02/2018 - 21:24

      You paid their $279 annual fee? :O

    • dumkaze on 10/02/2018 - 06:08

      Nab is good I got qantas signature with them t

  • sudoroot on 09/02/2018 - 22:12

    Got one, is there any chance I can pay the min spend on ATO tax?

    • shiba on 11/02/2018 - 20:12

      worked for me when I applied for the card a couple of months ago

  • Xizor on 13/02/2018 - 10:01

    The application process for this is really weird. I have gotten 2 separate calls from Citi asking me weird questions some of them the same! Been approved for cards with way higher limits much quicker and easier than this.

  • dodgydarji on 15/02/2018 - 13:49
    +1

    Thanks OP. I am a points junkie like you mentioned and just rolled off both ANZ & Amex so nice to get a top up while I wait

    • tunzafun001 on 19/02/2018 - 19:00

      Kept a djs Amex for shop small time?

      • dodgydarji on 22/02/2018 - 10:47

        DJ's Amex doesn't impact frequent flyer bonus points eligibility? Waiting my 18 months..

        • tunzafun001 on 22/02/2018 - 14:22
          +2

          You will still be eligible for bonuses after 18 months away from an Amex issued Amex. DJ's is the only Amex card you can have when 'not holding an Amex'. $99 annual fee off memory.

        • dodgydarji on 22/02/2018 - 15:38

          @tunzafun001: This is awesome!! Totally dropped the ball on this one.. because I always saw the card on the amex site, I thought it was amex issued. They are giving 20K bonus points (or 15K Qantas)

  • Reuborz on 27/02/2018 - 18:15

    Worst application process I've experienced.

    Got up to the upload documents step in browser, it said to follow the instructions in the email to upload. No email.

    Sent an enquiry through Qantasmoney contact us page, no response.

    Called, and they said there had been a glitch, and they couldn't fix it. I would need to apply again.

    I applied again, after being assured on the phone multiple times that only one credit enquiry would appear on my file. Checked my credit file. Two enquiries.

    Called them to remove the second enquiry from the credit file. They don't know how to fix it, don't know how to find out how to fix it, can't put me onto somebody that does, and can't make outbound calls or emails or arrange a call back.

    Never again…

  • Foreveryone on 28/02/2018 - 17:45

    The process is more complicated compared to another credit card application (ANZ, Westpac, NAB, etc). Someone called to ask to resend the payslip (which I have uploaded through the system the previous night). They also called my HR to confirm (so far, no other bank did).

    A lot of exclusion for spending criteria so beware! We use it to pay our rego but it is excluded.

    The plus side is, the point is 1:1 so it is a good card to collect QFF. Also, I have already got the 75000 QFF in my first month which is super quick (I think I satisfy the criteria on the 24th Feb and I got the points yesterday).

  • dumkaze on 01/03/2018 - 09:26

    I have applied card yesterday but not confirmation email.. is there any way i can check status of the application ??

  • anna10 on 08/03/2018 - 12:56

    The only knock back (from ~ 12 cc apps), I have ever rec'd was from Citibank. I'd like those QF sign on bonus points, but do not want a credit application on my file if they pull the same stunt again. So, prob won't go for it. But, thanks OP.

  • aeby on 11/03/2018 - 11:36

    same problem as dumlaze, applied few days ago, no confirmation email, called them, have to call someone on Monday to find out.

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