[Error Deal] HSBC Platinum Qantas Credit Card - 60K FF Points with $3000 Spend, First Year $0 Annual Fee, $79 Thereafter

movieman on 18/02/2019 - 17:46
Last edited 18/02/2019 - 20:31 by 2 other users

Moved to Forum: Original Link

Been looking for a fee free way to obtain Qantas Points?

This offer provides 60,000 bonus QFF points, after meeting the minimum spend of $3000 in the first 3 months.

Minimum income: $40,000
Minimum credit limit: $6,000

Edit. Thanks everyone. My first deal to hit the first page, and all within 10-15mins. I applied, but awaiting approval.

Remember to cancel before one year is up, to avoid any fees.

Edit. Not sure why it's marked as expired. The Qantas link mentions the 60,000 bonus points… Scroll down to read the fine-print, which redirects to the HSBC website.

This is an exclusive offer via Qantas Offers.

Edit. The fine print on the bottom section of the linked page states the following
"~~ HSBC Platinum Qantas credit card: 60,000 bonus Qantas Points offer is available to new HSBC Platinum Qantas Credit Card holders who spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within three months of card approval. Bonus points will be credited to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account within two months of the minimum spend being met. Eligible purchases exclude business expenses, interest free promotions, interest free merchant purchases, balance transfers and cash advances."

Offer should be live.

Mod: Based on all the evidence, it seems like this is either an old deal (from 2017) or a future deal that is mistakenly on Qantas website. Moved to forum as an error. If an actual offer is confirmed, someone will have to post again.

For those who have applied, I suggest you call up ASAP and tell them to cancel your application so your credit file doesn't get a hit.

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Comments

  • CyberMurning on 18/02/2019 - 17:54

    Will apply today! thanks

  • tellhimhesdreaming on 18/02/2019 - 17:55
    +2

    Have until 31st of March to apply - thanks for the heads up on this offer. Best one I can see at the moment for my circumstances.

  • damfrog on 18/02/2019 - 17:56

    Plus 1 point for every dollar spent. Makes it a bit better than the basic Westpac Altitude card.

  • CI on 18/02/2019 - 17:58
    +5

    Hey all - I have had the card for 3 years, and every year I call up and ask for the fee the be waived which they apply for internally to another department. So been good so far. They still charge the fee, and if that department agrees to waive then they refund following statment. I have no transaction or home loan with them

    • [Deactivated] on 18/02/2019 - 18:02
      +1

      What do you like about the card so much to keep it long term?

      • [Deactivated] on 18/02/2019 - 18:06
        +3

        I guess a QFF card paying 1 point per $1 with refunded annual fees would be a big enough reason to keep it long term.

        • prankster on 18/02/2019 - 18:18

          well you'd only do it for the 60k points but theres already an amex qantas card that gives $1 per point and $0 annual fees
          i have this atm, think its the amex discovery card

          • noone on 18/02/2019 - 18:24

            @prankster: Amex normally have complex earning rate which varies from 0.5 to 3 points/dollar depending on where you're spending

            Also Visa/Mastercard > Amex in terms of acceptance

      • CI on 18/02/2019 - 19:59

        Along with the earn rate, get the the entertainment book for free ! Not sure if they are still doing this. But my login for entertainment hasn't expired so I am still using it. Hopefully this is not a glitch or a loophole.

        • Melburnian on 18/02/2019 - 20:07

          Are you saying that your Entertainment Book app keeps renewing from year to year without payment?

          • CI on 18/02/2019 - 21:57

            @Melburnian: Yea this is my second year. But I think this is a glitch because I tried to log into my wife’s phone with my login details and it says error - but I know it allows up to 4 devices. I guess I just wont update the app through the App Store

    • murkywater on 18/02/2019 - 18:30

      Thanks for the info! Was looking to pick this up for long term use. This just makes it sweeter.

    • ssyl9 on 18/02/2019 - 19:01
      +3

      https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/credit-card-reten…

      Just read this article a few days ago..

      Seems like you cant do that anymore

      Quite sad as I normally do the same thing with my card too

  • ttkc on 18/02/2019 - 18:04

    How do you guys use your Qantas Points?

    • Slo20 on 18/02/2019 - 18:07
      +1

      Flight upgrades or round the world flights.

    • drprox on 18/02/2019 - 18:37
      +1

      Sell em

    • Menzoberranzan on 18/02/2019 - 18:45
      +1

      Can also use them to access good sales on the Qantas Store. Eg: The Sony WH1000XM3 headphones were on special there. Could get them at a great price depending on how many points you were open to giving up

  • Slo20 on 18/02/2019 - 18:05
    +1

    Time to cancel my St George card and switch to this. Then hopefully when the points are earned on this one ANZ will have another free card.

    • greater mimic on 18/02/2019 - 18:57

      I'm still waiting to get my points from st george before applying for more cards, my current credit available is too high

      • Slo20 on 18/02/2019 - 19:03
        +1

        I’m waiting on my points too. I’m hoping they haven’t messed up. I met the spend requirements in the first month but still waiting for my points, almost 3 months later.

  • jakxon on 18/02/2019 - 18:07

    Good card. Should I or should I not apply for this? Bye bye credit score…

    Already applied ANZ Travels in Jan, St George in Feb. Maybe I'll do this in March…

    • 1Kenobi on 18/02/2019 - 18:21

      Whats the formula for credit score declining when you apply for a card?
      Ive never been able to work this out - more credit lower score? (noob to ccard churning)
      Any clues appreciated.

      • LennyT on 18/02/2019 - 18:48

        I saw my credit score increase after applying for st george card. weird.

        • gimme on 19/02/2019 - 10:50

          hasn't hit your score yet. takes a while.

      • jacktator on 19/02/2019 - 09:35

        40~80 drop for every credit enquiry

    • mr_asstight on 18/02/2019 - 18:41

      Won't impact on your score if you keep letter showing you cancelled

      You'll be rigbt

    • stirlo on 18/02/2019 - 18:10
      +5

      Or should open a card spend $3k and cancel immediately to give them a ~$540 hit to their profits.

      That’ll teach them more than a pious online boycott will…

      • Skramit on 18/02/2019 - 18:12
        +7

        Ah yes Good point. I just signed up.

    • Save Medicare on 18/02/2019 - 18:12
      +2

      Keep fighting the good fight comrade

    • SBOB on 18/02/2019 - 18:55

      So you're telling me their funding standards are lacking…
      Excellent, should be easy to get approved then… ;)

  • stirlo on 18/02/2019 - 18:08
    +7

    Doesn’t show any bonus points on the page qantas links to. I’m going to wait until tomorrow when they’ve updated their page just to make sure I get the points…

    • CyberMurning on 18/02/2019 - 18:11

      you mean after we click the hsbc link, right? correct, nothing about points. weird

      • fishball on 18/02/2019 - 18:12

        On the HSBC site it doesn't say any bonus points yeah.

        Best to wait a bit

        • CyberMurning on 18/02/2019 - 18:13

          but the link has some special code at the end so maybe legit.

          • LennyT on 18/02/2019 - 18:50
            +3

            @CyberMurning: I asked HSBC. They said they no longer offer that which is why it doesn't show up.

  • gembel on 18/02/2019 - 18:11

    My next card after NAB!

  • vetopower on 18/02/2019 - 18:12
    +3

    The St George deal is still on: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/433394

    Positives:
    - More points

    Negatives:
    - Higher minimum spend ($4,000 vs $3,000)
    - Have to deal with St George who seem to randomly reject people for no apparent reason

    • stirlo on 18/02/2019 - 18:13
      +1

      Also majority of Ozbargainers that chase points have already had a St George or BoM or Bank SA in the last year which stops them using that deal

      • yolo123456789 on 18/02/2019 - 18:15

        ….or got rejected LOL (even though meeting their requirements)..

    • Ameowzon on 18/02/2019 - 18:15
      +1

      Why not do both? I just spent $4k with the St George card. I'll now apply for this for even more points, unless there's a condition that prevents it? Does anyone know?

      • Skramit on 18/02/2019 - 18:17

        Only your credit history / rating.

    • Make it so on 18/02/2019 - 18:23

      I went for the old Amplify deal, which got me 90,000 points. But the nightmare of dealing with them hardly made it worthwhile. So many phone calls, having to email screenshots of the deal (because they had made a mistake), it was just all too hard.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/02/2019 - 18:12

    is the application process easy?

    or is it a massive trek like Citi?

    • [Deactivated] on 18/02/2019 - 18:12
      +1

      also $0 annual fee, this is definitely a go'er for me!

    • ShouldIBuyIt on 18/02/2019 - 18:17
      +1

      Agree, Citibank is just a pain, never ever

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 18/02/2019 - 18:14
    +1

    Thanks OP, next Cc once st George pay off my 80K pts he he…

  • bluke on 18/02/2019 - 18:14

    is this a decent card as my first reward/frequent flyer credit card? I earn the 60k-70k range and don't have much points stacked in any program but keen to start.

    • Slo20 on 18/02/2019 - 18:21
      +1

      It’s a decent card but St.George card would be better if u earn over 60k as it’s more points and u get lounge passes too.

    • yolo123456789 on 18/02/2019 - 18:23
      +1

      I think the general vibe is yes it is, since it's $1 per point, but keeping an eye on deals like this with bonus points always beats any points that you would earn from your daily spending.

      If you're just starting, it's a good idea to keep tract of when you have applied for what card at which bank, as most bank have a 12 month period that you have to wait before you can apply with them again. Note the card type too since different cards from the same bank may be applied within 12 months time.

      not an expert by any means, feel free to correct or add on anything I've missed.

      • Slo20 on 18/02/2019 - 18:30
        +3

        it's a good idea to keep tract of when you have applied for what card at which bank

        You better off keeping track of when you cancel the card as that’s when the 12 months starts.

        • yolo123456789 on 18/02/2019 - 18:39

          yep, my mistake!! I was thinking about that when i typed that..

  • Griefbringer on 18/02/2019 - 18:16

    Hi Guys, would applying for the St George Amplify Signature and this one preclude me from having the other, considering they're both Qantas cards? Thanks!

    • Slo20 on 18/02/2019 - 18:21
      +1

      No, u can apply for both providing your credit score allows it.

  • theotherfoot on 18/02/2019 - 18:21

    Great card but the app is really limited. Signup process took 4-5 calls over a couple weeks with a team in the Philippines.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/02/2019 - 18:24

    Would love to but all out of major expenses for the year😢

    • stirlo on 18/02/2019 - 18:30

      Can always buy Woolworths/Coles gift cards at 5% off using Cashrewards and bring forward money you’d probably spend on groceries later in the year anyway

      • CyberMurning on 18/02/2019 - 18:39
        +1

        or top up opal card. basically just like cash.

  • cintamami on 18/02/2019 - 18:26

    Could this be an old deal? I am looking at it from HSBC sites, but nothing about 60,000 Qantas points.

    • CyberMurning on 18/02/2019 - 18:40

      well, you need to look from qantas website, thats the deal is coming from

      • cintamami on 18/02/2019 - 18:59
        +1

        I understand but ultimately, it should show on the bank's website.

  • chumlee on 18/02/2019 - 18:27
    +8

    Looks like an old deal. Nothing on their website about it.

    Good luck dealing with HSBC getting your points. Rather be sent to Guantanamo Bay

    • Samsungnote10 on 18/02/2019 - 19:11

      Wtf. I applied and got approved.

      Since link pic shows bonus points, they have to honor it

      Ill be all over the ombudsman if they dont honor it

      • chumlee on 18/02/2019 - 19:33
        +4

        They can just say the HSBC site made no reference to it and they can't be held responsible for a 3rd party website promoting an expired offer

  • theHMASfriendship on 18/02/2019 - 18:36
    +6

    The guy on live chat said the points deal expired in december.

    • gimme on 18/02/2019 - 18:39

      Good. Hopefully they'll bring it back in a few months after I'm done with STG.

    • CyberMurning on 18/02/2019 - 18:46
      +1

      i will do live chat tomorrow just do double check, then call qantas team to verify.

  • Numpty21 on 18/02/2019 - 18:40
    +1

    no mention of the 60,000pts when you read through the details
    can anyone confirm if this card does come with 60,000pts

    • chumlee on 18/02/2019 - 18:44

      No it doesn't

      • Numpty21 on 18/02/2019 - 18:47

        what's everyone getting all excited about so?

        • CyberMurning on 18/02/2019 - 18:47
          +4

          because we can talk together as one big ozb family here

        • chumlee on 18/02/2019 - 18:51
          +1

          The Qantas page says 60k points but it doesn't mention it when you click through to HSBC website

  • Briefcase Mong on 18/02/2019 - 18:44

    How come the HSBC site doesn't say anything about 60k points ?

    • vetopower on 18/02/2019 - 18:55

      It’s an old deal. Should be deleted.

      • wombat1955 on 18/02/2019 - 19:09
        +2

        Doesn't look like an old deal. The link from the Qantas page says "Available to new approved customers who apply by 31 March 2019".

        • CyberMurning on 18/02/2019 - 19:10

          correct. so best is to call qantas promotion/marketing team to confirm.
          the low level hsbc staffs might not aware of this, but the registration link comes with special code so i still think this is legit.

  • SAU on 18/02/2019 - 18:54

    what is the value in real $?

    • Slo20 on 18/02/2019 - 19:08

      $600-$660 if you sell them, but can be worth more if you use them for things like round the world flights.

    • Viper8 on 18/02/2019 - 19:23
      +1

      Qantas store is worse than 200 points to a dollar (so less than $300).
      Flights are generally 50-100 points to the dollar (so $600-1,200).

  • Tock on 18/02/2019 - 18:55

    Damn, looks better than my current HSBC Qantas card. Deal for new customers it seems…

  • wombat1955 on 18/02/2019 - 19:04
    +1

    HSBC gets really bad reviews on product review as does the android banking app. I think I'll pass.

    • fishball on 18/02/2019 - 19:16

      Their android app makes everyone else's look light years ahead, even citibank beats it.

      Feels like something out of the 90s still lmao.

  • Numpty21 on 18/02/2019 - 19:08
    +3

    why marked expired now?
    a deal that shouldn't have been posted IMO, misleading.

  • CyberMurning on 18/02/2019 - 19:11
    +1

    best is to call qantas promotion/marketing team to confirm.
    the low level hsbc staffs might not aware of this, but the registration link comes with special code so i still think this is legit.

    • Numpty21 on 18/02/2019 - 19:12

      From what i see this is an expired deal.
      "60,000 bonus Qantas Points. Apply before 30 June 2018"

      • wombat1955 on 18/02/2019 - 19:18

        Click on the link from the Qantas site. It takes you to a HSBC page which states, "Available to new approved customers who apply by 31 March 2019."

        • Numpty21 on 18/02/2019 - 19:23
          +3

          yep it sure does say that
          but whats available doesn't include 60,000 points

  • freshofftheplane on 18/02/2019 - 19:16

    GAH! Already applied :(

  • [Deactivated] on 18/02/2019 - 19:32
    +3

    Holy Sh** Bad Card!

  • glassyan on 18/02/2019 - 19:47

    Why is it marked as expired?

    • movieman on 18/02/2019 - 19:48
      -1

      Not sure who / why it was marked as expired.

      It's definitely still live. (I've just unmarked it.)

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