500 bonus QF points for loading $150 onto Qantas Cash

[Mattg]

Qantas Cash seems to be having another promotion. Earn 500 bonus Qantas points for loading at least $150 in AUD or equivalent foreign currency by 29 August 2015.

Register using this link: https://www.qantascash.com/500points

 

[Mattg]

I think it is targeted however the link works fine for me, and it specifically says in the T&Cs that you need to register by clicking on the link in the email OR simply by going to the address I linked to. I didn't get an email myself but was able to register.

From the T&Cs on the page I linked to:

To be eligible for the bonus 500 Qantas Points you must register by clicking on the 'Register Now' button in the email promoting the offer or register at qantascash.com/500points and load $150 in Australian Dollars or equivalent in foreign currency in one transaction to your Qantas Cash facility by 29th August 2015. This offer may be extended and may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer can only be redeemed once per person.

 

[woodborer]

I doubt it is targetted. Qantas have promoted it on Facebook.

 

[Red Roo]

No, it's not targetted. Simply register and load by 29 August 2015: http://bit.ly/1N4xWpd.

 

[kpc]

Just loaded $150 onto my card

 

[Cynicor]

Just loaded $150 onto my card

What's the best way to get the $ off this card, if I may?

 

[Mattg]

What's the best way to get the $ off this card, if I may?

Spend it? It doesn't cost anything to use, and you get 0.5 points per dollar. Better than nothing.

 

[Cynicor]

Spend it? It doesn't cost anything to use, and you get 0.5 points per dollar. Better than nothing.

ok, thanks. Just wondering about costs vs points and the opportunity cost of using a CC- Citi gives 1 point and Amex gives at least 1, so best to use it anywhere where I was only going to get the minimum points on a CC

 

[Mattg]

ok, thanks. Just wondering about costs vs points and the opportunity cost of using a CC- Citi gives 1 point and Amex gives at least 1, so best to use it anywhere where I was only going to get the minimum points on a CC

Assuming that you loaded $150 and get the 500 bonus points, just think of it as earning 3.8 points per dollar.

 

[kpc]

What's the best way to get the $ off this card, if I may?

Transfer the money back into your bank account...or go to ATM and withdraw $150!

 

[Daver6]

Perfect timing! Heading to Singapore for a few days and wasn't going to need much cash. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Isochronous]

Transfer the money back into your bank account...or go to ATM and withdraw $150!

Any fees for withdrawing back to bank? I assume there would be ATM fees.

 

[samh004]

Any fees for withdrawing back to bank? I assume there would be ATM fees.

Some ATM's yes, but not all.

No, it's not targetted. Simply register and load by 29 August 2015: http://bit.ly/1N4xWpd.

Perfect timing!

Though I'm also open to loading a larger amount for many times more points

 

[Colin 2905]

You could also spend the $150 on eGift vouchers (5 bonus points per $), if any of them float your boat (Myer, DJ's, iCrap, Priceline, JB's).

 

[Isochronous]

Some ATM's yes, but not all.



Perfect timing!

Though I'm also open to loading a larger amount for many times more points

Which ATMs are fee free?

 

[trippin_the_rift]

Which ATMs are fee free?

Not many in our part of the world mate

 

[ellen10]

Hmmm, don't think I have a card?
How long would it take to come. We leave in 2 weeks.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Hmmm, don't think I have a card?
How long would it take to come. We leave in 2 weeks.

If you have a citibank debit or 28 Degrees - much better options for your cash/purchases (respectively) overseas. The 5%+ you get slugged with conversion fees for any of the travel cash cards is rarely worth it.

 

[ellen10]

If you have a citibank debit or 28 Degrees - much better options for your cash/purchases (respectively) overseas. The 5%+ you get slugged with conversion fees for any of the travel cash cards is rarely worth it.

I usually just use my debit card for withdrawals. Never have had any trouble in UK & Europe.
This time we will be travelling to the USA

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I usually just use my debit card for withdrawals. Never have had any trouble in UK & Europe.
This time we will be travelling to the USA

Debit cards are also fine in the USA - no problems.

The main thing is the type of debit card. If you have a citibank debit card, there are no currency conversion fees, no commissions, and no other charges on foregn currency. You save around 3-4% on every transaction compared to a regular credit card, and your savings are even greater when compared to something like Qantas cash, where the difference can be 5% or more.