ANZ has launched its Black Rewards card

[SoulFood]

I seriously don't think ANZ Black Rewards is worth it for frequent flyer points. Much better alternatives available. However, if you like DJs vouchers...they are very easy to earn!

 

[SoulFood]

It is worth it for the Visa though....

 

[crowman28]

It is worth it for the Visa though....

The Visa earn rate here is still slightly better than the Westpac Altitude Black card. Although the ANZ Black AMEX got a coughpy earn rate, compared to the AMEX on the Westpac Altitude Black card. But I do most of my spending on the VISA anyway.

Of course it can't be compared to the Citi Prestige card VISA earn rate, but given my income can't quality for getting the Citibank Prestige card, I won't be complaining anything.

 

[crowman28]

Points are able to be pooled up to three years. Haven't been able to find whether any points cap apply. Westpac also able to send FF points to Enrich.

I just hope ANZ will improve its Black VISA earn rate to $1 per 1 Kris Flyer/Asia Miles, then I am sure plenty of customers would be very happy then.

 

[bullerdude]

Rates are going up later this month for velocity.

VISA 1pt/$ and AMEX 1.5pt/$.

 

[crowman28]

Rates are going up later this month for velocity.

VISA 1pt/$ and AMEX 1.5pt/$.

Thats good news, may be they will do the same for other airlines very soon! (hopefully)

That could justify the high annual fee of $375!

 

[crowman28]

ANZ Rewards offer 20% bonus transfer for Asia Miles, from July 20 to August 31, surely this can't be ignored.

 

[kpc]

This is one of the few remaining cards that is Canberra friendly I have the fee free (for 1 year) ANZ Black Frequent flyer card that I'm thinking of changing to this card....unless you need to make payments to Canberra, you are better of getting the Westpack Black Altitude card

 

[crowman28]

I think the VISA component is still a better earner on this card, than the Westpac Black Altitude card.

 

[GalaxyNexus]

I was looking at the T&C of the various insurances included, and it seems that the "Rental Excess Cover" (for domestic Australian car hire) activation condition is quite laxed. E.g. it doesn't require charging anything to the card, not even the rental fee. Am I reading it wrong?

 

[Eggsbenedict]

I think the VISA component is still a better earner on this card, than the Westpac Black Altitude card.

Yes and no, it is for transfer to VA (now 2/1) but not so much to Asia Miles/Krisflyer as its 3/1. For VA it's the best dual card Visa earn on the market!

 

[sumthinfornuthin]

Hi Guys

Just to be sure, to be sure ( as Paddy said !) ........ the ANZ QFF BLACK VISA Card ( and I assume AMEX) pays points for the ATO. ???
I need to pay a tax bill and was going to pay on the WOWQFF card but only get 1 point per dollar to $ 2,500 then 1/2 point per dollar.
Was going to pay first $ 2,500 on the WOWQFF and then balance on the ANZ Black Visa at 3/4 point per dollar.

All getting to hard !!! maybe that's their cunning plan ??

 

[BillytheFIsh]

Yes and no, it is for transfer to VA (now 2/1) but not so much to Asia Miles/Krisflyer as its 3/1. For VA it's the best dual card Visa earn on the market!

It doesn't help for CX, but if you convert from ANZ > VA > SQ, it works out to be 0.74 SQ pts/$ which is (as far as I can tell) the highest Visa/MC earn rate for SQ going. Even going direct to SQ at 2/3 = 0.66 pts/$ (although there's no reason to do that) is better than the next best card, being Altitute Black MC converts at 2:1, but only pays 1.25 pts/$ = 0.625 SQ pts/$.

EDIT: Forgot to mention Citi Sig/Presitge that are better, but like Altitude, no Canberra points.

 

[BillytheFIsh]

I was looking at the T&C of the various insurances included, and it seems that the "Rental Excess Cover" (for domestic Australian car hire) activation condition is quite laxed. E.g. it doesn't require charging anything to the card, not even the rental fee. Am I reading it wrong?

That was my reading when I looked at it a few months ago as well, but I always pay for the rental on the card just to be safe.

 

[Eggsbenedict]

It doesn't help for CX, but if you convert from ANZ > VA > SQ, it works out to be 0.74 SQ pts/$ which is (as far as I can tell) the highest Visa/MC earn rate for SQ going. Even going direct to SQ at 2/3 = 0.66 pts/$ (although there's no reason to do that) is better than the next best card, being Altitute Black MC converts at 2:1, but only pays 1.25 pts/$ = 0.625 SQ pts/$.

Agreed, I believe I have made that exact argument on quite a few threads.

 

[BillytheFIsh]

Agreed, I believe I have made that exact argument on quite a few threads.

I'm always a bit slow to these parties...

On having another quick look around (I'm trying to get together enough points for a SYD-SIN-HKG return suites ride !) St G/B of SA Signature also appears to give effectively 0.75 SQ/$.

Maybe I just need to suck it up and cop the annual fee on the Citi Prestige if I want those suites!

 

[Hammando]

It doesn't help for CX, but if you convert from ANZ > VA > SQ, it works out to be 0.74 SQ pts/$ which is (as far as I can tell) the highest Visa/MC earn rate for SQ going. Even going direct to SQ at 2/3 = 0.66 pts/$ (although there's no reason to do that) is better than the next best card, being Altitute Black MC converts at 2:1, but only pays 1.25 pts/$ = 0.625 SQ pts/$.

EDIT: Forgot to mention Citi Sig/Presitge that are better, but like Altitude, no Canberra points.

There is also the Virgin Velocity High Flyer Visa which is 1.25 points per $, but don't think that one is Canberra friendly either.

Being a direct earn card it means you can't take advantage of the usual bonus transfer promotions Velocity run every 6 months of so.

 

[kpc]

I have just started using my ANZ Rewards Black card...how long after the transaction posts before the reward points appear in your account ? Thanks

 

[coriander]

I have just started using my ANZ Rewards Black card...how long after the transaction posts before the reward points appear in your account ?

For me it's always the day after statement closing date. The bonus points appear on that same date after you hit your spend requirements.

 

[Danger UXB]

Received a text yesterday

Get 25% Bonus Reward Points when you make eligible purchases with your ANZ Rewards card from 1/11/15 to 31/1/16. T&Cs apply. Opt out: anz.com/smsunsubscribe


looks to be generic with no registration required. Anyone else get one. Haven't paid the BAS yet !!