ATO (tax office) payments by credit card

[burmans]

Surcharges have just dropped significantly on QF.

A 10-15% drop in surcharge still means they are charging way too much given the drop in fuel prices.

 

[ComeFlyWithMe]

A 10-15% drop in surcharge still means they are charging way too much given the drop in fuel prices.

This is true, however I believe it can be higher than those percentages.

 

[mandja]

My Westpac Krisflyer CC statement today had bad news (as also posted against that card). May need to revise my strategy, at 1.25 points not sure this worth the 1.48% fee.

EFFECTIVE 1 APRIL 2015, THE EARN RATE ON THE
SINGAPORE AIRLINES WESTPAC PLATINUM AMERICAN
EXPRESS CARD IS CHANGING AND YOU WILL EARN 1.25
KRISFYLER MILES PER AUD$1 SPENT ON ELIGIBLE
PURCHASES USING THAT CARD. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGES
TO THE EARN RATE ON YOUR SINGAPORE AIRLINES WESTPAC
PLATINUM VISA CARD.

I also use the SINGAPORE AIRLINES WESTPAC PLATINUM AMERICAN
EXPRESS CARD

The Statement that I received that day had no such notation. Does that mean that some (incl me) missed the enhancement?

 

[burmans]

I also use the SINGAPORE AIRLINES WESTPAC PLATINUM AMERICAN
EXPRESS CARD

The Statement that I received that day had no such notation. Does that mean that some (incl me) missed the enhancement?

I suspect not, will almost certainly be on your next statement.

 

[RooFlyer]

This is true, however I believe it can be higher than those percentages.

But it's definitely lower on many routes - as in a 0% 'drop'.

 

[ComeFlyWithMe]

But it's definitely lower on many routes - as in a 0% 'drop'.

You're not suggesting the QF spin dept is working overtime are you?

 

[RooFlyer]

Why, yes. . I made my thoughts known on this in the appropriate thread. Non 'Emirates' routes get uniformly no reduction, and some other biz fares also get zero.

And this was sold to us as great news.

 

[Peter78]

Just as a reference point, after the demise of Westpac Altitude Black, I applied for and received the ANZ Rewards Black, which at the time was fee-free for the first year plus 25K (ANZ Rewards) points. The sign-up bonus has not been received yet, however this thread is about the suitability of credit cards for ATO payments and I am happy to confirm that my (small tester) payment on Monday afternoon did accrue points, and I will now continue using this card for the other payments that are due soon. I hope this helps some around here...

 

[Cruiser Elite]

however this thread is about the suitability of credit cards for ATO payments and I am happy to confirm that my (small tester) payment on Monday afternoon did accrue points

Earn rate? Amex? Visa?

 

[Peter78]

Earn rate? Amex? Visa?

Sorry: AMEX, earn rate 3 ANZ points per $. But I am quite certain that the redemption rate (to VA and SQ at least) is not as good as Westpac Altitude so it is not a 1.5 points per $ scenario. I admit I haven't looked into these details yet but I could not pass on the opportunity to earn points as long as it lasts...

 

[Eggsbenedict]

ANZ Black Rewards transfer at 2.25 - 1 VA makes the AMEX = 1.33VA Per $ if my maths is ok

Sorry: AMEX, earn rate 3 ANZ points per $. But I am quite certain that the redemption rate (to VA and SQ at least) is not as good as Westpac Altitude so it is not a 1.5 points per $ scenario. I admit I haven't looked into these details yet but I could not pass on the opportunity to earn points as long as it lasts...

 

[robd]

I started making payments on the quarterly BAS due this month. Unfortunately, our business CC's are NAB QFF and only give 1pt/$1.50. I should still see ~112K pts at the end of the month though

 

[Danger UXB]

ANZ Black Rewards transfer at 2.25 - 1 VA makes the AMEX = 1.33VA Per $ if my maths is ok

Sorry don't have the card but isn't SQ 3Points :1 Kris making it overall $1:kris1. Which with the ATO surcharge makes it very expensive!!

 

[ninja-tim]

Sorry don't have the card but isn't SQ 3Points :1 Kris making it overall $1:kris1. Which with the ATO surcharge makes it very expensive!!

It is as well.
3pts:1KF --> $1:1KF
or
2.25pts:1VA --> $1.33:1VA

 

[Beta4Me]

2.25pts:1VA --> $1.33:1VA

I think you mean $1:1.33VA.

 

[ninja-tim]

I think you mean $1:1.33VA.

possibly

 

[cj0325]

Anyone had recent success w' the free red AMEX Velocity Escape Card?

11 August 2014 and received 1 point per dollar. Will try again when Dec BAS is due and report back. I only use it during the lowest troughts of our cash flow cycle so it only comes out for the quarterlies.

 

[andye]

I was just about to cancel my HSBC card yesterday as I'm moving away from QF when what should drop through my inbox but an offer for 6 months interest free. The offer finishes before card renewal time so free money. Good result but wish I hadn't reduced my credit limit 3 months ago. Might be worth bearing in mind before reaching for the "titanium scissors TM".

 

[cove]

Might need to share those titanium bladed scissors with others based on NAB report today regarding no points earn. I don't have any NAB cards so I have no first hand experience.

 

[Eggsbenedict]

Might need to share those titanium bladed scissors with others based on NAB report today regarding no points earn. I don't have any NAB cards so I have no first hand experience.

What report are you reffering to? I'm freaking out!