Load and spend to earn x,xx_ Qantas Points [Qantas Cash]

[benjy]

My offer says "deposit in foreign currency* in one transaction.
Does that mean I need to change my default currency to a foreign one before I do the bank transfer so that the transfer is in a foreign currency

Do it through the "Load Funds" option on the website and load via BPay, make sure you use the BPAY code as indicated on the website.

 

[eric2011]

Do it through the "Load Funds" option on the website and load via BPay, make sure you use the BPAY code as indicated on the website.

Yeah got that part ok but does it need to go into my cash card account as $AUD or do I have to change my default currency to a foreign one so that it is deposited "in foreign currency "

 

[benjy]

Yeah got that part ok but does it need to go into my cash card account as $AUD or do I have to change my default currency to a foreign one so that it is deposited "in foreign currency "

Nope, when you finalise your load you'll get loading instructions with a specific payment reference. When Qantas Cash receives the payment, it knows what currency to assign it to to your Qantas Cash Card. I've just just done a test one and you can also load foreign via Bank Deposit.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Not worth it at thise forex rates. Id do it for 8000

 

[veganftw]

From memory, you select the desired foreign currency as part of the load funds/BPay process when logged in to the Qantas cash site.

 

[eric2011]

OK got it now. I don't usually use the load feature on Qantas Cash as I have my BSB number and unique account number and usually make the transaction from within my Banks website

 

[Cossie]

Off to the UK and Spain next week, so offer was very handy.

 

[JohnK]

Just received the email too but just back from Vietnam/Cambodia and the card needs topping up. Easy 3000 points

My brother received the same offer.

He has never been overseas, the exchange rates are poor and I don't need 3000 QFF points that badly to pay ~AUD50 to buy them.

 

[Mr_Orange]

Got another one of these offers.


I don't really fancy putting another $1k on right now so unfortunately wont be taking it up.

Just received the email too but just back from Vietnam/Cambodia and the card needs topping up. Easy 3000 points

Same, but I won't be bothering since it requires me to convert to a foreign currency which is a pointless waste of money for me since I have fee free ATM and credit cards for forex.

 

[Rick93]

So, just to have this situation clarified ...

If I were to be 'chasing' the 3,000 points on offer,
and I do the 'load funds in foreign currency' bit on the QANTAS Cash website ( and get the Reference number etc. ),
then go to my 'other' bank, and purchase say US Dollars, and deposit to the QANTAS Cash BSB account,
and the $1,000. exchange rate funds are then deposited into my QANTAS Cash account ...

I can then do an internal transfer back to $AUD myself, on my logged in page on QANTAS Cash ?

What would be the final cost ? ( roughly )

Is the expert opinion here, that the 'cost' of the above process is simply NOT worth 3,000 QFF points ??

 

[Cynicor]

Unless you are using the card anyway, any option to access the money is not worth it for the points alone.

In AUD to SGD you lose about 50-60AUD. Might as well pickup a BW CC for 30k points and $150 or something like that.

 

[Rick93]

Right.
That's sounds like a 'no go' for me then.
Thanks for that ...

 

[blackcat20]

My bonus posted overnight.

 

[drross]

same here..thanks cashcard

 

[eric2011]

Got mine yesterday. 3000 points.

 

[eminere]

Make your holiday twice as nice with Qantas Cash
Right now, you can earn double Qantas Points on eligible foreign currency spend[SUP]*[/SUP] with Qantas Cash until 31 December 2014[SUP]^[/SUP].
Every time you spend overseas or shop online using foreign currency you will earn 2 Qantas Points per AU$1 equivalent in foreign currency spend on eligible purchases[SUP]*[/SUP].


Terms and Conditions You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.
Qantas Cash[SUP]®[/SUP] is a prepaid MasterCard[SUP]®[/SUP] payment facility built into the back of the Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership Card. To be eligible to receive the Qantas Card with the option of Qantas Cash you must be an Australian resident Qantas Frequent Flyer member 16 years of age or older. Heritage Bank Limited (AFSL 240984) (the Issuer) issues Qantas Cash under arrangements between it, Qantas and Access Prepaid Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 386837) (a MasterCard business) (Access). Access distributes Qantas Cash (together with Qantas which is an authorised representative of Access for the purposes of providing general financial product advice with respect to Qantas Cash). Access can be contacted at [email protected]. Access and Qantas earn foreign exchange revenue from Qantas Cash transactions. Access receives a processing fee from domestic Qantas Cash "point of sale" transactions. Qantas receives revenue generated by Qantas Cash transactions based on interchange fees paid to the Issuer, deposits held by the Issuer, cardholder fee and certain rebates and incentives from MasterCard Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd. This webpage has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and you should consider the appropriateness of the information about the Qantas Cash facility having regard to those matters. A Product Disclosure Statement in respect of Qantas Cash is available via qantascash.com, and will also be given to applicants. A person should obtain and consider the PDS before making any decisions about whether to acquire or continue to hold the prepaid facility. Currently Qantas Cash cannot be used in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria due to sanctions that are currently in place for these countries. If you attempt to withdraw cash from an ATM or use your Card at merchants in any of these countries, your request will be declined. For more information please see the Product Disclosure Statement at qantascash.com. Other terms and conditions and fees and charges may apply. MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. PayPass™ is the trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated.
* Qantas Points are earned on eligible purchases in accordance with the terms and conditions specified at qantascash.com. Eligible purchases exclude money orders, traveller's cheques, gambling chips, adult entertainment or purchasing foreign currencies in cash. You do not earn Qantas Points when loading funds to your facility, transferring funds to another currency balance or another member's facility or when withdrawing funds from ATMs or cashing out your facility balance. Purchases that are reversed, refunded or charged-back are also ineligible for points earn, in addition to fees incurred
^ This offer applies to foreign currency (non AUD) spend only and you must register at qantascash.com/double. Eligible purchases made using Qantas Cash between 10 November 2014 and 31 December 2014 will earn Qantas Points at a rate of two points per AU$1 equivalent of eligible foreign currency spend. Points are earned on eligible purchases in accordance with the terms specified atqantascash.com. Other terms and conditions and fees and charges may apply. The bonus points will appear in your account 6-8 weeks after the offer has closed. This offer may be extended. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership, earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions available at qantas.com/terms. A joining fee may apply.

 

[benjy]

I got my 3k points as well.

Annoying the double points promotion doesn't apply to Australia Transactions but oh well, can't get bonus points on everything as I'm paying off Europe Holiday using Qantas Cash. Thanks Qantas for the offers, all the points come handy

 

[polardabar]

My bonus posted overnight.

Still no x,xx_ points here. :|

 

[drross]

Still no x,xx_ points here. :|

you may need to give them a call and chase up the points

 

[gbc]

Maybe I should cancel and take up again to collect the points??? Just used it o'seas and appears to be as good as others, can't say it is better but certainly had no problems with it.