Newbie : Points expiry

[kinkacruiser]

Hi All,
Just started using my FF Visa cards (ANZ Amex plus Visa) and in the welcome brouchure I noted that there are new rules about points from July 1 this year. So my question....
Will I have to use some points (even if it's a just small item from the FF shop) before July 1?
What about after July 1...I need to use them at least once in 18mths?
Thanks.

 

[opusman]

Will I have to use some points (even if it's a just small item from the FF shop) before July 1?

No, nothing actually happens to your points on July 1 - only the rules relating to inactivity change.

What about after July 1...I need to use them at least once in 18mths?

After July 1, points last for 18 months providing there is no activity of any sort on the account. Any activity (and this doesn't mean you have to use points - earning them also counts as activity) resets the clock for another 18 months.

 

[Mal]

Any activity (and this doesn't mean you have to use points - earning them also counts as activity) resets the clock for another 18 months.

Of course excepting that "family point transfers" has been removed as a form of "activity" for points. But shouldn't be an issue for someone who is earning points via Credit Cards.

The official Qantas Blurb is here:

http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/program/terms#jump24