Credit Card Offers Qantas Premier Platinum: Up to 80,000 bonus Qantas Points

Enjoy a high Qantas Points earning rate and two Qantas Lounge invitations each year...​

Learn more and apply for this card:

Qantas Premier Platinum Card

The Qantas Premier Platinum credit card offers a generous Qantas Points earn rate, two annual Qantas lounge invitations and more.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

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What are the main benefits of this card?

1. Signup bonus: 50,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend at least $3,000 within 90 days of opening, plus an additional 30,000 bonus points if you haven't earned Qantas Points with a credit card in the last year.
2. Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 on the first $10,000 spent on the card each month within Australia (0.5 points per $1 thereafter)
3. Earn bonus points when spending overseas or with Qantas
4. Two complimentary Qantas Lounge invitations each year
5. Companion airfare discounts with Qantas and complimentary travel insurance

Why we like the Qantas Premier Platinum credit card

If you’re looking for a good credit card that earns Qantas Points, Qantas Premier Platinum is a solid option. You’ll earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 on Domestic Spend (excluding government payments), up to $10,000 per statement period. Plus, you’ll earn 1 additional Qantas Point per $1 spent on eligible Qantas products and services and 1.5 points per dollar overseas.

The card includes two complimentary Qantas airport lounge invitations per year. Other travel benefits include complimentary insurance, companion fare discounts and a dedicated concierge service.

Plus, new cardholders can earn up to 80,000 bonus Qantas Points and pay a reduced $349 annual fee in the first year. The bonus points are not available if you've held a Qantas Premier credit card within the last 12 months. Refer to the full T&C’s for more information:

Qantas Premier Platinum Card

The Qantas Premier Platinum credit card offers a generous Qantas Points earn rate, two annual Qantas lounge invitations and more.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

AFF members are welcome to discuss this card in this thread.

 

[Dmac59]

And I believe they have hiked up the (once very reasonable) annual fee from $49 to $99 for the entry level card - premier everyday?

I haven't received advice regarding an increase to the annual fee, but I note it has increased for new applicants on their website.
Only a matter of time.

 

[ramboflyer]

Yes just got the email also.
Being retired I am limited to my credit cards. So it will have to stay.

I also got the same e-mail from the Virgin Card.
Don't be put off by retirement when applying for new cards. I've been approved for the Virgin High Flyer card last year and the Citi Premier card this year and I'm retired 10 years and self funded with part pension.

 

[Russell Lewis]

Does the $30k bonus limitation apply to a Westpac Altitude Card earning QFF points?

 

[Scash]

I also got the same e-mail from the Virgin Card.
Don't be put off by retirement when applying for new cards. I've been approved for the Virgin High Flyer card last year and the Citi Premier card this year and I'm retired 10 years and self funded with part pension.

I am also retired and self funded and thought the same as @ellen10, however I have just recently been approved for the Qantas Premier Platinum card with up to 100k Qantas bonus points. Minimum income of $35k and they ask very few questions. I was possibly a little judicious when declaring my share of living expenses!

 

[ellen10]

I am also retired and self funded and thought the same as @ellen10, however I have just recently been approved for the Qantas Premier Platinum card with up to 100k Qantas bonus points. Minimum income of $35k and they ask very few questions. I was possibly a little judicious when declaring my share of living expenses!

Well done @Scash .
I already have this card. It is my main spend card in Australia and I wont be cancelling it anytime soon.

 

[burmans]

I also got the same e-mail from the Virgin Card.
Don't be put off by retirement when applying for new cards. I've been approved for the Virgin High Flyer card last year and the Citi Premier card this year and I'm retired 10 years and self funded with part pension.

Totally agree, there’s a fair bit of disinformation in this thread. The reality is a bit more nuanced, yes some banks seem to only like employment income but I too have successfully applied for Velocity cards, Qantas branded cards, NAB and WBC cards while retired. ANZ no go.

Citi cards (and Citi white label cards) seem easier to get and you do need to be able to prove income (not just assets). I suspect SMSF income may be less trusted than from an industry/retail fund because let’s face it, it’s more open to manipulation.

Would be useful to get more data points on various lenders and their practices than the blanket view it’s impossible. I’m walking proof it’s not and there have been quite a few other by now who’ve also managed to successfully get cards in retirement.

 

[MELso]

Looks like they're pushing the churners away (just when I was contemplating it, natch ).

The points earn on the Premier Platinum is down to 50k (plus 30k if you haven't earned QFF points in the last 12 months through a credit card). For $349, it's now fairly dreadful value for money...