Qantas Travel Money changing to Qantas Pay - May 2024

[Seat0B]

Oh, it was in foreign currency amounts?

Yes unfortunately it was -GBP and Euro. Plus a bit in AUD as well.

 

[Radio8tiv]

So I finally had my qff membership card blocked and decided to go with Qantas pay.
What a terrible card this is….After receiving the new card (and activating it) we went out to dinner at an ALH property and “card not excepted” then tried to buy some wine from Dan Murphy and also “card not excepted” called the call centre and nothing wrong with the card, so tried Woolies and all sweet, went back to Dan Murphy today and still comes up with “card not accepted” . Considering these are all owned by the same company my only thought is there must be some sort of 18+ block on it? Has anyone else had a problem with this?

 

[oz_mark]

So I finally had my qff membership card blocked and decided to go with Qantas pay.
What a terrible card this is….After receiving the new card (and activating it) we went out to dinner at an ALH property and “card not excepted” then tried to buy some wine from Dan Murphy and also “card not excepted” called the call centre and nothing wrong with the card, so tried Woolies and all sweet, went back to Dan Murphy today and still comes up with “card not accepted” . Considering these are all owned by the same company my only thought is there must be some sort of 18+ block on it? Has anyone else had a problem with this?

I don't know the answer, but ALH and Dan Murphys are owned by Endeavour which was spun out of Woolworths a few years ago. Maybe an issue on the Endeavour side.

 

[FlyingFiona]

I'm ready to ditch my QP card too. Should have done it years ago.

I would like to replace it with a fee free (for overseas transactions) debit/visa debit card that doesn't get complicated with minimum amounts deposited in order to be fee free. Looks like Macquarie Bank Transaction Card is the way to go.

Does anyone advocate for something better?

 

[Radio8tiv]

I'm ready to ditch my QP card too. Should have done it years ago.

I would like to replace it with a fee free (for overseas transactions) debit/visa debit card that doesn't get complicated with minimum amounts deposited in order to be fee free. Looks like Macquarie Bank Transaction Card is the way to go.

Does anyone advocate for something better?

I have just applied for the BankWest Qantas one, however this one does have the condition to deposit $2000 pm. Mrs Radio is on UBank good for savings and international fee free

 

[CaptJCool]

I'm ready to ditch my QP card too. Should have done it years ago.

I would like to replace it with a fee free (for overseas transactions) debit/visa debit card that doesn't get complicated with minimum amounts deposited in order to be fee free. Looks like Macquarie Bank Transaction Card is the way to go.

Does anyone advocate for something better?

QF ditched the card for me by closing it down on 30 June 2024 and I’m away for months so no interest in re-applying for Qantas Pay

Princely sum of 22 cents remains (never to be spent).

Soon you’ll see it in the Australian museum - forever 22

 

[Radio8tiv]

I have just applied for the BankWest Qantas one, however this one does have the condition to deposit $2000 pm. Mrs Radio is on UBank good for savings and international fee free

Just a quick update on this, I did apply for the BankWest account, but “possibly” due to my past 1c activities I was declined for it. So still on Qantas pay for now. Looking at possibly going to virgin money everyday go account, any thoughts or negative experiences with this one?

 

[Skitchcat]

Qantas Pay Card is ancient, outdated and terrible. Exchange rates are shocking, only 10 currencies available and no Apple Wallet facility! Get with the times. There are so many better cards available now. Until Qantas Pay has more currencies available and a digital wallet facility, this card will fail. I personally withdrew all funds from Qantas Pay and went to Revolut.

 

[Brucetiki]

Qantas Pay Card is ancient, outdated and terrible. Exchange rates are shocking, only 10 currencies available and no Apple Wallet facility! Get with the times. There are so many better cards available now. Until Qantas Pay has more currencies available and a digital wallet facility, this card will fail. I personally withdrew all funds from Qantas Pay and went to Revolut.

Does Revolut let you accrue Qantas points on your overseas spend though?

Also, isn't there a monthly fee for Revolut?

I agree that a lack of Apple Pay facility on it is pretty poor

 

[Skitchcat]

Does Revolut let you accrue Qantas points on your overseas spend though?

Also, isn't there a monthly fee for Revolut?

I agree that a lack of Apple Pay facility on it is pretty poor

Unfortunately no Qantas Points on spend, but the currency rate difference more than makes up for what the points value earned would be. No fee on Revolut standard account.

 

[SYD]

Does Revolut let you accrue Qantas points on your overseas spend though?

QF Money is pretty poor value as a points earn for use OS. Maybe a last resort for domestic spend if one can’t get a CC.

Otherwise, QF Money has always been pretty bad (along with most travel cards).

Also, isn't there a monthly fee for Revolut?

That would be a big no for me.

Revolut and Wise are much the much AFAIK. I personally don’t use my Wise account. Just fee free CC and DCs.

 

[COC]

Does Revolut let you accrue Qantas points on your overseas spend though?

Also, isn't there a monthly fee for Revolut?

I agree that a lack of Apple Pay facility on it is pretty poor

Good question about QF points earn this would be a factor for me and would wave Wise bye bye.
Good question about revolut’s monthly free. I always thought it was for a fee when transferring.
Apple Pay I noticed on Wise is more expensive to use (Beacuse of the CC attached) or has this changed?

 

[Flyfrequently]

Unfortunately no Qantas Points on spend, but the currency rate difference more than makes up for what the points value earned would be. No fee on Revolut standard account.

Thanks for that and welcome to AFF @Skitchcat

 

[Brucetiki]

QF Money is pretty poor value as a points earn for use OS. Maybe a last resort for domestic spend if one can’t get a CC.

1.5 points per $1 spent in foreign currency isn’t too bad TBH, but each to their own

 

[Flyfrequently]

1.5 points per $1 spent in foreign currency isn’t too bad TBH, but each to their own

Probably what bugs me most is, like some other cards, is the limited 10 currencies @Brucetiki

 

[SYD]

1.5 points per $1 spent in foreign currency isn’t too bad TBH, but each to their own

But you’re paying at least 3% or more on the coughpy exchange rate and tying up your money with them (while they earn interest on your money - that’s also why I don’t use Wise).

 

[mviy]

Good question about revolut’s monthly free. I always thought it was for a fee when transferring.

There is a weekend fee for currency conversion (so best to do it on a weekday) and a monthly cap of $2000 AUD in currency conversion without additional fees. If you plan ahead this monthly limit should not be a big issue.

 

[AIRwin]

Foreign currency sale and bonus points:

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