timbervolt
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Re: Qantas Ultimate Amex: 100k Points, Flight/Credit, 0% BT (New 5/8/17 - Exp 28/9/17
Hello everyone
Exceladdict has explained the current promo from Amex quite well. After the recent reorganising by the banks and lowering of points earn rates, their credit card points earnings are not as good as this card (comparing with CBA and Westpac Altitude Black). This is now my default Amex I use when I can use it. I got this card on a similar sign up bonus 8 months ago and have enjoyed using it, particularly when using my phone's Apple Pay to pay for things. The customer service has been excellent.
Additional info on what has already been posted:
In addition to Exceladdict's info, earn rates are:
Complimentary flight
You get a complimentary economy QF flight between certain Australian capital cities, but you must spend on a qantas product or service (eg. a flight) to activate it. PM me for a much cheaper solution to do this otherwise, wait until after 31 Oct 2017, when complimentary flights will be replaced with a $450 travel credit which is applicable on a single booking. You won't need to spend on a qantas product/service after after 31 Oct to qualify. To redeem the flights,simply call Amex to book Qantas flights and you can book multiple flights, then apply the credit. Flights that costs more than $450, you pay the difference. Any left over credit is forfeited. For example, you can book 2 return flights and use the credit but you must do so on the single transaction. If you book them on separate occasions, then you only get the credit on the first trip and then, pay the second one as normal. Flights don't have to be within Australia. You also have the option to claim for the original complimentary flight instead, up to 30 April 2018. The travel credit resets at the end of the membership year.
Lounge access
The Amex lounge at SYD international airport is very nice. There's one to be opened in Melb late 2017.
In addition to the 2 Amex lounge passes per year, I've read that there will also be 2 passes to a Qantas club lounge (great for domestic travel times) or Intl business lounge also (see this review on the high life travel)
Travel Insurance
Pay for your trips on the card and the domestic and international travel insurance is activated. Carry your statement with you to prove this when you need to claim. For claims, from experience, I emailed for delayed luggage and with receipts of purchases for basics I received a $200 payout promptly and without much problem. The email communication was efficient (much easier if you are travelling and don't have mobile credit).
QFF Joining fee
You need to have a QFF account. If not, the joining fee is $90 for an Oz resident (free if you are not). You can avoid the fee by following this link to the qantas joining site (valid until 31 Dec 2017). There are a few other ways of joining fee free also. The above link is easy enough.
Extra points
This is my favourite card now and there's also the local champion "game" you can involve yourself in for extra points earn. With this, if you are the most frequent visitor to a business, you double your points earn.
If you liked the info I provided, I would appreciate it very much if you click on this referral link to the Amex sign up page by 28 Sept 2017 to sign up. (Disclosure: I get a referee bonus of 30k points and you get 100k)
Thank you and I hope you enjoy using this card as I do.
Hello everyone
Exceladdict has explained the current promo from Amex quite well. After the recent reorganising by the banks and lowering of points earn rates, their credit card points earnings are not as good as this card (comparing with CBA and Westpac Altitude Black). This is now my default Amex I use when I can use it. I got this card on a similar sign up bonus 8 months ago and have enjoyed using it, particularly when using my phone's Apple Pay to pay for things. The customer service has been excellent.
Additional info on what has already been posted:
In addition to Exceladdict's info, earn rates are:
- 2.5 QFF pts/$ on Qantas selected products and services
- 0.5 QFF pts/$ on government bodies including AustPost AND ATO
- 1.5 QFF pts/$ on everything else.
Complimentary flight
You get a complimentary economy QF flight between certain Australian capital cities, but you must spend on a qantas product or service (eg. a flight) to activate it. PM me for a much cheaper solution to do this otherwise, wait until after 31 Oct 2017, when complimentary flights will be replaced with a $450 travel credit which is applicable on a single booking. You won't need to spend on a qantas product/service after after 31 Oct to qualify. To redeem the flights,simply call Amex to book Qantas flights and you can book multiple flights, then apply the credit. Flights that costs more than $450, you pay the difference. Any left over credit is forfeited. For example, you can book 2 return flights and use the credit but you must do so on the single transaction. If you book them on separate occasions, then you only get the credit on the first trip and then, pay the second one as normal. Flights don't have to be within Australia. You also have the option to claim for the original complimentary flight instead, up to 30 April 2018. The travel credit resets at the end of the membership year.
Lounge access
The Amex lounge at SYD international airport is very nice. There's one to be opened in Melb late 2017.
In addition to the 2 Amex lounge passes per year, I've read that there will also be 2 passes to a Qantas club lounge (great for domestic travel times) or Intl business lounge also (see this review on the high life travel)
Travel Insurance
Pay for your trips on the card and the domestic and international travel insurance is activated. Carry your statement with you to prove this when you need to claim. For claims, from experience, I emailed for delayed luggage and with receipts of purchases for basics I received a $200 payout promptly and without much problem. The email communication was efficient (much easier if you are travelling and don't have mobile credit).
QFF Joining fee
You need to have a QFF account. If not, the joining fee is $90 for an Oz resident (free if you are not). You can avoid the fee by following this link to the qantas joining site (valid until 31 Dec 2017). There are a few other ways of joining fee free also. The above link is easy enough.
Extra points
This is my favourite card now and there's also the local champion "game" you can involve yourself in for extra points earn. With this, if you are the most frequent visitor to a business, you double your points earn.
If you liked the info I provided, I would appreciate it very much if you click on this referral link to the Amex sign up page by 28 Sept 2017 to sign up. (Disclosure: I get a referee bonus of 30k points and you get 100k)
Thank you and I hope you enjoy using this card as I do.
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