Up to 30000 bonus points with JQ Mastercard

[yo yo ma]

They have asked for Payslip, which I emailed.
When can I expect an answer?
Reading posts it may turn up in week if approved?

My payslip was emailed Monday and the card turned up on Friday.

 

[zig]

Looks like I have the lowest plat card limit so far, $5k which is all I asked for. Also it looks like I'm alone in thinking the Jetstar $ option is better value than QF points but was told I had to pick the QF points option to get the 20,000 bonus points. Guess I'll just swap to Jetstar $ after I get the bonus points.

I have an even lower limit - $3000 which is all I asked for, as I don't plan on spending much on the card, I didn't see the point in asking for more. I always pay my balance in full every month.

 

[psi999]

I have an even lower limit - $3000 which is all I asked for, as I don't plan on spending much on the card, I didn't see the point in asking for more. I always pay my balance in full every month.

I'd be surprised if anyone on this forum didn't to be honest.

AFF community = credit card companies worst nightmare.

 

[psi999]

While i realise this thread isn't the JQ CC help desk but has anyone been able to successfully change their pin number?

Having a flick through the online portal and cant seem to find this option anywhere, or will i need to call.

 

[medhead]

Looks like I have the lowest plat card limit so far, $5k which is all I asked for. Also it looks like I'm alone in thinking the Jetstar $ option is better value than QF points but was told I had to pick the QF points option to get the 20,000 bonus points. Guess I'll just swap to Jetstar $ after I get the bonus points.

Having looked at the details, I would urge you to reconsider your view. The Jetstar dollars are very restrictive in terms of expiry and better value can be obtained with Qantas. For a spend of $100,000 you can get the maximum on both programs of either $2000 (10x$200) Jetstar dollar vouchers or 100,000 QFF points. The Jetstar dollar vouchers expiry after 3 months and can book flights out to 6 months. The QFF points nominally expiry are 18 months for flights out to 30 months. However, that expiry can be prolonged by earning more points, such as when using the card.

In terms of value, 100,000 QFF points can easily be used to redeem domestic business flights that sell for $3200. Better value can be obtained on international flights. I'm not sure that $2000 worth of jetstar flights would be that good a value by comparison.

 

[anat0l]

Having looked at the details, I would urge you to reconsider your view. The Jetstar dollars are very restrictive in terms of expiry and better value can be obtained with Qantas. For a spend of $100,000 you can get the maximum on both programs of either $2000 (10x$200) Jetstar dollar vouchers or 100,000 QFF points. The Jetstar dollar vouchers expiry after 3 months and can book flights out to 6 months. The QFF points nominally expiry are 18 months for flights out to 30 months. However, that expiry can be prolonged by earning more points, such as when using the card.

In terms of value, 100,000 QFF points can easily be used to redeem domestic business flights that sell for $3200. Better value can be obtained on international flights. I'm not sure that $2000 worth of jetstar flights would be that good a value by comparison.

My only thoughts would be if aikman preferred to get rewards on lots of short haul flights, or take advantage of Jetstar sales specials overseas, then Jetstar Dollars may be a better prospect.

The economics are quite thin within, but for example on some short haul flights if you can grab the best lead-in fares on Jetstar then you may be able to make more out of that compared to spending 16,000 points for a return flight. Say for example a SYD-MEL return, which with good Jetstar lead fares should cost only about $150 return or so. With $2000 in Jetstar Dollars, you can get 13 return trips; with 100,000 QFF points, you can only get 6 return trips (at 16,000 apiece). (Incidentally, the lead in return fare would need to be about $333 on Jetstar for the economics to "break even" in this case).

Ditto for overseas trips; for example, say SYD-NRT, where the Classic cost of 72,000 points return in Economy needs to be weighed up against the cost in a good Jetstar sale.

Of course, this relies on aikman preferring to fly Jetstar where it can be had for a good deal. Many of us do not do this as a matter of preference and procedure, and many would regard an award on Jetstar even more an anathema. If one doesn't fly Jetstar, then there is no point in selecting the Jetstar Dollars option at all. But, if one does (for reasons that may be foreign to a sizable percentage of this board), then a closer inspection is required.

However, let's be more pragmatic. I notice, medhead, you mention that the vouchers come in lots of $200. I'm not sure what are the provisions of using the vouchers or part thereof. If this is a problem then the economics change quite a bit. Ditto if there are problems with transforming Jetstar Dollars into said vouchers.

More importantly, I consider aikman's low credit limit of $5k. This will probably mean that the annual spend on the card will be fairly low and no where near earning the maximum annual limit. Do Jetstar Dollars have an expiry? If they do, certainly QFF is a better option since continual activity will keep some QFF points rolling in that eventually can be used for a useful reward.

 

[ben.t]

While i realise this thread isn't the JQ CC help desk but has anyone been able to successfully change their pin number?

Having a flick through the online portal and cant seem to find this option anywhere, or will i need to call.

You cannot change the PIN. This is what I was told by the help desk.

 

[medhead]

My only thoughts would be if aikman preferred to get rewards on lots of short haul flights, or take advantage of Jetstar sales specials overseas, then Jetstar Dollars may be a better prospect.

The economics are quite thin within, but for example on some short haul flights if you can grab the best lead-in fares on Jetstar then you may be able to make more out of that compared to spending 16,000 points for a return flight. Say for example a SYD-MEL return, which with good Jetstar lead fares should cost only about $150 return or so. With $2000 in Jetstar Dollars, you can get 13 return trips; with 100,000 QFF points, you can only get 6 return trips (at 16,000 apiece). (Incidentally, the lead in return fare would need to be about $333 on Jetstar for the economics to "break even" in this case).

Ditto for overseas trips; for example, say SYD-NRT, where the Classic cost of 72,000 points return in Economy needs to be weighed up against the cost in a good Jetstar sale.

I was trying to get to that point with my last line. Personally, I'd rather have 4 ADL-SYD QF J (basis of my numbers) than 13 JQ MEL-SYD.

However, let's be more pragmatic. I notice, medhead, you mention that the vouchers come in lots of $200. I'm not sure what are the provisions of using the vouchers or part thereof. If this is a problem then the economics change quite a bit. Ditto if there are problems with transforming Jetstar Dollars into said vouchers.

More importantly, I consider aikman's low credit limit of $5k. This will probably mean that the annual spend on the card will be fairly low and no where near earning the maximum annual limit. Do Jetstar Dollars have an expiry? If they do, certainly QFF is a better option since continual activity will keep some QFF points rolling in that eventually can be used for a useful reward.

My relatively quick read of the fine print says that you get issued a voucher automatically once you get JQ$200 (spend=$10k). You then have 3 months to use the voucher for flights in the next 6 months. That seemed like a pretty firm expiry.

Maybe JQ is so infrequently a valid option for my flying need that I imagine difficulty using the voucher in 3 months.


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[kamchatsky]

I was trying to get to that point with my last line. Personally, I'd rather have 4 ADL-SYD QF J (basis of my numbers) than 13 JQ MEL-SYD.

But the thing is, a lot of people outside AFF are actually quite happy with economy flights. They see more value than J which is just a little bit more room than Y, especially for domestic sectors.

 

[The Rok]

What's this JQ thing people are referring to?

 

[DeKa]

What's this JQ thing people are referring to?

JQ = JetStar.

 

[The Rok]

Em! Don't know what to say now! Other than my comment was sarcastic at the very least!

 

[medhead]

But the thing is, a lot of people outside AFF are actually quite happy with economy flights. They see more value than J which is just a little bit more room than Y, especially for domestic sectors.

That's nice for them. But then I was talking about how I feel on the matter. Also don't ignore that I only mentioned domestic J as an easy way to redeem, and I did mention international premium as having the best value

In terms of value, 100,000 QFF points can easily be used to redeem domestic business flights that sell for $3200. Better value can be obtained on international flights. I'm not sure that $2000 worth of jetstar flights would be that good a value by comparison.

Em! Don't know what to say now! Other than my comment was sarcastic at the very least!

No really! Were you?

 

[The Rok]

That's nice for them. But then I was talking about how I feel on the matter. Also don't ignore that I only mentioned domestic J as an easy way to redeem, and I did mention international premium as having the best value





No really! Were you?

No not really!

 

[anat0l]

What's this JQ thing people are referring to?

Dammit - I hope you're not using Mac emoticons ('cos you can't see them if you're using a PC - use the forum emoticons dammit! )


But..... see what I mean?

 

[anat0l]

I was trying to get to that point with my last line. Personally, I'd rather have 4 ADL-SYD QF J (basis of my numbers) than 13 JQ MEL-SYD.

In your shoes I'm the same. Then again, my goals are solely in the QFF program and I want QF rewards, which is only possible by selecting the QFF points option rather than Jetstar Dollars (if I had been approved for the damn card ).

But just saying that some people have different goals and options. My sister is thinking of spending her CBA Awards points (balance bordering on 100k) on buying a whitegood (i.e. refrigerator or washing machine) for her new house. Of course inside my hands are pulling my face down and going, "Noooooooooooo... don't do it! Sweep it to Velocity instead!"

I guess I was trying to find a case for the other side. Luckily I did find something that had some sort of merit.

My relatively quick read of the one print says that you get issued a voucher automatically one you get JQ$200 (spend=$10k). You then have 3 months to use the voucher for flights in the next 6 months. That seemed like a pretty firm expiry.

And that I don't like. I'd rather that either you have the option of when to turn your Jetstar Dollars into vouchers, or you directly use Jetstar Dollars (skipping the voucher system altogether). In any case, I'd like to see that Jetstar Dollars have no expiry (a shame about the vouchers).

Maybe JQ is so infrequently a valid option for my flying need that I imagine difficulty using the voucher in 3 months.

Same here. I suppose $200 is most of the price of a JQ Business from SYD to MEL. Fancy a fancy F Lounge run? :mrgreen:

 

[The Rok]

Dammit - I hope you're not using Mac emoticons ('cos you can't see them if you're using a PC - use the forum emoticons dammit! )


But..... see what I mean?

Yes. Well spotted. Using mac emotions as I'm on the iPhone.

 

[DeKa]

My SMS payslip request was today, and I applied on Wednesday (so 3 business days / 5 days).

I sent my pay slip in last Monday, and today I received a letter with the Internet banking password. I guess that means I've been approved. Hopefully I get the card tomorrow.

 

[Ozvirginuk]

Well I'm pleased to report that just over 2 weeks and mine, and my partners shiny new Platinum cards arrived today. I was starting to get very sceptical after reading this thread, especially seeing how many people had indicated they've been declined.

Anyway, all good this end. I've even made my first purchase. Roll on the bonus points...

FYI, I never leave a balance owing on a card, so I'm not going to make them huge money apart form merchant fees, but they still approved me and the OH with generous limits.

 

[Fifa]

My card arrived today one week after I emailed my payslip.
Now to rack up those $$$ by 31st May, then...