renth

Just heard that ANZ is changing their frequent flyer Visa card from $1 = 1 point to $2 = 1 point.

Anyone else got a good alternative card with better points earning (Not AMEX, as I already have a QANTAS Amex card).

Amazulu

Citibank Platinum Visa, $1=1 point. There is an annual fee although I don't pay it and a $19 Qantas FF fee (which I do pay).

I also have a ANZ Qantas card, although not for much longer if they do this.

bcworld

Well it seems like they already have as the info is on the website...although I certainly don't remember them telling me! Perhaps T&C's mean that once you have stumped up the annual fee you earn what was stated at the time?

Looks like what they are doing is bundling an AMEX and Visa card on the same account, like Westpac Earth...the AMEX has greater points earn than the Visa, but the Visa is there as a backup when the AMEX gets knocked back.

LouiseR

That's the one I've got. I think it's 0.5 points per $ on the Visa and 1 point for $1 on the AMEX. I use the Woolworths everyday rewards as well to get more points. They give you points for using the Everyday Rewards card in BWS, so with my OH we should get a round the world trip any day now!

Amazulu

And now BigW and Dick Smith.

Amazulu

Maybe it's for new cardholders only?

bcworld

I had a look at AFF.

Seems a lot of existing cardholders have been notified that their earning structure will change...lots of different info though.

Pollyana

Have a look at the Westpac Earth card - mine is linked to Qantas FF. Couldn't tell you what the rate of points is but the do seem to add up fairly fast.

Amazulu

Yeah, seems confusing. I have yet to be informed - I will cancel the card if they do change the terms though.

bcworld

Me too.

Polly, Earth is the same as ANZ is going I think. 1pt per $ on Amex and 0.5pt per $ otherwise.

Wol

Never had a frequent flyer card - how many "miles" do you need to get a "free" flight?

bcworld

Well Aus - UK return is 128,000pts - so a mere $256k spend with the new ANZ levels!

Sounds ridiculous but there are often large sign on bonuses and other promotions - if you have substantial business expenses as well the points can stack up quickly.

Should add that you still have to pay the taxes on top of the 128k points.

Wol

Wow!

Actually, I have just remembered - I *did* sign up for a FF card years ago and seem to remember having a statement with one mile on it!

Amazulu

I did Perth-Johannesburg business for 72000 points
My wife did Perth-Sydney return for 36000 points

I look at it this way:
Credit card company/bank does not have to 'give' you anything. So if just by buying everything on your credit card, and then paying it off every month you get some free flights then I see that as a bonus.

mecheng

Why in the world have they changed it?