Earn up to 50,000 bonus Qantas Points with a new Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard.
The Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard gives you a way to earn Qantas Points on your everyday credit card spending. It also offers up to 50,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 in the first 90 days from card approval (40,000 points when you keep your account open in 3 months and 10,000 points in the 15th month). While Bankwest has not listed an end date, this promotion is only available for a limited time.
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The Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard rewards your eligible spending with 0.75 Qantas Points per $1 spent up to $2,500 per month. After that, you'll earn 0.3 per $1 spent, uncapped. It also offers up to 50,000 bonus points to new cardholders. Both the earn rates and bonus points are not the most competitive options on the market, but most cards that offer more Qantas Points also charge higher annual fees.
The Bankwest Qantas Platinum also offers you no foreign transaction fees for online and overseas purchases, as well as complimentary overseas travel insurance.
How to apply
You can apply for the Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard online in around 10 minutes and receive a response instantly. Before you get started, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements and have the necessary information ready to complete the application.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible balance transfer. If you plan to take advantage of the balance transfer offer, you can transfer from $500 up to 95% of your credit limit from cards not issued by Bankwest.
Residency. You must be a permanent Australian resident or citizen in order to apply online.
Age. You must be at least 18 years old.
Required documents
Personal information. You'll need to list your full name and will be asked to provide your contact details including your residential address, email address and a phone number.
Proof of identification. You'll need to provide two forms of identification. This could include your Australian driver's licence, Medicare card or passport.
Employment. This includes your length of employment and your employer's contact details.
Finances. You'll be asked to include details regarding your income, expenses and assets.
Frequent flyer number. If you're already a Qantas Frequent Flyer, you'll need to include your frequent flyer number so your points can be credited to your account.
Balance transfer details. If you're conducting a balance transfer, you'll need to provide information about the debt(s) including how much you're transferring and where from.
Card benefits
Up to 50,000 bonus Qantas Points. Earn up to 50,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within the first 90 days (if you keep your account open for 3 months, you will receive 40,000 points and another 10,000 points in the 15th month). To give you an idea of the potential value of these bonus points, you could use them to redeem a return economy flight for two between Sydney and Adelaide (48,000 Qantas Points) or $225 worth of Woolworths digital gift cards (46,680 points for two $100 gift cards and one $25 gift card). Note that this offer is only available to new Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard customers. To be eligible, you need to apply during the promotional period.
Qantas Points per $1 spent. You'll earn 0.75 Qantas Points per $1 spent on eligible purchases, up to $2,500 per month and 0.3 points per $1 spent thereafter. Please note that you won't earn points on balance transfers. If you're not already a Qantas Frequent Flyer, the $99.50 membership fee is waived if you join while applying for this card.
0% foreign transaction fee. You can shop online or overseas and save with no foreign transaction fees. Cash advance fees will still apply if you use the card for overseas ATM withdrawals or cash-equivalent transactions.
Complimentary overseas travel insurance. As of 9 December 2019, the Bankwest Qantas Platinum card offers complimentary overseas travel insurance for up to 31 consecutive days through Cover-More. All you have to do to get the insurance is have the card open while you're travelling. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you'll be covered for overseas emergency medical & hospital expenses, baggage & personal goods, personal liability and accidental death with the option to upgrade for additional protection.
Purchase covers. Complimentary purchase security cover provides protection from loss, theft or accidental damage of your purchases made anywhere in the world for 3 months from the date of purchase, for up to $125,000 a year. The extended warranty cover adds 12 months to any Australian manufacturer's warranty that comes with your goods. The purchase price guarantee scheme allows you to claim the difference on a purchased item if you find it available at a lower price (at least $75) within three weeks of the transaction.
Mobile wallet and contactless payments. You can link this card to Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay, available on compatible Android, Samsung and Apple devices.
Balance transfer offer. This card offers 2.99% p.a. on balance transfers for the first 9 months. Any unpaid balance left at the end of the introductory period will revert to the standard rate of 20.49% p.a.
Rates & fees
Annual fee. This card attracts an annual fee of $160.
Purchase rate. This card has a standard purchase interest rate of 20.49% p.a.
Cash advance fee and rates. If you use the Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard to withdraw cash or for any other cash advance transactions, you will have to pay a fee of 2% of transaction amount or $4 (whichever is greater). These transactions will immediately attract interest at the cash advance rate of 21.99% p.a.
Interest-free days. If you pay your closing balance, excluding any balance transfers, in full by the statement due date, you can take advantage of up to 44 interest-free days on purchases.
Minimum credit limit. The credit limit on this card starts at $3,000.
Additional cards. You are allowed up to 3 additional cardholders under one account. There is a $0 annual fee for supplementary cards.
You may earn QFF points on paying utilities with your Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard so long that you’re not processing the payment via BPay. BPAY payments like bill payments and other payments made through the BPAY are exmpeted to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points.
When buying a return overs airline tick, can the costs of the required minimum of $500 using the bankwest qantas platinum card be shared using another non bank west card?
Thanks for getting in touch with finder.
No you don’t receive bonus points as a new customer but you receive points on every dollar ($) spent using your Qantas Platinum card. If you have a Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard, you can earn up to 200,000 reward points which is the maximum number of points that can be accumulated per year.
In addition, if you are interested to take advantage of Qantas Frequent Flyer Credit Card Offer where you can get 100,000 bonus Qantas points when you spend $4,000 on everyday purchases within the first 60 days of account opening. This offer ends on 17 June 2018.
Yes, as for Bankwest Qantas Platinum MasterCard, since it has the Mastercard logo, it uses the daily conversion rate per Mastercard Conversion Calculator.
I have a new Bankwest Qantas Platinum MasterCard. I am interested in the travel insurance in particular for the excess cover when hiring a vehicle. Can you please confirm that this insurance policy covers me not just when I am overseas but whilst I am travelling within Australia.
Under the “Rental Vehicle Insurance excess” section of the PDS, it says: Allianz Global Assistance will reimburse you for any insurance excess or deductible which you become legally liable to pay in respect of a claim under the rental vehicle insurance during the rental period provided:
1. the rental vehicle must be rented overseas from a licensed rental agency; and
2. as part of the rental agreement you have taken rental vehicle insurance; and
3. you have complied with all requirements of the rental organisation under the hiring agreement and of the rental vehicle insurer.
Given that condition, the rental vehicle insurance excess does not cover your trip within Australia.
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September 27, 2019
Hi,
Will I receive Qantas FF points when paying utilities such as electricity, water, gas, council rates and Foxtel with my Qantas platinum credit card?
Cheers,
John
September 28, 2019
Hi John,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
You may earn QFF points on paying utilities with your Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard so long that you’re not processing the payment via BPay. BPAY payments like bill payments and other payments made through the BPAY are exmpeted to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
March 15, 2018
When buying a return overs airline tick, can the costs of the required minimum of $500 using the bankwest qantas platinum card be shared using another non bank west card?
March 22, 2018
Hi James!
Thanks for your message.
Since the minimum cost is under the terms and conditions of Bankwest Qantas Platinum card, the cost cannot be shared by a non-Bankwest card.
Hope this helps!
Best regards,
Nikki
March 14, 2018
Hi
With regards to the Qantas platinum rewards card do you receive bonus points as a new customer??
March 14, 2018
Hi Declan,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder.
No you don’t receive bonus points as a new customer but you receive points on every dollar ($) spent using your Qantas Platinum card. If you have a Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard, you can earn up to 200,000 reward points which is the maximum number of points that can be accumulated per year.
In addition, if you are interested to take advantage of Qantas Frequent Flyer Credit Card Offer where you can get 100,000 bonus Qantas points when you spend $4,000 on everyday purchases within the first 60 days of account opening. This offer ends on 17 June 2018.
Please see link for your reference https://www.finder.com.au/credit-cards/qantas-frequent-flyer-credit-cards
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
February 7, 2017
Hi, re overseas transactions I presume the rate of the day as per Mastercard Conversion calculator is used to convert to Aust $
Regards
Pat Sengos
February 8, 2017
Hi Patrick,
Thanks for your question.
Yes, as for Bankwest Qantas Platinum MasterCard, since it has the Mastercard logo, it uses the daily conversion rate per Mastercard Conversion Calculator.
Cheers,
Anndy
December 13, 2016
Hi
I have a new Bankwest Qantas Platinum MasterCard. I am interested in the travel insurance in particular for the excess cover when hiring a vehicle. Can you please confirm that this insurance policy covers me not just when I am overseas but whilst I am travelling within Australia.
Regards
December 13, 2016
Hi Tarmi,
Thank you for your question.
Under the “Rental Vehicle Insurance excess” section of the PDS, it says: Allianz Global Assistance will reimburse you for any insurance excess or deductible which you become legally liable to pay in respect of a claim under the rental vehicle insurance during the rental period provided:
1. the rental vehicle must be rented overseas from a licensed rental agency; and
2. as part of the rental agreement you have taken rental vehicle insurance; and
3. you have complied with all requirements of the rental organisation under the hiring agreement and of the rental vehicle insurer.
Given that condition, the rental vehicle insurance excess does not cover your trip within Australia.
Cheers,
May