KrisFlyer credit cards – how to earn KrisFlyer Miles in Australia
No Australian credit card lets you earn KrisFlyer Miles directly. But several reward programs convert to KrisFlyer Miles at a rate of 3:1.
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The credit cards in this table let you convert reward points to KrisFlyer Miles. The points values listed in the table are the original reward program points, not KrisFlyer Miles.
Australian credit cards do not directly earn KrisFlyer Miles you convert other reward points.
Most reward programs convert 3:1 to KrisFlyer Miles but Velocity and HSBC offer better rates.
Factor in typical higher annual fees and the 36-month mileage expiry.
How do I earn KrisFlyer Miles with a credit card in Australia?
No Australian credit cards let you earn KrisFlyer Miles (points) directly.
Instead, you can get a credit card that lets you earn rewards points that convert to KrisFlyer Miles via partnerships with the Singapore Airlines loyalty program.
This includes American Express Membership Rewards, ANZ Rewards, NAB Rewards, St.George Amplify and Westpac Altitude Rewards.
How many KrisFlyer Miles will I earn with a credit card?
Most reward points that partner with Singapore Airlines convert to KrisFlyer Moints at a rate of 3 rewards points to 1 KrisFlyer Mile.
Earn rate. If a card has an earn rate of 1.5 points per $1 spent, that works out 0.5 KrisFlyer Miles per dollar spent.
Bonus Points. If a card offers 150,000 bonus reward points, that works out to 50,000 bonus KrisFlyer Miles.
Credit card reward programs that offer KrisFlyer miles
Here are details of the reward programs that offer point transfers to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, including Velocity Frequent Flyer. We've included the point transfer rates that are publicly available.
Get KrisFlyer miles without flying. By earning points per $1 on your eligible credit card spending, you can add to your KrisFlyer miles balance even when you're not flying.
Fly Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines is a highly regarded airline and flies to a huge number of destinations, particularly in Asia and Europe.
Choice of rewards. If you want to switch from earning KrisFlyer miles, a rewards credit card gives you lots of other ways to redeem points.
Low points earning potential. You can't earn KrisFlyer Points directly, and most reward points convert to KrisFlyer Points at a rate of 3:1. This means 150,000 reward points only get you 50,000 KrisFlyer Points. You can often convert similar points to Qantas or Velocity at a 2:1 rate. This also means you earn fewer points per dollar spent too.
High rates and fees. Reward credit cards have higher annual fees and interest rates than no-frill options, so you'll need to make sure the KrisFlyer miles you're earning outweigh the costs. Here's how to calculate the value.
KrisFlyer miles expiry risk. KrisFlyer Miles expire 36 months after you earn them.
Our expert says: Should you get a credit card for KrisFlyer points?
"You can get a credit card that offers 100,000 bonus Qantas or Velocity Points. Or a rewards card where the points convert at a rate of 2:1. But you can't earn KrisFlyer points directly with an Australian card, and most rewards points convert to KrisFlyer points at a rate of 3:1. So this is only going to work out if you are really committed to flying with Singapore Airlines. It's a great airline that flies to many destinations, but at a pure points value perspective it probably won't get you the most bang for your buck."
What else do I need to know about credit cards with KrisFlyer Miles?
If you want to earn more KrisFlyer miles with a credit card, make sure you think about these details:
Earn rate. As well as looking at the number of credit card points you'll earn per $1 spent, work out what this converts to in KrisFlyer miles. For example, with a card that earns 2 points per $1 and has a conversion rate of 2:1, you'd essentially earn 1 KrisFlyer mile per $1 spent.
Bonus points. Work out how many KrisFlyer miles you'll get once the bonus points are transferred (based on the card's conversion rate). Also look at the minimum spend requirement and decide if you'll be able to make enough purchases to meet it.
Points caps. Some reward credit cards limit the number of points you can earn per month or year. If you think your spending will take you over a card's points cap, you may want to look for one that offers a higher cap or uncapped rewards.
Point transfer times. It could take up to 15 business days from when you transfer points to when they're added to your KrisFlyer account. So you'll need to factor that in when you're planning to redeem KrisFlyer miles for a reward flight.
Rates and fees. Check the ongoing annual fee, keeping in mind that some cards offer a reduced or $0 annual fee in the first year. Also look at the interest rate that will apply to your purchases if you don't pay off your whole balance each month.
Right now, there aren't any credit cards in Australia that accumulate Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles directly. But there are many credit cards on the market that earn reward points you can transfer to KrisFlyer.
The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card offers an equivalent earn rate of around 0.8 KrisFlyer miles per $1 on eligible spending. This is based on the earn rates for everyday purchases and the point transfer rates to KrisFlyer.
But the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card only offers this earn rate for the first $3,000 in a statement period. After that, it earns an equivalent to 0.4 KrisFlyer miles per $1 for the rest of the statement period.
While some credit card reward programs do offer automatic transfers for frequent flyer programs, you'll typically need to transfer points to your KrisFlyer account manually.
Sometimes there are promotions that allow you to get gold status without flying. One example of this is with the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card, which offers gold status when you spend $4,000 in the first 90 days from account opening. You can also keep gold status by spending at least $60,000 on the card each year. As this is a Star Alliance card, you need to nominate Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer as the partnered program to get KrisFlyer Gold Status.
If you get a credit card that earns Velocity Points per $1, you can transfer the points to KrisFlyer by logging into your Velocity Frequent Flyer account. You can also transfer any other Velocity Points you earn, even if you don't have a Velocity credit card.
The transfer rate is 1.55 Velocity Points to 1 KrisFlyer mile. This is more competitive that the 3:1 transfer rate offered by most rewards cards. But the value would also depend on how many points you earned per $1 before conversion, so it's important to consider the earn rate (and bonus point offers) if your main focus is on getting more KrisFlyer miles.
Qantas Points can't be transferred to KrisFlyer or redeemed for flights with Singapore Airlines. But if you are a Velocity Frequent Flyer, you can transfer points to KrisFlyer miles or redeem them for flights with Singapore Airlines.
Just like any rewards program, the value of KrisFlyer miles depends on how you redeem them. But to give you an idea, a one-way business class ticket from Sydney to Singapore was worth 68,500 miles. In comparison, the lowest one-way business class fare we could find when we checked the Singapore Airlines website in November 2024 was $2,785.
So in this example, every KrisFlyer Mile is worth around 4 cents. And every 1,000 miles redeemed is worth $40, which is at the high end of the scale for points-to-dollar values. But if you were earning miles through an Australian credit card, you'd also need to factor in the points transfer rate and how often you fly with Singapore Airlines to decide if it's worth it for you.
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1 Are there any credit cards in Australia that will link into KrisFlyer( Singapore Airlines) frequent flyer program?
2 Our current credit card is Westpac earth black( apparently not available any longer) giving us Qantas points- but we want Kris Flyer.
NikkiSeptember 3, 2019
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for getting in touch!
As of this writing, there aren’t any credit cards in Australia that directly earn Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles. However, many reward credit cards allow you to earn points for your everyday spending, which you can then transfer to your KrisFlyer account or to another partnered frequent flyer program. You may refer to our guide about transferring frequent flyer points. With this option, you usually need to earn a minimum number of credit card reward points before you can redeem them for KrisFlyer Miles.
Hope this helps!
Best.
Nikki
HakanJune 26, 2015
Hi, are there any Visa or MasterCards which I can use for daily spendings and accumulate KrisFlyer points?
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SallyJune 26, 2015Finder
Hi Hakan,
The Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Card is no longer available.
You can view the other Singapore Airlines credit cards available on this page. You can select the “Go to Site” button of your preferred credit card to proceed with your application. You can also contact the provider if you have specific questions. A gentle reminder, please ensure to read through the relevant product disclosure statement and terms and conditions to ensure that you got everything covered before you apply.
I hope this has helped.
Thanks,
Sally
faroukMay 3, 2015
Hi. My wife and I are Westpac Platinum cc holders. How do we tie up these cards with Singapore airline Visa card? What are the pluses & minuses?
Can we still get free travel insurance & earn F/ Flyer points?
Please advise,
Thanks
Farouk
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JonathanMay 6, 2015Finder
Hi Farouk, thanks for your inquiry!
Unfortunately the Singapore Westpac credit cards are no longer an active offer, unless you currently hold an active Singapore Airlines Westpac credit card. Altitude Rewards points transfer over to Singapore’s KrisFlyer program at the rate of 2 for 1, and have a minimum transaction amount of 3,000 points to get the conversion started.
Cheers,
Jonathan
JonathanMay 5, 2013
Can you make tax payments to the ATO?
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JacobMay 6, 2013Finder
Hi Johnathan. Thanks for your question. If you make the transaction as a BPAY payment, you will not earn rewards points as BPAY payments do not earn points. If you can get the ATO to direct debit from the account, you can earn points on this transaction. Hope this helps. Jacob.
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1 Are there any credit cards in Australia that will link into KrisFlyer( Singapore Airlines) frequent flyer program?
2 Our current credit card is Westpac earth black( apparently not available any longer) giving us Qantas points- but we want Kris Flyer.
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for getting in touch!
As of this writing, there aren’t any credit cards in Australia that directly earn Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles. However, many reward credit cards allow you to earn points for your everyday spending, which you can then transfer to your KrisFlyer account or to another partnered frequent flyer program. You may refer to our guide about transferring frequent flyer points. With this option, you usually need to earn a minimum number of credit card reward points before you can redeem them for KrisFlyer Miles.
Hope this helps!
Best.
Nikki
Hi, are there any Visa or MasterCards which I can use for daily spendings and accumulate KrisFlyer points?
Hi Hakan,
The Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Card is no longer available.
You can view the other Singapore Airlines credit cards available on this page. You can select the “Go to Site” button of your preferred credit card to proceed with your application. You can also contact the provider if you have specific questions. A gentle reminder, please ensure to read through the relevant product disclosure statement and terms and conditions to ensure that you got everything covered before you apply.
I hope this has helped.
Thanks,
Sally
Hi. My wife and I are Westpac Platinum cc holders. How do we tie up these cards with Singapore airline Visa card? What are the pluses & minuses?
Can we still get free travel insurance & earn F/ Flyer points?
Please advise,
Thanks
Farouk
Hi Farouk, thanks for your inquiry!
Unfortunately the Singapore Westpac credit cards are no longer an active offer, unless you currently hold an active Singapore Airlines Westpac credit card. Altitude Rewards points transfer over to Singapore’s KrisFlyer program at the rate of 2 for 1, and have a minimum transaction amount of 3,000 points to get the conversion started.
Cheers,
Jonathan
Can you make tax payments to the ATO?
Hi Johnathan. Thanks for your question. If you make the transaction as a BPAY payment, you will not earn rewards points as BPAY payments do not earn points. If you can get the ATO to direct debit from the account, you can earn points on this transaction. Hope this helps. Jacob.