Westpac Altitude Platinum – Velocity Credit Card
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Get 60,000 bonus Velocity Points and complimentary Economy X Seat Upgrade vouchers with the Westpac Altitude Platinum - Velocity card.
The Westpac Altitude Platinum credit card earns 0.5 Velocity Points per $1 for your everyday spending when you select the Velocity Frequent Flyer program (instead of Altitude Rewards).
60,000
Bonus points
20.49% p.a.
Purchase rate
0.5
Reward points
Per $ spent (Visa/Mastercard)
$200 p.a.
Annual fee
Details
| Product Name | Westpac Altitude Platinum Card - Velocity |
|---|---|
| Rewards Program | Velocity Frequent Flyer |
| Purchase Rate | 20.49% p.a. |
| Annual Fee | $200 |
| Interest Free Period | 45 days |
| Cash Advance Rate | 21.49% p.a. |
| Minimum Credit Limit | $6,000 |
| Maximum Credit Limit | $50,000 |
| Card Type | Mastercard |
| Foreign Currency Conversion Fee (Visa/Mastercard) | 3% of transaction value |
| Complimentary Travel Insurance | Yes |
| Minimum Income | $30,000 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years of age |
| Available to Temporary Residents | Yes - Conditions apply |
| Joint Application | No |
Pros
- 60,000 bonus Velocity Points.
- Ability to earn uncapped Velocity Points.
- 2 complimentary Economy X Seat Upgrade Vouchers each year.
Cons
- There are only up to 45 days days interest-free on purchases, as opposed to most cards with 55 days.
- The earn rate of 0.5 Velocity Points per $1 spent is relatively low.
| Rewards Program | Velocity Frequent Flyer |
|---|---|
| Bonus Points | 60,000 bonus points |
| Rewards Points per $ spent (Visa/Mastercard) | 0.5 |
| Annual Fee | $200 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Monthly Repayment | 2% of the closing balance or $10, whichever is greater |
| Late Payment Fee | $15 |
| Foreign Currency Conversion Fee (Visa/Mastercard) | 3% of transaction value |
| Cash Advance Fee | 2% or $2.50, whichever is greater |
| Overseas Cash Advance Fee | 2% |
| Additional Cardholder Fee | $0 |
| Number of Additional Cardholders | 1 |
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