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If you want to earn Velocity Points with a Westpac credit card, you can either transfer Westpac Altitude Points to your frequent flyer account or you can earn Velocity Points directly by signing up to the Westpac Altitude Velocity program.
You can use this guide to compare Westpac credit cards that earn Velocity Points, learn how to exchange your Altitude Points for frequent flyer points and the factors to consider before you apply.
If you want to earn Velocity Points directly with a Westpac credit card, simply choose the Velocity Frequent Flyer option when you apply for a Westpac Altitude Platinum or Westpac Altitude Black credit card. You'll need to enter your frequent flyer details, and then the points you earn will be regularly transferred to your Velocity account. Note that there is an ongoing Altitude Velocity fee of $50 p.a. when you enrol in this rewards program option.
You can transfer your Altitude Points using the following steps:
If you've opted for a credit card that's linked with the Westpac Altitude rewards program, you can exchange 3 Altitude Points for 1 Velocity Points, with a minimum of 3,000 Altitude Points per transfer. Any additional points must be made in multiples of 500 Altitude Points at a time.
Once the points have been transferred, you can expect them in your Velocity account within three business days.
If you’re considering getting a Westpac Velocity rewards credit card, the following factors will help you compare your options:
If you're a Velocity Points chaser, Westpac offers a few cards to help reward your spending. Before you pick a card, make sure to compare these offers with other Velocity credit cards to find the right one for you.
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I am a Westpac Altitude card holder with an Amex and Visa card. Can you please tell me what is the equation of Altitude points to Velocity points by card type?
Hi Joel,
Thanks for your inquiry.
With your Westpac Altitude Credit card, you’ll be able to earn 2 Altitude Points on Altitude American Express Card and 1 Altitude Point on the Altitude Visa Card. If you decide to transfer these points to your Velocity frequent flyer account, the conversion/transfer rate will be: 2 Altitude Points = 1 Velocity Point.
I hope this has answered your question.
Cheers,
May
Hi Leila,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Westpac Altitude Black points cannot be transferred to Etihad Airways Guest frequent flyer points. However, rewards can be redeemed on Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Air Asia. If you opt for the Qantas Rewards program, then you can redeem points with Qantas. It may take around 2-3 days for your Altitude Points to appear in your frequent flyer account.
Kindly refer to our guide on Westpac Altitude credit card for the types of rewards available in the Altitude program.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Sally
Can I transfer Altitude points to a One World alliance airline & if so, how do I access a milage/points calculator
Hi Ozi-VROD,
Thanks for reaching out to Finder.
Altitude points can be transferred to Velocity Points, Asia Miles, Airpoints Dollars, KrisFlyer Miles, Cathay Pacific Air Miles, and Malaysia Airlines Enrich Miles. You can check our full list of One World Alliance member airlines for more details. For the points conversion rates, please refer to the section on Westpac Altitude Rewards.
I hope this helps!
Cheers,
Jonathan
Thanks
Does that mean I need to join a “One World FF” program or is membership of a One World alliance airline FF program sufficient?
Can I transfer Altitude points to say Qantas or Singapore FF programs & book flights on One World Alliance airlines such as American or LAN through them?
Hi Ozi-VRod,
Thanks for your inquiry,
A membership of a One World Alliance Airline FF program would be sufficient, as long as the frequent flyer program is compatible with Altitude points.
Only if the respective frequent flyer programs support booking flights through other airlines would this be possible.
I hope this has helped!
Cheers,
Jonathan
We have just closed our account with westpac we have over 300,000 velocity points can you advise do we loose these
Hi Val,
Thanks for your question.
As these are your Velocity Points they are part of your Velocity account and will not be lost when you close your account.
I hope this has helped.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
Hello,
Are westpac altitude points able to be transferred to emirates skywards points?
Many thanks
Hi David,
Thanks for your question.
Yes they can, you can also directly redeem your Westpac Altitude Points for flights on Emirates.
Cheers,
Shirley
I currently have an AMEX and MasterCard with Westpac attached to a Qantas reward scheme, can I transfer these credit cards to a Velocity Reward Scheme instead?
Hi Louise. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can transfer to a Virgin Velocity branded credit card. If you’re looking to transfer the balance from your old card to a new card, it doesn’t matter which rewards scheme you’re with, the important thing is that the cards are not related (for instance, you can’t transfer from ANZ to ANZ). If you’re switching rewards programs, if you close your old frequent flyer membership, the rewards value will be lost. You’re under no obligation to close your old account though, and you will need to open a new frequent flyer membership when you open a new card linked to this rewards program (this is complimentary and automatic with some cards though). Let me know if there’s anything else you need to know about this. Jacob.
Can i change my Altitude points to Qantas points for their frequent flyer program?
Hi Leanne. Thanks for your question. Altitude points can be transferred to: Velocity Points, Airpoints Dollars, KrisFlyer Miles, Cathay Pacific Air Miles and Malaysia Airlines Enrich Miles. Check this page for transfer rates. Westpac have individual products which allow you to earn Qantas Points. Jacob.