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Credit cards with signup points that can take you to LA or London: March 2022
As more and more Australians consider taking to the skies and travelling again, it may be worth exploring how far March’s credit cards with frequent flyer points on sign up could take you.
There are several credit cards offering bulk sum frequent flyer points when you sign up. And points hackers may be considering prioritising credit cards offering bonus points on sign up in their card comparison.
At the time of writing, these are the credit cards offering 120,000 Qantas points or more - which is enough to get you to London or Rome return.
- Qantas Premier Titanium – 150,000
- ANZ Frequent Flyer Black – 130,000
- Qantas American Express Ultimate Card – 130,000
- Westpac Altitude Black (Altitude Qantas) – 120,000
RateCity research has found that as of March, there are currently 22 credit cards in our database offering bonus-points-on-signup that pay for at least a return ticket to Melbourne.
To help you with your frequent flyer credit card comparison, we’ve created a list that offer enough Qantas points to pay for the cost of a return ticket to some of the most popular destinations.
Where you can travel with your Qantas frequent flyer points – March 2022
At the time of writing, the current frequent flyer point cost for a return plane ticket domestically or internationally from Sydney airport are as follows:
Qantas frequent flyer points – domestic and international
| Destination | Qantas Frequent Flyer points cost from Sydney |
| Melbourne | 11,200 |
| Brisbane | 11,200 |
| Canberra | 16,000 |
| Hobart | 19,200 |
| Adelaide | 21,600 |
| Darwin | 27,000 |
| Perth | 30,600 |
| Denpasar (Bali) | 36,000 |
| Singapore | 35,200 |
| Honolulu | 44,000 |
| Japan | 52,000 |
| Los Angeles | 83,800 |
| London | 110,400 |
| Rome | 132,400 |
*See below for disclaimers
Qantas frequent flyer credit card signup points on offer
20,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
| Card name | Provider | Qantas frequent Flyer points at sign up |
| Platinum Qantas Credit Card | HSBC | 20,000 |
| Platinum Card (Qantas Rewards) | Macquarie Bank | 20,000 |
| Black Card (Qantas Rewards) | Macquarie Bank | 20,000 |
50,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
| Card name | Provider | Qantas frequent Flyer points at sign up |
| Qantas Platinum Mastercard | Bankwest | 50,000 |
60,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
| Card name | Provider | Qantas frequent Flyer points at sign up |
| Amplify Platinum (Amplify Qantas) | Bank of Melbourne | 60,000 |
| Amplify Platinum (Amplify Qantas) | BankSA | 60,000 |
| Amplify Platinum (Amplify Qantas) | St. George Bank | 60,000 |
| Qantas Rewards Premium Card | NAB | 65,000 |
70,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
| Card name | Provider | Qantas frequent Flyer points at sign up |
| Frequent Flyer Platinum | ANZ | 70,000 |
| Ultimate Awards (Qantas Points) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 70,000 |
| Altitude Platinum (Altitude Qantas) | Westpac | 75,000 |
80,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
| Card name | Provider | Qantas frequent Flyer points at sign up |
| Qantas Premium Card | American Express | 80,000 |
| Qantas Premier Platinum | Qantas Money | 80,000 |
90,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
| Card name | Provider | Qantas frequent Flyer points at sign up |
| Amplify Signature (Amplify Qantas) | Bank of Melbourne | 90,000 |
| Amplify Signature (Amplify Qantas) | BankSA | 90,000 |
| Amplify Signature (Amplify Qantas) | St. George Bank | 90,000 |
100,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
| Card name | Provider | Qantas frequent Flyer points at sign up |
| Premier Qantas | Citi | 100,000 |
| Prestige (Qantas Rewards Program) | Citi | 100,000 |
110,000 – 120,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
| Card name | Provider | Qantas frequent Flyer points at sign up |
| Qantas Rewards Signature Card | NAB | 110,000 |
| Altitude Black (Altitude Qantas) | Westpac | 120,000 |
130,000 – 150,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
| Card name | Provider | Qantas frequent Flyer points at sign up |
| Qantas American Express Ultimate Card | American Express | 130,000 |
| Frequent Flyer Black | ANZ | 130,000 |
| Qantas Premier Titanium | Qantas Money | 150,000 |
Source: RateCity.com.au. Data accurate as of 17/03/22.
Comparing frequent flyer credit cards
There is more to a credit card than the points being offered. Points hackers who are prioritising cards with bulk points on sign up may also want to keep in mind the potential interest rate charges, fees and number of interest free days offered by the issuer as well.
You may also want to compare any complimentary insurances that are offered with said credit cards before you sign on the dotted line. This may include domestic or international travel insurance, medical coverage, rental car insurance and more.
Take note of whether the insurer offers coverage in the event of Covid-related flight or accommodation cancellations as well.
Disclaimers for Qantas frequent flyer points table:
Note: Based on Qantas frequent flyer points pricing for tickets dated 17/09 – 24/09 when looking on 17/03. For Singapore and Honolulu, ticket dates are 18/09 – 25/09, and London tickets are 19/09 – 26/09, due to lack of availability.
Based on lowest points available ticket cost, including Jetstar flights. Based on travel to major airport in the capital city (Heathrow, JFK, Narita etc.) from Sydney, Australia.
Discount applied at time of research - 20% off Points Plus Pay flights when you book by 30 April 2022. Data accurate as of 17/03/22.
Disclaimer
This article is over two years old, last updated on March 17, 2022. While RateCity makes best efforts to update every important article regularly, the information in this piece may not be as relevant as it once was. Alternatively, please consider checking recent credit cards articles.
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