New world-first HSBC Star Alliance credit card extends frequent flyer points to 7 airlines
Just in time for the Christmas holidays, HSBC have announced a new credit card designed to really get the most out of every dollar you spend.
Breaking ground on the Australian market, the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card allows you to convert Star Alliance points to one of 7 alliance member airlines. Points can also be converted between loyalty programs.
This is in contrast to the majority of Australian frequent flyer cards, which are tied to a specific airline’s points program like Qantas frequent flyer or Virgin Velocity points.
The airlines and loyalty programs affiliated with the Star Alliance card are:
- Air Canada
- Air New Zealand
- EVA Air
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airways
- Thai Airways
- United Airlines
With HSBC’s studies showing that 55% of Australians are looking to travel overseas in the next year, this credit card focuses on making it easy for consumers to travel globally while accessing status rewards across airlines.
In fact, you can fast-track your way to gold status with your chosen airline using the HSBC Star Alliance Card. When you spend $4,000 within the first 90 days of approval, you’ll be able to nominate an airline to elect to have gold status in.
This world-first addition to the credit card market adds a competitive edge to frequent flyer cards, making borderless travel easier than ever.
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American Express Qantas Ultimate Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$450
50,000
1.25 points up to 100,000 points/year, then
1 point uncappedReceive 50,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online by 14 January 2025, are approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new Qantas American Express Ultimate Card within the first 3 months of your approval date. T&Cs apply. Available for new American Express Card Members only.
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Receive 50,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online by 14 January 2025, are approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new Qantas American Express Ultimate Card within the first 3 months of your approval date. T&Cs apply. Available for new American Express Card Members only.
- Rewards program
- Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Annual fee
- $450
- Bonus points
- 50,000
- Earn rate per $1
- 1.25 points up to 100,000 points/year, then
1 point uncapped
- Intro rate
- -
- Ongoing Purchase rate
- 23.99% p.a.
- Balance transfer rate
- No current offer
- Cash advance
- -
- Interest free days on purchases
- Up to 44
- Foreign exchange
- 3.00%
- Late payment
- $30.00
- Points earning
- 1.25 points per dollar on Amex, up to 100000 points per year, then
1 point per dollar on Amex, uncapped
- Reward point expiry
- Never
- Bonus points
- 50,000
- Sydney to Melbourne
- 8000.0
- Sydney to London
- 110400.0
- $100 Gift card
- 20010.0
- Card Benefits
- Account alerts by SMS,
Card Purchase Cover ,
Travel Inconvenience Cover
- Rewards Bonus Points
- 1.25 points per dollar on everyday purchases. Earn 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent at government bodies, earn 2.25 Qantas Points per $1 spend on selected Qantas products and services.Exclusions apply. After a total of 100,000 Qantas Points is earned in a calendar year, the everyday earn rate will change from 1.25 to 1 Qantas Points per $1 spent.*
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NAB Qantas Rewards Premium Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$295 $195 in the first year
70,000
0.66 points up to $3,000/month, then
0.33 points up to $6,000/month70,000 Bonus Qantas Points. Offer applies to a new NAB Qantas Rewards Premium Card when you spend $2,000 on everyday purchases within 60 days.
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70,000 Bonus Qantas Points. Offer applies to a new NAB Qantas Rewards Premium Card when you spend $2,000 on everyday purchases within 60 days.
- Rewards program
- Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Annual fee
- $295 $195 in the first year
- Bonus points
- 70,000
- Earn rate per $1
- 0.66 points up to $3,000/month, then
0.33 points up to $6,000/month
- Intro rate
- -
- Ongoing Purchase rate
- 20.99% p.a.
- Balance transfer rate
- 0% p.a. for 12 months and then 21.74% p.a. (3.00% balance transfer fee)
- Cash advance
- 21.74% p.a.
- Interest free days on purchases
- Up to 44
- Foreign exchange
- 3.50%
- Late payment
- $15.00
- Points earning
- 0.66 points per dollar on Visa, up to $3,000 per month, then
0.33 points per dollar on Visa, up to $6,000 per month
- Reward point expiry
- Never
- Bonus points
- 70,000
- Sydney to Melbourne
- 8000.0
- Sydney to London
- 110400.0
- $100 Gift card
- 20010.0
- Card Benefits
- Concierge,
Travel Insurance,
Extended Warranty,
Purchase Protection,
Rental Vehicle Excess in Australia Insurance
- Rewards Bonus Points
- Bonus points on selected Qantas products and services, including eligible Qantas flights.
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St.George Amplify Qantas Signature
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$370
80,000
0.75 points up to $250,000/year
Earn 90,000 bonus Qantas Points - when you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases within 90 days of card approval (T&Cs apply)
CompareCompareAmplify Qantas Signature
Earn 90,000 bonus Qantas Points - when you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases within 90 days of card approval (T&Cs apply)
- Rewards program
- Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Annual fee
- $370
- Bonus points
- 80,000
- Earn rate per $1
- 0.75 points up to $250,000/year
- Intro rate
- -
- Ongoing Purchase rate
- 20.99% p.a.
- Balance transfer rate
- No current offer
- Cash advance
- 21.99% p.a.
- Interest free days on purchases
- Up to 55
- Foreign exchange
- 3.00%
- Late payment
- $15.00
- Points earning
- 0.75 points per dollar on Visa, up to $250,000 per year
- Reward point expiry
- Never
- Bonus points
- 80,000
- Sydney to Melbourne
- 8000.0
- Sydney to London
- 110400.0
- $100 Gift card
- 20010.0
- Card Benefits
- Concierge,
Travel Insurance,
Extended Warranty,
Purchase Protection
- Rewards Bonus Points
- 10% points bonus on total points earned in previous year on birthday of cardholder.
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NAB Qantas Rewards Signature Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
$420 $320 in the first year
120,000
1 point up to $5,000/month, then
0.5 points up to $20,000/monthEarn up to 120,000 Bonus Qantas Points on a new NAB Qantas Signature Card. Min $3,000 spend on everyday purchases in first 60 days and keep your card open for 12 months.
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Earn up to 120,000 Bonus Qantas Points on a new NAB Qantas Signature Card. Min $3,000 spend on everyday purchases in first 60 days and keep your card open for 12 months.
- Rewards program
- Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Annual fee
- $420 $320 in the first year
- Bonus points
- 120,000
- Earn rate per $1
- 1 point up to $5,000/month, then
0.5 points up to $20,000/month
- Intro rate
- -
- Ongoing Purchase rate
- 20.99% p.a.
- Balance transfer rate
- 0% p.a. for 12 months and then 21.74% p.a. (3.00% balance transfer fee)
- Cash advance
- 21.74% p.a.
- Interest free days on purchases
- Up to 44
- Foreign exchange
- 3.50%
- Late payment
- $15.00
- Points earning
- 1 point per dollar on Visa, up to $5,000 per month, then
0.5 points per dollar on Visa, up to $20,000 per month
- Reward point expiry
- Never
- Bonus points
- 120,000
- Sydney to Melbourne
- 8000.0
- Sydney to London
- 110400.0
- $100 Gift card
- 20010.0
- Card Benefits
- Concierge,
Travel Insurance,
Extended Warranty,
Purchase Protection,
Rental Vehicle Excess in Australia Insurance
- Rewards Bonus Points
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