Bank of Melbourne Amplify Platinum Credit Card (Qantas)

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Bank of Melbourne Amplify Platinum Credit Card (Qantas)

Balance transfer

24 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

19.49% p.a. ongoing

Annual fee

$99.00 for 1st year

Highlights

  • Receive up to 70,000 bonus Amplify Points. Acquire 60,000 Qantas Points in the first year upon spending $3k+ on eligible purchases within the initial 90 days from new card approval, and an additional 10,000 points after your first eligible purchase in the second year.
  • Benefit from 0% interest for 24 months on balance transfers with a 1% balance transfer fee, reverting to the cash advance rate of 21.49% p.a.
  • Pay an annual fee of $99 for the first year ($124 thereafter).
  • Earn 0.5 points per $1 spent (uncapped). Plus, get a complimentary Qantas membership fee. Saving you $99.50!


From 1 January 2022, earn 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 up to a maximum of $100,000 spent on eligible purchases annually. Bonus Qantas Bonus Qantas Points not included in the cap.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The 70,000 bonus Qantas Points.
  • 0% p.a. for 24 months on balance transfers.
  • Complimentary travel and purchase insurance.

Cons

  • There is a 1% balance transfer fee.
  • Points earning rate of 0.5 points is lower than others.

About this credit card

Basics

Card usage

Apple Pay Enabled
Yes
Card Type
Visa
Gambling Transactions Allowed
No
Samsung Pay Enabled
Yes

Eligibility

Joint Application Accepted
Yes
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum Credit Rating
Below Average, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Minimum Income
N/A
Temporary Residents Accepted
Yes

Additional cardholders

Additional Cardholders
1
Additional Card Fee Ongoing
$0.00

Credit limits

Minimum Credit Limit
$6,000.00
Maximum Credit Limit
$80,000.00

Repayments

Interest Charged From
Purchase date
Interest Free Period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Minimum Repayment Percentage
2%

Balance transfers

Balance transfer offer

Balance Transfer Rate
0%
Balance Transfer Period
24 months
Balance Transfer Fee Percentage
1%

Balance transfer conditions

Balance Transfer From Personal Loan
No
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
80%
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
21.49%

Rates, fees, charges

Cash advances

Cash Advance Rate
21.49% p.a.
Cash Advance Fee
N/A
Cash Advance Fee Percentage
3%
Cash Advance Fee Threshold
N/A

Purchases

Purchase Rate Introductory Offer
N/A
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
N/A
Purchase Rate Ongoing
19.49% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
$99.00
Annual Fee Ongoing
$124.00
Dishonour Fee
N/A
Duplicate Statement Fee
N/A
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
3%
Late Payment Fee
$15.00

Rewards

Rewards program basics

Rewards Program
Amplify Qantas
Rewards Program Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Rewards Points Expiry
None

Rewards points per $1 spent

Domestic Rewards Points Earn Rate
0.50
Government Rewards Points Earn Rate
N/A
Overseas Rewards Points Earn Rate
0.50

Additional perks

Insurance

Cardholder's Domestic Hotel Burglary Insurance
No
Cardholder's Extended Warranty Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's International Travel Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Interstate Flight Inconvenience
Yes
Cardholder's Personal Item Theft Cover
No
Cardholder's Price Protection Insurance
No
Cardholder's Purchase Protection Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Refund Protection
No
Cardholder's Transport Accident Insurance
Yes

Travel and lifestyle

Airport Lounge Access Included
No
Concierge Service Included
No
Complimentary Flight Voucher Included
No
Complimentary QFF Membership Included
No

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The basics

  • Additional cardholders. You can add up to 1 additional cardholder for free. You will be responsible for the account's management and any repayments.
  • Digital wallets. This card is compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
  • Gambling transactions. Gambling transactions are not allowed on the Bank of Melbourne Amplify Platinum Credit Card (Qantas).

Rewards and benefits

  • Complimentary travel insurance. Complimentary international travel insurance is available with the Bank of Melbourne Amplify Platinum Credit Card (Qantas). To activate the cover, the card must have been used to pay for travel costs related to your trip before you leave.
  • Concierge services. The Bank of Melbourne Amplify Platinum Credit Card (Qantas) does not come with access to a concierge service.
  • Rewards points. Bank of Melbourne Amplify Platinum Credit Card holders can earn 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent on eligible purchases in Australia, and 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent overseas. Points earned are uncapped and do not expire until the account is closed.
  • Sign-up bonus. Bank of Melbourne provides a signup bonus of up to 60,000 points when you spend $3000 on eligible purchases within the initial 90 days. Additionally, earn an extra 10,000 points after your first eligible purchase in the second year.

Rates and fees

  • Annual fee. Enjoy a discounted first-year annual fee of $99 which reverts to $124 thereafter.
  • Balance transfers. This credit card offers a balance transfer with 0% p.a. for 24 months from account opening, with a 1% balance transfer fee. After the introductory period, the revert rate of 21.49% p.a will apply to any remaining balance. Balance transfers are not available from personal loans or cash advances and cannot exceed 80% of your approved credit limit.
  • Cash advances. This card has a cash advance rate of 21.49% p.a., which will be charged immediately from the date of the cash advance. In addition to the interest rate, Bank of Melbourne will charge a one-off fee to process any cash advances made with this card.
  • Foreign exchange fee. Transactions made in a foreign currency will be subject to a 3% foreign transaction fee.
  • Interest-free period. This card offers up to 55 days interest-free on purchases (except cash advances). To qualify, you must have paid off your previous balance or made the minimum required payment.
  • Purchases. This card does not have any introductory offer on purchases. Cardholders will pay an interest of 19.49% p.a. for purchases made with this card.

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