Westpac Altitude Rewards has a range of frequent flyer partners for earning points on credit card spends. These include Qantas for cards linked to ‘Altitude Qantas’, or Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Cathay (Asia Miles) and more, for cards linked to Altitude Rewards.
Westpac’s high-end Altitude Black and Altitude Platinum cards are well worth a look for their increased frequent flyer points earn rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—Altitude Rewards is Westpac’s own flexible points program, while Qantas-branded cards earn directly into your Qantas account.
Altitude points can be transferred to Velocity, KrisFlyer, Asia Miles, and more.
Black cards offer higher earn rates, travel perks like lounge passes, and better insurance. Platinum cards are a step down but still offer rewards.
Most Platinum and Black cards include international travel insurance—check activation requirements.
Generally, bonus points are for new cardholders who haven’t held a Westpac card of the same rewards type in the last 12–18 months.
Yes, Westpac has low-fee options and sometimes first-year fee waivers on higher-tier cards.
Yes—Westpac supports major mobile wallets.
Some Altitude cards may earn points on government charges, but check the exclusions.
No, Altitude and Qantas points earned via Westpac cannot be pooled, but you can book flights for others.
You’ll need to apply for a different product. Points earned can’t be switched once allocated.
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