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Isn't it 70k + 20k in the second year??I'm finally free from the time-out box with Amex and looking to apply for the Ultimate card.
Any advice re better to apply now for 70k QF miles or wait until after 20 Jan?
Of course, I'll use a referral code.
I wouldn't mind if this is the case tbh. I believe you need to hold on to AMEX longer so the 2nd year greater bonus would definitely be a good thing, at least for me.Isn't it 70k + 20k in the second year??
While i suspect a larger bonus next offer, i wouldn't be surprised if the up front is reduced for a bigger tail in year two.
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Great offer for my friends and family!
Apply via my referral link for the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card or a range of other Cards that are part of my referral program & you can be rewarded.americanexpress.com
am i reading you right, 80k as the referral bonus? what are the current limits?Throwing my hat in the ring here as let’s be honest, with 1 October fast approaching, cards like this will be going the way of the Dodo. 70,000 points in the 1st year + 50,000 points in the 2nd is decent but the real kicker for this one is the 1.25pts/$ on everyday spend and a massive 2.25pts/$ on spend with Qantas. No sign of this earn rate changing as yet. Add in the $450 travel credit & 2 lounge passes per year and it becomes a no brainer.
Plus, if you’re kind enough to use my referral when signing up I will receive 80,000pts as a referral bonus.
REFERRAL LINK
Receive up to 120,000 bonus Qantas Points
That’s 70,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online using the referral link by 17 November 2026, are approved and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases on your new Qantas American Express Ultimate Card within the first 3 months from Card approval date. Plus, an additional 50,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $5,000 on the Card within the first 3 months of your second year of Card membership1. New American Express Card Members only. T&Cs apply.
At least, not yet.I was also under the impression amex were not captured by the upcoming limits on on interchange?
am i reading you right, 80k as the referral bonus? what are the current limits?
I was also under the impression amex were not captured by the upcoming limits on on interchange?
Yea, back when I held the qfu card the bonus for the referrer was 30, sometimes 40k, with a max of 200k per year I think. It may have been limited further. 80k though makes me want to take the card out again just to refer others, if there isn't a cap that limits itThat’s correct, my referral bonus is 80,000 Qantas points. Do you mean the limit to how many referral bonus points I am able to earn? I am referring from a business account which has a much higher max referral limit than the personal cards. Think it’s 10m points per year or thereabouts. Nothing I will remotely approach anyway.
Yes, Amex not captured by the impending changes. For the time being earn rates remain much better than the banks are able to offer.
