Best credit card for points in Australia right now? (Newbie question)

[vardan22]

Hi everyone


I’m pretty new to the points game and recently started learning more about credit cards and frequent flyer programs.


I wanted to ask the experts here — what’s the best credit card in Australia right now for earning points (and welcome bonus), especially for people who want to maximise Qantas / Velocity / travel rewards?


A few things I’m curious about:

• Which cards give the best value welcome bonus currently?
• Which cards are best for everyday spending (groceries, bills, etc.)?
• Any cards that are good for airport lounge access / travel perks?
• Any tips for beginners to avoid common mistakes?

Would really appreciate any guidance from the gurus here
Thanks in advance!

 

[daft009]

Can't really go past the Amex platinum charge card

 

[Airbumps]

Hi everyone


I’m pretty new to the points game and recently started learning more about credit cards and frequent flyer programs.


I wanted to ask the experts here — what’s the best credit card in Australia right now for earning points (and welcome bonus), especially for people who want to maximise Qantas / Velocity / travel rewards?


A few things I’m curious about:

• Which cards give the best value welcome bonus currently?
• Which cards are best for everyday spending (groceries, bills, etc.)?
• Any cards that are good for airport lounge access / travel perks?
• Any tips for beginners to avoid common mistakes?

Would really appreciate any guidance from the gurus here
Thanks in advance!

You really do have some reading to do.....

Current Credit Card Offers

In this section, view threads discussing the benefits and offers on the many points-earning credit cards in Australia. To see the best current sign-up bonus points offers, see our articles on This Month's Best Qantas Credit Card Offers and This Month's Best Virgin Australia Credit Card Offers.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[Rich]

There is no single answer, it depends on your spend habits, appetite for an annual fee and your income/ credit rating.
I find a good starting point to check current offers is finder.com.au (desktop version is better) or if you just want to look at Qantas
Financial Services - Earn Qantas Points | Qantas Frequent Flyer › Finder may not have all offers and beware they like to apply their filter to only list offers they get a kickback from, but this can be removed.

 

[MooTime]

Hi everyone


I’m pretty new to the points game and recently started learning more about credit cards and frequent flyer programs.


I wanted to ask the experts here — what’s the best credit card in Australia right now for earning points (and welcome bonus), especially for people who want to maximise Qantas / Velocity / travel rewards?


A few things I’m curious about:

• Which cards give the best value welcome bonus currently?
• Which cards are best for everyday spending (groceries, bills, etc.)?
• Any cards that are good for airport lounge access / travel perks?
• Any tips for beginners to avoid common mistakes?

Would really appreciate any guidance from the gurus here
Thanks in advance!

Do some research, things don't turn up on a platter.

Ah the youth!! Let someone else do the work.