Jump to the front of the queue for the new Qantas Card

[opusman]

wouldn't that make it an excellent everyday credit card?

It's not a credit card, it's a stored value card - you have to put money onto it first.
And points are only earned on overseas spend. This much they have said.

Quite likely it won't be usable for purchases in Australia at all.

 

[Mal]

If you receive the card and don't activate the cash card portion, does it really matter? You won't be charged a monthly inactive fee, you won't get stung by poor exchange rates etc.

The only two downsides I see are:
- Another contactless card in your wallet which may cause interference with other contactless cards stored nearby (eg paywave/work ID badges / transport smart cards etc).
- A new card design that some lounge staff may not be properly briefed on, and entry to some remote/partner lounges may take a bit more time.

 

[medhead]

- A new card design that some lounge staff may not be properly briefed on, and entry to some remote/partner lounges may take a bit more time.

The design in my email looks basically the same.

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[RooFlyer]

Why would you phone them, just un click in your profile?????

... because of this nasty little footnote in the e-mail:

Note: By clicking the button above to register your interest you are consenting to us sending you information about the new Qantas Frequent Flyer membership card and Qantas Cash. If you change your mind and no longer wish to receive marketing communications relating to Qantas Cash, please call the Qantas Frequent Flyer Service Centre on 13 11 31 to opt out.

Its a discrete "Qantas Cash" thing, not QFF in general, by appearances.

 

[hellok]

They were left behind when Virgin sent our their emails first

i dont know about that. qantas told us about their card first so maybe virgin are playing catch up

 

[Mal]

The design in my email looks basically the same.

There are many changes. And not just subtle ones. Also p1 card is changing colour.

 

[whatmeworry]

Here is a few snapshots for those that haven't received the email.

 

[Kendall Roy]

No obvious personal identifiers in the link but it registers you straight away.

Care to share?

 

[stewiejp]

It's not a credit card, it's a stored value card - you have to put money onto it first.
And points are only earned on overseas spend. This much they have said.

Quite likely it won't be usable for purchases in Australia at all.

The snapshot of the email above states otherwise - can use in Oz. "Earn points in Australia and overseas".
Can't see myself using the thing if there's a fee attached. I pay exactly zero fees on all my debit cards/accounts. Essentially that's what this is. Pretty sure most of us already have points earning cards now so why pay an additional fee for another one, unless the 9 extra currencies (will be interesting to see the exchange rates) appeals, or there are better "bonus points" available.
I like the idea of a points earning debit card for those who don't trust themselves with, or can't get a cc though.

Personally I'm looking forward to getting mine, lost my original QFF card years ago...

 

[medhead]

The snapshot of the email above states otherwise - can use in Oz. "Earn points in Australia and overseas".
Can't see myself using the thing if there's a fee attached. I pay exactly zero fees on all my debit cards/accounts. Essentially that's what this is. Pretty sure most of us already have points earning cards now so why pay an additional fee for another one, unless the 9 extra currencies (will be interesting to see the exchange rates) appeals, or there are better "bonus points" available.
I like the idea of a points earning debit card for those who don't trust themselves with, or can't get a cc though.

Personally I'm looking forward to getting mine, lost my original QFF card years ago...

It's not really the same a debit card. It is a pre-loaded cash passport type of card. These all have decent fees.

 

[samh004]

Didn't get an email unfortunately, and I really would see the value in this card (pending fees) as I can't get any sort of credit and thus, no points earning on spend... I want to double dip like all the big kids!

Red Roo, could you be so kind as to include me

Edit: That said, this link seems to register you: http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/program/registration-of-interest-qantascash

 

[stewiejp]

Thanks Sam, link worked fine for this Bronze member

 

[stewiejp]

It's not really the same a debit card. It is a pre-loaded cash passport type of card. These all have decent fees.

OK, reads like it could be used as a Debit Card though - email states pay bills, make purchases, MasterCard PayPass, shop online etc.. The currency thing could be handy if on a RTW or visiting a few countries. Depending on rate of exchange. My last trip I was more than happy with the Visa exchange rate when I made purchases/withdrew cash - done in the country I was travelling in, not our less than favourable rates here.

Time will tell

 

[medhead]

OK, reads like it could be used as a Debit Card though - email states pay bills, make purchases, MasterCard PayPass, shop online etc.. The currency thing could be handy if on a RTW or visiting a few countries. Depending on rate of exchange. My last trip I was more than happy with the Visa exchange rate when I made purchases/withdrew cash - done in the country I was travelling in, not our less than favourable rates here.

Time will tell

Yes it can be used like a debit card. But similar produces to this have fees involved, unlike debit cards. They are also designed to be pre-loaded with foreign currency, and ISTR at poor exchange rates when loading. Here is an example from Travelex: Multi-Currency Cash Passport Card - Manage Currency Online - Travelex

I don't know if the qantas one will be the same, but these cards are generally pretty poor value. The PDS is here with the fees page 14/15: http://www.travelex.com.au/uploaded...s_and_Conditions/Multi-CurrencyCPP_PDS_AU.pdf

 

[Grooba]

just checked and there's the email - registered.

 

[oz_mark]

I've yet to see one of these types of cards have a decent fee structure. I hope this card is better, but you'll be paying for any point earning that the card may have.

 

[medhead]

I've yet to see one of these types of cards have a decent fee structure. I hope this card is better, but you'll be paying for any point earning that the card may have.

When I said decent fee structure, I meant decent for the card issuer not the customer.

 

[ChasingDaylight]

I've used the travelex multi currency card a bit, and whilst the rates aren't the best they could be, I haven't found them the worst and have not yet encountered any fees per se.

 

[serfty]

I've used the travelex multi currency card a bit, and whilst the rates aren't the best they could be, I haven't found them the worst and have not yet encountered any fees per se.

The "exchange rates" are the "fees".

 

[Kangol]

I also got the email..
Has it been confirmed that these new card types (debit card feature) will eventually replace all current card types (no debit card feature, just for status ID and QF dom BPs)?