QF AMEX Ultimate Card - 100k bonus

[NoName]

Just saw this on the AMEX website. T&C says correct as at 15 Nov so assuming it's only happened today? If it's already been posted somewhere mods feel free to delete.

https://m.americanexpress.com/au/content/frequent-flyer-cards/qantas-ultimate/

At $450 annual fee with a free domestic flight amongst other things it certainly appeals.


No idea how to post all the details on a phone so if someone wants to copy and paste them that would be great. What's the likelihood of a referral bonus being slightly higher?

 

[Haplo]

Probably not as good as the explorer card due to MR being more flexible than Qantas points and the $400 travel credit is more flexible than the qantas flight but comes down to personal preference.

 

[levelnine]

Do you earn QFF/SC with the free flight?

And what is AMEX's track record on enforcing the eligibility criteria for the sign-up bonus? Do they stick strictly to the 18-month wait period?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Thanks for posting NoName - points for jam.

 

[LA10]

Do you earn QFF/SC with the free flight?

And what is AMEX's track record on enforcing the eligibility criteria for the sign-up bonus? Do they stick strictly to the 18-month wait period?

I did with my free one this year.

 

[Daver6]

Do you earn QFF/SC with the free flight?

Yes at discount Y rate and you can point in an upgrade request to QF with points if you so desire.

Living in Perth, this card is a no brainer for me and MrsDaver6

 

[shadowground]

Do you earn QFF/SC with the free flight?

And what is AMEX's track record on enforcing the eligibility criteria for the sign-up bonus? Do they stick strictly to the 18-month wait period?

For what it's worth, I held the AMEX Qantas Premium card until about March 2016, and I currently hold the AMEX David Jones Platinum when I applied for the AMEX Qantas Ultimate last month (DAMMIT.. but i can't complain with the 50k bonus) and I still received the sign up bonus which was a nice surprise.

AMEX seem to not enforce their eligibility criteria, but YMMV

 

[levelnine]

For what it's worth, I held the AMEX Qantas Premium card until about March 2016, and I currently hold the AMEX David Jones Platinum when I applied for the AMEX Qantas Ultimate last month (DAMMIT.. but i can't complain with the 50k bonus) and I still received the sign up bonus which was a nice surprise.

AMEX seem to not enforce their eligibility criteria, but YMMV

Thanks for the data point. Very helpful.

 

[levelnine]

Also, sign up bonus is 110K with referral.

 

[Dr Ralph]

AMEX seem to not enforce their eligibility criteria, but YMMV

That's what i'm hoping.

Just about to close all of my AMEX accounts after finishing small shop at the end of the month and then will be looking to get back on board ASAP with some big sign on bonuses.

 

[Craigie]

Also, sign up bonus is 110K with referral.

Does anyone have a referral link? Or am i in the wrong area?

 

[Steady]

Does anyone have a referral link? Or am i in the wrong area?

There are some referral links for this card in the referral thread

 

[byu88]

silly question but does the free flights apply to the supplementary card holder as well or just Primary. I read on another thread that it did.

 

[nightelves]

silly question but does the free flights apply to the supplementary card holder as well or just Primary. I read on another thread that it did.

No only primary.

 

[Triamks]

For what it's worth, I held the AMEX Qantas Premium card until about March 2016, and I currently hold the AMEX David Jones Platinum when I applied for the AMEX Qantas Ultimate last month (DAMMIT.. but i can't complain with the 50k bonus) and I still received the sign up bonus which was a nice surprise.

AMEX seem to not enforce their eligibility criteria, but YMMV[/]

This is good news. I saw this deal the other day and got disappointed when I saw the (usual) exclusion.

 

[Blockers]

Just dumped my Amex Plat due to the Accor status being discontinued and gradual reduction of value... looks like this could be a good replacement? Is 110k (with referral) about as good as it gets for a Qantas sign on bonus? I've moved back to Qantas from Velocity so am beginning the points journey again

 

[LA10]

Just dumped my Amex Plat due to the Accor status being discontinued and gradual reduction of value... looks like this could be a good replacement? Is 110k (with referral) about as good as it gets for a Qantas sign on bonus? I've moved back to Qantas from Velocity so am beginning the points journey again

It's as good as I can recall.

 

[Cybella]

I have the Amex Plat Edge - do I need to close this before applying to receive the points for this card?

 

[LA10]

I have the Amex Plat Edge - do I need to close this before applying to receive the points for this card?

No you should be fine. There are referral links on this forum too.

 

[exceladdict]

Does anyone have a referral link? Or am i in the wrong area?

There are some referral links for this card in the referral thread

No you should be fine. There are referral links on this forum too.

As a bonus if you use a referral link it actually jumps to 110k bonus points. The referrer gets 15k. Watch out for the 18 month prohibition.

Referral thread is here.