Macquarie Rewards Program: Is it worth it?

Got a Macquarie Rewards credit card? Here’s how you earn points and what they're really worth.

Amy Bradney-George's headshot
Richard Whitten's headshot

By

Amy Bradney-George

&

Richard Whitten

Edited by

Angus Kidman

Updated

Fact checked

Key takeaways

  • Macquarie Rewards earns points on Macquarie credit cards that can be redeemed for gift cards or cash back.
  • Gift cards represent much better value.
  • Our expert says they're a nice extra perk but not compelling on their own.

How can I earn Macquarie Rewards points?

The Macquarie Platinum or Macquarie Black credit cards offer the following earn rates for Macquarie Rewards.

Card typeReward points earn ratePoints cap
Macquarie PlatinumEarn 1 points per $1 spent on eligible purchases.1,000,000 points per year
Macquarie BlackEarn 2 points per $1 spent on eligible purchases.None

What counts as "eligible purchases"?

Most everyday transactions are eligible to earn points, including dining out, petrol, clothes and groceries. Transactions that don't earn points include BPAY payments, cash advances, balance transfers, credit card rates and fee costs, any refunded transactions and government charges. Once you've reached the annual cap, you won't earn any more points.

What rewards can you get with your Macquarie Rewards points?

Currently, you have two ways to redeem Macquarie Rewards points:

  • eGift cards. You can redeem your points for digital gift cards from leading brands including Bunnings Warehouse, Myer, JB Hi-Fi and Woolworths. Redemptions start from 4,255 points for a $20 digital gift card.
  • Cashback. You can redeem Macquarie Rewards points for cashback to an eligible Macquarie account, starting from $20 cashback for 6,250 points.

How much are Macquarie Bank credit card rewards points worth?

Finder analysis shows that 1,000 Macquarie Rewards points are worth:

  • $4.70 when redeemed for an eGift card
  • $3.20 when redeemed for cashback

Note that the value in both cases remains constant no matter how many points you redeem - you don't get more if you redeem a larger total.

Bottom line: eGift cards represent a much better use of the points.

These values change regularly, so double-check when redeeming. In 2023, the values for Macquarie Rewards were higher.

Is Macquarie Rewards worthwhile?

Both the Macquarie Black and Platinum credit cards have an annual fee, so you'll need to weigh up whether the value of the rewards you're likely to receive will offset this cost.

Finder analysis shows that you'd need to spend:

  • $25,532.00 in a year on Macquarie Platinum to earn enough in gift card redemptions to offset the annual fee. That's $2,127.67 a month.
  • $26,585.50 in a year on Macquarie Black to earn enough in gift card redemptions to offset the annual fee. That's $2,215.46 a month.
Angus Kidman's headshot
Our expert says: Why you'd consider Macquarie Rewards

"The reality is you probably wouldn't sign up to Macquarie Rewards purely for the rewards points - the value on Macquarie credit cards comes from the travel insurance and concierge services that are included. Using the points for gift cards is a handy bonus, but earning points into a frequent flyer program is likely to give you more bang for your buck."

Editor-at-large

How to redeem Macquarie Rewards points

You can redeem your Macquarie Rewards points through the Macquarie Mobile Banking app or Macquarie Online. Once you have logged in to your account, you will be able to see your point balance and browse rewards from the following two categories:

Steps to redeem Macquarie Rewards points

  1. Log into your account through Macquarie Online Banking or the Macquarie Mobile Banking app.
  2. Click through to Macquarie Marketplace.
  3. Choose between Cashback and eGift cards, then follow the prompts to complete your redemption.
Angus Kidman's headshot
To make sure you get accurate and helpful information, this guide has been edited by Angus Kidman as part of our fact-checking process.
Amy Bradney-George's headshot
Editor

Amy Bradney-George was the senior writer for credit cards at Finder, and editorial lead for Finder Green. She has over 16 years of editorial experience and has been featured in publications including ABC News, Money Magazine and The Sydney Morning Herald. See full bio

Amy's expertise
Amy has written 565 Finder guides across topics including:
  • Credit cards
  • Frequent flyer
  • Credit score
  • BNPL
  • Money management
  • Sustainability
Richard Whitten's headshot
Co-written by

Editor

Richard Whitten is a money editor at Finder, and has been covering home loans, property and personal finance for 6+ years. He has written for Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Homely; and has appeared on various radio shows nationwide. He holds a Certificate IV in mortgage broking and finance (RG 206), a Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification and a Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products (RG 146) certification. See full bio

Richard's expertise
Richard has written 554 Finder guides across topics including:
  • Home loans
  • Property
  • Personal finance
  • Money-saving tips
More resources on Finder

More guides on Finder

  • Macquarie Black Card

    The Macquarie Black credit card earns 2 points per $1 spent, which you can use to get digital gift cards or cash back on your account.
  • Macquarie Platinum Credit Card

    The Macquarie Platinum gives you access to rewards, complimentary travel insurance and a concierge service.
  • Macquarie RateSaver Card

    This low-cost credit card has the same interest rate for purchases and cash advances.

Ask a question

You are about to post a question on finder.com.au:

  • Do not enter personal information (eg. surname, phone number, bank details) as your question will be made public
  • finder.com.au is a financial comparison and information service, not a bank or product provider
  • We cannot provide you with personal advice or recommendations
  • Your answer might already be waiting – check previous questions below to see if yours has already been asked

Finder only provides general advice and factual information, so consider your own circumstances, or seek advice before you decide to act on our content. By submitting a question, you're accepting our Terms Of Service and Finder Group Privacy & Cookies Policy.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Go to site