The Westpac Altitude Black Card has the highest earn rate of any Altitude Rewards credit card and no points cap. This means you'll earn between 1.25 and 6 points per $1 on all eligible spending, with the highest rate for Qantas, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines and Emirates bookings made in Australia. It also offers up to 45 days interest-free on new purchases when you pay the total monthly payment balance listed on each statement by due date. Otherwise, the card's 20.99% p.a. variable interest rate applies.
Westpac Altitude Black
- Bonus points
- 150,000
- Purchase rate
- 20.99% p.a.
- Reward points per $ spent
- 1.25
- Annual fee for the first year ($295 p.a. thereafter)
- $200 p.a.
Our verdict
Offers up to 150,000 bonus Altitude Rewards points, airport lounge access and complimentary insurance, with a discounted $200 first-year annual fee.
Pros
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Up to 150,000 bonus Altitude Rewards Points offer
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Discounted first-year annual fee
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Complimentary lounge passes
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Complimentary overseas travel and purchase insurances
Cons
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Up to 45 days interest-free on purchases, compared to other cards that offer up to 55 days
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Relatively high standard annual fee of $295 p.a.
Details
Product details
Product Name | Westpac Altitude Rewards Black |
Purchase rate p.a. | Purchase rate p.a. 20.99% |
Interest-free period | Up to 45 days on purchases |
Cash advance rate p.a. | 21.99% |
Min credit limit | $15,000 |
Max credit limit | $75,000 |
Card type | Mastercard |
Eligibility
Available to temporary residents | Yes - Conditions apply |
Minimum income | $75,000 |
Joint application | No |
Rewards
Rewards program | Westpac Altitude Rewards |
Bonus points | 150,000 |
Rewards points per $ spent | 1.25 |
Fees
Annual fee | Annual fee $200 first year ($295 after) |
Minimum monthly repayment | 2% of the closing balance or $10, whichever is greater |
Late payment fee | $15 |
Foreign currency conversion fee | Foreign currency conversion fee 3% |
Cash advance fee | 3% |
Additional cardholder fee | $0 |
Number of additional cardholders | 1 |
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Angus Kidman Finder
October 31, 2024
Hi Kerrie, Alas, Altitude doesn’t support Emirates points transfers – the airlines you can transfer to from Altitude are Velocity, Airpoints, Krisflyer and Cathay Pacific. We have a guide to cards which earn Emirates points which could be helpful.
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Cary
March 13, 2024
I have the, Westpac black master card I have payed all my trip to Europe
On it .you say you cover insurance .Do you need extra cover.
Sarah Megginson Finder
September 23, 2024
Hi Cary,
This card includes international travel insurance. You can review the PDS here to see inclusions and decide if this is enough cover for you, or if you’d prefer to get additional cover with a purchased policy.
The PDS explains who is covered (the cardholder and their spouse/dependants), the level of cover that applies and excesses, how long the cover lasts for (usually, up to 6 months of travel) and the specifics of cover, eg. This policy includes Emergency dental treatment for sudden and acute pain to natural teeth (spontaneous toothache) up to a maximum total limit of $2,000 per person.
It’s a comprehensive policy with plenty of inclusions, but only you will know if it’s suitable for you.
Hope this helps!
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Shue
January 06, 2024
I have already purchased my flights. Can I transfer any valid points to the card if I sign up to the card after flights have been purchased?
Sarah Megginson Finder
January 08, 2024
Hi Shue, You have already purchased the flights, so you’re not eligible to earn any points for that purchase. When you spend with this card, you earn Altitude Rewards points, which you can transferring to frequent flyer programs including Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer or Velocity Frequent Flyer.
Hope this helps!
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Mark
December 29, 2023
Who is the free travel insurance with? I need to look at the exclusions of the policy to make sure it is suitable for my future travel plans. Thank you
Jason Loewenthal Finder
January 12, 2024
Hi Mark,
Allianz is the insurer for Westpac credit cards. You can find the policy information on the Westpac website.
I hope that helps.
Noel
December 22, 2023
Hi Can Altitude points be used as frequent flyer points
Amy Bradney-George Finder
December 27, 2023
Hi Noel,
You can transfer Altitude Points to Velocity Frequent Flyer, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Cathay Pacific/Asia Miles and Air New Zealand Airpoints. After the points are transferred, you can redeem them directly through the frequent flyer program. I hope this helps.
Kerrie
October 30, 2024
Can I transfer my Altitude points to Emirates points program