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    • Rewards
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Westpac Altitude Rewards Black
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Terms and conditions apply
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.

The Westpac Altitude Black is a premium card that gives you a competitive earn rate of 1.25 Altitude Points per $1 spent for most eligible purchases in Australia and between 2 and 6 points with selected partners. Right now, you can get 100,000 bonus points when you apply by 30 April 2025 and spend $6,000 on eligible purchases in the first 120 days. And an additional 50,000 when you keep your card active for 12 months (up to 150,000 bonus Altitude Rewards points total). That's enough to redeem up to $700 in eGift cards, as an example.

Pros

  • Up to 150,000 bonus Altitude Rewards Points offer
  • Discounted first-year annual fee
  • Complimentary lounge passes
  • Complimentary overseas travel and purchase insurances

Cons

  • Up to 45 days interest-free on purchases, compared to other cards that offer up to 55 days
  • Relatively high standard annual fee of $295 p.a.

In this guide

  • Our verdict
  • Details
    • Product details
    • Eligibility
    • Rewards
    • Fees
  • How to apply
  • Card benefits
  • Rates & fees
  • Your reviews
  • Ask a question

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.

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

How to apply

You can apply for the Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card by completing a secure application on the bank's website. To get started, make sure you meet the following eligibility requirements and have all the relevant details and documents for the application.

Eligibility criteria

  • New cards only. If you want to take advantage of the bonus points offer, you must not have held any of the following Westpac credit cards in the past 12 months: Altitude Classic, Altitude Platinum, Altitude Black, Earth Classic, Earth Platinum, Earth Platinum Plus or Earth Black.
  • Income. You must earn at least $75,000 per year.

Card benefits

  • Up to 150,000 bonus Altitude Points. If you apply for a new Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card by 30 April 2025, are approved, and reach a minimum spend of $6,000 on eligible purchases within 120 days from card approval, you will receive 100,000 bonus Altitude Rewards points. You'll earn another 50,000 points after paying the annual fee for the second year, making you earn a total of 150,000 bonus points. To give you an idea of the potential value, you could redeem these points for $700 in eGift cards. If you're dreaming of travel in the future, you also have the option of transferring your points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer or Velocity Frequent Flyer.
  • Discounted first-year annual fee. This card charges a $200 annual fee for the first year, which reverts to $295 p.a. thereafter. Existing Westpac customers will also get a discounted $99 annual fee in the first year, including the rewards program fee.

Rates & fees

  • Annual fee. Outside of any promotions, this card charges a standard annual fee of $295 p.a. Make sure you weigh this against the value you expect to get from earning rewards and using other perks on the card, such as the airport lounge passes and complimentary insurance.
  • Purchase interest rate. The variable interest rate on purchases is 20.99% p.a.

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Kerrie

October 30, 2024

Can I transfer my Altitude points to Emirates points program


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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.


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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?


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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


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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.


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Noel

December 22, 2023

Hi Can Altitude points be used as frequent flyer points


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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.


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