Qantas is offering frequent flyers a 50% bonus on Qantas Points with Points Top Up until 13/10/23. But the big question is, should you buy Qantas Points when on sale and hop on this deal?
The Offer Breakdown:
Ordinarily, purchasing 100K Qantas Points will cost you $2,730 AUD, translating to 2.7c per point. With the current offer, for the same price, you’ll get 150K points, bringing the cost down to 1.8c per point. That’s a neat 33% off the regular rate!
While it sounds tempting, here are some factors to chew on:
Reasons You Might Think of Buying Points:
- Fewer Chances to Earn: Maybe you’re retired or there aren’t many opportunities for you to rack up points.
- Restrictions: Not an Australian citizen? Or maybe you’re on a limited income or have credit challenges. All these can make traditional point-earning tricky.
- Credit Card Issues: If you’ve been declined for credit cards in the past, buying points can be a workaround.
- Time Matters: If you’d rather save time than money, waiting around to gather points might not be for you.
- Immediate Need: Are you a few points short for that dream reward seat? Or maybe there’s a sweet Qantas deal you don’t want to miss.
Is There a Better Way to Buy Qantas Points?
If you’re thinking of buying points, it might be worth peeking at the Qantas Wine store. Why? They often have promotions allowing you to earn hefty bonus points with wine purchases. For instance, you might get between 20K-30K bonus points for buying a dozen wines. These deals might set you back $600-800.
Right now, Qantas Wine is running a promotion: 30,000 Qantas Points for a dozen wines priced at $708. That’s roughly 2.3 cents per point. The value is quite close to the direct purchase offer.
However, keep these in mind:
- Even though buying through Qantas Wine is a tad pricier, think about whether you’d enjoy the wine.
- Points from wine purchases take about 15 days to show up in your account. It’s a bit slower compared to the direct top up.
So, before jumping in, consider your needs, do a quick maths check, and choose wisely!
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