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20,000 Spend $2,000 within first 60 days
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Macquarie Bank Credit Cards

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Updated 25 October 2022

This card is no longer available for application. This information has been left for those who still have the card or were previously interested

Save with 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 14 months plus $0 international transaction fees. Receive up to 20,000 bonus Macquarie Reward Points when you spend $2,000 on eligible purchases within 60 days of approval. Plus, enjoy complimentary insurance covers, airport lounge access worldwide, and other handy features.
T&Cs apply.

Points Earn Rate (per $1 spent)

1 point

Capped at $4,000, then 0.5 pts per $1 spent

Rewards Program

Qantas Frequent Flyer

Bonus Points

20,000 pts

Spend $2,000 within first 60 days

Pros and cons

  • 20,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,000 on eligible purchases within 60 days of approval
  • 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 14 months
  • $0 international transaction fees
  • 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent up to $4,000 per statement period, then 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent for the remainder of that statement period
  • 24/7 Concierge Service
  • Up to 4 additional cards at no extra cost
  • Complimentary Overseas Travel Insurance for you, your spouse and any dependent children
  • Access over 750 airport lounges around the world, regardless of class of travel or airline you’re flying.

  • High standard annual fee

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Editor Review

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Pauline Hatch
Pauline is a personal finance expert at CreditCard.com.au, with 8 years in money, budgeting and property reporting under her belt. about this card.

The Macquarie Black Card with Qantas Points

With three intro offers currently on the table, the Macquarie Black Card with Qantas Points is offering 20,000 bonus Qantas Points after a $2,000 spend and 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 14 months. In terms of black card extras, the card provides a number of enticing features, with a strong focus on travel.

What we love...

When you sign up for the Macquarie Black Card with Qantas Points, you will receive 20,000 bonus Qantas Points after spending $2,000 within the first 60 days. In terms of points boosts, this is not a bad one at all. Depending on when you choose to travel, 20,000 Qantas Points could whisk you away to Fiji perhaps, or to your next adventure in South East Asia.

As for everyday points earning, the card offers an earn rate of:

  • 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent up to $4,000 per statement period,
  • 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent for the remainder of that statement period, with no points cap,
  • 1 additional Qantas Point on selected Qantas products and services.

As Qantas has one of the best known rewards programs in Australia, it’s likely you know most of what it’s got to offer. For those that don’t, you can redeem points for flights or upgrades, for Qantas Club membership, for Qantas Insurance or Qantas Wine, or within the Qantas Store, for more than 3,000 items. If you are not yet a member, Macquarie Bank will provide complimentary Qantas Frequent Flyer membership, saving you $99.50.

The annual fee is $149 and you may choose to boost your points earning power by adding up to four additional cardholders to the account with no annual fee.

Last but not least is the balance transfer offer. With this, you will get 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 14 months, giving you more than a year to pay down credit card debt as you pay zero interest on your transferred balance.

What’s not so great...

It’s always important to compare your options when choosing a card, especially on premium cards such as the Macquarie Black Card with Qantas Points. You may notice that its platinum cousin has a pretty similar offering, providing the same bonus point earn with a lower spend requirement, and the same earn rate, but with a lower threshold for points shaping.

Take into account each card’s annual fee, to then weigh up your likely spend. Also take note of the extras on offer to find out which card offers the most value to you.

Why should you choose this card?

Typically, cardholders choose black cards such as the Macquarie Black Card with Qantas Points for their features and rewards. As we’ve already discussed this card’s potential to earn rewards, let’s get into the features on offer:

  • 24/7 Concierge Service: This concierge service is available around the clock, offering assistance with everything from travel bookings to restaurant reservations.
  • Airport Fast Track and Meet and Greet: This Airport Concierge service is available at more than 400 airports around the world, assisting cardholders with arrival and departure, including expedited transfer through immigration and security where available. Service charges apply.
  • Discounted Concierge Limo Service: This provides 20% off the limo service booked through the card’s concierge, up to a value of $100 per year.
  • Overseas Airport Lounge Access: This allows access to more than 750 airport lounges around the world, helping to ease the stress of travel. Service charges apply, excludes airport lounges in Australia.
  • Complimentary Insurance: This provides Overseas Travel Insurance for you, your spouse and any dependent children, Interstate Flight Inconvenience Insurance to cover meals or clothing, and Extended Warranty Insurance on eligible card purchases.
  • Visa Entertainment: This offers access to a wide range of exclusive events and offers on music, sports, movies and theatre.

Overall Rating

With a definite focus on travel, the Macquarie Black Card with Qantas Points provides a number of excellent extras, alongside 20,000 bonus Qantas Points and 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 14 months.

User reviews

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56% rating based on 1 review

Rates
Fees
Rewards
Customer Service
Value

Rates and fees

Interest rates



Purchase rate 20.70% p.a.

Cash advance rate 20.70% p.a.

Interest free period on purchases up to 55 days

Balance transfer

Balance transfer rate 0% p.a. for 14 months

Balance transfer revert rate 20.70% p.a.

Balance transfer from personal loan No

Balance transfer fee No fee

Balance transfer limit 100% less $500 of approved credit limit

Brands you can't balance transfer from Macquarie Bank

Credit limits

Minimum credit limit $15,000

Maximum credit limit N/A

Fees & repayments

Annual fee $149 p.a.

Additional cardholder fee Up to 4 at no extra cost

Foreign transaction fee 0%

Minimum repayment 2% or $50 whichever is greater (RateSaver); 2.5% or $50 whichever is greater (Platinum & Black)

Cash advance fee 3% or $5 (whichever is greater)

Late payment fee $20

Rewards and points

Rewards program

Rewards Program Qantas Frequent Flyer Qantas Frequent Flyer

Bonus points 20,000 points

Annual points cap uncapped

Bonus points spend criteria Spend $2,000 within first 60 days

Earning points with this card

Qantas Rewards points 1 point per $1 spent

Points cap per month Capped at $4,000, then 0.5 pts per $1 spent

Overseas earn rate same as standard earn rate

Additional features

Complimentary insurance

International Travel Insurance Yes

Flight Inconvenience Insurance Yes

Transit Accident Insurance Yes

Smartphone Screen Insurance No

Purchase Protection Insurance Yes

Extended Warranty Insurance Yes

Rental Vehicle Excess In Australia Insurance No

Overview

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With the Macquarie Black Credit Card with Qantas Rewards you can receive 20,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,000 on eligible purchases within 60 days of approval.

Key features

  • 20,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,000 on eligible purchases within 60 days of approval
  • 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 14 months
  • 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent up to $4,000 per statement period, then 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent for the remainder of that statement period
  • $0 international transaction fees
  • Up to 4 additional cards at no extra cost
  • 24/7 Concierge Service
  • Access over 750 airport lounges around the world, regardless of class of travel or airline you’re flying.
  • Complimentary Overseas Travel Insurance for you, your spouse and any dependent children

Minimum criteria to apply for this card

  • Be over 18 years old

  • Good Credit and have not applied for multiple credit cards recently

  • Permanent resident of Australia

  • Minimum income of $70,000 p.a.

  • You have your personal details ready to complete the online application

Pauline

Pauline is a personal finance expert at CreditCard.com.au, with 8 years in money, budgeting and property reporting under her belt. Pauline is passionate about seeing Aussies win by making their money – and their credit cards – work smarter, harder and bigger

Recently Asked Questions

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joshirl8@hotmail.com

[email protected]

22 May 2023
Hi Pauline. I would like to close my Credit card account completely. How do I do this? [email protected]
    Pauline - CreditCard.com.au

    Pauline

    23 May 2023
    Hi there, you can give Macquarie a call directly at 1300 150 300 for your account closure request.
Meding

Meding

20 January 2023
I recently opened an account with Macquarie so I’m looking for a credit card with Qantas points reward ..can you help
Dilan

Dilan

27 July 2022
I just received my Macquarie black c card. Before I activate the card, want to double confirm if it accrues Qantas frequent flyer points.
    Pauline - CreditCard.com.au

    Pauline

    1 August 2022
    Hi Dilan, congratulations on your new card! You’ve actually reached Creditcard.com.au, Australia’s leading credit card comparison and information site. They actually have 2 Macquarie Black card products - Macquarie Black Credit Card that lets you earn Macquarie Reward points, and Macquarie Black Qantas Rewards Credit Card that lets you earn Qantas points. I suggest calling Macquarie directly at 1300 150 300.
Annette

Annette

2 June 2022
I've currently have a Visa card with Macquarie bank, am I able to apply for the Black Qantas Rewards credit card?
    Pauline - CreditCard.com.au

    Pauline

    3 June 2022
    Hi Annette, we currently don’t have an active partnership with Macquarie however I checked this for you and looks like that the offer is only available to new card members only.
judi

judi

4 March 2021
I would like to apply for a credit card please
    Roland B Bleyer - CreditCard.com.au Founder

    Roland

    4 March 2021
    Hi Judi, Macquarie Bank is not currently issuing credit cards due to economic uncertainty. Please continue to check the Macquarie website for when it becomes available again. If you're looking to start earning Qantas Points now, you can compare a great range of offers on CreditCard.com.au
Kylie Sweet

Kylie Sweet

11 February 2021
How do I apply for a Macquarie Black Qantas Credit?
    Roland B Bleyer - CreditCard.com.au Founder

    Roland

    12 February 2021
    Hi Kylie, You can't apply for Macquarie credit cards right now, unfortunately. They've paused applications due to Covid-19 and the financial uncertainty that is prevalent in Australia right now. There is no indication of when they'll be available again. In the meantime, if you're looking for a Qantas credit card, you can compare other options on CreditCard.com.au
Darren Pybus

Darren Pybus

2 November 2020
Does the black credit card allow for points paying business ATO payments
Alexandra

Alexandra

5 February 2020
Hi, I was wondering if there are any foreign transaction fees with this card? I am personally trying to find a good Qantas Point earning credit card, which has a balance transfer interest free period and a low yearly fee. Pie in the sky maybe but I am looking at the this card and the Qantas Premier Everyday credit card. Any help or other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
    Roland B Bleyer - CreditCard.com.au Founder

    Roland

    7 February 2020
    Hi Alexandra, have a look at this https://www.macquarie.com/au/personal/credit-cards. $0 international transaction fees on credit card purchases. Depending on your spend, I find the HSBC Platinum Qantas credit card can be the best solution for your problem. Low annual fee of $79, $0 the first year. 0% for 12 months on balance transfer. 1 point per dollar up to $2,500 spend a month, then earn rate drops to 0.5. Qantas Premier Everyday is good also just not as strong earn rate.
Naomi

Naomi

2 February 2020
I currently have a BOQ Specialist Visa Card with a $10,000 balance. The card spending capabilities are $35000. I have a Macquarie Visa Platinum from what I can see currently and I like the way Macquarie Bank's app ad money transfers work. How do I go about transferring my balance to Macquarie bank.
    Roland B Bleyer - CreditCard.com.au Founder

    Roland

    3 February 2020
    Hi Naomi, balance transfers are only typically available at the time of application. Therefore you will not be able to transfer your BOQ debt to your current Macbank card. Though if you were to apply for a new Macquarie Black Qantas rewards card and get approved. Then it could be possible to transfer the BOQ balance. Apply online on the Macbank site or speak to their customer service.

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