Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card Review

It's a great points and rewards system coupled with irresistible perks that bring peace of mind into one unique package. It's not even a Christmas present but the benefits that come with it sure look like one.

Westpac Altitude Platinum Card, issued by the Westpac Banking Corporation, features familiar benefits that are present in most Westpac cards. Gold and Bronze winner of Money magazine's "Best Bank Rewards Program" and "Best Bank Frequent Flyer Program" for 2007, Altitude Platinum Card nominees, whose applications were approved between July 1 and September 30, 2007, have the chance to get 15,000 bonus Altitude points from the initial use of the card. The offer is only for those who are yet to have a Westpac credit card.

Altitude Platinum's rewards program are of particular interest. Card holders may contact the company to ask for travel accommodations or vacation packages, a service not available in other credit card providers. The frequent flyer programs, meanwhile, let clients redeem their Altitude Platinum points for airlines such as Qantas, Malaysia Airlines and Air New Zealand frequent flyer points. These give customers greater chances of enjoying more traveling perks every time they use their card. On the other hand, Altitude Platinum Personal Shopper gives card holders the benefit of making purchases within Australia using only the points that are accumulated in the Westpac Bank Altitude Platinum Credit Card.

As if these benefits are not enough, card holders may also enjoy other privileges such as the Altitude Platinum Concierge, the MasterCard moments and MasterCard applause, as well as the American Express entre. Platinum Concierge lets clients pick their own party club or simply help them purchase tickets to an upcoming sports event. MasterCard moments, meanwhile, provides assistance in finding the best travel destination or the finest restaurants. MasterCard applause, on the other hand, gives hassle-free ticketing and entertainment experiences.

Meanwhile, the entre lets clients enjoy the pleasures of travel, dining, and leisure activities. To top it all, Altitude Platinum also offers card holders a wide array of insurance benefits such as Overseas Travel, Transport Accident, Rental Vehicle Excess, Purchase Security, and Extended Warranty.

Such a package makes Altitude Platinum Card a unique experience on its own.

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