Westpac Altitude Rewards → Air New Zealand Airpoints
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Is it worth transferring?
Westpac Altitude Rewards transfers to Air New Zealand Airpoints at 180:1, so factor the conversion in when you compare it against other ways to use your points. There's no transfer bonus on this pair at the moment — if you're not in a hurry, it can pay to wait for one.
The golden rule with any points transfer: only do it once you've found award space you can actually book. Transfers are one-way and can take time to land, so converting speculatively risks stranding your points in a program where you can't use them. Search availability first, hold the seat if the program lets you, then transfer the exact amount you need.
What you can do with Air New Zealand Airpoints points
Because Airpoints Dollars buy down the cash fare, you'll get the most predictable value on lower own-metal fares. Star Alliance Reward seats are the way to reach partner airlines, priced off a separate published table rather than the cash fare.
- →Trans-Tasman Air New Zealand flights, where the value-based model lines up well with reasonable cash fares.
- →Star Alliance Reward seats for partner redemptions off the published table.
- →The lack of a hard expiry while the account stays active — useful for slow, steady earners.
Cards that earn Westpac Altitude Rewards
- Westpac Altitude Rewards Black Credit Card2 pt/$
Frequently asked
- What is the Westpac Altitude Rewards to Air New Zealand Airpoints transfer ratio?
- The current ratio is 180:1, so 10,000 Westpac Altitude Rewards converts to 55 Air New Zealand Airpoints points.
- Can I transfer Air New Zealand Airpoints points back to Westpac Altitude Rewards?
- No. Points transfers are one-way and can't be reversed, so only move points across once you've found award space you intend to book.
- How long does a Westpac Altitude Rewards to Air New Zealand Airpoints transfer take?
- It varies by program — some transfers post almost instantly, others take anywhere from a few hours to several days. Because of that delay, never transfer speculatively against an award seat you haven't confirmed is bookable.
- Is there a minimum transfer amount?
- Yes — the minimum is 3,000 Westpac Altitude Rewards per transfer. Transfers typically move in set increments, so check the exact step before you start.
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Transfer ratios and bonuses change frequently. Confirm the current ratio with Westpac before transferring — transfers are usually one-way. See our methodology.