Westpac Altitude Rewards → Cathay / Asia Miles

Ratio

4 : 1

Current bonus

None

Minimum transfer

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10,000

Westpac Altitude Rewards

2,500

Cathay / Asia Miles points

Account: Participating Australian Altitude Rewards personal cards. Increment: confirm in your account. Processing: confirm with the issuer. Examples are ratio estimates; confirm available transfer blocks and final rounding with the issuer.

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Is it worth transferring?

Westpac Altitude Rewards transfers to Cathay / Asia Miles at 4:1, 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 Cathay / Asia Miles points

Once your points land in Cathay / Asia Miles, you can put them toward award flights across its network and partners.

Asia Miles guide →Award flights →

Cards that earn Westpac Altitude Rewards

Westpac Altitude Rewards Black Credit Card1 pt/$

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Frequently asked

What is the Westpac Altitude Rewards to Cathay / Asia Miles transfer ratio?: The current ratio is 4:1, so 10,000 Westpac Altitude Rewards converts to 2,500 Cathay / Asia Miles points.
Can I transfer Cathay / Asia Miles 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 Cathay / Asia Miles transfer take?: It varies by program — check the issuer for the applicable timeframe. Because of that delay, never transfer speculatively against an award seat you haven't confirmed is bookable.

Related transfers

Other ways to get Cathay / Asia Miles points

ANZ Rewards 3:1

Other places Westpac Altitude Rewards transfers to

Velocity 4:1 KrisFlyer 4:1 Koru / Airpoints 300:1

A points transfer changes the currency you hold. It does not reserve a flight. Start with a bookable itinerary and work backwards through the transfer ratio, existing balance, minimum amount and posting time.

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Southeast Asia on points: Singapore, Bangkok, KL and beyond

Southeast Asia is not a single award destination or pricing zone. Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City can suit different itineraries, airlines and point currencies. Choose where you want to spend your time before choosing a hub.

How to fly to Japan on points from Australia

Plan Japan around the cities you want to visit, not just a search box labelled Tokyo. Narita (NRT), Haneda (HND) and Kansai (KIX) lead to different arrival plans, and an airport change can add time and cost to a connection.

Transfer ratios and bonuses change frequently. Confirm the current ratio with Westpac before transferring. Transfers are usually one-way. See our methodology.