Westpac Altitude Rewards → Cathay / Asia Miles
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Is it worth transferring?
Westpac Altitude Rewards transfers to Cathay / Asia Miles at 3:1, 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
Standard awards use a distance-based chart, while partner awards are priced separately. Cathay business and first class to Asia and beyond are the headline redemptions, with the distance bands rewarding shorter and medium-haul hops particularly well.
- →Cathay Pacific business and first class between Australia and Hong Kong, then onward across Asia.
- →Short and medium-haul oneworld hops that land in the lower distance bands.
- →Round trips that take advantage of the distance-based pricing rather than two one-ways.
Cards that earn Westpac Altitude Rewards
- Westpac Altitude Rewards Black Credit Card2 pt/$
Frequently asked
- What is the Westpac Altitude Rewards to Cathay / Asia Miles transfer ratio?
- The current ratio is 3:1, so 10,000 Westpac Altitude Rewards converts to 3,333 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 — 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.