Discover how to earn Qantas Points with American Express – and the exciting ways you can redeem them.
One of the best things about earning Qantas Points with American Express, is that there are as many ways to earn them as there are to redeem them. Discover new ways to earn even more Qantas Points and learn about exciting new ways to put them to use.
How to earn more Qantas Points
There are ways to get even more Qantas Points beyond your day-to-day spending. And with a Qantas Points-earning Card from American Express, there's no limit to how many you can earn each year.
Maximise your Qantas Point-earning potential with these tips.
Earn up to 200,000 Qantas Points a year for successfully referring friends to American Express. T&Cs apply.
Add an Additional Card to your Account
Share the benefits of Card Membership by adding an Additional Card holder3 to your Account. You'll earn Qantas Points for all purchases they make on their Card.
Earn additional Points on Qantas products and services
Use your Card to pay for eligible Qantas products and services and you could earn additional Qantas Points4, depending on your Card type.
Earn Points from your everyday shopping
Shop with your Card at a wide range of retailers and enjoy Qantas Points on purchases – from fuel to your next meal out.
Earn Points on travel bookings
Use your Card to book your next holiday. From flights and hotel rooms, or even car hire, your upcoming trip could help you earn points to redeem for your next trip.
Earn Points online
Pay with your Card at major online retailers such as eBay, David Jones and Apple to earn Qantas Points on purchases. Your points will be automatically added to your Qantas Points Account balance.8
Redeeming Qantas Points
Make your next escape unforgettable by redeeming Qantas Points for great benefits. From flights and accommodation to shopping and Qantas Club lounge access, here’s how to redeem Qantas Points.
Classic Flight Rewards
Qantas Points are automatically credited to your Qantas account each month, giving you the freedom to choose a destination almost anywhere in the world, thanks to Qantas and their network of over 50 airline partners and affiliates5. Partners include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific*.
Classic Hotel Rewards
Use Qantas Points for your next overnight stay and choose from over 200,000 options6. From budget to luxury hotel stays, you'll be sure to find somewhere to rest your head.
Qantas Club Membership
Redeem your Qantas Points for Qantas Club Membership and enjoy more than just Qantas Club lounge access before your next flight7.
Qantas Marketplace
Shop over 30,000 products from more than 1200 leading brands including Country Road, Bose, Dyson, Weber and more8.
See how far your Qantas Points could take you:
Fly Sydney to Honolulu Economy return for 1 person from 63,000 Qantas Points plus AUD $337 taxes, fees and carrier charges5
Fly Melbourne to Hamilton Island Business Class one way for 1 person from 41,500 Qantas Points plus AUD $50 taxes, fees and carrier charges5
Fly Sydney to Melbourne Economy return for 1 person from 16,000 Qantas Points plus AUD $79 taxes, fees and carrier charges5
*Eligible airline partners depend on the Card you hold. Please refer to your individual Card Terms and Conditions.
Find out how to make the most of your Qantas
Card benefits
Already got a Qantas Card from American Express? From enjoying special savings and VIP treatment to earning more Qantas Points, we'll help you take advantage of all the benefits your American Express Card entitles you to.
Looking for a Qantas American Express Card?
The Qantas American Express Ultimate Credit Card
Enjoy $450 to spend on a Qantas flight each year9, Qantas Club lounge invitations10 and The Centurion® Lounge entry and more11.
The Qantas American Express Premium Credit Card
Complimentary domestic and international Travel Insurance12, Card Purchase Cover and Card Refund Cover and more12.
The Qantas American Express Discovery Credit Card
No annual fee, Card Purchase Cover and Card Refund Cover13, Qantas Points on your everyday spend and more.
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You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Join online now. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.
1. No Cap On Earn Rate. As long as your account remains current and in good standing.
2. Refer Friend. American Express discourages spamming. You should only send referral messages to friends and family who genuinely want to receive them. By participating in 'Refer a Friend', you agree to the 'Refer a Friend' terms and conditions. Read the full terms here.
3. Additional Cards. Additional Card Members must be 16 years of age or over. The Primary Card Member will be liable to pay for all transactions made by Additional Card Members. Earning of points is subject to the terms and conditions of the Rewards Program the Primary Card Member is actively enrolled. All points earned on Additional Card Member spend will go to the Primary Card Members Account. The Primary Card Member cannot add an Additional Card under their own name or email address and cannot add an Additional card under the name or email address of a previously approved Additional Card application on the Account.
4. Additional Qantas Points. Selected Qantas products and services are Qantas passenger flights with a QF flight number purchased directly from Qantas.com.au; Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club membership joining and/ or annual fees. Subject to Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions.
5. Classic Flight Rewards. Qantas Points and taxes, fees and carrier charges quoted for Classic Flight Rewards are accurate as at 20 September 2022 and are subject to change. Classic Flight Rewards are subject to capacity controls, availability is limited, and some flights may not have any Classic Flight Rewards available. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable to Qantas (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport) in addition to the points required. For more information, visit qantas.com/classicflightrewards
6. Classic Hotel Rewards. Qantas Frequent Flyer members can redeem Qantas Points when booking hotel accommodation through qantas.com/hotels, using Classic Hotels Rewards or Points Plus Pay. Members cannot redeem Qantas Points for additional charges paid to the hotel for extras (including cots, breakfasts and other incidentals) on check-in or check-out (as applicable). Redemption only applies to hotel stays and thereby excludes Airbnb bookings. Classic Hotel Rewards: Members can book eligible Australian hotels, as identified with the Classic Hotel Rewards icon. Minimum night stays and blackout dates may apply. Qantas Points cannot be earned on Classic Hotel Rewards. A Classic Hotel Reward must be booked using Qantas Points only. View full terms and conditions here.
7 . Qantas Club Lounge. Qantas Club Membership. Qantas Club membership and access is subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Club. Qantas Club members may access a Qantas Club when their next flight the same day has a Qantas or Jetstar flight number on their ticket. Partner and associated lounge access is subject to various conditions of entry. Qantas Club members may access Qantas operated International Business Lounges during lounge operating hours when their next onward flight that day is with Qantas with a QF flight number or Jetstar with a JQ flight number. Qantas Club members will also be welcomed at the Emirates Business Lounge in Dubai when their next onward flight that day is with a Qantas marketed flight and the American Airlines Admirals Club® in London (Heathrow) when their next onward flight that day is on a Qantas operated and marketed flight.
8. Qantas Marketplace. You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and redeem Qantas Points. The redemption of Qantas Points for Rewards is subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer Terms and Conditions, Qantas Marketplace Terms and Conditions, voucher terms and conditions and any other terms and conditions disclosed at the time of redemption. Delivery charges may apply on Qantas Marketplace orders. Visit Qantas Marketplace for details.
9. Qantas Travel Credit. Qantas American Express Ultimate Primary Card Members are eligible for an annual $450 Qantas Travel Credit, subject to Qantas Travel Credit Terms and Conditions available at amex.com.au/qantasultimate-travelcreditterms. The Qantas Travel Credit can be redeemed through American Express Travel Online on a single eligible travel booking for Qantas Flights (i.e. a QF flight number on your ticket) by selecting the Qantas Travel Credit when you checkout. All Qantas Flight travel is subject to Qantas Conditions of Carriage. To redeem the Travel Credit, the full value of the Travel Credit (or more) must be charged to the eligible Primary Card. The Qantas Travel Credit can be used for 365 days from the benefit anniversary date and cannot be used past the expiration date. To check the expiration date of your Qantas Travel Credit if you have not already redeemed it, please visit americanexpress.com.au/travel; log in and click ‘Travel Credit’. If your booking is cancelled, and your Qantas Travel Credit has already been used and associated statement credit applied to your account, you will forfeit your annual Qantas Travel Credit benefit and American Express may reverse the statement credits issued. You need to be able to spend on the Card to access the Qantas Travel Credit benefit and it should be credited to your Card Account within 3 business days but may take up to 30 days. Your account must be in good standing and you must have paid the annual fee and minimum payment by the due date. If you cancel your Card, change your rewards program or Card type, you will no longer be eligible for the Qantas Travel Credit.
10. Qantas Club Lounge. Provided you are a Qantas Frequent Flyer and have registered your Qantas Frequent Flyer number with your Qantas American Express Ultimate Card, you are eligible to receive two Qantas Club Lounge Invitations each anniversary year of your Card Membership after purchasing on selected Qantas products and services using your Qantas American Express Ultimate Card. Selected Qantas products and services are Qantas passenger flights with a QF flight number purchased directly from Qantas.com.au; Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club membership joining and/ or annual fees. Subject to Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions. Within 2 weeks of purchasing selected Qantas products and services, you will receive an email from Qantas confirming the Qantas Club Lounge Invitations are available for use. Login to the Complimentary Invitations Portal using your Frequent Flyer details to access your invitation, link it with an eligible Qantas flight booking or find out more information. Qantas Club Lounge Invitations are valid for a single visit by one guest to a Qantas Club Lounge and must be used prior to their expiry. Invitations are subject to the Qantas Club Terms and Conditions and are not valid for Qantas International First Class Lounges, the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge, Qantas Domestic Business and or oneworld® alliance partner or associated lounges. Qantas Club Invitations cannot be carried forward to any subsequent year and must not be sold, they may only be transferred as allowed by Qantas. Invitations may be revoked or withheld if your Qantas American Express Ultimate Card account is not in good standing, if the selected Qantas products and services are refunded in full or if you have not complied with these Qantas Club Invitation Conditions, the Credit Card Terms and Conditions or the Qantas Club Lounge Access Terms and Conditions.
11. The Centurion® Lounge.
Entry into The Centurion® Lounge is governed by the full Terms and Conditions available at amex.com.au/airportlounge. All entrants must adhere to the General Conditions of Entry. Qantas American Express Ultimate Card Members are entitled to a total of two (2) entries into The Centurion® Lounges in Australia per calendar year (1 January to 31 December). Complimentary access is available for the Card Member’s children 17 years and younger. Card Members wishing to bring additional guests may be subject to a charge that is to be processed on the Card Member's American Express Card.
12. Qantas Premium Card Insurance. The insurance on American Express Cards is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). You must use your American Express Qantas Premium Credit Card to pay for your trip in order to be covered under the travel insurance and pay for eligible items for those items to be covered under the retail insurance benefits. It is important you read the American Qantas Premium Credit Card Insurance Terms and Conditions and consider whether the insurance is right for you. We do not provide advice about the insurance or whether it is appropriate for your objectives, financial situation or needs. This insurance is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Australia Limited (ABN 23 001 642 020, AFSL No. 239687) under a group policy of insurance held by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085, AFSL No. 291313). Access to this insurance is provided solely by reason of the statutory operation of section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). Card Members are not a party to the group policy, do not have an agreement with Chubb and cannot vary or cancel the cover. American Express is not the insurer, does not guarantee or hold the rights under the group policy on trust for Card Members and does not act on behalf of Chubb or as its agent. American Express is not an Authorised Representative (under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) of Chubb.
13. Qantas Classic and Discovery Card Insurance. The insurance on American Express Cards is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). You must use your Qantas American Express Classic Credit Card or Qantas American Express Discovery Credit Card to pay for eligible items for those items to be covered under the retail insurance benefits. It is important you read the Qantas Discovery and Classic Credit Card Insurance Terms and Conditions here and consider whether the insurance is right for you. We do not provide advice about the insurance or whether it is appropriate for your objectives, financial situation or needs. This insurance is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Australia Limited (ABN 23 001 642 020, AFSL No. 239687) under a group policy of insurance held by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085, AFSL No. 291313). Access to this insurance is provided solely by reason of the statutory operation of section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). Card Members are not a party to the group policy, do not have an agreement with Chubb and cannot vary or cancel the cover. American Express is not the insurer, does not guarantee or hold the rights under the group policy on trust for Card Members and does not act on behalf of Chubb or as its agent. American Express is not an Authorised Representative (under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) of Chubb.