Best cards for Qantas Frequent Flyer points
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Ways to build Qantas Points with an Australian credit card — cards that earn the currency directly, plus flexible bank points that can transfer in.
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Direct earners
9
Transfer-in routes
0
Top earn rate
1.25 pt/$
Qantas Points are the most widely earned currency in the country. You collect them on Qantas and Jetstar flights, through a large stable of co-branded and bank credit cards that earn them directly, by shopping at Woolworths and dozens of Qantas Shopping partners, and by converting from flexible bank currencies. That breadth is the whole point — almost any Australian spending pattern can be pointed at Qantas.
Earns Qantas Points directly
How to pick the right card
- 1.Start with the sign-up bonus.It's usually the biggest points haul of year one — but check the minimum spend and whether you can meet it without buying things you don't need.
- 2.Weigh the earn rate against the annual fee. A higher points-per-dollar rate only pays off if your spend is large enough to outrun the fee.
- 3.Decide: direct or flexible. Earning Qantas Points directly is simplest; earning transferable bank points keeps your options open if your plans (or Qantas Frequent Flyer's value) change.
- 4.Have a redemption in mind.Points are only worth earning if you'll use them — check what Qantas Points actually books before you apply.
Frequently asked
- What's the best credit card for Qantas Frequent Flyer points in Australia?
- The fastest route is a card that earns Qantas Points directly — there are 9 in our list, earning up to 1.25 points per $1 spent. The best card for you depends on the annual fee, sign-up bonus and how much you spend.
- Is it better to earn Qantas Points directly or transfer points in?
- Direct-earning cards are simpler and lock you into one currency. Cards that earn flexible bank points keep your options open — you can transfer to Qantas Frequent Flyer or to a different program later — but transfers are one-way and ratios change, so they suit people who value flexibility over simplicity.
- Do sign-up bonuses count toward Qantas Points?
- Yes — a card's sign-up bonus is usually the single biggest chunk of points you'll earn in year one, often dwarfing everyday spend. Weigh the bonus (and any minimum-spend requirement) against the annual fee when comparing cards.