Qantas Frequent Flyer Credit Cards in Australia
A
irline credit cards can be a good way to accelerate mileage earnings.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members have a significant number of options when it comes
to QFF points credit cards.
In this article we profile in detail 11 of the main Qantas Frequent Flyer credit cards in Australia. The main travel features are highlighted - such as mileage earning rates, bonus miles and flyer benefits. We also list the other Qantas cards available on the market in Australia. For further information such as interest annual percentage rates (APRs) and forex fees you should check with the issuing bank.
Westpac: Earth / Earth
Platinum / Earth Platinum Plus  |
|---|
| 2 cards issued: American Express and Mastercard |
| Amex: 1 point (1.5 points) for every $1 spend (Platinum Plus) |
| Mastercard: 0.5 points for every $1 spend |
| 1 extra point for spend on Qantas |
| Travel insurance coverage on Platinum cards |
| Annual fees of $75, Gold $125, Platinum $250, forex fee 3-3.5% |
| Qantas American Express
Discovery card |
|---|
| 5,000 bonus points on first $300 spend within 3 months |
| 2,500 bonus points on first spend with Qantas |
| 1 point for every $1 spend |
| Double points for spend on Qantas |
| No annual fee |
| Qantas
American Express Premium card |
|---|
| 5,000 bonus points on first spend |
| 2,500 bonus points on first spend with Qantas |
| 1.25 points for every $1 spend |
| 2.25 points for every $1 spend on Qantas |
| 2 Qantas Club lounge invitations each year after spending on Qantas |
| Travel accident insurance |
| Annual fee $249 |
| ANZ Frequent Flyer
card / Platinum card |
|---|
| 2 cards issued: American Express and Visa |
| AMEX: 1 point (1.5 points) for every $1 spend (Platinum) |
| Visa: 1 point for every $2 spend |
| Platinum: comprehensive travel insurance cover |
| Annual fee $95, Platinum $295 |
| NAB
Qantas card / Qantas Gold card |
|---|
| 2 cards issued: American Express and Mastercard |
| Tiered QFF points (capped) earning structure depending on monthly spend |
| Standard Card: 0-$1,000: 1pt/$1 (AMEX); 1pt/2$ (Mastercard) $1,001-$3,000: 1pt/$2 (AMEX); 1pt/4$ (Mastercard) |
| Gold Card: 0-$3,000: 2pts/$2 (AMEX); 2pts/3$ (Mastercard) $3,001-$10,000: 1pt/$2 (AMEX); 1pt/3$ (Mastercard) |
| Gold: basic travel insurance cover |
| Annual fee $65, Gold $145.50 |
| NAB
Qantas Platinum card |
|---|
| 2 cards issued: American Express and Visa |
| Tiered QFF points earning structure depending on monthly spend |
| AMEX: 1.5 points per $1 spend (uncapped) |
| Visa: 2 points per $3 spend (uncapped) |
| Comprehensive travel insurance cover |
| Annual fee $290 |
Let's take a look at other credit and rewards cards in Australia which can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points:
| Other Qantas Cards
| Earn Rate (points:$) | Annual Fee (+ Reward Opt-in) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Melbourne Amplify Rewards with Amplify Qantas | 1:2 | $79 |
| BankSA Amplify with Amplify Qantas | 1:2 | $79 |
| Bankwest Classic MasterCard | 1:2 | $49 |
| Bankwest Gold MasterCard | 1:2 | $89 |
| Bankwest Platinum MasterCard | 1:1 | $99 |
| Citibank Rewards Credit Card with Citi Qantas Rewards | 1:1 | $385 + $49 |
| Citibank Select Credit Card with Citi Qantas Rewards | 1:1 (2:1 on Qantas) | $700 + $49 |
| Commonwealth Bank Awards Credit Card with Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct | 0.75:1
(AMEX) 0.5:1 (Mastercard) 25k max | $89 + $10 |
| Commonwealth Awards Gold Credit Card with Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct | 1:1
(AMEX) 0.5:1 (Mastercard) 50k max | $144 + $10 |
| Commonwealth Awards Platinum Credit Card with Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct | 1.5:1
(AMEX) 0.5:1 (Mastercard) 100k max | $280 + $10 |
| Frequent Flyer Diners Club (Australia) Charge + World Mastercard Card | 1(<$60k)/0.75(>$60k):1
(Diners) 1.5(<$60k)/1.25(>$60k):1 (Mastercard) | $260 |
| HSBC Platinum Qantas Credit Card | 1:1 (Australia) 2:1 (Overseas) | $199 |
| St.George Amplify with Amplify Qantas | 1:2 | $79 |
| Suncorp Clear Options Platinum Credit Card with Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | $199 + $19 |
| Jetstar Mastercard | 0.5:1 (max 25k) | $89 |
| Jetstar Platinum Mastercard (QFF option) | 1:1 (max 100k) | $149 |
| Woolworths Everyday Rewards Qantas Credit Card | 1:1 +1:30 in Woolworths | $89 |
Travel benefits: The HSBC card gets 2 complimentary Qantas Club lounge invitations each year. The Citibank Select card comes with full Priority Pass lounge access.
As always, you should carefully read and understand the terms and conditions before applying for any frequent flyer miles credit card. Alternatively speak to an authorised financial advisor. Above card names are registered trademarks; information accuracy not guaranteed and can change.
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