With the Qantas American Express Discovery Card you won't pay a cent in annual Card fees, so you can put more of your money towards your love of travel. Boost your points earning power by using your Card for your everyday spend and earn 1 Qantas Frequent Flyer point for every $1 spent.
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Rewards programme
Qantas Frequent Flyer program1
Annual Card Fee
No annual Card fee
Points earn rate
$1 spent on Card purchases = 1 Qantas Frequent Flyer point1

$1 spent on the Card in Australia on selected Qantas products and services2= 2 Qantas Frequent Flyer points1

Broaden your Travel

Apply now to start your next journey with up to 7,500 extra Qantas Frequent Flyer points5

Great Earn Rate

Every $1 you spend on eligible purchases with your card will earn you 1 Qantas Frequent Flyer point1. Get an additional Qantas Frequent Flyer point1 for every $1 spent on your Card on selected Qantas products and services in Australia2. With no cap on the number of points you can earn3, you could be enjoying your next trip sooner than you think.

No annual Card fee

With the Qantas American Express Discovery Card you won't pay a cent in annual Card fees. So you can put more of your money towards your love of travel.

Supplementary Cards

Earn points faster by getting Supplementary Cards for friends and family members at no additional cost7.

Introductory Interest Rate of 0% p.a. on purchases for the first six months

Enjoy a special introductory Interest Rate of 0%* p.a. on purchases for the first six months.

Interest free days4

Enjoy up to 44 interest-free days4 for purchases made with your Qantas American Express Discovery Card, giving you more time to pay.

Please read the Terms and Conditions below.

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Broaden your Travel

A great Qantas Frequent Flyer Earn Rate

With the Qantas Discovery Card, you earn 1 Qantas Frequent Flyer point1 for every $1 you spend on eligible purchases with your Card and an additional Qantas Frequent Flyer point for every $1 spent on selected Qantas products and services in Australia2.

There's no limit on the number of Qantas Frequent Flyer points you can earn3, and we'll automatically transfer your points to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account.

Up to 7,500 extra Qantas Frequent Flyer Points

Apply and be approved by 30 June 2012 and you'll earn up to 7,500 extra Qantas Frequent Flyer points5, that's:

  • 5,000 extra points when you spend $300 on purchases within the first 3 months of becoming a Cardmember5
  • 2,500 extra points5 after your first Card spend in Australia on selected Qantas products and services2.

Earn points faster with Supplementary Cards

Earn points faster by getting Supplementary Cards for friends and family members at no additional cost.

Redeem points for Award Flights6

With Qantas and any of their participating partner airlines. Have a look at some of the exotic destinations you could be visiting and see how far your points will take you.

If you require any additional information on the Card or assistance with your online application, please contact us on 1300 736 978, Monday to Friday 7AM - 7PM and Saturday 7AM - 5PM AEST.

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Discover the world, protected

Relax in the knowledge that when you use your Qantas Discovery Card, you're covered by the following protection benefits:

  • Refund Protection means we'll credit your account if you're refused a refund on an unused eligible item within 90 days of purchase8.
  • American Express® Purchase Protection repairs or replaces eligible items if they are accidentally broken or stolen within 90 days of purchase8.
  • With our Online Fraud Protection Guarantee, you won't be held responsible for any unauthorised charges online9 as long as you notify us immediately upon discovery of any fraudulent transactions.
  • Emergency Card replacement - our global network of offices means that we can usually get a replacement Card to you virtually anywhere in the world10.

If you require any additional information on the Card or assistance with your online application, please contact us on 1300 736 978, Monday to Friday 7AM - 7PM and Saturday 7AM - 5PM AEST.

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Keeping on top of your finances

Manage your account online with a host of tools and services to help you stay on top of your finances.

Stay organised

Use our online tools to view all your recent transactions, schedule payments, set up email or text message reminders for payments, and keep tabs on your Qantas Frequent Flyer points1.

24/7 online account access

Access your account remotely from a mobile phone, laptop or desktop computer with our suite of user-friendly tools and resources. Complete control when you need it wherever you are in the world.

Instant Alerts

Sign up to Alerts at no additional cost. Choose from balance updates, payment due Alerts and confirmation of payment received Alerts, and have them delivered by either SMS or email.

Global Customer Service

Wherever you are in the world, whatever the time of day, we're here to help. Just call our 24/7 global customer support hotline.

If you require any additional information on the Card or assistance with your online application, please contact us on 1300 736 978, Monday to Friday 7AM - 7PM and Saturday 7AM - 5PM AEST.

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How long will the application take?

This application will take around 10 to 15 minutes to complete if you have all your information at hand.

To protect your information this application will timeout after 30 minutes.

Upon completion of the application, you can submit and receive a notification within 60 seconds advising you whether or not you have been approved or whether we need more time to process your application. In some instances, we may need additional information from you.

What information do I need?

In order to complete the application you will need the following information at hand.

To apply online for the Qantas American Express Discovery Card, you'll need:

  • Existing American Express Card number (if applicable)
  • Your driver's licence details (if you have one)
  • Your current employer's details including full address and telephone number
  • Your annual salary and other annual income before tax
  • If you are self-employed, details of your accountant
  • Your monthly household expenses
  • Your monthly repayments for car, personal or other loans
  • Combined credit limit for Cards that are NOT held with American Express

Approval Criteria:

  • Over 18 years of age
  • A good credit history and no payment defaults
  • A permanent resident or citizen of Australia or hold a current Business Long Stay Visa (Subclass 457)
  • Earn a personal gross (pre-tax) annual income of $35,000 or more
  • If self-employed, you have been trading for at least 18 months or 12 months if you hold an existing American Express issued Card

If you require any additional information on the Card or assistance with your online application, please contact us on 1300 736 978, Monday to Friday 7AM - 7PM and Saturday 7AM - 5PM AEST.

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Cards are offered, issued, and administered by American Express Australia Limited ABN 92 108 952 085. American Express is a registered person under national consumer credit laws.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or over, reside in Australia and earn a minimum income of $35,000 per annum to apply for the Qantas American Express Discovery Card. American Express income and credit approval criteria applies. Subject to Terms and Conditions. Interest rates, fees and charges apply. All interest rates are quoted as an Annual Percentage Rate. All information, including fees, charges and interest rates are correct as at 13 March 2012 and are subject to change.

* The 0% p.a. interest rate is only available on new purchases after your application is approved. New purchases made in the subsequent six-month period from/after the first purchase on your Card will be subject to promotional interest rate. After the six-month introductory period, the interest rate for purchases will revert to the prevailing interest rate at that time. Any balances transferred from your existing American Express Card and any cash advances are excluded from the 0% p.a. introductory promotional interest rate. Interest rates are current as at 13 March 2012 and subject to change.

1. You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions, and exclusions apply. Please see americanexpress.com/australia/campaigns/qantas/pdfs/points_termsandconditions.pdf for details.

2. Selected Qantas products and services are: (a) Qantas passenger flights with a QF flight number purchased on the Qantas merchant account i.e. with Qantas direct or some travel agents or (b) purchases from Qantas Travel shops. Excludes: Qantas Holidays, Qantas Freight, Jetstar and Qantas branded non-airfare products operated by third parties e.g. Qantas Box Office. Subject to Points Terms and Conditions.

3. As long as your account remains current and in good standing.

4. The Credit Card gives you up to 44 days interest free on purchases, depending on when you make a purchase, when your statement is issued, whether you have obtained a balance transfer and whether or not you are carrying forward a balance on your account from the previous statement period. There are no interest free days for cash advances or balance transfers.

5. The 7,500 Qantas Frequent Flyer points offer is only available to new Qantas American Express Card members who apply via the online application form, are approved  by 30 June 2012 and make the required eligible Card spend(s). Points are awarded as follows:

    • 5,000 points will be awarded when you spend $300 on purchases with your new Card within the first three months of becoming a Cardmember
    • An additional 2,500 points will be awarded after the first Card spend on purchases of selected Qantas products and services in Australia.

Maximum number of points available under this offer is 7,500 points. Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions available here, and exclusions apply. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks after you have made the eligible spend for the points to be credited to your account. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership and points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program

6. Classic Award seats are subject to capacity controls and availability is strictly limited particularly around peak times such as school and public holidays. Some flights may not have any Classic Award seats available. Award flights must be booked at least 24 hours before scheduled departure (and other advance booking requirements may apply). For more information see qantas.com. Surcharges, fees and taxes are accurate as at 9 November 2010 and are subject to change without notice.

7. Supplementary Cardmembers must be 18 years of age or older. You will be liable for all spending on Supplementary Cards.

8. Qantas American Express Discovery Card Insurances are underwritten by ACE Insurance Limited (ABN 23 001 642 020, AFSL No. 239687) (ACE) and are subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions contained in the American Express Discovery Card Insurances policy of insurance between American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085, AFSL No. 291313) (American Express) and ACE. This does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It is important for you to read the Terms and Conditions and consider the appropriateness of that insurance in relation to your individual requirements.

9. Provided that you notify us immediately of any fraudulent transactions and you have complied with your Card Conditions, you will not be held liable for any unauthorised charges. "Immediately" means as soon as you are aware but no later than on or after the due date for payment of the statement in which the fraudulent transaction appears.

10. If your Credit Card is lost or stolen, you must report it immediately. You can call American Express 24 hours a day. In Australia, call us on 1300 363 687. If you are overseas, report your lost or stolen Card to the nearest American Express Travel Service or Representative Office. Once you have notified us, you are not liable for any unauthorised charges.

American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085). Australian Credit Licence No. 291313. ®Registered Trademark of American Express Company.