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Unlock uncapped Qantas Points earning potential with your everyday personal or business spend with the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card or the American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card. Explore the Card information below to help choose the Card best suited to you. The American Express Qantas Points earning Cards move with you and your Business.
Explore the benefits of our Cards
When comparing Amex Qantas Credit Card & Charge Card benefits, it’s important to consider whether your spending is primarily personal or business-related.
Expense types
If you’re planning to make personal purchases, the Qantas Amex Ultimate Card is a great option to earn Qantas Points1 on your eligible personal spend. If you’re a small-to-midsized business planning to make business purchases, the Amex Qantas Business Rewards Card can help you manage your cash flow and your Business expenses whilst earning Qantas Points2 on your eligible Business spend.
Expense types
If you’re planning to make personal purchases, the Qantas Amex Ultimate Card is a great option to earn Qantas Points1 on your eligible personal spend. If you’re a small-to-midsized business planning to make business purchases, the Amex Qantas Business Rewards Card can help you manage your cash flow and your Business expenses whilst earning Qantas Points2 on your eligible Business spend.
Rewards
The points you earn on your Qantas Amex Cards are automatically transferred each month into either your Qantas Frequent Flyer or Qantas Business Rewards Account, depending on the Card. Points earned on the Qantas Amex Ultimate Card go to your Qantas Frequent Flyer Account and can be redeemed for personal rewards like flights, upgrades, accommodation and more. Points earned on the Amex Qantas Business Rewards Card go to your Qantas Business Rewards Account and can be redeemed to help your business save on flights, upgrades and other expenses³.
| If you’re planning to make personal purchases, the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card is an option to earn Qantas Points1 on your eligible personal spend. Points earned go to your Qantas Frequent Flyer Account and can be redeemed for personal rewards like flights2 and accommodation. | |
| If you’re a small-to-midsized business planning to make business purchases, the American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card can help you manage your cash flow whilst earning Qantas Points3 on your eligible business spend. Points earned go to your Qantas Business Rewards Account and can be redeemed to help your business save on flights2 and other work expenses or transferred to any personal Qantas Frequent Flyer Account4. | |
| Whether you’re travelling with your family or travelling for business, when you pay with your Qantas Amex Card you can enjoy travel benefits like access to airport lounges5 and complimentary Travel Insurance6 when paying for the return trip with your Card (terms, conditions and exclusions apply such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). |
Compare American Express Qantas Cards
PERSONAL CARD
The Qantas American Express
Ultimate Card
Earn up to 100,000 bonus Qantas Points7 - That’s 70,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online by 5 May 2026, are approved, and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases on your new Qantas American Express Ultimate Card within the first 3 months. Plus, an additional 30,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend a min. of $1 on your Card within 90 days of paying your second year annual Card fee. Annual Card Fee $450. T&Cs apply. Available to new Amex Card Members only.
Earn up to 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent1 on everyday spend excluding government bodies, which earn 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent.
Receive a $450 Qantas Travel Credit to use on eligible domestic or international Qantas flights each year when booked through American Express Travel8.
BUSINESS CARD
The American Express® Qantas
Business Rewards Card
Earn 170,000 bonus Qantas Points9 - When you apply by 16 June 2026, are approved, and spend $6,000 on eligible purchases on your new American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card within 3 months of your approval date. Annual Card Fee $450. T&Cs apply. Available to new Amex Card Members only.
Earn up to 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent on everyday business expenses3, except on government bodies which earn 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent.
Access a line of unsecured funding with flexible spending power10.
Extend your cash flow with up to 51 days to pay for purchases11.
Discover the Qantas Rewards and Benefits
Uncapped Qantas Points earning potential
Uncapped Qantas Points earning potential
There is no cap on how many Qantas Points you can earn on your Personal or Business Qantas Amex Card as long as your Account is in good standing.
Enjoy Airport Lounge Accesss
Enjoy Airport Lounge Access
Unwind before your flight with two Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations5 each year after your first Card spend on selected Qantas products or services.
Premium Travel Perks and Rewards
Premium Travel Perks and Rewards
The points you earn can be redeemed for flights to thousands of destinations around the globe on eligible Qantas, Jetstar and partner airline flights with Classic Flight Rewards2.
Am I eligible for an American Express Qantas Card?
To apply for the Qantas Amex Ultimate Card, you will need to:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a long term visa
- Have a good credit history and no payment defaults
To apply for the Amex Qantas Business Rewards Card, you will need to:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be a Director or Controller of the business
- Have a good credit history and no payment defaults
- Have an annual business revenue of $75,000 or more
- Have a valid ABN registered for GST
American Express Consumer Credit Cards are offered, issued, and administered by American Express Australia Limited ABN 92 108 952 085, Australian Credit Licence No. 291313. American Express income and credit approval criteria applies. Subject to Terms and Conditions. Fees and charges apply. All information is correct as at 1 April 2026 and is subject to change. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over to apply. They must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident or hold a long-term visa.
1. Qantas Points for the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card
You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and the earning and redemption of points are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available at qantas.com/terms. Qantas Points and bonus Qantas Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the Qantas American Express Cards Points Terms and Conditions, and exclusions apply. Eligible purchases do not include annual Card fees, cash advances, interest, fees and charges for traveller's cheques and foreign currencies - these do not earn Qantas Points. For the full list of exclusions, please refer to the Qantas American Express Cards Points Terms and Conditions. You will earn 0.5 point per dollar spent with Merchants classified as 'government', including the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post), Federal/State and Local Government bodies, including where you use a payment account, payment aggregator, services of a third party or online retailers that sell goods for another merchant. Once you have earned a total of 100,000 Qantas Points on your Card Account in a calendar year, your earn rate of 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent will change to 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on everyday purchases. All other earn rates (Qantas products and services and government spend) will remain unchanged. The points threshold is based on eligible Qantas Points earned during a calendar year and will be reset on 1 January each year. Qantas Points earned by all Card Members on a Card Account contribute to the 100,000 points threshold each calendar year. Bonus points earned from Acquisition bonus offers and marketing campaigns are excluded from the threshold. Subject to the Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions.
2. Classic Flight Rewards
Classic Flight Rewards are available on Qantas, Jetstar and partner airlines. Seats 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) by an Accepted Payment Card in addition to the points required on Classic Flight Reward flights. Qantas Points required and taxes, fees and carrier charges are subject to change and quoted at the time of booking. For more information, visit qantas.com/classicflightrewards.
3. Qantas Points for the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card
A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards Member to earn Qantas Points for business. Membership and the earning of Qantas Points as a business are subject to the Qantas Business Rewards Terms and Conditions. Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card Points Terms and Conditions. Your business will earn 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 of everyday spend, which does not include annual fees, late payment fee and fees and charges for foreign currencies. Your business will earn 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent at participating merchants classified as 'utilities' including gas, water and electricity providers; 'government' including the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Postal Corporation, federal/state and local government bodies; and 'insurance' excluding insurances offered by American Express. Industry specific earn rate may apply when you use a payment account, payment aggregator, services of a third party or online retailers that sell goods for another merchant. For example a payment made to Local Government bodies processed through a payment aggregator may earn rates at the government earn rate. Your business will earn 2 Qantas Points per $1 spent on the following Qantas Products and Services purchased on the Qantas merchant account (i.e. directly from Qantas): Qantas passenger flights (with a QF flight number), Qantas Holidays, Qantas Branded non-airfare products, and Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club membership joining and annual fees. Excludes Jetstar. For the full list of exclusions, please refer to the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card Points Terms and Conditions. Once you have earned a total of 500,000 Qantas Points on your Card Account in a calendar year, your earn rate of 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent will change to 0.75 Qantas Points per $1 spent on everyday business purchases. All other earn rates (Qantas products, services and government, utilities and insurances spend) will remain unchanged. The points threshold is based on eligible Qantas Points earned during a calendar year and will be reset on 1 January each year. Qantas Points earned by all Card Members on a Card Account contribute to the 500,000 points threshold each calendar year. Bonus points earned from Acquisition bonus offers and marketing campaigns are excluded from the threshold.
4. Qantas Points Transfer
In order to transfer Qantas Points from a Qantas Business Rewards account to an individual's Qantas Frequent Flyer account, the business account must have a balance of at least 3,000 Qantas Points. You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions. We recommend you consult your accountant or tax adviser to ensure you understand possible tax implications, for example fringe benefits tax (if applicable).
5. Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations
Qantas American Express Ultimate Card
You will be eligible to receive two Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations each anniversary year of your Qantas American Express Ultimate Card (Card) Membership, provided you: (a) register your Qantas Frequent Flyer number with your Card Account; and (b) make a purchase on selected Qantas products and services using your Card. Selected Qantas products and services are the purchase of (a) a Qantas passenger flight departing from Australia with a QF flight number purchased in Australian Dollars (AUD) directly from Qantas.com.au using your Card; or (b) using your Card to pay for joining or annual fees for Qantas Frequent Flyer or Qantas Club membership. Subject to Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions. Within 2 weeks of purchasing selected Qantas products and services, two Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations will be assigned to the Qantas Frequent Flyer account. In order to use your invitations, login to your Qantas Frequent Flyer Account or use the Qantas App to access your invitations and link them with an eligible Qantas flight booking prior to use (must be done at least 24 hours prior to your departure time). Each Complimentary Lounge Invitation is valid for a single visit by one guest to a Qantas Club domestic lounge, Qantas International or Qantas International Business Lounge, and must be used prior to expiry. Access and use are subject to the Complimentary Lounge Invitation Terms and Conditions and the Lounge Entry Terms and Conditions. Invitations may be revoked or withheld if your 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 Complimentary Lounge Invitation Terms and Conditions, and the American Express Credit Card Terms and Conditions.
American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card
Your business is eligible to receive two domestic Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations each anniversary year of your American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card (Card) Membership, provided that: (a) the Primary Card Member is a Qantas Frequent Flyer member; (b) your business makes a purchase on selected Qantas products and services; and (c) you have registered your business’s Qantas Frequent Flyer number with your business's Card Account. Selected Qantas products and services are the purchase of (a) a Qantas passenger flight departing from Australia with a QF flight number, purchased in Australian Dollars (AUD) directly from Qantas.com.au using your business's Card that appears on your Card statement; or (b) using your Card to pay for joining or annual fees for Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qantas Business Rewards or Qantas Club membership. Within 2 weeks of purchasing selected Qantas products and services, two Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations will be assigned to the Qantas Frequent Flyer account nominated by your business. If your Qantas Frequent Flyer member information requires updating, call the number on the back of your Card. In order to use your invitations, login to your Qantas Frequent Flyer Account or use the Qantas App to access your invitations and link them with an eligible Qantas flight booking prior to use (must be done at least 24 hours prior to your departure time). Each Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitation is valid for a single visit by one guest to a domestic Qantas Club Lounge only and must be used prior to expiry. Access and use are subject to the Complimentary Lounge Invitation Terms and Conditions and the Lounge Entry Terms and Conditions. Invitations may be revoked or withheld if your business's 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 the Complimentary Lounge Invitation Terms and Conditions, and the American Express Business Terms and Conditions.
6. Travel Insurance
Qantas American Express Ultimate 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 Ultimate 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 Qantas American Express Ultimate 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.
American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card
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 Business Rewards 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 Express Qantas Business Rewards 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
7. Qantas American Express Ultimate Card Offer
Bonus & Eligibility: To earn up to 100,000 bonus Qantas Points you must apply online by 5 May 2026, be approved, and meet the following criteria - You’ll receive 70,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $5,000 or more on eligible purchases on your new Card in the first 3 months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late payment, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. To receive an additional 30,000 bonus Qantas Points, you need to remain on the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card after the first year and spend a minimum of $1 on the Card within 90 days of paying the second year annual Card fee. Please allow 8-10 weeks after the spend criteria has been met and the second year annual Card fee has been paid for the bonus points to be credited to your Account. The additional 30,000 bonus Qantas Points will still be awarded after fee renewal even if you did not meet the $5,000 minimum spend criteria to receive the 70,000 bonus Qantas Points in the first year of Membership. This offer is only available to new American Express Card Members. Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the past 18 months are ineligible for this offer. Qantas Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership and the earning and redemption of points are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available at qantas.com/terms. $450 Annual Card Fee applies. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer.
8. Qantas Travel Credit
Qantas American Express Ultimate Primary Card Members are eligible for an annual $450 Qantas Travel Credit, subject to the full Qantas Travel Credit Terms and Conditions 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.
9. American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card Offer
170,000 bonus Qantas Points: Offer only available to new American Express Card Members who apply by 16 June 2026, are approved and spend $6,000 on eligible purchases on their new Card in the first three (3) months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late payment, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the past 18 months are ineligible for this offer. 170,000 bonus Qantas Points will be awarded to the eligible Card Member's Account 8-10 weeks after the spend criteria has been met. Subject to the American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card Points Terms and Conditions. $450 Annual Card Fee applies. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer.
10. Flexible Spending Power
Unless we tell you otherwise, your American Express Charge Card comes with flexible spending power, also known as no pre-set spending limit. This means that the amount you can spend is dynamic and can adapt based on your transaction patterns, your Business’ credit rating, and other factors. The way you use your Card can help your spending power grow, particularly in the first few months. To help maximise your spending power, make regular transactions and don’t miss any payments.
11. Extend your cash flow by up to 51 days
Depending on your method of payment, when you make a purchase, when your statement is issued and whether or not you are carrying forward a balance on your account from your previous statement period. If you pay by direct debit, your payment will be processed 10 days after your statement is issued.