CommBank credit cards that earn Qantas Points

You can choose to earn Qantas Points with a CBA Awards credit card, but you have to opt in and there's a yearly fee to pay.

Most CommBank Awards credit cards only let you earn Awards Points now. If you want to earn Qantas Points, you'll need to choose an eligible card and opt in to Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct for a $90 yearly rewards fee.

If you do this when you apply for a new card, you could even get bonus Qantas Points through an introductory offer. So, let's take a look at your options.

Which CBA credit cards can earn Qantas Points?

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Bonus points Points per $ spent Purchase rate p.a. Annual fee
CommBank Ultimate Awards Credit Card with Qantas Points image
Bonus points
70,000
Points per $ spent
0.8
Purchase rate p.a.
20.99%
Annual fee
$510
Get 17,500 bonus Qantas Points each month when you spend at least $3,000 per month within the first 4 months (up to 70,000 points total).
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How many Qantas Points can you earn with a CommBank Awards credit card?

You'll get 1 Qantas Point for every 2.5 CommBank Awards points. As an example, you can earn between and 1.2 Qantas Points per $1 on eligible spending with a CommBank Ultimate Awards Credit Card with Qantas Points.

In comparison, if you chose to earn CommBank Awards Points with the CommBank Ultimate Awards Credit Card, you'd get between 0.5 and 3 CommBank Awards Points per $1.

How to opt in to earn Qantas Points

There are two main ways you can opt in to earn Qantas Points with an eligible Commonwealth Bank Awards credit cards:

  • When you apply for a new card: Choose the Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct option and include your Qantas Frequent Flyer details as part of the application.
  • When you already have a CommBank Awards credit card: Log in to your CommBank Awards account online and opt-in through the redeem travel page. Or, call the CommBank Awards team on 13 16 61.

Key details to keep in mind

  • Qantas Frequent Flyer membership. You need to be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and have to provide your membership number before you can earn Qantas Points with a CBA credit card. The name on your CommBank credit card and your Qantas Frequent Flyer account must also match. If you're not already a member, check out Finder's guide to joining the Qantas Frequent Flyer program for free to save on the $99.50 joining fee.
  • Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct fee. The annual rewards fee for Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct adds to the card's costs. Remember to factor that in, along with the card's annual fee and other potential charges.
  • Point transfers. Points will be transferred to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account at the end of each statement period (basically once a month). You should see them in your account within 3 days of the transfer.
  • Existing CommBank Awards Points. If you earned CommBank Awards points before opting in to Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct, they will automatically be converted to Qantas Points and transferred to your frequent flyer account at the end of the next statement period.
  • Rewards program conditions. Once your CommBank Awards points have been exchanged for Qantas Points, the conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program apply and you can't convert them back to CommBank Awards points.

Want to get more value from earning Qantas Points? Check out Finder's guide to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program for tips and insights on the best ways to redeem points. Or, compare other Qantas Frequent Flyer credit cards to choose one that's right for you.

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Qantas Money Platinum
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
100,000
Points per $ spent
1
Purchase rate p.a.
20.99%
Annual fee
$349 first year ($399 after)
Earn up to 100,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $5,000 in the first 90 days. Plus, save with a reduced first-year annual fee.
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Qantas Money Titanium
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
150,000
Points per $ spent
1.25
Purchase rate p.a.
20.99%
Annual fee
$1,200
Get 150,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $5,000 in the first 90 days. Plus, 20% bonus Status Credits on eligible flights, with a $200k minimum income requirement.
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American Express Platinum Card
Most LovedAmerican Express Membership Rewards
Bonus points
150,000
Points per $ spent
2.25
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Annual fee
$1,450
Earn 150,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you spend $5,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months. New American Express card members only. T&Cs apply.
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American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card
Finder AwardMost LovedQantas Business Rewards
Bonus points
130,000
Points per $ spent
1.25
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Annual fee
$450
Earn 130,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases in the first 2 months. New American Express card members only. T&Cs apply. ABN holders w/ $75k revenue.
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American Express Platinum Business Card
Most LovedAmerican Express Membership Rewards
Bonus points
300,000
Points per $ spent
2.25
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Annual fee
$1,750
Limited-time offer: Get 300,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you spend $12,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months. New American Express card members only. T&Cs apply. ABN holders w/ $75,000 revenue.
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Qantas Money Everyday
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
8,000
Points per $ spent
0.75
Purchase rate p.a.
20.99%
Annual fee
$99
Offers 8,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend at least $3,000 on eligible purchases within the first 90 days, plus a 0% p.a. balance transfer offer, with 3% balance transfer fee.
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ANZ Qantas Business Rewards
Qantas Business Rewards
Bonus points
150,000
Points per $ spent
0.75
Purchase rate p.a.
20.24%
Annual fee
$375
ABN holders w/ $75k revenue. Get up to 150,000 bonus Qantas Points when you meet the spend requirements, uncapped Qantas Points and complimentary travel insurance. Plus, a fast-track to Qantas Business Rewards Level 2.
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Qantas American Express Ultimate Card
Finder AwardMost LovedQantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
90,000
Points per $ spent
1.25
Purchase rate p.a.
23.99%
Annual fee
$450
Limited time offer: Get up to 90,000 bonus Qantas Points. Plus, a yearly $450 Travel Credit. New American Express card members only. T&Cs apply.
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Westpac Altitude Qantas Black
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
150,000
Points per $ spent
0.5
Purchase rate p.a.
20.99%
Annual fee
$370
Get up to 150,000 bonus Qantas Points (90,000 points in year 1 when you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases in the first 120 days and additional 60,000 points when you meet the same spend requirement in year 2).
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American Express Business Gold Plus Card
Most LovedAmerican Express Membership Rewards
Bonus points
100,000
Points per $ spent
1.5
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Annual fee
$395
Get 100,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, earn up to 3 points per $1 spent at Xero, Google Ads, Meta, Amazon Web Services and Dell. New Amex card members only. T&Cs apply. ABN holders w/ $75,000 revenue.
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    VeraOctober 1, 2016

    how do i find out the balance of my ff
    points

      Default GravatarFinder
      MayOctober 2, 2016Finder

      Hi Vera,

      Thanks for your question.

      Are you referring to your Qantas points balance? If so, please head over to Qantas website and log into your Qantas frequent flyer account to check your points.

      Cheers,
      May

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