Qantas Travel Money Card review
- Initial Load Fee
- $0
- Reload fee
- $0
Summary
This prepaid travel money card offers Qantas Points on all eligible purchases at home and overseas.
The Qantas Travel Money Card is a reloadable, prepaid Mastercard that lets you load and lock in exchange rates for up to 10 foreign currencies. This gives you a way to avoid currency conversion fees when you're travelling or shopping online with overseas retailers. The Qantas Travel Money Card (previously known as Qantas Cash) is also the only prepaid travel money card that lets you earn Qantas Points as you spend.
Note: Qantas Travel Money is rebranding as Qantas Pay from May 2024. Existing cardholders can keep using their cards, but applications for new Qantas Pay cards won't be available until 21 May 2024. We'll update this review with fresh details when Qantas Pay launches.
Details
Features
| Available Currencies | AUD, USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, HKD, JPY, NZD, SGD, THB, AED |
| Multiple Currencies on One Card? | Yes |
| Number of Cards Issued | 1 |
| Minimum Load Amount | $50 |
| Maximum Load Amount | $20,000 |
| Maximum Load Amount (Annual) | $100,000 |
| 24 Hour ATM Cash Withdrawal Limit | $3,000 |
| 24 Hour Purchase (POS) Transaction Limit | $15,000 |
Fees
| Card Issue Fee | $0 |
| Initial Load Fee | $0 |
| ATM Withdrawal Fee | AUD $1.95, CAD $2.00, EUR €1.50, GBP £1.25, HKD $15.00, JPY ¥160, NZD $2.50, SGD $2.50, USD $1.95, THB ฿70.00, AED 6.50 |
| Inactivity Fee (Monthly) | $0 |
| Transaction Fee (for Purchases) | $0 |
| Card Replacement Fee | $0 |
| Currency Conversion Fee | 0% |
| BPAY Reload Fee | $0 |
| Account Closing Fee | $0 |
Restrictions
| Minimum Age | 16 |
| Available to Temporary Residents? | No |
Qantas Travel Money Card supported currencies
- Australian dollars (AUD)
- United States dollars (USD)
- Great Britain pounds (GBP)
- Euros (EUR)
- Thai baht (THB)
- New Zealand dollars (NZD)
- Singapore dollars (SGD)
- Hong Kong dollars (HKD)
- Canadian dollars (CAD)
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Emirates dirham (AED)
You can load money onto the card in any of these supported currencies. You can also transfer funds between the currency wallets held on your card.
Exchange rates
Qantas and Mastercard Prepaid determine the foreign exchange rates used on this card, which vary daily. You'll get details of the applicable exchange rate before you load funds or transfer them between currency wallets.
You can also get details of current exchange rates through the Qantas Money app, website or by calling Mastercard Qantas Travel Money Global Support on 1300 825 302 (Australia) or +61 1300 825 302 (overseas).
Funds loaded via bank transfer or BPAY are loaded in Australian dollars, which is the default currency. You can change your default currency by logging into your account online at Qantas Travel Money.
Currency wallet order
If you're spending money in a currency that's loaded on your card, those funds will be used first. For example, if you're in the UK and have GBP loaded on your card, the payment would be made in GBP.
If you don't have enough funds in that currency wallet to complete a transaction, your other available balances will be used based on the default currency order. The Qantas Travel Money Daily Rate is used to convert available currencies into the transaction currency, and is available on the Qantas Money website.
Where can I use my Qantas Travel Money (Qantas Cash) Card
The Qantas Travel Money Card can be used around the world, where Mastercard is accepted. This includes in-store, online and at ATMs.
Just keep in mind that some businesses may not accept a Mastercard Prepaid card, including for pre-authorising transactions (such as hotel security deposits). You also you can't use it for manual or offline transactions, unlawful activity, gambling or adult entertainment.
Features of the Qantas Travel Money Card
- Locked-in exchange rates. You'll get details of the exchange rate before you add funds to this card and can lock it in for the supported foreign currencies. This helps you avoid changes in the exchange rate when you're overseas. It also makes it easier to know how much money you have to spend in each currency.
- Earn Qantas Points. You'll earn 1.5 Qantas Points per AUD$1 on eligible spending in a foreign currency and 1 Qantas Point per AUD$4 spent in Australia. Eligible spending includes most purchases and retail payments. But transactions that don't earn points include money orders, foreign currency purchases, gambling chips and ATM withdrawals.
- Earn points twice with partners. If you use the Qantas Travel Money Card to pay for spending with Qantas partners, you'll earn points once with the merchant and once with the card.
- Worldwide ATM alliance. You can access cash anywhere in the world at any ATM that accepts Mastercard Prepaid.
- Smartphone app. The Qantas Money app gives you a way to manage your account and check details straight from your phone or device. This includes checking your balance and transactions, loading funds, getting your PIN and temporarily locking the card.
- No domestic ATM withdrawal fees. You can withdraw cash at any ATM within Australia without being charged a fee. But keep in mind that some ATM operators may directly impose a separate fee.
How much does the Qantas Travel Money Card cost?
There's no monthly or annual fee for the Qantas Travel Money Card but some fees do apply at other times. So, we've covered them here:
| Type of fee | Cost | When you'll be charged |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase fee | $0 | You won't pay a fee when you're issued the card. |
| Reload fee |
| When relevant, these fees apply each time you reload funds on your card after the initial load amount. |
| Currency conversion fee | $0 | When transacting in a currency that is unsupported or insufficiently loaded on your card, no currency conversion fee will be charged, but the Qantas Travel Money Daily Rate will apply. |
| International withdrawal fee |
| When withdrawing a supported currency from an international ATM, the relevant fee will apply in that currency. When withdrawing an unsupported currency, the AUD$1.95 fee will apply. ATM operators may charge an additional fee. |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | You won't be charged an inactivity fee if you don't use the card after your trip. |
| Closure / Cash out fee | $0 | You won't be charged a fee when you close the card and withdraw remaining funds. |
| Card-to-card transfer fee | $0 | You won't collect a fee when you transfer funds to other Qantas Travel Money cards. |
How to use the Qantas Travel Money card
Once you have successfully requested your Qantas Travel Money Card, here are 3 key steps to use it.
1. Activate the card
After requesting the card, you'll get details of how to set up your account. This includes an identity verification process that's typically done online, but may be done in-person if required.
Your card will be activated once you've set up your account. You'll then need to get your PIN, which you can do by logging in to the Qantas Money website or app, or by calling Mastercard Qantas Travel Money Card Global Support on 1300 825 302, or +61 1300 825 302 from overseas.
2. Load funds on the card
You can add funds to your Qantas Travel Money Card online or through the app using BPAY, bank transfers or a debit card.
With BPAY, it takes up to 2 business days for the transaction to be processed and funds to be available. With a bank transfer, it takes 1 day. With a debit card, funds are instantly available but there is a 0.5% fee for loading funds via debit card. Note that payments processed after 2pm AEST may take longer.
Manage your account
You can can check your transaction history and balances, transfer currencies and update you settings at any time by logging in to your account through the Qantas Money app or website.
Alternatively, you can calling Mastercard Qantas Travel Money Card Global Support on 1300 825 302 in Australia or +61 1300 825 302 from overseas.
What do I do if I return home with foreign currency remaining on the card?
There are no fees for keeping funds on this card. So you could leave them in the foreign currency, convert them to another foreign currency or convert them to Australian dollars to spend domestically.
You can also transfer funds to another Qantas Travel Money Card through your account.
If you decide to close the account, you can contact Mastercard Qantas Travel Money Global Support on 1300 825 302 and get the remaining funds deposited in your nominated bank account.
Who do I contact if my card is lost, stolen or damaged?
You can put a temporary lock on your card through the Qantas Money app if it's lost or stolen.
For further security support or to cancel the card due to fraud, contact Mastercard Qantas Travel Money Card Global Support on 1300 825 302 in Australia or +61 1300 825 302 from overseas.
How to get the Qantas Travel Money Card
You can request a Qantas Travel Money Card online through the Qantas Money website.
You'll need to log in to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account and fill in a simple request form.
Are there any eligibility requirements?
You must be more than 16 years old, a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and have a residential address in Australia. You also need to complete an identity check. If this can't be done online, you can get your ID verified at an Australia Post outlet.
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Sarah Megginson Finder
February 20, 2024
Hi Maya, If you load it as AU currency, you may be charged currency conversion fees and international transaction fees, so you’re better off loading Yen.
Janice
February 07, 2024
Can you use your Qantas Money card to tap for purchases overseas? Will it work in Egypt?
Sarah Megginson Finder
February 14, 2024
Hi Janice,
The card works in all countries except in geographical regions currently affected by sanctions. These include Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria and the Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, though Qantas may change and update this list at any time.
You will need to present the card and physically insert or swipe it, so you won’t be able to tap.
Hope this helps!
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Boris
January 15, 2024
Can I deposit cash to qf money card? If yes how and where I can do it? Any charges for cash loading?
Sarah Megginson Finder
February 14, 2024
Hi Boris,
Yes, a charge of 0.5% applies for loading currency.
You can do this online.
Best of luck!
Papa Pete
December 21, 2023
Hello Amy,
Which of the Travel Money Cards can be linked to your phone for digital payments?
Amy Bradney-George Finder
December 27, 2023
Hi Pete,
Thanks for your question. One option is to consider cards that can be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay, such as the Wise Travel Money Card or Revolut travel account. Some cards also offer apps that you can use to pay and/or manage the account. While mobile wallet payments are easy for online shopping, keep in mind that you may need to use a physical card when you’re travelling. So you may want to compare a wider range of travel money cards to find one you want. I hope this helps.
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Bel
November 19, 2023
I want to know, if I have loaded CAN dollars and used my card for ‘tap’ purchases, such as a coffee ect. Do fees apply?
Amy Bradney-George Finder
November 21, 2023
Hi Bel,
This card doesn’t charge additional fees for contactless payments. Just keep in mind that there could be other costs, for example if a business applied a fee for card payments. I hope this helps.
Maya
February 18, 2024
Should I load Japanese Yen onto my Qantas Money card to use in Japan or is it better to just load AUD and use that