How to maximise Qantas Points for business
If your business has built up plenty of Qantas Points and you are not sure how best to spend them, you are not alone. Here are three of the best ways to put a balance of around 160,000 points back into your business, and how to earn points faster.
There are lots of great ways to use Qantas Points to reinvest in your business. Some of the best are flights and upgrades, shopping and hotels.^ And there are many ways to earn points quickly, including sign-up bonuses on new credit cards.
Choose the right card
Your business can earn Qantas Points with a Qantas Business Rewards card. For example, the American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card earns your business up to 1.25 Qantas Points for every $1 spent on business purchases.^^
A card with a generous welcome bonus for new Card Members is one of the quickest ways to build a balance. Welcome offers on the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card are available to new American Express Card Members only; check American Express for the current offer and its terms.
Put your everyday business spend on the card and you could earn enough points for the rewards in this guide sooner than you think.
Earn more with B2Bpay
Adding B2Bpay helps you earn points even faster. Pay the ATO, suppliers, rent and other business bills through B2Bpay with your Qantas Points earning card, and you earn twice on the same payment:
- Card points from your card issuer, because the charge is a purchase from B2Bpay.
- B2Bpay points on top, which convert to Qantas Points. Current earn rates and plans are on Earn Qantas Points.
- Points when you get paid. B2Bpay Billers can also earn points on eligible customer payments made through their B2Bpay payment link. See receiving payments.
See what your bills could earn: use the points calculator to work out the points on your own monthly spend and invoices.
Get started in four steps
- Register Register for a free account.
- ConnectConnect your accounting software: QuickBooks, MYOB or Xero.
- Pay as usualMake and receive payments as you normally would.
- Earn twiceB2Bpay pays your bills, and you earn points through both your card and B2Bpay.
To earn Qantas Points as a business you need to be a Qantas Business Rewards member. The one-off join fee is waived for B2Bpay customers who join through B2Bpay's link, and the ABN registered with Qantas Business Rewards must be saved in your B2Bpay profile so your points can be matched. See Qantas Business Rewards for business bills.
Three ways to use Qantas Points to power your business
1. Premium flight seats and upgrades
Need to travel for business? If you have a large balance, redeeming points for travel for you or your team is one of the best ways to use them.
A Classic Flight Reward is usually the best value way to redeem points for flights, so keep an eye on the Qantas website for reward seats.
If you have bought flights with cash, Classic Flight Rewards or Points Plus Pay, you can also use your business's points to upgrade your seat with a Classic Upgrade Reward.
2. Shop online
From tech and gadgets to Australian-made products and gift cards, Qantas Marketplace has plenty of options that make shopping for your business easier.
You can also earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent on Qantas Marketplace, so if something is outside your points budget, buying it still adds points to your business balance.
3. 5-star comfort in luxury hotels
Qantas also offers hotel deals that can be booked with points. You can book a hotel on its own, or a flight and hotel bundle through Qantas Holidays. Bundles that include flights cost more points, but there are still short-haul and domestic options for less than 160,000 points.
With more points you can stack bundles to extend your stay, or add flights to your hotel booking.
Rewards at a glance
| Reward | Example | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Flight Reward | Business Class, Sydney to Auckland return | 83,000 + taxes, fees and carrier charges |
| Classic Upgrade Reward | Economy (cash fare) to Business Class, Sydney to Auckland | 21,800 + taxes and fees |
| Qantas Marketplace | 10.2-inch iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi 64GB | 100,550 |
| Classic Hotel Reward | 2 nights, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore | 147,936 |
Important information
B2Bpay is owned and operated by Zenith Payments Pty Ltd, an Australian payments business based in Mascot, Sydney. Payment processing is provided by Westpac, American Express and other financial institutions. Find out more about Zenith Payments.
A platform fee applies to every payment made by card or bank account. The applicable fee is shown when you set up a biller and when you make a payment. See pricing for current fees and platform fees, GST and tax deductions.
Use a Qantas Points earning credit card to earn points on every payment. The card products referred to are not issued by Qantas but by the relevant card partners.
Terms and conditions for the offers and examples on this page
The applicable card partner is the credit provider and credit licensee under the National Consumer Credit laws. Points are offered by the relevant card partner and partner reward program and can only be earned on eligible purchases. Contact the relevant card partner for terms and conditions or enquiries.
American Express approval criteria apply. Subject to terms and conditions. Fees and charges apply. Information is subject to change. Offers are only available to those who reside in Australia. Cards are offered, issued and administered by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085). ® Registered trademark of American Express Company.
^ A business can redeem Qantas Points directly from its Qantas Business Rewards account on Classic Flight Rewards or Points Plus Pay flights, paid seat selection and additional baggage allowance, or transfer points to any Qantas Frequent Flyer account. 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 understand possible tax implications, for example fringe benefits tax (if applicable).
^^ 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 earns 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 of everyday spend, which does not include annual fees, late payment fees and fees and charges for foreign currencies. Your business earns 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 and federal, state and local government bodies; and "insurance", excluding insurance offered by American Express. Industry-specific earn rates may apply when you use a payment account, payment aggregator, the services of a third party or online retailers that sell goods for another merchant. For example, a payment to a local government body processed through a payment aggregator may earn at the government earn rate. Your business earns 2 Qantas Points per $1 spent on these Qantas products and services bought on the Qantas merchant account (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, refer to the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card Points terms and conditions. From 10 January 2024, once a total of 500,000 Qantas Points has been earned on your Card Account in a calendar year, the earn rate of 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 on everyday business purchases changes to 0.75 Qantas Points per $1. All other earn rates (Qantas products and services, and government, utilities and insurance spend) remain unchanged. For Card Members who applied for the Card between 1 July 2023 and 9 January 2024, this change took effect from 10 July 2024. The threshold is based on eligible Qantas Points earned in a calendar year and resets on 1 January each year. Qantas Points earned by all Card Members on a Card Account count towards the 500,000 point threshold. Bonus points from acquisition offers and marketing campaigns are excluded from the threshold.
~ A business can redeem Qantas Points directly from its Qantas Business Rewards account on Classic Flight Rewards, which are available on Qantas, Jetstar and partner airlines. Classic Flight Reward seats are subject to capacity controls, availability is limited and some flights may not have any Classic Flight Rewards available. The points stated were accurate as at 5 March 2024, based on a return flight from Sydney to Auckland departing 1 May 2024 and returning 8 May 2024, and may vary at the time of booking. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to the points required. Status Credits and Qantas Points are not earned on Classic Flight Rewards.
` Points required were correct as at 5 March 2024. While stocks last.
± Points required were correct as at 1 March 2024. While stocks last.
# Qantas Points rate was correct as at 1 March 2024, based on a check-in date of 17 June 2024 in a Premier Courtyard Room for 2 nights for 2 adults. Points required are subject to change and availability may be limited. Qantas Classic Hotel Rewards must be booked using Qantas Points only. Members cannot redeem points for additional hotel charges or extras (including cots, breakfasts and other incidentals) on check-in or check-out. Qantas Points cannot be earned on Classic Hotel Rewards.
* A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards member to earn Qantas Points for business. A one-off join fee of $89.50 including GST normally applies, but is waived for B2Bpay customers who join through B2Bpay's link. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Business Rewards terms and conditions. Qantas Points for business are offered under the B2Bpay Customer Terms and Conditions. Businesses must make sure the ABN registered with Qantas Business Rewards is saved in their B2Bpay customer profile, or entered online when paying, in order to earn Qantas Points. Qantas Points earned using B2Bpay are credited to the member's Qantas Business Rewards account by the 14th day of the month following the eligible spend. Any claims about Qantas Points under this offer must be made directly to B2Bpay by emailing help@b2bpay.com.au. For current B2Bpay earn rates, see Earn Qantas Points.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to use 160,000 Qantas Points for business?
Popular options are premium flights and upgrades, Qantas Marketplace and hotel stays. Classic Flight Rewards are usually the best value for flights; for example, Business Class from Sydney to Auckland return was 83,000 points plus taxes, fees and carrier charges as at 5 March 2024.
Can I transfer Qantas Points from my business to my personal account?
Yes. Points can be transferred from a Qantas Business Rewards account to any Qantas Frequent Flyer account, provided the business account has a balance of at least 3,000 Qantas Points. Ask your accountant or tax adviser about possible tax implications, such as fringe benefits tax.
How do I earn Qantas Points on business bills with B2Bpay?
Join Qantas Business Rewards (the join fee is waived through B2Bpay's link), save the same ABN in your B2Bpay profile and pay your bills through B2Bpay with a Qantas Points earning card. You earn card points plus B2Bpay points. See Earn Qantas Points.
When are Qantas Points from B2Bpay credited?
Qantas Points earned using B2Bpay are credited to your Qantas Business Rewards account by the 14th day of the month following the eligible spend.
Start earning on the bills you already pay
Register for free, connect your accounting software and earn points on your card and through B2Bpay.