Sign up for a Bankwest Qantas Transaction account and earn 10,000 bonus Qantas Points when you make 10 eligible transactions each month for the first 3 months. New Customers only. T&Cs apply.*

Open your first Qudos Bank Qantas Points Saver account by 30 Nov 2023, and you’ll earn 2,000 bonus Qantas Points when you make a minimum deposit of $1,000 in the first 30 days and hold it in the account for 30 days. Bonus points offer available to new members only. T&C’s Apply*.

New Zip customers can earn 3,000 bonus Qantas Points when you sign up, activate your Zip account, link your Qantas Frequent Flyer number in the Zip app and complete your first purchase within 90 days of activation. Conditions apply.

A credit card allows you to borrow money from a bank to make purchases. As long as you pay back the money you borrow within the interest-free period (usually between 45 and 55 days), you don’t have to pay any extra. If you don’t pay back the money within that time, interest will accrue. Besides offering greater spending power and financial flexibility, some credit cards also let you earn points on your spend - points you can then use to redeem for rewards, like flights, hotels and other products.

Different payment methods suit different situations, which is why many people have both a credit card and a debit card. The main difference between a credit card and a debit card is that with a debit card, you are spending your own money from your bank account; while a credit card allows you to borrow money and repay it later. Credit cards may also charge interest if you don’t pay your card off within the interest-free period.

There are two main types of credit cards - personal use credit cards and credit cards specially for business. The key difference is that business credit cards - as the name suggests - are designed for business use, while personal credit cards can be used by anyone. Within the personal use category, there are numerous types of credit cards that focus on different features and benefits, for example, low rate credit cards.

If you’ve been wondering which credit card provider to choose, for example, Visa, Mastercard or American Express; it pays to do a little comparative research to see which is the right one for you. All of the major banks including Westpac, ANZ, NAB CommBank and more, offer Qantas Points earning credit cards. Compare each bank’s card rates and benefits to determine which is the best card to suit your needs.

When comparing the best credit card for you, other than the interest rate, other benefits you may want to consider include whether or not your card offers Lounge Invitations, what the currency conversion rate is and whether it offers travel insurance or travel credits/discounts.

The three biggest options for mobile payment systems are Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. They all turn your smartphone (and some smartwatches) into a mobile wallet so you can pay for purchases without a physical credit card or cash. Google Pay is made for Android phones, Apple Pay works with iPhones and iPads, and Samsung Pay is geared for Samsung devices. Just go with the system you already use - that means Apple Pay if you have an iPhone and Google Pay or Samsung Pay if you have an Android device.