Apply by 13 January 2026
American Express Qantas Ultimate Credit Card

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American Express Qantas Ultimate Credit Card

Rewards program

Qantas Frequent Flyer

Points per $1 spent

1.25 Qantas Points

Sign up bonus

70,000 Qantas Points

Annual fee

$450.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Earn up to 90,000 bonus Qantas Points. Get 70,000 points when you apply by 13 January 2026, are approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new Qantas American Express Ultimate Card within the first 3 months of your approval date. Plus, an additional 20,000 points when you spend at least $1 on your card within 90 days of paying your second-year annual card fee. Terms and Conditions apply.
  • Earn 2 Qantas Points per $1 spent on Qantas products and services, up to 1.25 points per $1 spent on everyday spend, and 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent on government spend, utilities, and insurance.
  • Once a total of 100,000 Qantas Points is earned in a calendar year, the everyday earn rate will change from 1.25 to 0.75 Qantas Points per $1 spent.
  • Earn Qantas Points with no cap, so your rewards keep adding up as you spend.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Earn up to 90,000 bonus Qantas Points when you meet the criteria.
  • Transfer these points to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account.
  • This card includes comprehensive travel insurance, covering trip cancellations, travel delays, lost baggage, medical emergencies, and more—giving you peace of mind when you’re on the go.
  • Receive a $450 Qantas Travel Credit each year to use on eligible domestic or international Qantas flights.
  • Get access to The Centurion® Lounge plus two Qantas Club Lounge invitations each year after your first card spend on Qantas products and services.
  • Add cards for up to four family and friends at no cost.
  • Get a Complimentary Qantas Wine Premium Membership for access to gourmet food, fine wines, and exclusive events.
  • Comes with a Refund and Purchase Cover when you use your American Express Qantas Ultimate Credit Card for eligible purchases.
  • Compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.

Cons

  • The $450 annual fee might be worth it considering the features this card offers.
  • There is no concierge service, even though it's a high-end card.
  • Transactions in a foreign currency attract a fee.

About this credit card

Basics

Card usage

Apple Pay Enabled
Yes
Card Type
American Express
Gambling Transactions Allowed
No
Samsung Pay Enabled
Yes

Eligibility

Joint Application Accepted
No
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum Credit Rating
Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Minimum Income
$65,000.00
Temporary Residents Accepted
No

Additional cardholders

Additional Cardholders
4
Additional Card Fee Ongoing
$0.00

Credit limits

Minimum Credit Limit
$3,000.00
Maximum Credit Limit
N/A

Repayments

Interest Charged From
Purchase date
Interest Free Period
Up to 44 days on purchases
Minimum Repayment Percentage
2.5%

Balance transfers

Balance transfer offer

Balance Transfer Rate
N/A
Balance Transfer Period
N/A
Balance Transfer Fee Percentage
N/A

Balance transfer conditions

Balance Transfer From Personal Loan
N/A
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
70%
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
N/A

Rates, fees, charges

Cash advances

Cash Advance Rate
N/A
Cash Advance Fee
N/A
Cash Advance Fee Percentage
N/A
Cash Advance Fee Threshold
N/A

Purchases

Purchase Rate Introductory Offer
N/A
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
N/A
Purchase Rate Ongoing
23.99% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$450.00
Dishonour Fee
$6.00
Duplicate Statement Fee
$10.00
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
N/A
Late Payment Fee
$30.00

Rewards

Rewards program basics

Rewards Program
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Rewards Program Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Rewards Points Expiry
N/A

Rewards points per $1 spent

Domestic Rewards Points Earn Rate
1.25
Government Rewards Points Earn Rate
0.50
Overseas Rewards Points Earn Rate
1.25

Additional perks

Insurance

Cardholder's Domestic Hotel Burglary Insurance
N/A
Cardholder's Extended Warranty Insurance
N/A
Cardholder's International Travel Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Interstate Flight Inconvenience
Yes
Cardholder's Personal Item Theft Cover
Yes
Cardholder's Price Protection Insurance
N/A
Cardholder's Purchase Protection Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Refund Protection
Yes
Cardholder's Transport Accident Insurance
Yes

Travel and lifestyle

Airport Lounge Access Included
Yes
Concierge Service Included
N/A
Complimentary Flight Voucher Included
N/A
Complimentary QFF Membership Included
N/A

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