Qantas Business Rewards guide

The Qantas Business Rewards program is a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to earn extra rewards points and discounts when business owners and employees travel for work. One of the key benefits is the ability to transfer Qantas Points to anyone, meaning business owners can choose to use the points themselves or reward staff.

Earning Qantas Points with Qantas Business Rewards

Qantas Business Rewards is open to any business with an ABN registered for GST, including sole traders and companies with multiple employees. The program requires a one-time fee of $89.50 to join, which may be waived through promotions or codes. The membership and the earned points belong to the business, but the points can be transferred to any Qantas Frequent Flyer account, including the business owner's personal account.

Sign up for a Qantas Business Rewards credit card

Several banks offer credit cards linked with Qantas Business Rewards, making earning Qantas Points on business spending trivially easy.

• Sign up bonus. New business customers applying for a Qantas Business Rewards credit card can get a sizeable boost of Qantas Points simply by applying, getting approved, and hitting a spending target.
• Business spending. Pay suppliers, contractors, and services with your credit card to earn Qantas Points for every dollar spent.
• Government spending. Need to pay tax or BAS? Use your credit card and get some benefit from it. Not every card treats government spending as eligible, so check before applying. Some do, but reduce the earn rate.

Earn extra Qantas Points from business travel and everyday business expenses

Businesses can earn Qantas Points by — unsurprisingly — flying with Qantas and adding their ABN to their booking on qantas.com or through one of the program's dozens of business expense-related partners, including energy retailers, hotels, office fit-out providers, and logistics and technology companies.

Members also receive discounts on certain Qantas fares when they book through the Qantas Business Rewards website or by linking their personal and business accounts on the standard Qantas website.

Redeeming Qantas Points earned with Qantas Business Rewards

Qanas Points earned with Qantas Business Rewards can be redeemed for a wide range of options, including:

• Flights. Businesses can use rewards points to book flights with Qantas and its partner airlines.
• Upgrades. Points can be used to upgrade your flight experience from Economy to Premium Economy, Business, or First Class.
• Merchandise. Businesses can choose from various merchandise, including electronics, home and garden items, and more.
• Gift cards. Give the gift of choice with a Qantas Gift Card.
• Experiences. Businesses can use their points to book unique experiences, such as helicopter flights, gourmet food tours, and more.

Transferring Qantas Points earned with Qantas Business Rewards

Unlike with the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, it is possible for Qantas Points earned with Qantas Business Rewards to be transferred to anyone.

• Qantas Points can be transferred to any Qantas Frequent Flyer member's personal account.
• No restrictions to family or business. You can transfer Qantas Points to anyone from Qantas Business Rewards — including yourself.
• A minimum transfer of 3,000 points applies.

This flexibility is one of the most beneficial aspects of the program.

Qantas Business Rewards vs Qantas Frequent Flyer

It's best to consider Qantas Business Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer as complementary of each other. They work together so that both the business and traveller can earn Qantas Points. For example, it is possible for a business and traveller to both earn Qantas Points from the same flight (assuming it was paid for with cash).

FAQs

Can I transfer Qantas Points from Qantas Business Rewards to a personal Qantas Frequent Flyer account?

Yes, you can transfer your Qantas Points to any Qantas Frequent Flyer account, including your personal account or your employees' personal accounts.

What are the membership tiers in Qantas Business Rewards?

The Qantas Business Rewards program has three membership tiers: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. A business can progress through the membership tiers by earning Qantas Business Rewards Points (QBR) during the membership year:

• Level 1. Entry level, where the business earns less than 15,000 QBR Points in a year.
• Level 2. Mid-level. 15,000-79,999 QBR Points earned in the year.
• Level 3. Highest level. 80,000+ QBR Points earned in the year.

The benefits and discounts increase as the membership level increases, with the main business benefit being a 'double dip' benefit of 20%, 30%, or 40% (depending on the membership tier the business has achieved) of the personal Qantas Points earned on flights by the business owner or employees.

Is there an annual fee for Qantas Business Rewards?

No, but there is a one-time fee of $89.50 to join the Qantas Business Rewards program.

Is Qantas Business Rewards worth it?

The Qantas Business Rewards program can be a great way for businesses to earn extra points and discounts, but whether it is worth it for a specific business depends on their travel and spending habits. To determine if the program matches your requirements, consider your expected spending, the number of employees travelling for work, and your redemption goals.

If you can find a way to waive the program joining fee, you really have nothing to lose and plenty to gain — especially if you see value in having the flexibility of transferring Qantas Points to anyone.