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If you’re a business owner who loves to travel, right now there’s a great sign-up offer with Amex’s top Qantas business card: the American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card.
New American Express® Card Members can earn 150,000 bonus Qantas Points plus $200 in your Qantas Business Rewards Travel Fund when you apply online via our partner link by 6 October 2026, are approved, and spend $6,000 on eligible purchases on your Card within 3 months of your approval date (new Amex Card Members only; T&Cs apply).¹
This Card also comes with a range of ongoing perks, including two domestic Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations each year after your first Card spend on selected Qantas products and services², a strong earn rate⁵ on everyday business spend, up to 99 complimentary Employee Cards³, complimentary travel insurance⁴ for you and Employee Card Members, and more.
Here’s an overview of the benefits you can enjoy.
1. Earn points on business spend and fly with top airlines
You’ll turbocharge your points balance by earning up to 4 Qantas Points per $1 spent⁵ with your Card. Enjoy:
- 2 Qantas Points for every $1 spent on Qantas products and services⁵ plus 2 bonus Qantas Points on eligible Qantas flights once flown¹²
- Up to 1.25 Qantas Points for every $1 spent on everyday business purchases
- 0.5 Qantas Points for every $1 spent on government, utilities and insurance
- Accelerated points earn with over 50 Qantas Business Rewards partners
After a total of 500,000 Qantas Points is earned in a calendar year, the everyday business earn rate will change from 1.25 to 0.75 Qantas Points per $1 spent. This excludes bonus Qantas Points.
Hundreds of thousands of businesses accept Amex in Australia, and that number is growing, so there’s no shortage of places where you can earn points with this card.
The points will be credited to your business’ Qantas Business Rewards (QBR) account. QBR is Qantas’ loyalty program for businesses and membership is complimentary with your card.
From there, you can transfer points to any Qantas Frequent Flyer member including yourself, employees or family members.⁶
You can use those points to fly with Qantas and an array of international partners, including top airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and more.
With so many partners to choose from, the whole world is within reach.
2. Relax in a Qantas Club twice a year
Relax before your next flight in style, even if you’re flying economy.
You’ll receive two domestic Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations each year after your first Card spend on selected Qantas products and services, such as flights.

Relax in a Qantas Club twice a year
You can use the passes for yourself or a travel partner, or easily transfer them to someone else.
3. Travel securely with domestic and overseas travel insurance
You’ll receive domestic and international travel insurance cover for you, your family and Employee Card Members when the card is used to pay for return travel.
You’ll be covered for:
- inconvenience costs (flight delays and cancellations, and luggage delays)
- medical expenses
- damaged, destroyed, lost, or stolen baggage, money and documents
- trip cancellation costs
- transport accidents
- personal liability
- COVID-related trip change and cancellation costs.
If you’re currently paying for travel insurance and this cover meets your needs, you could potentially save money by relying on it.
4. Save time and money with other features
Your business will also benefit from these features:
- up to 99 complimentary Employee Cards linked to the account, which can help you earn more points while easily keeping track of expenses across the business
- cashflow boost: this is a charge card, which means you have up to 51 days⁷ to pay off purchases without incurring interest, or you can choose to pay off a portion of the balance over time up to your Flexible Payment Option (FPO) limit⁸ (interest charges apply)
- access a line of unsecured funding with flexible spending power⁹: this means that the amount you can spend is dynamic and can adapt based on your transaction patterns, your businesses credit rating, and other factors.
- save up to 10% on the base fare of eligible Qantas flights¹⁰
- use your card with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay
- direct feeds into MYOB¹¹, Xero and other accounting software.
Plus 150,000 bonus Qantas Points + $200 in your QBR Travel Fund
Receive 150,000 bonus Qantas Points plus $200 in your Qantas Business Rewards Travel Fund when you apply online via our partner link by 6 October 2026, are approved, and spend $6,000 on eligible purchases on your Card within 3 months of your approval date (new Amex Card Members only; T&Cs apply).¹
This offer is only available to new American Express Card Members. That means you must not have held an American Express card in the last 18 months. However, you are eligible if you’re an Additional Card Member on someone else’s account (including a corporate account).
The card annual fee should be tax deductible when used for business purposes.
The minimum annual business revenue to qualify is $75,000 and you need to hold a valid ABN that is registered for GST.
We’re delighted to partner with Amex to bring our readers this offer. It’s only available for a limited time via our partner link below. You could be booking a holiday in no time!
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Important: This article is not intended to suggest that you should apply for a card. You should seek independent, professional advice and consider your personal circumstances before deciding to apply for a card.
American Express approval criteria applies. Subject to Terms and Conditions. Fees and charges apply. All information is correct as at 3 October 2025 and is subject to change. This offer is 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.
- Offer only available to new American Express Card Members who apply by 6 October 2026, are approved and spend $6,000 on eligible purchases on their new Card in the first three (3) months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late payment, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the past 18 months are ineligible for this offer. 150,000 bonus Qantas Points will be awarded to the eligible Card Member’s Account 8-10 weeks after the spend criteria has been met. $200 credit will be issued by Qantas into the Card Member’s Qantas Business Rewards Travel Fund up to 10 weeks after the bonus Qantas Points have been awarded. The $200 Travel Fund will only be awarded once per ABN. Bookings made using Travel Fund can only be used for future flight bookings through Qantas Business Rewards; it is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Promotional Credits from this offer will be valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Subject to Travel Fund Terms and Conditions. Subject to the American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card Points Terms and Conditions. $450 annual Card fee applies. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer.
- Your business is eligible to receive two domestic Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations each anniversary year of your American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card (Card) Membership, provided that: (a) the Primary Card Member is a Qantas Frequent Flyer member; (b) your business makes a purchase on selected Qantas products and services; and (c) you have registered your business’s Qantas Frequent Flyer number with your business’s Card Account. Selected Qantas products and services are the purchase of (a) a Qantas passenger flight departing from Australia with a QF flight number, purchased in Australian Dollars (AUD) directly from Qantas.com.au using your business’s Card that appears on your Card statement; or (b) using your Card to pay for joining or annual fees for Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qantas Business Rewards or Qantas Club membership. Within 2 weeks of purchasing selected Qantas products and services, two Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitations will be assigned to the Qantas Frequent Flyer account nominated by your business. If your Qantas Frequent Flyer member information requires updating, call the number on the back of your Card. In order to use your invitations, login to your Qantas Frequent Flyer Account or use the Qantas App to access your invitations and link them with an eligible Qantas flight booking prior to use (must be done at least 24 hours prior to your departure time). Each Qantas Club Complimentary Lounge Invitation is valid for a single visit by one guest to a domestic Qantas Club Lounge only and must be used prior to expiry. Access and use are subject to the Complimentary Lounge Invitation Terms and Conditions and the Lounge Entry Terms and Conditions. Invitations may be revoked or withheld if your business’s Card account is not in good standing, if the selected Qantas products and services are refunded in full, or if you have not complied with the Complimentary Lounge Invitation Terms and Conditions, and the American Express Business Terms and Conditions.
- Employee Card Members must be over 18 years of age. The Business and the Primary Card Member are jointly and severally liable for all Employee Card spending. Each employee is entitled to only one (1) Employee Card.
- The insurance on American Express Cards is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions (such as maximum age limits, pre-existing medical conditions and cover limits). You must use your American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card to pay for your trip in order to be covered under the travel insurance and pay for eligible items for those items to be covered under the retail insurance benefits. It is important you read the American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card Insurance Terms and Conditions and consider whether the insurance is right for you. We do not provide advice about the insurance or whether it is appropriate for your objectives, financial situation or needs.
This insurance is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Australia Limited (ABN 23 001 642 020, AFSL No. 239687) under a group policy of insurance held by American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085, AFSL No. 291313). Access to this insurance is provided solely by reason of the statutory operation of section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). Card Members are not a party to the group policy, do not have an agreement with Chubb and cannot vary or cancel the cover. American Express is not the insurer, does not guarantee or hold the rights under the group policy on trust for Card Members and does not act on behalf of Chubb or as its agent. American Express is not an Authorised Representative (under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) of Chubb. - From 10 January 2024, once you have earned a total of 500,000 Qantas Points on your Card Account in a calendar year, your earn rate of 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent will change to 0.75 Qantas Points per $1 spent on everyday business purchases. All other earn rates (Qantas products, services and government, utilities and insurances spend) will remain unchanged. The points threshold is based on eligible Qantas Points earned during a calendar year and will be reset on 1 January each year. Qantas Points earned by all Card Members on a Card Account contribute to the 500,000 points threshold each calendar year. Bonus points earned from Acquisition bonus offers and marketing campaigns are excluded from the threshold.
- In order 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 ensure you understand possible tax implications, for example fringe benefits tax (if applicable).
- Extend your cash flow by up to 51 days: Depending on your method of payment, when you make a purchase, when your statement is issued and whether or not you are carrying forward a balance on your account from your previous statement period. If you pay by direct debit, your payment will be processed 10 days after your statement is issued.
- With Flexible Payment Option, you will be charged interest if you do not pay your Closing Balance in full by the due date each month. Please refer to your monthly statements for the current interest rate. Please refer to the full Flexible Payment Option Terms and Conditions.
- Unless Amex tells you otherwise, your American Express Charge card comes with flexible spending power, also known as no-pre-set spending limit. This means that the amount you can spend is dynamic and can adapt based on your transaction patterns, your business’ credit rating, and other factors. The way you use your Card can help your spending power grow, particularly in the first few months. To help maximise your spending power, make regular transactions and don’t miss any payments.
- Savings are available exclusively to Qantas Business Rewards Members on the base fare of selected fares only and do not apply to taxes, fees and carrier charges. Availability is limited. Member Deals are subject to the Qantas Business Rewards Terms and Conditions.
- MYOB bank feed is available to American Express Cards issued by American Express Australia Limited with the exception of American Express Corporate Cards. The Card must be active at the time of enrolment.
- A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards Member and include both its ABN and the traveller’s Qantas Frequent Flyer number on eligible Qantas flight bookings to earn 2 bonus Qantas Points on eligible flights per $1 spent for business. Points will be credited after all segments in a flight booking have been flown. Any segment that is not flown or cancelled will not earn points. Qantas Points will not be earned on credit card fees, change fees, and ancillary purchases such as seat selection and baggage. Qantas Points earned for the business are only available for American Express Qantas Business Rewards or American Express Qantas Corporate Card Members when the Card is used to make an eligible Qantas flight booking. An eligible flight means a domestic or international flight which has a Qantas ‘QF’ flight number on the ticket that is purchased in Australia; is operated by Qantas, Emirates or American Airlines; has a ticket number commencing with ‘081’; and is booked and travelled for business purposes on or after the date the business registers for Qantas Business Rewards; and does not include a segment of the booking that includes a non-QF coded flight. Exclusions apply. The bonus Qantas Points benefit is not available in conjunction with any other rebate, Corporate Fares Agreement or discount arrangement with Qantas. A Member’s ABN and traveller’s Qantas Frequent Flyer number must be quoted at the time of booking to earn Qantas Points for both the business and the traveller. Qantas will allocate bonus Qantas Points to the business under the Qantas Business Rewards Airline Reward Scheme Terms and Conditions. The 2 bonus Qantas Points for business benefit applies to all bookings made on or after 17 June 2026. Any bookings made before 17 June 2026 will earn points under the benefit in effect at the time of booking.
