Velocity Frequent Flyer recently added DoorDash as an everyday-earn partner in Australia.
Members can link their Velocity account to DoorDash and earn points on eligible orders, plus there’s a first-order bonus for linked accounts.
Here’s how it works:
Ongoing earn:1 Velocity Point per $1 spent on eligible DoorDash orders in Australia once your Velocity and DoorDash accounts are linked
Link bonus:2,000 bonus Velocity Points on your first linked eligible order, available to new or returning DoorDash customers who haven’t previously linked for earning.
To link your accounts, simply open the DoorDash app or website and create/sign in to your DoorDash account, then add your Velocity membership number in the DoorDash account settings to link the two.
According to the terms:
Eligible orders are delivery or pickup transactions made via the DoorDash app or doordash.com in Australia
No points on gift card purchases, DashPass subscription fees or tips; if you pay with a gift card, the portion covered by the gift card doesn’t earn points.
If you meet the bonus criteria, bonus points are typically credited within 3 working days of order completion.
There’s also current promo where each eligible order placed via a Velocity-linked DoorDash account counts as one entry to win 1,000,000 Velocity Points. The competition runs from 12:00am AEST on 5 September 2025 to 11:59pm AEDT on 5 October 2025; 15 winners will be drawn on 14 October 2025.
Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn a hefty 9 Qantas Points per A$1 spent on hotels worldwide booked via Qantas Hotels until Tuesday 16 Sept 2025.
That’s triple the usual earn rate of 3 points per dollar.
This is a great opportunity to boost your points balance if you have a trip coming up.
Qantas Hotels features hundreds of thousands of properties, from lush tropical getaways to elegant city breaks.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members will earn 9 Qantas Points per A$1 value on all hotels booked through qantas.com/hotels, from 12:01am (AEST) 10 September 2025 until 11:59pm (AEST) 16 September 2025 for travel until 16 September 2026.
Qantas Business Rewards members will earn 12 Qantas Points per A$1 spent on all hotels booked through their Qantas Business Rewards Account.
Excludes Classic Hotel Rewards, Airbnb, and holiday packages booked through qantas.com/holidays.
Bookings made for Accor hotel offers during the campaign period will not earn triple points; however they will earn 9 Qantas Points per A$1 value instead of the standard 4 Qantas Points.
Points Club members will earn 25% more Qantas Points, and Points Club Plus members will earn 50% more Qantas Points.
Happy travels!
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Qantas has launched its ever-popular promo offering double Qantas Points or Status Credits on new bookings.
This is a great opportunity to boost your points balance or accelerate your journey towards elite status.
To take advantage of this offer, you must register either via the Qantas app or website and choose either double points or status credits.
You can’t get both bonuses – so choose wisely.
Then, book any Qantas marketed and operated flight by 3 September 2025 for travel between 4 September 2025 and 22 August 2026 (excludes codeshare and partner airline flights).
The booking must be one where Qantas Points or Status Credits are normally earned (ie. not a reward booking, unless you are a Points Club member in which case you will earn status credits).
You can book as many flights as you like, but make sure each person travelling on the booking registers independently.
Happy travels!
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Qantas has just launched a promo offering double Qantas Points to the USA (including Hawai’i) and Canada on Qantas marketed flights – that’s flights with a QF flight number operated by either Qantas or American Airlines.
This is a great opportunity to earn extra points if you have a booking in mind.
To earn double points you must first register for the offer (all passengers in the booking must register separately).
Then, book your eligible flights to the USA and Canada by 25 July 2025, for travel between 26 July 2025 and 14 July 2026.
Don’t forget to include your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number in your booking.
Eligible flights are flights with a QF number operated by Qantas or American Airlines departing from Australia or New Zealand and arriving anywhere within the United States or Canada.
Connecting domestic flights within Australia, New Zealand and the United States that are part of the same itinerary are eligible for this offer.
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The Qantas American Express Ultimate Card is Amex’s most rewarding Qantas card. It’s also by far the most popular Qantas card among our readers.
Not only does it let you accumulate points fast thanks to a very strong points earn rate on spend, but you can also enjoy range of valuable travel and lifestyle benefits.
In addition, for a limited time, new Card Members can also get up to 90,000 bonus Qantas Points: That’s 70,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online via our Amex partner link
by 13 January 2026, are approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months, plus an additional 20,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend at least $1 on your Card within 90 days of paying your second year annual Card fee (T&Cs apply; new Amex Card Members only.)¹
Qantas Points don’t expire so long as you keep your Qantas Frequent Flyer account active by earning or redeeming at least one point every 18 months. Plus, points bookings are refundable if your plans change.
Here’s an overview of the benefits you can enjoy with this card.
1. Earn piles of points and fly with top airlines
You’ll turbocharge your points balance by earning 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent on everyday purchases² – one of the highest Qantas Points earn rates in Australia.
You’ll receive 2.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent on selected Qantas products and services in Australia³, and 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent with government bodies⁴.
After a total of 100,000 Qantas Points is earned in a calendar year, the everyday earn rate will change from 1.25 to 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent⁵.
Hundreds of thousands of merchants accept Amex in Australia, and that number is growing, so there’s no shortage of places where you can earn points with this card.
There’s no limit on the number of points you can earn⁶.
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, and more.
With so many partners to choose from, the whole world is within reach.
2. Take off with a $450 Qantas Travel Credit every year
You’ll get a $450 Qantas Travel Credit at the start of each card membership year⁷, including when you first receive the card, which effectively offsets the card’s $450 annual fee.
The travel credit is redeemable for Qantas flights online at American Express Travel. It’s valid for 12 months and you can book any available flight in the future.
The travel credit is also very flexible. While you need to use it in a single booking, that can be for one or more people, travelling one way or return, and on domestic or overseas flights. Plus, the booking can be in anyone’s name and doesn’t have to include you.
Eligible flights are standard Qantas flights with a QF flight number, so you’ll have plenty of routes to choose from.
Take off with a Qantas Travel Credit every year
3. Enjoy four airport lounge entries each year
Relax before your next flight in style, even if you’re flying economy.
Each year, you’ll receive two Qantas lounge invitations valid for both domestic Qantas Clubs and Qantas International Lounges in Australia and overseas⁸.
These invitations will be activated in your Qantas Frequent Flyer account after your first card spend on selected Qantas products and services, such as flights.
You can use one of the Qantas lounge invites to bring in a guest, or transfer one or both invites to another Qantas Frequent Flyer member.
Relax in the lounge before you fly
You’ll also receive two entries each year to Amex’s exclusive The Centurion Lounge at Sydney Airport international or Melbourne Airport international⁹, which are the two airports in Australia that have Amex lounges so far.
Simply present your physical card at the door to get in, and you may use one of the entries to bring in a guest (children under the age of 17 get in for free).
4. Travel securely with domestic and overseas travel insurance
You’ll receive complimentary travel insurance cover when you pay for a domestic or international return flight with your card or use Qantas Points or the $450 Qantas Travel Credit to book.¹⁰
This cover extends to your domestic partner and dependent children up to the age of 25 when they are travelling with you.
You’ll receive cover for:
inconvenience – flight delays, cancellations or missed connections, and delayed luggage
medical emergency expenses
damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen baggage, money or documents
trip cancellation and amendment costs
personal liability
COVID-19 related changes and costs.
If you’re currently paying for travel insurance and this cover meets your needs, you could save money by relying on it.
5. Enjoy a range of other benefits
There are many more perks to enjoy with this card, including:
up to 4 complimentary Additional Cards for family members or friends¹¹ – an easy way to earn points faster
complimentary premium membership to Qantas Wine¹² (worth $99) – get free delivery Australia-wide (exclusions apply)¹³ and earn 3 points per $1 spent
up to 44 days interest free¹⁴ on purchases
‘buy now, pay later’ with American Express Plan It™ Instalments¹⁵: pay off your card balance in equal monthly instalments with 0% interest and a fixed monthly fee
use your card with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay
Amex Offers: save money and earn bonus points via regular offers with top brands
American Express Experiences: access sought-after events like music, theatre and film, including via pre-sale tickets, and enjoy exclusive lounges at selected events.
Plus up to 90,000 bonus Qantas Points
Receive 70,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online via our Amex partner link
by 13 January 2026, are approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months. Plus, get an additional 20,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend at least $1 on your Card within 90 days of paying your second year annual Card fee (T&Cs apply; new Amex Card Members only).
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).
Amex no longer specifies a minimum income to be eligible for this card.
It’s very simple to apply, including on mobile devices.
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.
Cards are offered, issued, and administered by American Express Australia Limited ABN 92 108 952 085, Australian Credit Licence No. 291313.
American Express income and credit approval criteria applies. Subject to Terms and Conditions. Interest rates, fees and charges apply. All interest rates are quoted as an Annual Percentage Rate. All information, including fees, charges and interest rates are correct as at 4 September 2024 and are subject to change. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over to apply for the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card. They must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident or hold a long term visa. Long term means 12 months or more and does not include a student visa.
To earn up to 90,000 bonus Qantas Points you must apply online by 13 January 2026, be approved, and meet the following criteria – You’ll receive 70,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 or more on eligible purchases on your new Card in the first 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. To receive an additional 20,000 bonus Qantas Points, you need to remain on the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card after the first year and spend a minimum of $1 on the Card within 90 days of paying the second year annual Card fee. Please allow 8-10 weeks after the spend criteria has been met and the second year annual Card fee has been paid for the bonus points to be credited to your Account. The additional 20,000 bonus Qantas Points will still be awarded after fee renewal even if you did not meet the $3,000 minimum spend criteria to receive the 70,000 bonus Qantas Points in the first year of membership. This offer is only available to new American Express Card Members. 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. Qantas Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership and the earning and redemption of points are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available at qantas.com/terms. $450 annual Card fee applies. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer.
You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and the earning and redemption of points are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available at qantas.com/frequentflyer. Qantas Points and bonus Qantas Points are earned in accordance with and subject to the Qantas American Express Cards Points Terms and Conditions, and exclusions apply. Eligible purchases do not include annual Card fees, cash advances, interest, fees and charges for traveller’s cheques and foreign currencies – these do not earn Qantas Points. For the full list of exclusions, please refer to the Qantas American Express Cards Points Terms and Conditions.
Selected Qantas products and services are Qantas passenger flights with a QF flight number purchased directly from Qantas.com.au; Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club membership joining and/ or annual fees. Subject to Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions.
You will earn 0.5 point per dollar spent with Merchants classified as ‘government’, including the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post), Federal/State and Local Government bodies, including where you use a payment account, payment aggregator, services of a third party or online retailers that sell goods for another merchant.
From 10 January 2024, once you have earned a total of 100,000 Qantas Points on your Card Account in a calendar year, your earn rate of 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent will change to 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on everyday purchases. All other earn rates (Qantas products and services and government 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 100,000 points threshold each calendar year. Bonus points earned from Acquisition bonus offers and marketing campaigns are excluded from the threshold.
As long as your account remains current and in good standing.
Qantas American Express Ultimate Primary Card Members are eligible for an annual $450 Qantas Travel Credit, subject to the full Qantas Travel Credit Terms and Conditions at amex.com.au/qantasultimate-travelcreditterms. The Qantas Travel Credit can be redeemed through American Express Travel Online on a single eligible travel booking for Qantas Flights (i.e. a QF flight number on your ticket) by selecting the Qantas Travel Credit when you checkout. All Qantas Flight travel is subject to Qantas Conditions of Carriage. To redeem the Travel Credit, the full value of the Travel Credit (or more) must be charged to the eligible Primary Card. The Qantas Travel Credit can be used for 365 days from the benefit anniversary date and cannot be used past the expiration date. To check the expiration date of your Qantas Travel Credit if you have not already redeemed it, please visit americanexpress.com.au/travel; log in and click ‘Travel Credit’. If your booking is cancelled, and your Qantas Travel Credit has already been used and associated statement credit applied to your account, you will forfeit your annual Qantas Travel Credit benefit and American Express may reverse the statement credits issued. You need to be able to spend on the Card to access the Qantas Travel Credit benefit and it should be credited to your Card Account within 3 business days but may take up to 30 days. Your account must be in good standing and you must have paid the annual fee and minimum payment by the due date. If you cancel your Card, change your rewards program or Card type, you will no longer be eligible for the Qantas Travel Credit.
Provided you are a Qantas Frequent Flyer and have registered your Qantas Frequent Flyer number with your Qantas American Express Ultimate Card, you are eligible to receive two Qantas Club Lounge Invitations each anniversary year of your Card Membership after purchasing on selected Qantas products and services using your Qantas American Express Ultimate Card. Selected Qantas products and services are Qantas passenger flights with a QF flight number purchased directly from Qantas.com.au; Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club membership joining and/ or annual fees. Subject to Qantas American Express Card Points Terms and Conditions. Within 2 weeks of purchasing selected Qantas products and services, you will receive an email from Qantas confirming the Qantas Club Lounge Invitations are available for use. Login to the Complimentary Invitations Portal using your Frequent Flyer details to access your invitation, link it with an eligible Qantas flight booking or find out more information. Qantas Club Lounge Invitations are valid for a single visit by one guest to a Qantas Club Lounge and must be used prior to their expiry. Invitations are subject to the Qantas Club Terms and Conditions and are not valid for Qantas International First Class Lounges, the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge, Qantas Domestic Business and or oneworld® alliance partner or associated lounges. Qantas Club Invitations cannot be carried forward to any subsequent year and must not be sold, they may only be transferred as allowed by Qantas. Invitations may be revoked or withheld if your Qantas American Express Ultimate 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 these Qantas Club Invitation Conditions, the Credit Card Terms and Conditions or the Qantas Club Lounge Access Terms and Conditions.
Entry into The Centurion® Lounge is governed by the full Terms and Conditions available at amex.com.au/airportlounge. All entrants must adhere to the General Conditions of Entry. Qantas American Express Ultimate Card Members are entitled to a total of two (2) entries into The Centurion® Lounges in Australia per calendar year (1 January to 31 December). Complimentary access is available for the Card Member’s children 17 years and younger. Card Members wishing to bring additional guests may be subject to a charge that is to be processed on the Card Member’s American Express 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 Ultimate Credit 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 Ultimate Credit 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.
Additional Card Members must be 16 years of age or over. The Primary Card Member will be liable to pay for all transactions made by Additional Card Members. Earning of points is subject to the terms and conditions of the Rewards Program the Primary Card Member is actively enrolled. All points earned on Additional Card Member spend will go to the Primary Card Members Account. The Primary Card Member cannot add an Additional Card under their own name or email address and cannot add an Additional card under the name or email address of a previously approved Additional Card application on the Account.
Qantas Wine Premium Membership and its benefits are subject to the Qantas Wine Terms and Conditions. To join or purchase from Qantas Wine, you must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member aged 18 years or older and have an Australian delivery address (exclusions apply). Your premium membership will be valid for as long as you continue to hold your Qantas American Express Premium Card. Qantas Wine Premium Membership will be automatically applied within 2 weeks of Qantas Points being credited to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account from your first spend on your Qantas American Express Premium Card. You will receive email confirmation from Qantas about your Qantas Wine Premium Membership enrolment (excludes NT members). Liquor Act 2007: It is an offence to sell or supply to or to obtain liquor on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Licence Number: NSW LIQP770016736, SA 57900154, NT IRL0201. Qantas Wine is operated by Qantas Frequent Flyer Operations Pty Limited ABN 22 132 484 210.
You will have up to 44 days interest free on purchases provided you pay the full closing balance of your monthly statement by the due date each month. There is no interest free period on balance transfers or if you carry forward a balance from the previous statement period. The total of interest free days will depend on when you make the purchase and when your statement is issued.
You can create an Instalment Plan as long as your account is in good standing. We may limit the amount that can be transferred to an Instalment Plan. Each Instalment Plan will begin from the date it is successfully created, as communicated to you in your Online Account. Payment of your first Monthly Instalment will be due in your next payment cycle. You will be charged a Monthly Plan Fee for each Instalment Plan created. This fee will be charged each month your Instalment Plan is active and will be notified to you before you create the Instalment Plan. View the full Plan It Instalments Terms and Conditions here.
Both Qantas and Virgin Australia let their frequent flyer members buy points in order to ‘top up’ their accounts.
The airlines say this is designed to help members who are a little short of the points required to redeem a reward – but it’s also a nice way for the airlines to earn more money, as buying points is relatively expensive.
You’re generally much better off earning points with credit cards or via points partners.
However, if you need points quickly and have no other option, purchasing points outright can be a useful last resort.
In terms of Velocity Points, you’re permitted to buy up to 250,000 per year.
The more points you buy, the lower the cost per point.
Here’s the regular price table:
At the top end, buying 250k points for $5850 means you’re paying 2.34 cents per point. If you’re only buying 5,000 points however, you’re paying 3.36 cents per point. That’s a big difference.
I’ve written before about how to work out the value when weighing up opportunities to earn or buy points. Consider your options carefully and decide the best way forward.
Until 30 June 2025, Virgin Australia is offering up to 40% discount on points purchases. Here’s how it works:
10,000 – 50,000 Points: 20% discount
60,000 – 100,000 Points: 30% discount
110,000 – 250,000 Points: 40% discount
That could be solid value if used for high value reward seats or upgrades.
To find out all the T&Cs for purchasing Velocity Points and potentially buy some, visit Virgin here.
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Did you know you can earn Qantas Points on Airbnb stays?
This is an easy way to boost your points balance with the popular accommodation provider.
All you have to do is search and book via the Qantas website here, making sure to enter your Qantas Frequent Flyer details when prompted.
For this small amount of effort, you’ll earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on your booking.
Plus, if you’re a first-time Airbnb user, you can also score 500 bonus Qantas Points, which adds to the appeal.
As a special offer, for bookings between 16 to 25 June 2025, first-time users will get an additional 1,500 bonus Qantas Points for bookings over AU$150.
Returning members will earn 2,000 bonus Qantas Points for bookings over AU$150 – so no one misses out.
Note that it takes up to 8 weeks for the points to be credited to your account, so don’t panic if you don’t see them for a while.
Of course, make sure to pay with your Qantas Points-earning credit card to bank even more of those sought-after points!
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Virgin Australia has launched a new promo offering double Velocity points or status credits on new bookings.
If you choose the latter, it’s a fast track to higher tiers of status with the airline.
For this ‘pick your bonus’ promo, you must activate your choice by 13 June and then book and take an eligible flight.
Eligible members can only choose one benefit as part of the offer and once chosen cannot be changed.
An eligible flight is a domestic, trans-Tasman or international short haul flight marketed and operated by Virgin Australia flown between 3 June 2025 and 29 April 2026 inclusive.
Tickets purchased on codeshare services marketed or operated by partner airlines or Virgin Australia operated flights combined in the same booking as a partner or non-partner operated flight are not eligible for this offer.
You can book as many flights as you like, but make sure every person on the booking activates this offer and includes the Velocity membership number in the booking.
If you opt for double status credits, you need to earn 250 status credits to reach the silver tier (200 to renew it in subsequent years), 500 to hit gold (400 to renew) and 1,000 to reach platinum (800 to renew).
All the perks of status are explained here, but in short:
silver status provides priority check in, additional baggage, two lounge passes each year and 50% bonus points on flights
gold status provides priority check in, baggage and boarding, lounge access, and more
platinum status provides even more perks including four complimentary domestic upgrades to business class.
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