Most people don’t have a points problem.
- 1. Check Qantas Shopping before you buy anything online
- 2. Link Everyday Rewards and stop leaving points behind
- 3. Use a credit card — but don’t get it wrong
- 4. Think about points when booking hotels (not just price)
- 5. Build a “before I buy” system
- 6. U QantaWine — but don’t force it
- 7. Track your points (because things go missing)
- 8. Stop blindly redeeming points
- 9. Don’t let your points expire
- 10. Check in once a month
- The bottom line
They have a habits problem.
They forget to check portals.
They don’t link accounts.
They earn inconsistently.
And then wonder why their balance barely moves.
The people who build meaningful Qantas Points balances aren’t spending more — they’re just doing the same things more deliberately.
Qantas lets you earn across shopping, travel, food, wine and more . But none of that matters if you don’t build it into your routine.
Here’s what that actually looks like.
1. Check Qantas Shopping before you buy anything online
This is the easiest win — and the one most people skip.
Before buying online, take 30 seconds and check Qantas Shopping.
That’s it.
You’ll find points offers across:
- Fashion
- Electronics
- Homewares
- Gifts
The rule: if the price isn’t competitive, walk away. Points don’t justify overpaying.
Do this consistently and you’ll be surprised how fast it adds up.
2. Link Everyday Rewards and stop leaving points behind
If you shop at Woolworths and you’re not earning Qantas Points, you’re missing the easiest points in Australia.
Everyday Rewards converts at:
- 2,000 Everyday Rewards = 1,000 Qantas Points
Set it once:
- Switch your reward preference to Qantas Points
- Scan every shop
- Boost offers before you go
Then forget about it. It just runs in the background.
3. Use a credit card — but don’t get it wrong
Credit cards are powerful for points.
They’re also where most people mess it up.
Here’s the only rule that matters:
If you pay interest, the strategy fails.
A points card should:
- Earn on everyday spending
- Be paid off in full every month
- Fit your actual spending habits
If that’s not you right now, skip it. There are plenty of other ways to earn.
4. Think about points when booking hotels (not just price)
Hotels are one of the most overlooked earning categories.
Qantas Hotels offers points per dollar on eligible bookings .
But don’t blindly book through it.
Always compare:
- Total price
- Cancellation terms
- Points earned
Sometimes it’s worth it. Sometimes it’s not. The habit is checking.
5. Build a “before I buy” system
Relying on memory is where points go to die.
Create a simple checklist on your phone:
Before I buy:
- Check Qantas Shopping
- Compare direct price
- Apply discount codes
- Check card offers
- Review returns
It takes under a minute and turns random earning into a system.
6. U QantaWine — but don’t force it
Qantas Wine can be useful.
It can also be a trap.
Yes, you’ll earn points per dollar spent (more if you’re in premium tiers) .
But buying wine you don’t need to earn points is backwards.
Use it when:
- You’re buying gifts
- There’s a strong promotion
- You were going to buy wine anyway
Otherwise, skip it.
7. Track your points (because things go missing)
Points don’t always land when you expect.
And sometimes, they don’t land at all.
Some partners take weeks to credit points . If you’re not tracking, you won’t notice.
Keep a basic log:
- Date
- Retailer
- Expected points
- When they should arrive
It’s not exciting, but it works.
8. Stop blindly redeeming points
Earning points is easy.
Using them well is where the value is.
Before you redeem, always compare:
- Cash price
- Points required
- Taxes and fees
Not all redemptions are equal. Some are great. Some are terrible.
The habit is checking — not assuming.
9. Don’t let your points expire
Qantas Points don’t expire as long as your account has activity every 18 months .
This is easy to manage — but also easy to forget.
Set a reminder twice a year and do something small:
- Use Qantas Shopping once
- Convert a small Everyday Rewards balance
Done.
10. Check in once a month
If you’re not reviewing your strategy, you’re probably drifting.
Once a month, take 5 minutes:
- How many points did I earn?
- Did I overspend to get them?
- Am I tracking toward a trip?
- Did anything not post?
This keeps your points tied to a real outcome — not just a number.
The bottom line
You don’t need hacks.
You need consistency.
Most people already have enough spending to build a strong Qantas Points balance. They just don’t capture it properly.
Fix the habits:
- Check before you buy
- Automate what you can
- Track what matters
Do that for a year and your balance will look very different.
Ready to actually use your points well? Start with our guide to Qantas Classic Rewards vs Classic Plus.
