How can I prevent my Qantas Frequent Flyer Points from expiring?

According to the information on the Qantas website, your Qantas points expire when you don’t earn or use any points for a period of 18 months. To determine whether your points are nearing expiration, you can log on to your online account on the Qantas website and review your activity statement.

You can calculate the expiry date by looking at the date of your last activity and counting 18 months forward from it. You can also opt for account balance notifications to receive a reminder from Qantas when your points are nearing expiration.

What can I do if my Qantas points are about to expire?

If you find that your Qantas points are about to expire, you can reset the clock by earning or spending a few points from your Qantas account. Here are some easy ways to do this:

• Consider using the Qantas Wellbeing app

The Qantas Wellbeing app is a free app that rewards you for staying fit. The app encourages you to workout regularly by crediting Qantas points to your account for various fitness activities. It even allows you to earn Qantas points while you’re sleeping to encourage healthy sleeping habits.

• Buy something at the Qantas Online Mall

The Qantas Frequent Flyer program has an online mall where you can earn points on your purchases from a wide range of retail brands.

• Purchase some groceries at Woolworths

If you’re a part of the Everyday Rewards Program at Woolworths, you can choose to have your Woolworth points converted to Qantas points. Under this offer, 1000 Qantas points are automatically transferred to your account each time your Woolworths balance hits 2000 points.

However, this method is only practical for individuals who regularly shop at Woolworths. A one-time shopping spree to accumulate and transfer points may not be a great idea unless you need (and can afford!) everything you buy.

• Fuel up

If you’re a member of BP rewards, you can earn up to two Qantas points per litre each time you fill up at a BP service station.

• Use your Qantas Frequent Flyer credit card

If you have a Qantas Frequent Flyer credit card, you can earn some miles on eligible purchases or transfer some credit card points to your Qantas account to prevent your point balance from expiring.

• Redeem your Qantas points

Earning points is not the only way to keep your Qantas Frequent Flyer Points from expiring. If your points are nearing expiry, you could consider spending a few points at the Qantas Wine or Rewards Store to reset the clock on your Qantas account. You can also redeem Qantas points for hotel and flight bookings on the Qantas site or app.

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Overall, Qantas’s extensive partnerships with various retailers make it relatively straightforward to earn or spend a few points to keep your account status active for the next 18 months. However, the rate at which you earn points and the value you get from spending them can vary based on where you shop and how you earn your points. Therefore, you may want to consider the value of the points or money you’re spending to ensure you are not overpaying for a product or service.

If you don’t find anything worth purchasing, it’s also possible to transfer your points to a charity, or to a family member who’s willing to use them. However, transferring your points to a family member is not considered an activity that will prevent your points from expiring.

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