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Australian Loyalty Programs

Compare the major frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs available to Australians, including point values and transfer partners.

Airline Programs

Earn points and redeem for flights, upgrades and lounge access.

Airline

Qantas Frequent Flyer

Point Value

1.8c

per point

Min Redemption

9,000 pts

Earn Rate

1 point per $1 spent (varies by card)

Best Redemption

International business class redemptions via Classic Rewards (up to 3c/point)

Transfer Partners

AmexCBANABWestpac
Airline

Velocity Frequent Flyer

Point Value

2c

per point

Min Redemption

9,000 pts

Earn Rate

1 point per $1 spent

Best Redemption

Trans-Tasman and Asia business class (up to 2.5c/point)

Transfer Partners

WestpacNABANZ

Flexible Programs

Transfer to multiple airline and hotel partners for maximum flexibility.

Flexible

Amex Membership Rewards

Point Value

1.5c

per point

Min Redemption

1,000 pts

Earn Rate

1 point per $1 spent

Best Redemption

Transfer to Velocity at 1:1, then redeem for business class

Transfer Partners

QantasVelocitySingapore AirlinesCathay Pacific

Hotel Programs

Earn points on hotel stays and redeem for free nights and upgrades.

Hotel

Marriott Bonvoy

Point Value

0.8c

per point

Min Redemption

10,000 pts

Earn Rate

10 points per $1 spent at Marriott properties

Best Redemption

Category 1-4 hotel redemptions and airline transfer bonuses

Hotel

IHG One Rewards

Point Value

0.7c

per point

Min Redemption

10,000 pts

Earn Rate

10 points per $1 spent at IHG properties

Best Redemption

PointBreaks promotions for fixed-rate hotel nights

Find the Right Card for Your Program

Compare earn rates across all Australian credit cards to maximise points in your chosen loyalty program.