Qantas Points Club vs Points Club Plus: Which One Should You Chase in 2025?
What is points club?
Points Club rewards big on‑the‑ground earners (credit cards, hotels, shopping, fuel, utilities, wine, etc.). Qualify when you earn 150,000 eligible Qantas Points in your QFF membership year.
Key reminders:
Your “membership year” is tied to your QFF join month (not calendar year).
Some sources are capped or excluded (e.g., family transfers don’t count). Always check Qantas’ current list of what counts.
What is Points Club Plus?
Hit 350,000 eligible points in your membership year and you land Points Club Plus. Think of it as Points Club plus lounge membership and bigger travel/Marketplace perks.
Benefits at a glance
| Perk | Points Club (150k) | Points Club Plus (350k) |
|---|---|---|
| Lounge | 2× lounge invitations per Membership Year | Complimentary Qantas Club membership |
| Status Credits on reward flights | Yes — on Qantas-marketed Classic Flight Rewards and Classic Plus Flight Rewards | Yes — on Qantas-marketed Classic Flight Rewards and Classic Plus Flight Rewards |
| Status Credit rollover | — | Up to 100 into next Membership Year (excludes reaching/retaining Platinum One) |
| Qantas Hotels bonus | +25% points (excludes Airbnb & Qantas Holiday Packages) | +50% points (excludes Airbnb & Qantas Holiday Packages) |
| Hotels/Holidays voucher | A$50 | A$100 |
| ALL – Accor fast-track | Silver after two stays of two nights min each | Silver after one eligible stay |
| Qantas Travel Insurance bonus | 2× points on premium (eligible policies) | 3× points on premium (eligible policies) |
| Avis one-class upgrade (AU/NZ) | Yes | Yes |
| Qantas Wine | Free Premium + one A$50 voucher | Free Premium + two A$50 vouchers + 10% off (excl. Penfolds) |
| Qantas Marketplace discount | 5% off points price on eligible items (AU/NZ; exclusions apply) | 10% off points price on eligible items (AU/NZ; exclusions apply) |
| Milestone bonus | 2,500 points at 250k eligible earn | 2,500 points at 250k eligible earn |
| Priority phone line | Yes | Yes |
Heads‑up: Discounts, eligibility and exclusions (e.g., Marketplace and Wine) apply and can change. Always check the current Qantas pages linked in this article before publishing.
Why Points Club matters (even if you’re not flying heaps)
Status credits on reward flights: Your Classic Reward bookings can help you earn/retain status.
Occasional lounge access: Two passes for peak travel can be worth real money/time.
Hotel/wine earn boosts: Nice sweeteners if those channels match your spend.
When to stretch for Points Club Plus
You need lounge access often and don’t already have Gold/Platinum.
Rollover safety net: Up to 100 rolled‑over SC can protect status across lumpy travel years.
You regularly use Qantas Hotels/Marketplace/Wine and can monetise the higher perks.
If you already hold Gold or above: PC+ lounge value may be redundant. Decide based on rollover, hotel/Marketplace/Wine uplift, and how frequently you travel on QF/JQ domestically.
Smart ways to qualify (without waste)
Stack everyday earn: Qantas Shopping Online Mall, BP fuel, Qantas Wine promos, Qantas Hotels when price‑competitive, utilities/insurance offers, Woolworths transfers when favourable.
Mind source caps & exclusions: Split large transfers and check which sources count right now.
Time it to your QFF year: Watch your tracker; don’t miss the threshold by a week.
Opportunity cost check: Don’t over‑chase PC/PC+ if another program/currency gives better value for your trips.
examples
Example A — Family traveller (domestic heavy):
Earn via groceries/fuel + 2× domestic returns on points per year.
Target: Points Club. Use lounge passes for school holiday trips; status credits from rewards help you keep Silver.
Example B — Consultant (weekly domestic, some Asia):
Earn via card + Qantas Hotels + Marketplace.
Target: Points Club Plus if you lack Gold. Frequent lounge use + rollover SC add real value.
FAQs
Do Qantas Classic Plus rewards earn status credits?
Yes - if the flight is Qantas‑marketed (QF flight number). Points Club and Points Club Plus members earn Status Credits on Qantas‑marketed Classic Flight Rewards and Classic Plus Flight Rewards. Always confirm current rules on Qantas before booking.
Do partner‑airline reward flights earn status credits?
Typically no unless Qantas‑marketed; check current wording.
How fast do lounge invitations arrive after qualifying?
Usually within a couple of weeks; they’ll appear under ‘Your benefits/Invitations’ in your QFF account.
What doesn’t count towards Points Club?
Family transfers and Loyalty/Platinum/Platinum One bonus points don’t count. Caps also apply to what does count: up to 125,000 points per single ‘on‑the‑ground’ transaction, up to 20,000 points from flying in your Membership Year, and up to 20,000 points received from Qantas Business Rewards transfers. See Qantas for the full eligibility table.
Can PC/PC+ help me reach Platinum/Platinum One?
Rollover SC (PC+) helps protect status next year, but it doesn’t count towards Platinum One qualification thresholds.
Milesmates verdict
Best all‑rounder: Points Club - value for most Aussies who earn mainly on the ground but redeem a few times a year.
Power user pick: Points Club Plus - target if you’ll exploit lounge access often and you value rollover plus bigger earn/discounts.
