If you have more points than you need and want to share them with a loved one, Qantas Points family transfers can help.
Read on for more details about how they work.
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Key takeaways
- Qantas Points can be transferred to eligible family members, including spouses, domestic partners, and children over 18.
- You can transfer a minimum of 5,000 Qantas Points per transfer. The process is easy and you can do it on the Qantas website.
- Transferring Qantas Points online is free, but a fee may apply if you do it by phone via the Qantas Frequent Flyer Service Centre.
- There are no limitations on the number of transfers you can make, but there are limitations on the number of Points you can transfer, with a maximum of 600,000 Points per year.
Benefits of a family transfer
One of the biggest benefits of transferring Qantas Points to a family member is that you can share your rewards with loved ones. This is especially useful if you have a significant other who travels frequently or children who are old enough to travel on their own. It also helps if several family members have a relatively small number of Qantas Points that could be redeemed for a bigger reward if combined.
Family members can use the transferred Qantas Points to book flights, upgrades and other rewards for themselves.
Who can Qantas Points be transferred to?
Qantas Points can be transferred to eligible family members. Here's the full list:
- Husband/Wife
- Parent/Step-parent
- Domestic Partner/De Facto
- Child, including foster and step-child
- Brother/Sister
- Half Brother/Sister
- Grandparent
- Grandchild
- Son/Daughter-in-law
- Brother/Sister-in-law
- Father/Mother-in-law
- Uncle/Aunt
- Nephew/Niece
- First cousin
How to transfer Qantas Points
The family member to whom you transfer must have their own Qantas Frequent Flyer account, and the details must match those held by Qantas. You'll be prompted if the details don't match.
- Log in to your account, navigate to the 'Points' section, and select 'Family transfers'.
- You will receive a prompt to enter the number of points you wish to transfer, the recipient's relationship to you, and their name and frequent flyer number.
- Once the transaction is completed, the recipient will receive the points in their account immediately.
Transfers and Qantas Points expiry
Qantas Points expire. Those that have been transferred will take on the same expiry date as existing Qantas Points in the recipient's account. That is, transfers do not count as activity in either the sender's or the recipient's account.
Note that if the frequent flyer account of the family member receiving the points has been inactive for an extended period, the transferred Qantas Points can expire at the end of the calendar month in which the transfer is made.
FAQs
How long does it take for Qantas Points to appear in the recipient's account?
Points will usually be deducted from the sender's account and appear immediately in the recipient's account.
What does it cost to transfer Qantas Points to a family member?
There is no fee payable if you make the transfer yourself online. However, a fee may apply if you do it by phone via the Qantas Frequent Flyer Service Centre.
Are there limitations on transfers?
Yes, a maximum of 600,000 Qantas Points can be transferred out of your account per year. A minimum of 5,000 Qantas Points can be transferred at a time.
Does a Qantas Points transfer stop points from expiring?
No. Qantas Points that have been transferred take on the same expiry date as existing Qantas Points in the recipient's account
Can a transfer be reversed if I make a mistake?
No. Once a Qantas Points transfer has been initiated, it cannot be reversed or cancelled by either the member transferring the Qantas Points or the recipient. But there is nothing to stop the recipient from transferring the Qantas Points back to the sender, providing they have not reached their annual transfer limit.
Is it possible to transfer Qantas Points to a family member on Emirates?
No. It's only possible to transfer Qantas Points to family members within Qantas. Qantas Points cannot be transferred to Emirates.
Can Qantas Points be transferred from Qantas Business Rewards to a family member?
Yes. Qantas Points can be transferred from Qantas Business Rewards to anyone, not just a family member.
Can Qantas Points be used to book flights for someone else?
Using your Qantas Points to book flights for someone else who is not an immediate or extended family member is not allowed. However, anecdotally, it is possible to do, albeit at the risk of Qantas suspending your account.
