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Qantas Premier Credit Card

Who is the credit provider and issuer of Qantas Premier credit cards?

Why choose a Qantas Premier credit card?

How long does the application process take?

Can I transfer a balance from another credit card?

Who can apply for a Qantas Premier credit card?

Can I add an additional cardholder?

What’s the difference between the Qantas Premier Everyday, the Qantas Premier Platinum and the Qantas Premier Titanium card?

Can I have a Qantas Premier Platinum, Qantas Premier Titanium and Qantas Premier Everyday card?

How do I apply for a Qantas Premier credit card?

How do I remove an additional cardholder from my account?

How do I reduce the size of an image I need to upload?

Change my product

Can I still spend on my current credit card whilst my new one arrives?

Am I eligible for any sign up bonus Qantas Points when changing Qantas Premier credit cards?

What happens to any additional cardholders that are currently on my credit card?

How long will it take for a change of Qantas Premier credit card to be processed?

What will happen to any periodic payments I have set up on my card?

What will happen to the annual fees when my product change is approved?

What happens to the benefits on my card?

How can I change my Qantas Premier credit card account?

What happens to the statements from my old credit card?

Features and rewards

What travel insurance cover is included with my card?

What is ‘Get away interest free for 6 months’?

When will I receive my Lounge Invitations?

How many Qantas Premier Titanium flights discounts do I get a year?

Where can I use my Qantas Premier credit card?

Do bonus Status Credits expire?

How can I book a flight to earn bonus Status Credits?

How do I link my Lounge Invitations to a flight?

How many Qantas Points will I earn on purchases?

When will I receive my bonus Qantas Points?

What services are provided by the Qantas Premier Concierge?

How can I view the bonus Status Credits I’ve earned on my account?

Is there an interest-free period on my account?

What extended level of coverage does my Qantas Premier Titanium credit card provide?

If I cancel my booking, am I eligible for another Qantas Premier Titanium flight discount this year?

How do I make a travel insurance claim?

How can I use my Qantas Premier Titanium metal card for contactless payments?

What flights are eligible to earn bonus Status Credits?

Can I earn bonus Status Credits on Classic Reward bookings?

Which transactions will earn Qantas Points?

Can I use Points Plus Pay to book my flights and earn bonus Status Credits?

Do bonus Status Credits count towards Lifetime Membership tiers?

How long are my Lounge Invitations active for?

How do I claim any missing bonus Status Credits?

Can bonus Status Credit help me acquire or maintain Platinum One membership status?

How can I change my booking made using my Qantas Premier Titanium flight discount?

How do I order from Qantas Wine?

How do I sign up for my complimentary Qantas Wine Premium Membership from my Qantas Premier Titanium credit card?

How do I book discounted companion fares?

Can I book a multi-city flight using my Qantas Premier Titanium flight discount?

Where can I redeem my Lounge Invitations?

Can I share my Lounge Invitations with a person I’m travelling with?

How do I book a flight with my Qantas Premier Titanium flight discount?

My flight was cancelled, and I was moved to another flight, how do I claim my missing bonus Status Credits?

Complimentary Travel Insurance

Personal Baggage, Valuables, Money and Travel Documents

Trip cancellation and amendment, pre-existing medical conditions, other questions, eligibility for cover under the policy, overseas medical expenses.

Rates and fees

What interest rates apply?

What fees apply and when are they charged?

Balance Transfers

How can I get the most out of my Balance Transfer?

If I have Balance Transfers at different rates, which one does my credit card payments get applied to first?

What is a Balance Transfer?

What are the benefits of closing my other credit cards after a Balance Transfer?

How does a Balance Transfer work?

How does a Balance Transfer affect the interest charged on my account?

Managing your account

How do I report suspicious transactions?

How do I activate my card?

How can I pay bills with my card?

How do I decrease my credit limit?

How do I increase my credit limit?

How can I unsubscribe from marketing emails?

What should I do if my card is lost or stolen?

Why do I need to enter a password to access certain features?

How are my monthly repayments calculated?

How can I withdraw cash from my account?

Can I choose my own card PIN?

What format is the transactions file in?

How can I pay my credit card bill?

Where can I find my statements?

How can I manage my Qantas Premier account?

Will my replacement card have the same card number and PIN number?

How do I close my account?

How do I update my address or personal details?

How far back can I download my transactions?

How do I download my transactions?

How do I dispute a charge on my Premier credit card?

How are payments allocated if I have additional cardholders?

Cancelling a recurring payment

What is Apple Pay?

How does the Apple Pay experience compare to using my plastic card?

Which Qantas Premier products can be used with Apple Pay?

What do I need before I can start using Apple Pay?

Which devices are compatible with Apple Pay?

How do I set up my Qantas Premier card on Apple Pay?

How do I set my Qantas Premier card as the default card in Apple Pay?

Can I add the same card to more than one device using Apple Pay?

How do I remove my card from Apple Pay?

The card image I see in Apple Pay does not match my physical card. Is there an issue with my Apple Pay set up?

Can I add more than one card on Apple Pay?

Where can I use Apple Pay?

How do I make an in-store purchase with Apple Pay?

Do I need to have an active internet connection for Apple Pay to work?

Will I need to enter my card PIN?

Why was my request to add my card to Apple Pay declined?

How much of my credit card available limit can I access when using Apple Pay?

How can I reverse a transaction made using Apple Pay?

How do I return a purchase if I used Apple Pay to make the payment?

How can I keep track of purchases I’ve made with Apple Pay?

How do I dispute a purchase made with Apple Pay?

Can I use Apple Pay overseas?

Can I use Apple Pay at ATMs?

Is Apple Pay secure?

What is a Device Account Number?

What should I do if my device is lost or stolen?

Does Apple Pay have access to my credit card account?

If my device is formatted or jailbroken, will my Apple Pay information remain on it?

Will I continue to enjoy the features and benefits of my Qantas Premier credit card, including points earn, when I use it for payment with Apple Pay?

What should I do if I lose my card and I’m issued a replacement card?

What should I do if my card expires and I’m issued a renewed card?

Can I continue to use my physical card if I disable Apple Pay or remove my digital card from Apple Pay?

If I switch devices, do I need to set up my card in Apple Pay all over again?

If my device is formatted or jailbroken, will my Google Pay information remain on it?

What is Google Pay and Google Wallet?

Can I use Google Pay overseas?

Can I add more than one card to Google Wallet?

How do I make a purchase using my Qantas Premier Card in apps and websites?

How much of my credit card available limit can I access when using Google Pay?

How do I return a purchase if I used Google Pay to make the payment?

Can Additional Cardholders add their cards to Google Wallet?

Will I need to enter my card PIN with Google Pay?

How can I keep track of purchases I’ve made with Google Pay?

Can I add the same card to more than one device?

How do I remove my card from Google Wallet?

How do I make a purchase using my Qantas Premier card in-store?

Can I continue to use my physical card if I disable Google Pay or remove my digital card from Google Pay?

If I switch devices, do I need to set up my card in Google Pay again?

How do I reverse or dispute a Google Pay transaction?

Will I continue to enjoy the same features and benefits of my Qantas Premier credit card, including points earn, when I use it for payment with Google Pay?

Do I need to have an active internet connection for Google Pay to work?

Does Google Wallet or Google Pay have access to my credit card account?

What happens if there are fraudulent transactions made using Google Pay?

What should I do if I lose my card, or my card expires and I'm issued a replacement card?

What happens if my device is lost or stolen?

Why was my request to add my card to Google Wallet declined?

Whom can I talk to for further help with Google Pay?

Which Qantas Premier credit cards can be used with Google Pay?

How do I set my Qantas Premier Card as the default card in Google Wallet?

Where can I use Google Pay?

How do I set up Google Pay and add my Qantas Premier card?

Are Google Wallet and Google Pay secure?

Which devices are compatible with Google Pay?

Instalment Plans

Can I change the term of my Instalment Plan?

How will my repayments be applied to my card?

Can I have more than one Instalment Plan?

How do I make the monthly instalment repayment?

Who can create an Instalment Plan on my card?

Does an Instalment Plan earn Qantas Points?

What happens if I return a purchase that was converted into a Statement Instalment Plan?

How do instalment plan(s) appear on my statement?

How can I track my instalment plan?

Can I pay more than my monthly instalment amount?

Why am I not eligible for a Cash Instalment Plan?

Is the instalment plan amount part of my existing credit limit?

When will I be charged my first monthly instalment?

Can I pay off my instalment plan early?

Will I be able to set up a Statement Instalment Plan if I have a direct debit set up?

What is a Statement Instalment Plan?

Will an instalment plan affect my interest-free days on my purchases?

Is there a fee to set up an instalment plan?

What happens if I miss paying the initial interest charge or monthly instalment repayment by the Payment Due Date?

Open Banking

What is Open Banking?

What information can be shared with Accredited Data Recipients (ADRs)?

How does data sharing work?

Can any institution request access to my data?

Where can I find out more about the Consumer Data Right legislation?

Financial difficulty

What if I’m finding it hard to meet my Qantas Premier credit card repayments?

Loss of a loved one

How can I tell which emails are genuine?

What do I do if I receive a suspicious phone call?

How does Qantas Money protect my Qantas Premier account?

How does Qantas Money protect my financial data?

How can I protect myself online?

What are some scams I need to be aware of?

Customer Support and Complaints

Accessibility and Disability Support - Qantas Premier credit card

Managing your cash flow during COVID-19

Family and Domestic Violence

Coronavirus update

How do I lodge a complaint relating to my Qantas Premier Credit Card?

Qantas Travel Money Card

Changes to Qantas Travel Money

Why is Qantas Travel Money changing to Qantas Pay?

Does my existing Qantas Travel Money card still work?

How do I join and get a Qantas Pay card?

How do I access my Qantas Travel Money account after 21 May?

Will I still earn points with Qantas Pay?

Can I use my Qantas Travel Money card as my Qantas Frequent Flyer membership card?

Can I activate my Qantas Travel Money replacement card after 21 May?

Can I activate my Qantas Travel Money card for the first time

What is changing for the Qantas Frequent Flyer membership card?

How can I access my Qantas Frequent Flyer number?

How can I access and set my Qantas Pay card PIN?

Does Qantas Pay have a digital card?

What fees apply to Qantas Pay?

Can I schedule recurring currency loads from my nominated bank?

General information

Which currencies are available on Qantas Travel Money?

What is the Qantas Card and Qantas Travel Money all about?

Who's eligible for Qantas Travel Money?

Is Qantas Travel Money a credit card or a debit card?

Why does the Qantas Card have two sides?

Does this mean that Qantas is now also a bank?

What are the benefits of Qantas Travel Money?

Apply and activate

How do I apply for and activate Qantas Travel Money?

How do I enable the travel money facility on my Qantas Card?

How do I get the Qantas Card and Qantas Travel Money?

If I select to be verified against Illion (formerly Dun & Bradstreet) records will a credit check be conducted?

How do I use Qantas Travel Money?

What if the details on the Qantas Travel Money identity verification form are incorrect?

What if I don't want to use Qantas Travel Money?

I’ve forgotten my Qantas Travel Money card PIN, how do I retrieve it?

What if my PIN is blocked at an ATM or in-store?

How do I get my card PIN?

Is my card PIN different to my Qantas Frequent Flyer PIN?

How do I change my PIN?

Rates, fees and limits

What exchange rate applies to Qantas Travel Money?

What fees apply to Qantas Travel Money?

What limits apply to Qantas Travel Money?

Do fees apply if I don’t have the local currency on my card?

What happens if I make a purchase in a foreign currency and I don’t have enough money in that currency on my card?

Can I arrange a back-up or secondary card?

How do I cash out remaining funds on the Qantas Travel Money card?

How do I transfer between currencies on the Qantas Travel Money card?

What is a pre-authorisation?

Does the card come with Mastercard Contactless?

Do I get a line of credit or overdraft with Qantas Travel Money?

I am a Qantas Club member and have a Qantas Club card. Do I need both cards?

How do I update my local time and time zone?

When to use

Where can I use Qantas Travel Money?

Can I use Qantas Travel Money if the local currency isn’t available?

Can Qantas Travel Money be used for Qantas in-flight duty free purchases?

Can I use Qantas Travel Money to pay for flights at qantas.com?

Using overseas

Is there anything I need to do before I go overseas?

Do I press Cheque, Savings or Credit when I make a purchase or withdraw cash using Qantas Travel Money?

Can I view my Qantas Travel Money balances at overseas ATMs?

What should I do with my card when I return from overseas?

What will happen if the local currency isn’t available to load on Qantas Travel Money?

I’d like to use Qantas Travel Money in the United States - will my card be accepted?

Should I pay in Australian dollars instead of the local currency when I’m overseas?

Are there any countries where the Qantas Travel Money Card won’t work?

Transactions

Why has a transaction declined when I have enough funds on the card to complete the purchase?

Why would an online transaction be declined if I have enough money to complete the purchase on the card?

Contact Information

Accessibility and Disability Support - Qantas Travel Money

What should I do if my card is lost, stolen or damaged?

How do I lodge a complaint relating to my Qantas Travel Money Card?

Qantas Money App

Understanding your PINs and Passwords

Can I use my fingerprint to log in?

The app doesn’t recognise my fingerprint

What if I’ve forgotten my passcode?

How do I log out?

Managing your finances

Why use the Qantas Money app?

Connecting accounts

How do I delete an account?

What does ‘pending’ mean?

I can’t see my transactions

I can’t find my bank in the list

Can I transfer money using the app?

Is it OK to enter my online banking login details?

How do I add a new account with a connected financial institution?

What type of accounts can I connect?

Why is the transaction date different to the date I made the transaction?

When are my balances and transactions updated?

Transaction categories

How are my transactions categorised?

What happens to my categories if I delete an account?

Are my categories applied to past transactions?

Notifications

What are notifications?

What kind of notifications can I set up?

How do I receive notifications?

Is there a cost for receiving notifications?

How do I set up notifications?

Can I delete or change my notifications?

Will I receive notifications if I’m not connected to the internet (e.g. Wi-Fi, 4G, etc)?

Can I view notifications I’ve previously received?

Why do I need to turn on my App Notifications settings?

Why can I see a notification in my notification history that I didn’t receive?

I’ve received a notification, but can’t see it in my history?

Can I set my own Travel Money low balance alert amount?

Why can’t I find notifications in the app?

How can I make sure that I get access to all available notifications?

What happens when new types of notifications become available?

Contact details

How do I update my contact details?

What if I notice a suspicious transaction?

Qantas Points

Missing Qantas Points?

How can I use my Qantas Points?

How do I view my Qantas Points balance?

Card Offers

Card Linking

Can I link an additional card to Card Offers?

Can I use any card that I have added to my Qantas Money App for Card offers?

Can I link another card in addition to my Qantas Premier Card?

Can I link and earn points with a debit Mastercard® or Visa® card?

Why can't I see my Card Offers on the Qantas Money website?

Why am I not receiving any/many offers?

How long will my offers be valid for?

What are the terms and conditions of the offers?

Why am I receiving offers that don't seem well matched to me?

Can I share an offer with my partner/friend etc?

Why did my friend get an offer for a specific store and I did not?

Are offers applicable to both purchases in-store and online?

What retailers are included in the program?

Earning bonus Qantas Points

Why does it take up to 15 days to receive my points?

How can I check if I have successfully earned points on an offer?

Missing Points

How do I follow up on missing points from Card Offers?

What if I forget to use my linked card, can I still earn the points?

How can I opt out of Card Offers?

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Qantas american express premium credit card.

Offers 20,000 bonus Qantas Points and a strong earn rate per $1 spent, with a $249 annual fee.

• 20,000 bonus Qantas Points offer
• Up to 2 Qantas Points per $1 on eligible spending
• 2 complimentary Qantas Club lounge invitations per year
• Complimentary domestic and international travel insurance
• Up to 4 additional cardholders
• Relatively high $249 annual fee
• High 23.99% p.a. interest rate for purchases
• Only offers up to 44 days days interest-free on purchases, as opposed to most cards with up to 55 days
• 3% foreign currency conversion fee
• $30 late payment fee

You can apply for the Qantas American Express Premium credit card online in 10 minutes and receive a response within 60 seconds. Before you apply, check that you meet the eligibility criteria and have the necessary information to complete the application.

Eligibility criteria

• New card members. To be eligible for the bonus points offer, you cannot hold or have held an American Express account in the previous 18 months.
• Credit history. You must have a good credit score and history with no evidence of bad debt or payment defaults. If you don't know your credit score or what's on your file, you can get a free copy of your credit report through Finder .
• Residency. You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of a current long term visa (12 months or more, not including student visas) to be eligible to apply.
• Age. You'll need to be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Required documents

• Personal information. This includes your full name, date of birth, residential address and contact details
• Proof of identification. Such as your driver's licence, passport, Medicare card, and/or Australian birth certificate.
• Assets and finances. You may need to provide details of any financial liabilities and assets.
• Employment. You'll need to confirm your current place of employment and provide your employer's contact details.
• Qantas Frequent Flyer details. To receive your Qantas Points, you'll need to include your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number.
• Balance transfer. If you're conducting a balance transfer, you'll need to confirm the amount of the debt you're transferring and provide the relevant account number from your original account.
• 20,000 bonus Qantas Points. Receive 20,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online as a new Amex card member, are approved and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases using your new card within the first 3 months of card membership. The bonus points will be credited to your account within 8 to 10 weeks of meeting the spend requirement.
• Qantas Club Lounge invitations. You can travel in style and wait for your flight away from the crowds while enjoying complimentary food and beverages with two complimentary single entry invitations to the Qantas Club Lounge at select airports each year. You'll receive your lounge invitations after your first spend on selected Qantas products and services each membership year.
• Qantas Points per $1. You will earn 1 Qantas Point for every dollar spent on eligible purchases, 0.5 Qantas Points per dollar spent with the Australian government and 2 Qantas Points per $1 on select Qantas spend.
• Complimentary travel insurance. With this card's complimentary travel insurance, you'll be covered for up to for delayed flight departures with travel inconvenience cover, up to $200,000 with public transport accident cover and can access up to $2,500,000 for medical costs with medical emergency expenses insurance. If your baggage, money or documents are lost or damaged, you can claim up to $5,000 and you'll be covered up to $7,500 for any trip cancellation and amendment cover. This travel insurance also covers your eligible spouse or dependent children travelling with you.
• Complimentary Qantas Wine Premium Membership. You can apply to Qantas Wine Premium for free as long as you continue to hold your Qantas American Express Premium Card. This program rewards you with 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent on Qantas Wine purchases in addition to the standard earn rates you can expect when spending with your card.
• Card refund cover. Amex will credit your account if you're refused a refund on an unused eligible purchase within 90 days of buying it.
• Card purchase cover. This offers cover for repairs or refunds on eligible items if they're accidentally broken or stolen within 90 days of purchase.
• Mobile payment integration. You can set up the Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay wallet to make contactless payments with your compatible smart device.
• Global Card Support. You can contact the Global Card Support team at any time of the day or night from anywhere in the world.
• Online fraud protection. You won't be held responsible for unauthorised or fraudulent charges on your card if you notify American Express upon discovery of the activity.
• Emergency card replacement. If your card is lost or stolen, you can get a replacement card within 48 hours virtually anywhere in the world.
• Plan It Instalments. A viable alternative to buy now pay later plans, the Qantas American Express Premium also offers Plan It Instalments that give you a flexible way of paying off your credit card balance in equal monthly instalments, with 0% p.a. interest for a fixed monthly fee.

Rates & fees

• Annual fee. This card charges a $249 p.a. annual fee.
• Purchase interest rate. You'll be charged 23.99% p.a. interest on purchases.
• Interest-free days. When you pay your balance in full by the statement due date, you can take advantage of up to 44 interest-free days.
• Additional cards. You can request up to 4 additional cards for free to maximise the number of Qantas Points you can earn. Additional card members must be 16 years of age or over and the primary cardholder will be liable for any transactions made using these cards.
• Qantas American Express Premium Credit Card information PDF
• Qantas American Express Premium Credit Card TMD

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Amy Bradney-George was the senior writer for credit cards at Finder, and editorial lead for Finder Green. She has over 16 years of editorial experience and has been featured in publications including ABC News, Money Magazine and The Sydney Morning Herald. See full profile

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Qantas Travel Insurance Review

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Updated: Oct 11, 2023, 10:36am

Qantas Travel Insurance is an above-average choice of insurance for travelling Australians, offering unlimited medical coverage and good Covid-19 cover for both medical diagnoses and trip cancellations. However, due to certain limitations on age and below-average customer reviews, it may be best suited to Qantas Frequent Flyer members who can earn points with every dollar spent on their policy.

• Unlimited medical includes dental
• Good Covid-19 cover
• Over 69 year olds need to purchase a separate policy
• Fraudulent credit card activity is not covered

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Cancellations

Unlimited, (Trip Disruption $50,000)

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Including medical treatment, doctors’ visits, prescribed medication, specialist treatment & medical transport costs

$2,500 with option to increase to unlimited

Whether or not you choose to fly with Qantas for your travels, you can still purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy from the airline. In addition to travel insurance, Qantas also offers cover for your health, car and home–all of which Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn Qantas points with.

Despite Qantas being Australia’s most popular airline–dominating the market share with 60.8% of Australian travel according to an ACCC report–its travel insurance policy isn’t highly regarded by some of its customers. On Product Review, Qantas Comprehensive Travel Insurance received only 1.1 stars from 25 customer reviews. This is admittedly a small number of reviews so that needs to be taken into account.

The standard Qantas Comprehensive Travel Insurance policy is available to Australians aged up to 69 years old, with a separate policy available to those over 70.

For those travelling with family, the policy also covers accompanying children–as long as the child is under 18 at the time the insurance is issued. The child must also be travelling with you for the entire duration of the trip and be listed on the insurance certificate in order to qualify for any claims.

Unfortunately, fraudulent credit card activity is not covered with Qantas Travel Insurance. Qantas will, however, cover the cost of a replacement credit card, stolen or lost passports or travel documents to a maximum of $2,000. It also covers personal liability up to $3 million.

When it comes to missed connections, Qantas will only provide cover if it is for a special event–such as missing a wedding or a funeral–and up to $2,500. Travel delays are also only covered if it is more than six hours, with a maximum of $250 per 24 hours of delay up to a maximum of $1,500.

Unlimited cancellation cover is included, and is valid for cancellations due to Covid-19 as explained below.

Lost Luggage

Lost luggage is covered by Qantas in its travel insurance policy up to $15,000. Sub limits apply within this amount, and customers can increase item limits for high value items if desired.

Medical Coverage

Qantas Travel Insurance includes unlimited overseas medical expenses.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition, you will need to meet certain criteria in order to be covered. There are 43 conditions that are automatically covered (as long as they meet said criteria), while other conditions will require an assessment to determine if cover will be provided.

Is Dental Cover Included in Medical?

Yes, overseas emergency dental expenses are covered with unlimited medical cover. However, dental expenses due to sudden and acute pain are only covered up to $2000.

Does it Cover Me for Covid?

Yes, being diagnosed with Covid-19 is covered under the unlimited overseas medical expenses within Qantas’ travel insurance.

Cancellations are also covered due to a positive diagnosis, along with ‘reasonable’ additional expenses, such as if you are required to quarantine, up to $2,500.

What about pregnancy?

Qantas’ travel insurance policy covers pregnancy up to week 26. If there are pregnancy-related conditions that require treatment, they are classified as pre-existing conditions and therefore require an assessment at the time of taking out the policy to determine if cover will be provided.

What about Sports and Activities?

Qantas claims that “most amateur sporting activities are covered” under its comprehensive travel insurance policy. It does not provide a list of what these included activities are, however, there is a list of seven activities that will not be covered.

• Activities on snow and ice (unless the additional snow package has been purchased);
• Base jumping;
• Racing (except on foot);
• Any professional sporting activity;
• Running with the bulls;
• Mountaineering and rock climbing using support ropes; and

Customer Service

Qantas provides 24/7 emergency assistance to its comprehensive travel insurance policyholders. There is also a phone number for general enquiries, as well as a call back service.

Claims can also be lodged 24/7, from overseas or when you return home to Australia. There is an online claims form available to download which can then be sent to Qantas via post or email.

While Qantas Comprehensive Travel Insurance can suit a wide variety of Australians–particularly travelling parties under 69 years old–it is best suited to Qantas Frequent Flyer members keen to take advantage of earning one frequent flyer point per $1 spent on the policy premium.

The policy also offers good Covid cover, substantial cancellation cover for a range of reasons, and unlimited medical cover.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does qantas have travel insurance for over 70s.

Yes, Qantas does offer comprehensive travel insurance for those aged over 70. For travellers under 69 years old, the standard comprehensive travel insurance policy is offered, which has been reviewed above. You can read the PDS here .

For those over 69 years old, a separate policy is offered.

Who underwrites Qantas travel insurance?

Qantas travel insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance, an Australian owned insurance company.

Where is the Qantas travel insurance PDS?

The Qantas Comprehensive Travel Insurance policy disclosure statement for those aged 0-69 years old can be found via the Qantas Insurance website here . For those aged over 69 years old, the policy disclosure statement is here due to differing coverage allowances.

Sophie Venz is an experienced editor and features reporter, and has previously worked in the small business and start-up reporting space. Previously the Associate Editor of SmartCompany, Sophie has worked closely with finance experts and columnists around Australia and internationally.

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