Qantas Frequent Flyers now have more ways to earn Qantas Points from their everyday spending, both at home and travelling the globe.

A new look Qantas Pay has launched, offering more value and benefits for members, and from today, 1,000 bonus points for new cardholders.

From today, and just in time for the European travel period, new cardholders can earn 1,000 bonus points when they load and spend $100AUD providing members a head start for their next adventure.

Members will now earn 1 Qantas Point for every Australian dollar loaded in foreign currency, in addition to earning 1 Qantas Point for every Australian dollar spent overseas. Members can earn 1 Qantas Point for every $4 spent in Australia and an improved 1.25 Qantas Points earned per $1 spent on Qantas flights, Qantas Marketplace, and Qantas Wine.

Qantas Loyalty CEO Andrew Glance noted the significant uptake in the Qantas Pay product and anticipates the relaunch will further accelerate this trend, with a Qantas Pay transaction currently being made every three seconds.

“Qantas Pay provides members with a fantastic way to earn Qantas Points wherever they are and significantly expands the opportunities for members to earn when travelling. This product will be of particular interest to those whose payment preferences continue to evolve,” he said.

“Credit cards continue to be a hugely popular way to earn, with around a third of all spend in Australia on a Qantas Points earning credit card.

“These enhancements to Qantas Pay are about offering our members more ways to be rewarded, coupled with no transaction or account fees. It also offers a fantastic entry point for younger members, including those between 16 and 18, to start earning Qantas Points on their everyday transactions,” Glance said.

Qantas Pay allows users to load and lock in up to 10 foreign currencies and spend in 190 countries where Mastercard is accepted, all without account or currency conversion fees.

The range of available currencies will continue to expand, with Indonesian Rupiah, Fijian Dollars, South African Rand, and Swiss Francs set for inclusion in the coming months.

Other new features, including a brand new Qantas Pay app, which allows members to easily load funds, track their spending and points earnings in real-time, and securely manage their money while on the go, with the convenience of Apple Pay and Google Pay integration. App users can also look forward to exclusive Qantas Pay weekly points offers delivered directly within the app.