If you’ve been putting off joining Qantas Frequent Flyer because of the $99.50 joining fee, here’s some good news: you don’t have to pay it. There are legitimate promotional signup links that waive the fee entirely and while many are created for specific audiences or partner promotions, they’re generally available for anyone to use. For road trippers, this is worth acting on. Qantas Points work for far more than just flights.
How the Free Signup Works
Qantas periodically makes promotional join links available through partners including banks, retailers, airlines, and media outlets. These links bypass the standard $99.50 fee. While they’re typically promoted to specific audiences, the links themselves are open to anyone who uses them.
Below are 15 current free signup links that we have tested:
- Qantas Credit Card offers a fee waiver to credit card applicants, however the link doesn’t require credit card sign up. You can sign up here.
- Qantas Joey Club offers a fee waiver for junior flyers and from what we can see, there is no age limit. Sign up here.
- Red Energy offers a fee waiver link for its customers, however the link is open for anyone to use. Sign up here.
- Everyday Rewards offers a fee waiver for shoppers. You can sign up here.
- Family joins free through a Qantas Frequent Flyer family fee waiver link. Sign up here.
- Qantas Money offers fee waiver when using their travel card service. The link however is usable by everyone. Sign up here.
- Qantas Wine offers a fee waiver to Australian residents. Sign up here.
- Book with Qantas offer waives the sign up fee when booking a flight with Qantas. Sign up here.
- Uber‘s partnership with Qantas offers a fee waiver. Sign up here.
- Hoyts offers a fee waiver through their Hoyts Rewards program. Sign up here.
- Superhero offers a fee waiver through their partnership with Qantas. Sign up here.
- American Express offers a fee waiver through their credit card partnership. Sign up here.
- NAB offers a fee waiver through their credit card partnership. Sign up here.
- Commbank offers a fee waiver through their credit card partnership. Sign up here.
- Suncorp offers a fee waiver for their customers. Sign up here.
All links shown above have been tested at time of publication and currently work with no further signups required.
Why it’s Worth Doing Even if You Don’t Fly Often
Road trippers benefit from membership in more ways than just airfares:
- Earn points on everyday spending — via Qantas-linked credit cards, Woolworths Everyday Rewards, and BP fuel
- Redeem points for flights — to kick off or wrap up your next road trip
- Use points for car hire — through partners like Europcar and Hertz
- Book accommodation — via Qantas Hotels using points
- No ongoing fee — membership has no annual charge once you’re in
Frequently Asked Questions
There’s no catch. Promotional links legitimately waive the joining fee. You get the same full membership as someone who paid $99.50. There’s no annual fee either, so once you’re in, it costs you nothing to maintain.
Yes. Qantas creates and distributes these links specifically for promotional use. While they may be intended for a particular audience, they’re not restricted by password or account meaning anyone who accesses them can use them.
The program is open to Australian residents and many international visitors. There’s no minimum age for adults, and children can join through Qantas’ family-linked options. Standard terms apply.
You’ll earn Qantas Points on flights with Qantas and partner airlines, everyday shopping, fuel, dining, and more. Points can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, car hire, hotels, gift cards, and shopping.
Promotional links come and go, some last days, others weeks or months. It’s worth acting promptly once you find one.
No. You can join the Frequent Flyer program without any credit card. A co-branded card can accelerate your points earning, but it’s entirely optional.
If you already have a Qantas Frequent Flyer number, you’re already a member and the joining fee no longer applies to you. These free links are for new members only.