Qantas Shopping vs Velocity eStore: Which Earns More Points in 2026?
By Nima SaberiUpdated 19 April 20266 min read
Qantas Shopping and Velocity eStore are the two main points-earning shopping malls for Australian frequent flyers. Qantas Shopping has more retailers and richer bonus rounds, while Velocity eStore tends to offer slightly higher base earn rates and is the only choice if you bank Velocity Points — most points collectors keep both linked.
Qantas Shopping
Up to 1,000 bonus points first purchase
Velocity eStore
Bonus points campaigns most months
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Qantas Shopping | Velocity eStore |
|---|---|---|
| Australian retailers | 400+ | 350+ |
| Currency earned | Qantas Points | Velocity Points |
| Typical base rate | 1–4 points per $1 | 1–6 points per $1 |
| Bonus point campaigns | Daily Deals, weekend boosts | Weekly bonus rounds, member exclusives |
| Best-in-class retailers | Apple, Booking.com, The Iconic, David Jones | Apple, Adidas, eBay AU, The Iconic |
| Average point value (cpp) | 1.5–2.0c (premium cabin redemptions) | 1.4–1.9c (premium cabin redemptions) |
| Tracking time | 5–14 days pending, 60–90 days confirmed | 5–14 days pending, 60–90 days confirmed |
| Stack with cashback? | No — points OR cashback per click | No — points OR cashback per click |
| Stack with credit card points? | Yes — earn separately on the card | Yes — earn separately on the card |
When to choose Qantas Shopping
If you bank Qantas Points, fly Qantas/oneworld, or already use the Qantas app for travel and Wellbeing+ challenges. Qantas Shopping has the broadest retailer mix and frequent bonus-points rounds on premium brands.
When to choose Velocity eStore
If you bank Velocity Points (Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, ANA, Etihad), or want slightly higher base earn rates on day-to-day stores. Velocity eStore's weekly bonus rounds often beat Qantas on identical retailers.
Best for
- Qantas Frequent Flyers chasing Status Credits and Classic Reward seats
- Velocity members targeting Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines or ANA partner redemptions
- Anyone who values a flight redemption more than 1.5 cents per point — points beat cashback
FAQ
Can I earn points on both Qantas Shopping and Velocity eStore?
Yes, but only one per purchase. Each transaction is tracked by whichever portal you clicked through from. Compare both before each click — boosted offers shift weekly. OzSavers shows both rates side-by-side.
Are points worth more than cashback in Australia?
If you redeem for premium cabin Classic Reward seats, Qantas and Velocity Points often deliver 1.5–2.5 cents of value per point — well above the 1c cashback equivalent. For domestic economy redemptions or Points Plus Pay, cashback usually wins.
Why do points take so long to appear?
Both portals show pending points within 14 days but only confirm and credit them 60–90 days after purchase, once the retailer confirms the order is final. Travel bookings often confirm only after the stay date.
Can I link my credit card to earn points and shopping points together?
Yes. Credit card points are earned via your payment method, and shopping portal points via the click-through. They are independent. A purchase can earn ShopBack/TopCashback OR Qantas/Velocity Points (not both per click), plus credit card points on every transaction.
Which has the better mobile app?
The Qantas app integrates Shopping into the broader Qantas Frequent Flyer ecosystem (status, Wellbeing+, flights). Velocity eStore is browser-first but pairs well with the Velocity app for redemptions.
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Pick your winner
Most savvy Australians sign up to both and use OzSavers to check which has the higher rate before every purchase.