Do my rewards points expire when my credit card does?

By Ava Crawford and Amelia Hetherington
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If you’ve built up a decent amount of credit card rewards points, you’ll want to make sure you get to use them. Each credit card offers a different rewards system - with some cards allowing you to automatically earn Qantas Points, while other companies have their own points systems where you can earn points and later convert them into rewards - such as frequent flyer points.

But if your credit card expires, what does that mean for your hard-earned points?

Your credit card’s expiry date tells you when your physical card is about to expire, not your credit account, so as long as your rewards credit card account is open and active with your banking institution, your rewards points should be safe.

Can I lose my rewards points?

With some rewards programs, points do have expiry dates, so even if your card hasn't expired, you should check the policies of your credit provider to be sure that your points are safe long-term.

Some credit card companies also have caps on how many reward points you can earn within a certain time period. Make sure you double-check your card’s policy if you’re concerned that your dollars could be spent unrewarded.

Also, if you do decide to close your credit card account completely, or it gets closed due to inactivity, your points may still live on. Rewards points are sometimes available for a short amount of time after your account is deactivated, so check first before assuming that they are gone for good.

If you are interested in getting a new credit card that earns you rewards points, there are some options for you to check out below.

Rewards Credit Cards - last updated 5 July 2025

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  • Apply By 13 Jan 2026
    American Express Qantas Ultimate Card

    Qantas Frequent Flyer

    $450

    90,000

    1.25 points up to 100,000 points/year, then
    1 point uncapped

    Earn up to 90,000 bonus Qantas Points - that’s 70,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online by 13 January 2026, are approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new Qantas American Express Ultimate Card within the first 3 months. Plus, an additional 20,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend min $1 on your Card within 90 days of paying your second year annual Card fee. T&Cs apply. New Amex Card Members only.

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  • Apply By 27 Jan 2026
    American Express Essential® Rewards Credit Card

    Membership Rewards

    $108

    40,000

    1 point uncapped

    Receive 40,000 Bonus Membership Rewards® Points when you apply online by 27 January 2026, are approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new American Express Essential® Rewards Credit Card within the first 3 months. T&Cs apply. Available to new American Express Card Members only.

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  • Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard

    flybuys

    $0

    No current offer

    0.5 points up to $5,000/month

    No annual fee for the life of the card plus collect 1 Flybuys point per $2 on eligible purchases up to $5,000 in each Statement Period (T&Cs apply). Get access to complimentary travel insurance. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay compatible. Up to 44 days interest free on purchases when you pay your account in full by the monthly due date.

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  • Apply By 12 Aug 2025
    American Express Velocity Platinum Card

    Velocity Frequent Flyer

    $440

    60,000

    1.25 points uncapped

    Receive 60,000 bonus Velocity Points1 when you apply online by 12 August 2025, are approved, and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases on your new American Express Velocity Platinum Card within the first 3 months. T&Cs apply. Available to new American Express Card Members only.

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