Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards program and Qantas Frequent Flyer are partners, much like Flybuys and Velocity Frequent Flyer offer points when you shop at Coles.
However, Everyday Rewards has fewer earning and redemption partners compared to Flybuys. Both programs have the same 2:1 redemption value. You can convert 2,000 Everyday Rewards points to 1,000 Qantas Points and 1,000 Flybuys points to 500 Velocity Points.
We take a look at the two options you have for redeeming your Everyday Rewards points and which one holds better value.
Looking for a short introduction to Everyday Rewards? Watch our video below to learn more:
Summary of the key Everyday Rewards redemption options
| Redemption | Value / Rate |
|---|---|
| Woolworths discount at checkout | 0.5c per Everyday Rewards point |
| Qantas transfer | Variable value: >1c per Qantas Point for flights is achievable relatively easily (=0.5c per Everyday Rewards point) >2c per Qantas point for flights by being more strategic (=1.0c per Everyday Rewards point) |
Everyday Rewards transfer to Qantas
At Point Hacks, the main option we’re interested in is converting your supermarket spend to Qantas Points. To do this, head to ‘My Account’ and choose the Qantas Points option, as below.
This means that whenever your Everyday Rewards balance reaches 2,000 points, it will automatically transfer to 1,000 Qantas Points. This is similar to Flybuys, where your points accumulate and auto-transfer to Velocity when you reach 1,000 Flybuys points.
The value you get out of your Everyday Reward points will depend on how you use your Qantas Points. With easy Economy redemptions, you might get 1c per Qantas Point, which is 0.5 per Everyday Rewards point.
But if you got a high-value premium cabin redemption, you will get a lot more out of your Qantas and Everyday Rewards points.
For example, take a look at Melbourne to Perth in Business Class. A sale fare is $1,731 one-way, or 41,500 Qantas Points and a $44 co-payment. This values each Qantas Point at 4.06 cents each.
Maximise the value of your points with a premium cabin redemption.
If you converted 84,000 Everyday Rewards points to 42,000 Qantas Points to book this award (not an impossible amount to accumulate), you would be getting around 1.9 cents of value per Everyday Rewards point – nearly four times what you’d get at the checkout.
Tip: ‘Bank for Christmas’ hack with Qantas Points
Want to time the Qantas Points transfer right so you get maximum benefit towards Points Club?
From 2 January each year, choose ‘Bank for Christmas’ to accumulate Everyday Rewards points in your account. These points won’t be spent or redeemed. Then, when your Qantas membership year restarts, simply change your preference from ‘Bank for Christmas’ to ‘Qantas Points’ to get all of your accumulated Everyday Rewards points converted into Qantas Points at once!
Discount at checkout
The only alternative to earning Qantas Points is to redeem your Everyday Rewards points for money off your shop.
There are two variations – automatically take $10 off whenever you reach 2,000 points, or bank all your points until Christmas and get a potentially bigger discount off your shop from December 1 each year.
You can use your Everyday Rewards dollars for money off shop in-store or online at Woolworths, Big W, BWS and participating EG fuel outlets. Either way, you’ll get a flat 0.5c value per Everyday Rewards point.
This is fine as the minimum redemption level, and if you don’t travel often, this could be the best option for you. However, there’s certainly the potential to extract far greater value when opting for Qantas Points instead of a discount off your shop.
Summing up
Although Everyday Rewards is a much smaller program than Flybuys, it offers the core essentials for shoppers: redeeming points for $10 off at the checkout or converting to Qantas Points at a decent rate.
The best value of Everyday Rewards points is obtained from premium cabin redemptions with Qantas and partner airlines through Qantas Frequent Flyer, but this option won’t be viable for everyone.
If you prefer redeeming points for more Qantas Economy flights or having a discount at Woolworths, then your Everyday Rewards points have still been well-spent.
The main downfalls are the lack of other redemption options, such as a rewards store or gift cards, and partners to earn points.
Also read: Everyday Rewards vs Flybuys: which is better for you?
FAQs
How do I redeem my Everyday Rewards points?
To redeem your Everyday Rewards points, simply login to your Everyday Rewards account online, head to “Redemption settings” under “My account” and choose from ‘Automatic Savings’ for $10 off your shop every time you hit 2,000 points, ‘Bank for Christmas’ or convert to Qantas Points.
Do Everyday Rewards points expire?
All unused Everyday Rewards points are set to expire at 18 months from the date you last scanned your card. This policy is quite generous and means it is basically impossible to lose your points if you shop regularly at Woolworths or Big W.
What can I get with my Everyday Rewards points?
Everyday Rewards points can be converted to Qantas Points or money off shop either in-store or online at Woolworths, Big W, BWS and participating EG fuel outlets.
Can I redeem flights with my Everyday Reward points?
Everyday Rewards points does not allow direct flight redemptions. However, you can convert your Everyday Rewards points into Qantas Points. Read our guide on how to redeem Qantas Points or best uses of Qantas Points for more information.
Can I use my Everyday Rewards points to get money off fuel?
Yes, your points can be used at participating EG fuel outlets in multiple of $10. Be sure to scan your Everyday Rewards card prior to concluding your transaction.
How do I check my Everyday Rewards balance?
To check your Everyday Rewards balance, simply login to your Everyday Rewards account online and head over to the “Offers” tab. You will find your current redemption preference, your current Everyday Rewards balance as well as your savings/redemption value since joining.</p>
How do I convert Everyday Rewards to Qantas Points?
To convert your Everyday Reward points to Qantas Points, simply login to your Everyday Rewards account online, head to ‘Redemption settings’ under ‘My Account’ and select “Convert to Qantas Points”. This enables automatic conversion to 1,000 Qantas Points with every 2,000 Everyday Reward points accumulated.
Is there an Everyday Rewards app?
Yes, you can download the Everyday Rewards app for iOS or Android to manage your account on the go.
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