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I'm not sure where to post my experience below. If it belongs somewhere else, mods, please feel free to move it. A few weeks ago, I had reward tickets in J for my 2 kids and I from HND to HKG. I saw multiple charges on my CC statement and initiated a chargeback for these extra charges with...

I've had a Diners Club card for some time and have the MasterCard combo now. I find I can use the MC but the Diners in not so many places but am happy to continue on with it. I'm wondering if there is any insight into NAB's plans for Diners. Specifically: Will they keep it going (and hopefully...

Not sure if this has been asked before. I have two companies with accounts with Westpac and already have a personal credit card for a chunky limit. Can I apply for the BusinessChoice Platinum rewards MasterCard and the personal card not be considered given that it’s for ‘the business’? I would...

Saw this in the AFR today - apparently Cards business is up for sale. Shame as much as it has its own issues, will be sad to have one less player in the sector in Australia. Wonder what a new owner will do with Diners...

Not sure if this warrants its own thread - mods feel free to move it. I just got an email from AMEX: I've always wondered why they had that silly 2.65% AMEX surcharge. Looks like dispute resolved now. This has been a bugbear of shopping at JB for a long time - not an issue anymore :) Hope we...

Hi, Did some search and couldn't find a thread this fit into. Thought this wouldn't hurt as the current points regime is about to change anyway. I made a payment to a Square merchant yesterday and noticed the below. Have gone back through my statements and noticed the same thing with other...

I'm flying CX in J tomorrow. I've flown CX in J previously and used the Qantas business lounge prior to departure. Are there any other lounges I can access in SYD with my CX BP? I've searched the CX website and also the OneWorld site, looks like it's only Qantas. Apologies if this has been...

I have a reward booking SYD-HKG-JFK return in J with departure on 2 May. I had waitlisted for F not long after my initial booking & that waitlist has now expired (as only a few days from departure). CX confirmed some revenue seats available (wouldn’t say how many). How likely is it some of...

Hi, I can't see an answer to this elsewhere - apologies if it has been answered before. I'm currently a diamond member. I recall there being a 5th night free offer for points redemptions much like SPG and Marriott offer. I'm currently making my second redemption (last long stay was 7 nights...

Hi, Apologies in advance if this has been asked in the recent past and my searching skills are not up to scratch. I usually fly VA and have lounge access. I’m flying QF in a few weeks SYD-CBR return. I have no QF status so ordinarily won’t have lounge access. Is there a way (outside purposely...

hi, I’m currently researching an intended rewards redemption during school holidays of all times. I understand the odds of snaring rewards seats during this time are slim but will give it a go before seeking other avenues. I called the Velocity rewards center over the weekend. The operator I...

Hi, Just attempting my first SQ J redemption (during school holidays to make it harder) & wanted to check with more experienced members that I'm doing it right. I've redeemed from VA, CX and EY (not during school holidays) without issue. I want to check I'm on the right path here. The flights...

Hi, Apologies in advance of I've missed this elsewhere. I have a stash of Velocity points. Looking to use them primarily for travel to Europe and as an alternative way to get to east coast USA. I'm aware that for J awards there is now a substantial 'sector' cost for Velocity redemptions. I have...

Hi, I was at my local Woolies yesterday and spotted the Visa gift cards (up to $500 charge). It's clear on the packaging card can only charge with eftpos (assuming the merchant fee on a CC eats into the $5.50 issue fee which they're not keen on). I tried to put it through with some other...

I've got some ANZ points. Am planning to drain them to Asia Miles with impending end to Canberra payments. I can see business reward availability on their site. How long has it typically taken members to transfer ANZ reward points to AM? Website says to allow 18 days. Hoping it's not that long...

Hi, I've accessed the Sydney lounge from the kerbside entry with my business class ticket before. I'll be flying to Melbourne shortly and wasn't planning to fly business. I have unlimited lounge access with Amex platinum charge. Will I be able to use the kerbside entry even though I have an...

Hi, I've not flown EY previously. I'm planning a trip in J from SYD to CDG. I'll be flying with my wife. I'm interested in other members' experiences in terms of the best seat location in the business Cabin on the Boeing 777? Albyd.

Hi, I just booked a business rewards seat to CDG using my Velocity points. I was informed I could only redeem on the Boeing 777 rather than the A380 which was my preference since they have the business suites. I have no reason not to believe them and I'm sure it will beat flying in Y. Just...

Just received rewards statement email from ANZ with 20% bonus offer for Asia Miles redemptions to 20 August. Might look at this for redemption to Asia as using Velocity points to fly to Asia on SQ seems to be poor value...

Hi, I'll be flying Virgin Australia in J from SYD to LAX so understand my ticket gives me Koru lounge access in SYD & *Alliance lounge access at JFK on my flight home. I've looked on the virgin website & suggests I have Virgin America lounge access (I'm flying in "first") in LAX but doesn't...