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  1. O

    Anyone had any luck when missing out on credit card sign up bonus?

    I have the virgin money frequent flyer card which I signed up for intending to get the 100,000 points bonus. This requires $1500 spend per month for the first 4 months to get 25,000 points each month. Unfortunately this card also has international transaction fees so my choice to sign up at the...
  2. J

    Amex Qantas points not transferred?

    As titled, AMEX ultimate card says it transferred points on 29th. Historically it’s never taken more than a day for the points to show up on QFF.
  3. G

    Card Promotions Velocity Flyer Card: 25,000 Velocity Pts (with $1500 Spend Each Month) for 4 Months, $129 Virgin Voucher, $64 Fee @ Virgin Money

    Hi all, I applied for this card in Dec 2022 and the first statement was generated on 3 Jan 2023. I still haven't received the points from this statement which shows the 25k bonus + another 2k of points for the spend. I have contacted Virgin and they are saying that there was a system issue and I...
  4. K

    Advice on credit card benefits

    I've had credit cards for almost 20 years and paid off in full each month - and for the most part go with no annual fee ones. I now want to maximise welcome FF benefits, but not really sure how. Our family of three flies back to an Asian country once a year from Sydney and now prefers Qantas...
  5. Mattg

    Currency conversion on Bankwest Qantas credit card

    I've been using a Bankwest Qantas Platinum credit card for most of my overseas transactions lately, since this card has no international transaction fees and earns Qantas points. Yesterday, I happened to make two transactions in Euros around two minutes apart, for exactly the same amount...
  6. R

    Time to post bonus points

    I am on a mission to get Points Club Plus quickly (for Mrs R) in time for an overseas trip to give us better lounge access than just QF guest passes. Being just over 3 months away I don't know if we will get there (3 recent card applications approved and nervous about a 4th), but I thought it...
  7. SeaWolf

    Bendigo Ready ($0 p.a. 0% foreign fees, includes travel insurance)

    Bendigo has launched a new card called Ready. Looks like a good alternative to 28 Degrees and Bankwest Zero Platinum cards. There's no annual fee, no foreign currency fees, and it does include travel insurance ($500 pre-paid travel expenses on the card to activate). There's also an introductory...
  8. Mattg

    Emirates Citi World Mastercard withdrawn?

    Citibank has removed references to the Emirates co-brand credit card from its Australian website. The webpage now gives a 404 error. https://www1.citibank.com.au/credit-cards/emirates_citi_world Anyone know what's going on? This page still works...
  9. D

    Status Support - Rollover or Reset?

    Hi all Hoping someone can please answer this - I have scoured the threads but could not find an answer Qantas is offering Status support again: https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/status-and-clubs/status/status-support.html My Gold Status is currently due to expire April 2023 - I will...
  10. stopthecap

    Card Promotions Annual Fee refund

    In my journey as a professional churner one of my most recent acquisitions had a 295 annual fee first year. I spent the required amount in 1 day, was issued points within 1 week, credited my card with the amount to close the account including the annual fee and requested to close. Unsure if...
  11. LeighP

    100 SC from Amex Velocity Platinum, any who know how long it takes to get them?

    So this month I hit the requisite $50k on my Amex velocity platinum card that makes me eligible for the 100 bonus status credits from the card benefits. I know the sign up points showed up as soon as the third month came around (spend $3k in 3 months, get bonus points) does anyone know if status...
  12. W

    Card Promotions Take your Aussie phone o/s if using this card

    Hi, when using my Westpac Altitude Platinum Mastercard in Europe this year, I sometimes triggered the need for a SMS verification when shopping on-line. I did not have my Aussie mobile phone with me, so could not receive the needed code. Ditto using my Qantas Visa card. Both Visa and Mastercard...
  13. Mattg

    Card Promotions Platinum Edge offer: 30,000 Amex points + $200 Amazon credit (expires 27/7/22)

    As per the thread title, there's a new limited-time sign-up bonus available on the Amex Platinum Edge card until 27 July 2022. This card earns 3 Amex points (equivalent to 1.5 Velocity points/KrisFlyer miles/etc.) at supermarkets and petrol stations. Annual fee is $195 and you also get a $200...
  14. H

    Maximise points on Business Expenses - Pay.com.au?

    Hey guys, I run a beauty salon and currently spend around 300k points. I came across this website Pay.com.au whereby i can earn points on my expenses and put majority of my expenses through a credit card. They also let me earn points on bank transfers so i can technically double dip on points...
  15. Mattg

    ANZ home loan offer - 300,000 bonus Qantas points until 19/8/22

    https://www.anz.com.au/promo/300k-Qantas-Points-home-loan-offer/ ANZ is giving 300,000 Qantas points to customers who apply or switch to an eligible new home loan by 19 August 2022 and settle by 31 January 2023. The bonus points are available on loans of at least $300,000 with a loan to value...
  16. Mattg

    Jetstar credit cards withdrawn

    Looks like the Jetstar credit cards are being withdrawn and existing accounts will be closed in a few months. Not a great loss IMHO. The cards were issued by Macquarie but they hadn't been accepting new applications for these cards since 2020 due to COVID...
  17. B

    Problem with getting to 1 millions QANTAS points balance

    Two months ago, I was watching my QANTAS frequent flyer points (QFFP), as I had 950k QANTAS frequent flyer points. I was waiting for my credit card bonus points to land so that I could crack the 1 million mark. At the beginning of March, I was notified that the points had hit my account. When...
  18. K

    Card Promotions St George Amplify Qantas Platinum (60k QFF, $0 AF first year) / Signature (90k QFF, $139 AF first year) - existing customers, until 30/6/22

    This is for existing customers who apply through internet banking. Log in to Internet Banking, then select the "Products" link before selecting the credit card you are after. Looks like it's been around since October last year, couldn't see a mention of it here. The current public site offers...
  19. ksthommo

    Qantas American Express Ultimate Card 110,000 Qantas points for $3,000 spend!

    110,000 Qantas Points for you, 50,000 points for myself if approved by 9 March 2022. Annual Fee $450, includes $450 Qantas Travel Credit. Thanks in Advance. Referral Link
  20. A

    Card Promotions What is the best credit card for Krisflyer miles?

    post Covid and with Velocity still not transfering - just wondering if there is a better strategy Thanks in advance
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