Fastest way to earn 5000 points

[greyburn]

Hello,

I'ld like to make a booking using points + pay during the 15% off sale. However I am 5000 points short (need 79800 points in total).

I tried asking family, but they don't have enough. I also looked at signing up to a card but the T&C's all say 60ish days for a credit of the points.

Am I out of luck? Anyone got any tips on how I might earn 5000 points within a few days? Or has anyone applied for a card and received the points within 2 weeks?

Thanks in advance for any tips

Gordon

 

[Pvcmenace]

You could pay to top up points up to 15% is allowed for reward. Or fly somewhere!

 

[greyburn]

You could pay to top up points up to 15% is allowed for reward. Or fly somewhere!

Thanks, I had no idea you could pay (apart from Taxes). How do I do this?

 

[Pvcmenace]

I am assuming your Qantas frequent flyer. If so, log into QFF there is a button that says 'using points calculator' select then on the left hand side at the bottom of the list is the option of 'top up points' instructions follow.

 

[markis10]

I am assuming your Qantas frequent flyer. If so, log into QFF there is a button that says 'using points calculator' select then on the left hand side at the bottom of the list is the option of 'top up points' instructions follow.

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[asterix]

Hello,

I'ld like to make a booking using points + pay during the 15% off sale. However I am 5000 points short (need 79800 points in total).

I tried asking family, but they don't have enough. I also looked at signing up to a card but the T&C's all say 60ish days for a credit of the points.

Am I out of luck? Anyone got any tips on how I might earn 5000 points within a few days? Or has anyone applied for a card and received the points within 2 weeks?

Thanks in advance for any tips

Gordon

If you've got an AMEX, donations of $150 or more to MS (http://www.mssociety.org.au/amex/) get you a bonus 5000MR points. (Amex Bonus Rewards | Partner - sclerosis)

 

[greyburn]

If you've got an AMEX, donations of $150 or more to MS get you a bonus 5000MR points.

Thanks but sadly the T&C's say " Please allow 8 to 10 weeks for Bonus Points to be credited to your account. "

 

[asterix]

Thanks but sadly the T&C's say " Please allow 8 to 10 weeks for Bonus Points to be credited to your account. "

Mine were credited within two days, however you might not be so lucky I guess.

 

[markis10]

Mine were credited within two days, however you might not be so lucky I guess.

Not bad considering $150 will translate into a real cost of under $100 for most after tax deduction, and what a month to do it!

 

[greyburn]

Not bad considering $150 will translate into a real cost of under $100 for most after tax deduction, and what a month to do it!

Thanks, I dont have an amex. But thinking I can apply for one and either maybe the 7500 points come through in time, or this does. Double my chances

 

[serfty]

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Am I out of luck? Anyone got any tips on how I might earn 5000 points within a few days? Or has anyone applied for a card and received the points within 2 weeks?

What status are you?

A VA WP would earn 5000 points simply by flying domestically on a $500 fare - that's a cost of 10¢ per point.

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[greyburn]

What status are you?

A VA WP would earn 5000 points simply by flying domestically on a $500 fare - that's a cost of 10¢ per point.

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I am silver, sadly I dont have any time free to fly anywhere

 

[n7of9]

DJ's Amex...15,000 DJ's points bonus = 7,500 Velocity points for $99

the points hit your account automatically upon the required spoend and can be transferred straight away

edit: link
David Jones - David Jones American Express Card

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applying in store is quicker