Credit cards and their associated loyalty programs are a key way for Australians to earn frequent flyer points via transfers, and other rewards. From sign-up bonuses to ongoing benefits, they can offer fantastic value for savvy travellers. Discover tips, tricks, and reviews of Australia’s top credit card loyalty programs below.
CommBank is making it harder for customers to access the complimentary travel insurance that comes with its credit cards by adding an additional activation requirement.
NAB Rewards cardholders can now transfer points to Accor Live Limitless (ALL), get a 10% discount at Accor hotels and even get an Accor status fast-track.
Diners Club is exiting the Australian market, with all existing personal Diners Club cards to be closed in early 2024.
HSBC and Bankwest will soon make changes to fees and point-earning rates on some their Australian credit cards.
American Express cardholders can get 50% bonus points when transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy during August 2023.
Qatar Airways is giving 20% bonus Avios when you transfer points from American Express Membership Rewards between 19 July and 18 August 2023.
American Express Membership Rewards will devalue transfers to Singapore KrisFlyer and Emirates Skywards from 4 October 2023, while also adding partnerships with Qatar Airways Privilege Club & HawaiianMiles.
The Amplify Rewards program of St.George, Bank of Melbourne and Bank SA will reduce the rate at which points transfer to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, effective from 31 July 2023.
The CommBank Smart Awards credit card is a mid-tier rewards card that could be a good option for people who do a lot of overseas travel.
The Citi Rewards, Diners Club Rewards, Suncorp Rewards and Card Services Rewards programs will all remove the option to transfer points into Emirates Skywards on 31 January 2023.
Before the pandemic, the $1,450/year American Express Platinum charge card was rather popular with frequent flyers. Despite the high annual fee, it represented excellent value for many cardholders due to all the extra benefits like travel credits, hotel status and airport lounge access. But with most Australians travelling less during the pandemic, and benefits such … Continued
ANZ Rewards members should be able to transfer their points to Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program again “in the not-too-distant future”. But ANZ hasn’t yet committed to an exact date for Velocity point redemptions to resume. ANZ, alongside all other Australian banks, suspended point transfers from its credit card loyalty program to Velocity Frequent Flyer … Continued