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Just wanted to recount my use of the hotel benefits for Diners Club. Stayed at Shangri-La Sydney for 1 night. $475 for 2 people. But got as per Diners card offers, $130 food beverage credit, free breakfast for 2 (valued at $65 each person). Free room upgrade and late checkout to 1pm. You could...

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...

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...

Just noticed this offer when viewing the "Special Offers" section on the Velocity website: https://experience.velocityfrequentflyer.com/partners-offers/offers Maybe I've just missed it, but I don't recall seeing this advertised anywhere? Doesn't look like you need to register. VA marketed...

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...

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...

Qantas Frequent Flyer is giving 30% off the points required for Classic Flight Rewards on 33 regional routes, for travel from 1 June until 30 November 2022. This discount is available when booking by 15 May 2022. In addition, all Economy Class seats on these 33 routes are available to book as...

You can earn up to 1,000 KrisFlyer miles for free by linking you KrisFlyer account to KrisShopper and subscribing to the newsletter. From the KrisShop website: https://www.krisshop.com/en/store/krisshopper/earlybird Offer is available to the first 30,000 people to do this by 30 June.

Received an email today offering 7 nights at the Sofitel Nusa Dua including full board and a bunch of extras starting at $1784. Not sure if it's limied to Accor Plus members or not, but open for booking until the end of 2023. More Escapes at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort - Accor Plus...

Register for this offer and book a Qantas flight to/from the NT by Friday 15 April to earn triple points. Travel from 1 May. https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/member-offers/triple-points-to-the-nt-open.html FWIW, you may find it best to wait until after 10am AEST to register in case...

"Qantas Frequent Flyers will be able to choose double Qantas Points or double status credits on any eligible Qantas flight booking made before 1 April 2022." https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-unveils-new-i-still-call-australia-home-campaign/

https://www.stgeorge.com.au/personal/credit-cards/affiliate/amplify-platinum/online-exclusive?cid=sc%3Acc%3AH1-QFF_1912%3Aaff%3Aqff%3Asel 60K Bonus Qantas Points* When you spend $2,000 on eligible purchases on a new card within 90 days of card approval $49 Reduced First Year Annual Card Fee...

Singapore Airlines has some pretty good J fares available from Europe to Australia at the moment, e.g. Paris to Melbourne from €2,296 (AUD3,580) return. Sydney is also on sale. Must book by 2 March and travel between 1 March-30 November 2022...

So, Finder (allows you to check your credit score among other things) is getting into Bitcoin. Over the next couple weeks they’re giving away up to AUD$200,000 worth of Bitcoin. I’m honestly not too fussed on it, but after providing your drivers license to verify your identity, you can...

Editor's note: See our guide for a full list of the best Australian credit cards for earning KrisFlyer miles: https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/credit-cards/best-krisflyer-miles-credit-cards/ post Covid and with Velocity still not transfering - just wondering if there is a better...

ANZ offer has been updated with more points and slightly more cash back after meeting the spend requirement. ANZ Frequent Flyer Black | ANZ

SQ has released a promo code which gives a 10% discount to KrisFlyer members off flights in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class from Australia to destinations across the Singapore Airlines network. The promo code is KFAU10DEC21 and this expires on 25 December 2021. Travel dates must be...

So I signed up for a black Attitude Mastercard on the promise of 180k points. Just need to spend $6k. Great - lined up nicely with the KF 15% promotion. I received the card, spent the 6k, but only got 150k Attitude points. Bummer. I have requested immediate closure of the card - if Westpac can't...

Flying Blue is running its equivalent of a "double status credits" offer, with double XP on Air France & KLM marketed flights booked and flown by the end of 2021. https://www.flyingblue.com.au/en/news/doublexp

An email I received from Velocity Frequent Flyer today contained this cryptic message at the bottom: Something must be coming soon...