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How to buy points to top-up your Qantas Frequent Flyer account
In this guide, we look at some of the different ways you can buy Qantas Points, specifically to t...

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How to buy points to top-up your Qantas Frequent Flyer account

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In this guide, we look at some of the different ways you can buy Qantas Points, specifically to top up your account—and the costs involved.READ ON →

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Targeted: get trial Velocity Gold membership when transferring 10,000 flybuys points

Targeted: get trial Velocity Gold membership when transferring 10,000 flybuys points

September 20 2018

Check your email or the flybuys website or app to see if you are eligible for this promotion.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 39 comments
Virgin Money RewardMe Home Loan offer: competitive rates plus double Velocity Points

Virgin Money RewardMe Home Loan offer: competitive rates plus double Velocity Points

September 19 2018

If this product meets your financial needs, this is a great way to earn Velocity Points whilst building your future nest egg. READ ON →

Daniel Sciberras. No comments
Great Amex Offers with Harvey Norman, Hilton and Hertz

Great Amex Offers with Harvey Norman, Hilton and Hertz

September 19 2018

The two sister Amex Offers and Amex Connect programs entitle cardholders to discounts and savings by crediting users’ accounts when eligible READ ON →

Keith Mason. 20 comments
Buy IHG Rewards points with an up to 100% bonus in flash sale: best price

Buy IHG Rewards points with an up to 100% bonus in flash sale: best price

September 19 2018

Another great offer for those with a specific hotel redemption in mind but I would not suggest buying them speculatively. READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 25 comments
A roundup of offers ending soon: dates to put in your diary

A roundup of offers ending soon: dates to put in your diary

September 18 2018

Check out the best, currently active offers to earn, use and buy frequent flyer points all in one place.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 5 comments
60,000 Qantas Points, $300 Qantas Flight Voucher and 2 complimentary lounge invitations with the Qantas Premier Platinum Mastercard

60,000 Qantas Points, $300 Qantas Flight Voucher and 2 complimentary lounge invitations with the Qantas Premier Platinum Mastercard

September 18 2018

Qantas Premier Platinum is aimed at Qantas’ regular flyers. We weigh up the earn rates, bonus points and benefits of the card.READ ON →

Keith Mason. No comments
Flight Deal: fly Singapore Airlines Economy & Premium Economy from Perth to the US from $2,600 return

Flight Deal: fly Singapore Airlines Economy & Premium Economy from Perth to the US from $2,600 return

September 18 2018

With Premium Economy on these routes usually starting at $3,400, this is a great deal for Western Australians.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 2 comments
Earn 6,000 bonus Qantas or Velocity Points on your next three hotel stays with AccorHotels

Earn 6,000 bonus Qantas or Velocity Points on your next three hotel stays with AccorHotels

September 18 2018

Given this brand's wide reach in Australia, this is a valuable promotion. However, note a two-night requirement for each stay.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 13 comments

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Hilton Honors running 100% bonus on points purchases: best price

Hilton Honors running 100% bonus on points purchases: best price

Expires Thursday 20 September 2018

This offer is special in the fact that if you have already reached your annual cap, you are still eligible.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 47 comments
Buy IHG Rewards points with an up to 100% bonus in flash sale: best price

Buy IHG Rewards points with an up to 100% bonus in flash sale: best price

Expires Thursday 20 September 2018

Another great offer for those with a specific hotel redemption in mind but I would not suggest buying them speculatively. READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 25 comments
Flight Deal: fly Singapore Airlines Economy & Premium Economy from Perth to the US from $2,600 return

Flight Deal: fly Singapore Airlines Economy & Premium Economy from Perth to the US from $2,600 return

Expires Sunday 23 September 2018

With Premium Economy on these routes usually starting at $3,400, this is a great deal for Western Australians.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 2 comments
75,000-point offer on the American Express Explorer: flexibility to transfer to eight programs

75,000-point offer on the American Express Explorer: flexibility to transfer to eight programs

Expires Wednesday 26 September 2018

American Express are offering 75,000 bonus points plus a $400 travel credit and lounge passes for Sydney and Melbourne.READ ON →

Keith Mason. 114 comments
Earn Velocity Gold status and fly around the world in Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic Business Class from $6,118

Earn Velocity Gold status and fly around the world in Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic Business Class from $6,118

Expires Sunday 30 September 2018

Round-the-world trips with Virgin brand airlines are historically hard to come by but this deal gets you stopovers in the US, London and Hong READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 22 comments
IHG’s latest PointBreaks list includes two Australian properties at discounted rates

IHG’s latest PointBreaks list includes two Australian properties at discounted rates

Expires Sunday 30 September 2018

If you are looking for a cheap stay in The Hawkesbury or Alice Springs, this could be of interest to you. Also included are InterContinental READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 14 comments
Earn 5000 bonus Qantas Points when spending with a new Qantas Business Rewards partner

Earn 5000 bonus Qantas Points when spending with a new Qantas Business Rewards partner

Expires Sunday 30 September 2018

Both new and current members of Qantas' business loyalty program can pick up easy points when spending with one of 50+ partners before the end READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 16 comments
Our roundup of credit card offers to know about in September

Our roundup of credit card offers to know about in September

Expires Sunday 30 September 2018

Here are the most lucrative offers from Qantas, Velocity, Amex and Citi this month.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 49 comments
Transfer your Amex points to Hilton Honors with a 50% bonus

Transfer your Amex points to Hilton Honors with a 50% bonus

Expires Sunday 30 September 2018

Hilton points are valuable for stays at mid-tier and luxury properties as well as destinations during peak tourist season.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 13 comments
Earn up to 500,000 Velocity Points with a Westpac Premier Advantage Package Home Loan

Earn up to 500,000 Velocity Points with a Westpac Premier Advantage Package Home Loan

Expires Sunday 30 September 2018

In this guide, we cover off how this home loan from Westpac works when it comes to earning Velocity Points, and look at the value of the points READ ON →

Keith Mason. 1 comment
60,000 Qantas Points, $300 Qantas Flight Voucher and 2 complimentary lounge invitations with the Qantas Premier Platinum Mastercard

60,000 Qantas Points, $300 Qantas Flight Voucher and 2 complimentary lounge invitations with the Qantas Premier Platinum Mastercard

Expires Sunday 30 September 2018

Qantas Premier Platinum is aimed at Qantas’ regular flyers. We weigh up the earn rates, bonus points and benefits of the card.READ ON →

Keith Mason. no comments
Targeted: get trial Velocity Gold membership when transferring 10,000 flybuys points

Targeted: get trial Velocity Gold membership when transferring 10,000 flybuys points

Expires Sunday 30 September 2018

Check your email or the flybuys website or app to see if you are eligible for this promotion.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 39 comments
Buy Alaska miles with an up to 50% bonus (targeted): best price

Buy Alaska miles with an up to 50% bonus (targeted): best price

Expires Thursday 4 October 2018

While this is a 'mystery bonus' offer, the top tier is available to quite a lot of members.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 323 comments
Earn 6,000 bonus Qantas or Velocity Points on your next three hotel stays with AccorHotels

Earn 6,000 bonus Qantas or Velocity Points on your next three hotel stays with AccorHotels

Expires Sunday 7 October 2018

Given this brand's wide reach in Australia, this is a valuable promotion. However, note a two-night requirement for each stay.READ ON →

Matt Moffitt. 13 comments
100,000 Qantas Points with NAB Qantas Business Signature Visa

100,000 Qantas Points with NAB Qantas Business Signature Visa

Expires Sunday 7 October 2018

This is one of the more appealing cards for small businesses looking to earn a competitive Qantas earn rate for a relatively low annual fee.READ ON →

Keith Mason. 4 comments
Earn up to 80,000 bonus Velocity Points plus a chance to win 1 million points with the Virgin Money High Flyer and Flyer Visa

Earn up to 80,000 bonus Velocity Points plus a chance to win 1 million points with the Virgin Money High Flyer and Flyer Visa

Expires Wednesday 31 October 2018

You'll also get a solid ongoing earn rate and a useful Virgin Australia flight credit to help offset the annual fee.READ ON →

Keith Mason. 84 comments
Westpac’s Altitude Black offering 120,000 bonus points with no first year annual card fee with the American Express

Westpac’s Altitude Black offering 120,000 bonus points with no first year annual card fee with the American Express

Expires Tuesday 27 November 2018

Until 27 November, get this bundle with a Mastercard and American Express companion card, with the latter's annual fee now waived for the first year.READ ON →

Keith Mason. 45 comments
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American Express Explorer - 75,000 Membership Rewards Gateway points

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