Hi guys
I tend to get 2-3 cards a year for the points, but I've noticed that all the deals of late include the annual fee (except for ANZ which I've already had).
Just wondering if this is a trend. I've also noticed banks are putting in 18 month rules to be noticed as a new customer.
I did have a bit of a search to try and find anything similar but it didn't come up, apologies if this has been covered. Just a dude looking for a point or two for the fam holiday!
Yeah I've noticed that, and the banks dropping AMEX as well. To be honest that hasn't bothered me so much, I make almost all of my points off the signup fees.
As a schoolteacher the points are great as I don't catch most sales for school holidays and I can snipe seats in peak periods which are cancelable/changeable. I've been through most of the banks one time around so I'd have to say I've had my fair share. Was good while it lasted…
I've also noticed banks are putting in 18 month rules to be noticed as a new custome
which banks, are 18mths
As a points chaser then you'd also realise the number of points being earned from regular spend has been steadily decreasing since last year - I believe if you're noticing a lack of fee free deals this would just be a function of the same interchange fee changes.