For those who have access to the Reward Gateway program, a number of gift cards are being sold at increased discounts for today only as part of Reward Gateway's week of Daily Deals:
| Gift Card | Today's Discount | Regular Discount | Denominations Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| rebel | 15% | 10% | $5 - $4,999 |
| IKEA | 10% | 5% | $20, $100, $200, $500, $1,000 |
| Webjet | 10% | 5% | $20 - $1,000 |
| Woolworths | 5% | 4% | $25, $50, $100, $200, $500 |
Additionally, cashback for the BIG W online store has been increased to 20% for today only (which is an increase on last week's 15% cashback offer).
Here are some of the most common questions that tend to pop up on Reward Gateway deals (and many thanks to Chazzozz for helping re-write this section):
What is Reward Gateway?
Reward Gateway is an employee program that gives you access to discounted eGift cards and cashback across a large range of retailers.
How do I access Reward Gateway?
Your employer needs to be subscribed to this program before you can apply to access the program. Once you are given access, you can log into Reward Gateway through the dedicated website for your company, or the SmartSpending app on Apple iOS and Android devices.
Can I sign up to Reward Gateway if my employer does not participate or I am self-employed?
Yes. API Lifestyle & Leisure offers casual memberships for $9.75 per month, and is open to anyone. However, if you choose to sign up for API Lifestyle & Leisure, please note access may not be granted instantly.
Is there a payment surcharge on Reward Gateway?
Reward Gateway may apply a surcharge on purchases of gift cards on their platform. The surcharge will vary depending on the type of payment card used to complete the transaction. The Reward Gateway support team previously told me the following:
- Mastercard or Visa debit/prepaid card: 0%
- Standard Mastercard or Visa credit card: 0%
- Premium / Platinum Mastercard or Visa credit card: 0.5%
- Standard AMEX credit card: 1.5%
- Premium AMEX credit card: 3%
Having said that, Reward Gateway has in the past charged a 0% surcharge for some premium / platinum credit cards (e.g. Westpac Altitude Platinum, Citi Prestige, CommBank Platinum Awards).
Can I use prepaid gift cards (e.g. Coles Mastercard gift cards, Vanilla Visa gift cards) as a payment method?
Reward Gateway conducts a 3-D Secure check if you enter a payment card's details directly into the online checkout. Prepaid gift cards do not support 3-D Secure, so they may be rejected by the payment gateway.
However, if you use a prepaid gift card via Apple Pay on the SmartSpending iOS app, it should bypass any 3-D Secure checks.
Are there any issues having a VPN active whilst using the SmartSpending app?
There have been reports where the 3-D Secure challenge on the SmartSpending iOS app will get stuck if a VPN is active. The workaround is to disable the VPN whilst making any purchases.
What denominations of eGift cards are available through Reward Gateway?
Please refer to the first table for available denominations.
For rebel and Webjet, Reward Gateway allows you to choose any dollar amount between the given minimum and maximum. However, larger amounts (e.g. over $1000) may be split across multiple eGift cards. Keep this in mind if your purchase at rebel or Webjet is likely to get close to the applicable redemption limits for gift cards in one transaction.
Is there a limit on the number of eGift cards I can buy?
Reward Gateway will allow you to purchase up to the maximum amount on your first transaction each day, but as fraud protection on your account, Reward Gateway will limit the second and third transactions on the same day to $300 each.
How are the eGift cards delivered?
Electronically. Either print them from your account or use the SmartSpending app to display them on a mobile device.
Just in time for the upcoming sale at Ikea on the 20th.