Better late than never, but this week's "Deal of the week" is for 15% off Timezone / Kingpin / Zone Bowling eGift cards and you can choose the amount so you can buy exactly $80 for $68, perfect for stacking with the $20 voucher / $80 for $200 credit deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/876750
As per this post, here are some of the most common questions that tend to pop up on Reward Gateway deals (and many thanks to WookieMonster and Chazzozz):
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.Can I sign up to Reward Gateway if my employer doesn't participate or I'm self-employed?
Yes, API Lifestyle & Leisure offer casual memberships for $9.75 per month, and is available to anyone. However, if you choose to sign up for API Lifestyle & Leisure, please note access may not be granted instantly.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.What is the transaction fee?
Transaction fees will vary depending on the type of card used to complete the transaction. Recent feedback given by their support team is as follows:
- Mastercard or Visa debit card: 0%
- Standard Mastercard or Visa credit card: 0%
- Premium / Platinum Mastercard or Visa credit card: 0.5%
- Standard AMEX card: 1.5%
- Premium AMEX 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. Vanilla Visa gift cards) as a payment method?
Reward Gateway officially requires all debit, credit and prepaid cards being used on their platform to support 3-D Secure. Prepaid gift cards do not support 3-D Secure, so they are likely to be blocked by the payment processor.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?
The gift card in this deal allows you to choose any whole dollar amount between $20 and $500 inclusive.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. There is also a unique PIN associated with each one which you will need to input when redeeming a card.Is there a limit on the number of eGift cards I can buy?
Rewards Gateway will allow you to purchase up to the maximum amount (i.e. $500) on your first transaction each day, but as fraud protection on your account, the system will limit further transactions to only $300 for that day. Some retailers may also impose weekly or monthly limits so check the T&Cs of each one if you plan to spend big.
Can I use these on double dollars days?