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Member Since | 22/11/2019 |
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Last Seen | 18/02/2025 |
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clayaa on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 100,000 Qantas Points ($5,000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

Yes, still working. Booked flight, cancelled 30 mins later using Manage Booking. Next day the $450 got credited back to the card and the…

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try2bhelpful on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 100,000 Qantas Points ($5,000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

I referred a retired person the other day and they got approved. They just need to see some Super details. This person wasn't a churner and…

For the vin rouge lovers, you could consider buying 4 dozen bottles of Chockstone Shiraz (RRP $25-28) or mix and match your way to 50K…

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recession1 on Qatar/Finnair Business Class to Helsinki: PER $5014 BNE $5186 SYD $5211 MEL $5343 (Mar - Dec 2024) @ flightfinderau

Good cheap way to get to Europe in J. Business Class to Helsinki and then use QFF points for the short hop to Paris/Rome/Vienna etc.…

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Avicii on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 120,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

Find out which utility bills accept Amex (gas, electricity, phone) and pay extra on each so they're in credit. For groceries or fuel, buy…

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Gimme Deals on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 120,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

Do you have any family, friends or colleagues flying anywhere? Offer them a discounted flight and book it for them. The discount you offer…

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Shaolinking on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 120,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

I've used it 3 years running and the flights prices are the same for the Qantas website and Amex travel portal. 3rd party websites may be…

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keejoonc on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 120,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

Pretty simple. When you make the booking on the Amex travel website, it asks you if you want to use your credit when making payment.

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mpatil on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 120,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

Put some utility or phone bills into credit. Grocery gift cards. Buy me something.

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nomoneynoproblems on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 120,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

Not as tough as you think but you do need to be creative and flexible in your itinerary. Like @Ghogger, I flew RTW in Business last year…

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dogzilla on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 120,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

Not to mention the complimentary Wine Club membership (triple points on wine purchases and free delivery). Current 9x points WC promotion…

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alex123711 on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 120,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

Can be if you intended paying for a flight worth >$450 in the next 12 months, the card becomes free. Alternatively, find a friend or…

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EBC on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 120,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee

Yes, you have to use it within 12 months of receiving it and doesn't give you change from $450. The 2 lounge passes are only allocated…

Maybloomer commented on Accessing Superannuation at 60 Years Old
I've just set up my TRIS (I wish I'd known of it earlier) and it can save you a lot of money if it suits your circumstances. I'm almost 62…

Maybloomer commented on 4 days spare in Europe - where to go?
If you train it anywhere, look for the mini fares available on many railways approx. 4 months out from travel. I've used them extensively…

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