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Member Since | 02/08/2010 |
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Last Seen | 14/01/2024 |
Location | NSW |
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bawlingonabudget replied to nightelves on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
$3997. HSBC are investigating it now. I was purposely holding out till Jan so I can get the 2 years of Gold Status. This early trigger of…
bawlingonabudget replied to nightelves on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
well the thing is I didn't even reach the $4k spend and I got it pretty quickly, it's rather bizarre
bawlingonabudget replied to isthisreallife22 on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
could you elaborate on this? don't quite follow. If I'm understanding this correctly, lets say I was to renew in Jan 2025 and then decide…
bawlingonabudget replied to hishaken on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
yes, essentially you get 12 months of Gold Status and 23 months of Gold Status if you end up paying the annual fee in the second year.
bawlingonabudget replied to fivespice on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
Yet to get my points although I didn't even reach the $4k spend (currently at $3997) so I'm trying to make them withdraw my Gold Status for…
bawlingonabudget replied to hishaken on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
unfortunately no. the second you cancel your HSBC card is when you lose Gold Status.
bawlingonabudget replied to DaHuntz on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
I just got nominated (email came in 1st Nov) and it says it'll be actioned by 15th Nov fyi.
bawlingonabudget commented on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
I am about $3 short of my $4000 spend (as I am planning to reach it by Jan 2024) and they've sent the 'Star Alliance Gold Status'…
bawlingonabudget replied to concento on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
if you check the star alliance webpage for membership renewals, Aeroplan states that the gold membership is valid for the following…
bawlingonabudget replied to concento on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
correct - reach your $4,000 spend in Jan 2024 and you'll have it until 2025 granted that you pay for the annual fee in the following year.
bawlingonabudget replied to hamza23 on Selected Burgers $10 + Service Fee + Delivery ($0 with Uber One & $20 Pre-Discount Spend) @ Grill'd via Uber Eats
I just signed up for Uber One (the PayPal deal) I tried selecting the $18.90 burger with addons and the price still comes out to $20+…
bawlingonabudget replied to hamza23 on Selected Burgers $10 + Service Fee + Delivery ($0 with Uber One & $20 Pre-Discount Spend) @ Grill'd via Uber Eats
strange..... I ordered 1 burger and had add-ons and the figure still amounted to $20+ Is there something I'm doing wrong?
bawlingonabudget replied to hamza23 on Selected Burgers $10 + Service Fee + Delivery ($0 with Uber One & $20 Pre-Discount Spend) @ Grill'd via Uber Eats
this doesn't work unfortunately T_T
bawlingonabudget replied to SmoothCactus on Baseus 65W 20000mAh Type-C PD Powerbank for $54.90 ($46.66 with Coupon, $45.57 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Baseus eBay
appreciate the insight mate!
bawlingonabudget replied to SmoothCactus on Baseus 65W 20000mAh Type-C PD Powerbank for $54.90 ($46.66 with Coupon, $45.57 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Baseus eBay
hey for someone who has no idea with how to "grade" powerbanks, could you explain to me like I'm 5 what the mAh, watts and cells mean and…
bawlingonabudget replied to robbo135 on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
how many payslips did you have to upload? it's so strange them asking for payslips
bawlingonabudget replied to djtech on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
thank you sir! You've helped me out heaps in the pointshacks community forum too - great to see you helping out the community!!
bawlingonabudget replied to Acdc1001 on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
do we have to sign up to Star Alliance Rewards Program to nominate Air Canada as the Status Airline? I'm confused at this step....
bawlingonabudget replied to fastnbulbous on PSA: Citibank Premier Credit Cards Now Offering Smartphone Screen Insurance
hey can I DM you in regards to making a claim for 'Accidental Damage' for the Citi prestige card?
bawlingonabudget replied to whytd on Citi Prestige MC: Complimentary 4-Day/3-Night Stay (Tax Not Included) at Marriott's Bali Nusa Dua / Mai Khao Beach @ Marriott
how quickly did the send you a confirmation email? I called yesterday and the charge is 'pending' at the moment - no email yet to be…
bawlingonabudget commented on Citi Prestige Mastercard: Complimentary 4-Day/3-Night Stay (Tax Not Included) @ Marriott Vacation Club at Surfers Paradise
I just booked a room for Phuket (well on hold for 18 months) even though I hold an AU card despite the T&C's saying its reserved for…
bawlingonabudget replied to whytd on Citi Prestige Mastercard: Complimentary 4-Day/3-Night Stay (Tax Not Included) @ Marriott Vacation Club at Surfers Paradise
thank you! how did you get in contact with them?
bawlingonabudget replied to whytd on Citi Prestige Mastercard: Complimentary 4-Day/3-Night Stay (Tax Not Included) @ Marriott Vacation Club at Surfers Paradise
we can use these hotels even with an AU card?
bawlingonabudget replied to Legoman on Citibank Credit Cards: Free Citi Payall for All Payments Set up from 1st April 2021 to 31st October 2023 (Normally 2%)
fair enough. That being said, would you say it's worth taking a punt and using the PayAll feature on both cards to rack up points?
bawlingonabudget replied to Legoman on Citibank Credit Cards: Free Citi Payall for All Payments Set up from 1st April 2021 to 31st October 2023 (Normally 2%)
hey Legoman, are you taking advantage of both the Citi Prestige and Premier cards with their PayAll function? Would you say it's worth…
bawlingonabudget replied to nadan on 70,000 Velocity Points When You Access $500 or More Credit within 3 Months ($99 Fee, Save $100) @ Citi Ready Credit
if you don't mind, could you let me know why its this option vs the other?
bawlingonabudget commented on 70,000 Velocity Points When You Access $500 or More Credit within 3 Months ($99 Fee, Save $100) @ Citi Ready Credit
what's the verdict, we can pay it down to from $500 to $50 or we need to have at least $100+ to be able to do minimum $30 repayments each…
bawlingonabudget replied to CodeXD on Citibank Credit Cards: Free Citi Payall for All Payments Set up from 1st April 2021 to 31st October 2023 (Normally 2%)
you legend! thank you for your help, i really appreciate it!
bawlingonabudget replied to CodeXD on Citibank Credit Cards: Free Citi Payall for All Payments Set up from 1st April 2021 to 31st October 2023 (Normally 2%)
noted and thanks! one last question please - that means after everything is paid by the 7th - the 10th is when I schedule the PayAll (i.e.…
bawlingonabudget replied to CodeXD on Citibank Credit Cards: Free Citi Payall for All Payments Set up from 1st April 2021 to 31st October 2023 (Normally 2%)
thank you! To clarify, does this mean by the 7th, I should deposit (payback) the PayAll amount + any outstanding debts CC I have on the…
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