Similar to cove, I have a Chase Sapphire Preferred card that I use locally, then pay it off monthly from funds I have in a US bank account. It works especially well for restaurants and travel expenses here, because Chase's bonus categories are worldwide.
I just received a phone call from Autobarn asking me if I wanted to pick up my ‘click and collect order from November.’ They offered to put the item back on the shelf but mark it as picked up, so I would still get the Velocity points. Of course I accepted that offer.
I do wonder about using my US-issued Amex, the ATO website doesn't list a separate fee for foreign Amex cards.
Or even a US-issued Visa with a good earn rate via EBP.
Is this the beginning of the end for Amex in Australia?
I'm glad I have my US-based Amex cards. With no foreign transaction fees I might be better off using them for my Australian spend rather than the local Amex cards.