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  1. Happy Dude

    New Amex statement credits

    Sorry but some of these companies feel like tax evasion ventures or set up to get government grants.
  2. Happy Dude

    NAB acquires Citibank Australia

    I shared those expectations right up until two days ago. I now expect them to kill the FFFL version at some point, following a migration of the Citi cards to NAB versions- grandfathering benefits for a while ala the Citi Plus accounts.
  3. Happy Dude

    KrisFlyer devaluation beginning Nov 1st 2025

    Testify! Increasing the cost of a unicorn that become rare ages ago.
  4. Happy Dude

    New Amex statement credits

    Yep that one. I've never been able to get it to recognise/lock Fyshwick. I've been at the bowser and the app tells me that Jerra is cheaper.
  5. Happy Dude

    New Amex statement credits

    I've only done it via Postbillpay - first and only time was June 2025. Never tried direct.
  6. Happy Dude

    New Amex statement credits

    Ta for the heads up. Indeed it was hidden away at the bottom of a long list of uninteresting offers. I've been buying the "Outdoor" card for fuel at 7-11 in Fyshwick which is one of the cheapest in CBR (excluding independents). Sadly, and suspiciously, that store doesn't show up on the app for...
  7. Happy Dude

    Flybuys Targeted Bonus Promotions

    For those that are getting the '4000-6000 points for $100-or so spend' offers, are y'all Coles Plus members? It advertises "supersized Flybuys points and more" as a benefit but I'm a member and getting diddly. I signed up via the free trial in May and on the back of getting diddly with...
  8. Happy Dude

    I used to hang out here a lot....Velocity's 20th birthday

    I'd suggest the disengagement is more instant than increasing following the recent change. That's clear from the sheer volume - in terms of noise and number - of objections and disapprovals here of the new spend-based system. But it's too soon to know the full effect. If you've dropped that...
  9. Happy Dude

    What cheeses me off

    The rule about U-turns at traffic lights also seems to have eluded harmonisation. Some states it's permitted unless signed otherwise, other states it's not permitted unless signed otherwise. WRT roundabout rules, those have been reduced to "as you please but do not hit, or get hit by, a...
  10. Happy Dude

    Everyday Rewards Targeted Offers

    Our household wasn't targeted. Par for the course unfortunately when it comes to offers to get excited about even bother with. All our offers are like @blackcat20's. No spend based offers at all.
  11. Happy Dude

    SQ Tips, Trips and Tales

    Not here it's not. Flying J or F, for the most of us, represents the culmination of a plan that was hatched well before take off and which required significant time, effort, and research, and all manner of points scavenging, careful and targeted spending, together with a decent dollop of good...
  12. Happy Dude

    Card payment sucharges banned in Australia from 2026

    I've seen plenty of that too so presumably it's also fine to charge a flat rate. But there's no way of knowing that is reasonable if they don't show the %. Surcharging is so common that it's a given - it's just the specifics that can be a surprise. But I doubt I've ever not proceeded with a...
  13. Happy Dude

    A bit of humour

    Must be an old pic. Gene jackets haven't been in fashion for ages.
  14. Happy Dude

    Card payment sucharges banned in Australia from 2026

    The amount or the %? They must disclose that a surcharge will be added but, thinking about small transactions at cafes, butcher etc, I'm not often told the amount. Sometimes the amount is listed on the receipt but I'm not told that prior to receiving it. Often I get a tax receipt which has a...
  15. Happy Dude

    Flybuys Targeted Bonus Promotions

    I got $70 4wk spend and the misso got $90. We both did the last one which were $80 and $70 respectively. So that goes against the theory a bit 🤷‍♂️ Neither of us has had a stack opportunity for a while but both got one this week ($100/$110 for 2000points).
  16. Happy Dude

    Queenstown Check In

    Maybe they moved it closer to the lounge? 😬
  17. Happy Dude

    Double points next Virgin Australia flight [targeted offer]

    Anyone know or want to guess if these flights will continue to earn SCs, and if so, how many in the new regime?
  18. Happy Dude

    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    Ah roger that. I got a little excited, then angry, that I might have been missing out on a trick. 😆
  19. Happy Dude

    Superannuation Discussion + market volatility

    Check if there is any protection from fees for accounts with small balances.
  20. Happy Dude

    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    Sorry, how does a rewards flight using VFF points on QR help retain VA status?
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