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Gave that one a go with the 1000 points minimum requirement. See how that one goes.

I think Car insurance would be the easiest to do in terms of that category. In my case it does help when the renewal of the other car insurance comes around this time. As long as the comprehensive car insurance quote isn't too crazy at sign up then that might be the way.

Fuel and Cars might be a bit tricky if you aren't renting a car. BP rewards is doable if there is a promo later this year. For Uber only airport trips earn Qantas Points.

Sniip would still be 3% for international cards but noted that it might be turned off for DEFT Bpay payments. May only work for AU Visa/MCs. Haven't tried it yet.

I can see DEFT payments for international Visa/MCs being 4-4.8% now, brutal. Still okay for SUBs but maybe not for repeated use now.

Tried to apply for SoFi and got the same reason as above. Probably because we declared ourselves as a non-resident alien and an Australian citizen. Looks like to get a non-Amex proof of address, the best chance is with another US credit card with the same myUS address. From above, looks like...

Would not know so could not compare the two. But maybe for future trips to Japan :)

Property: DoubleTree By Hilton Tokyo Ariake Room booked: 1 Queen Guest Room High Floor Status: Diamond Rate: 160k points / 5 nights Received: 1 Double 1 Single Deluxe Room Amenity: Doubletree Cookies Breakfast: Full hot (mix of Western and Japanese options) Newly rebranded to a Doubletree, this...

The SUB rules for Marriott cards seems to be complicated. I have seen the matrix on Frequent Miler. So I guess there is a short window where we can get bonuses on both the Amex Marriott Biz card and then the Chase Bonvoy Boundless, as long as we don't hit the spend for the Amex Marriott Biz...

Got a 'name and address confirmation' after review of the Amex Card application - WISE statement worked in the past but it seemed to have changed. WISE seemed to have updated their processes so that changing to the US address means ordering the US version of the debit card and cancelling the AU...

Going to explore the Pocket Concierge system as I am heading to Japan soon. Looks like you book and pay online, then the restaurant will know what you ordered.

Looks like Wyndham and Ovolo Hotels have a new partnership. From September 2025, you can no longer earn Hilton nights and points at Ovolo Hotels in Australia under the SLH partnership: https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4128350.html

Okay, looks like a lot to digest here but the main changes are 1 stay plus night to 2 buy one get one free nights and also automatic Accor Plus Gold with the 30 bonus nights. 30 bonus nights also being the cap if using multiple membership programs

Finally got my ITIN linked to Amex with a new Green Card (only the normal SUB at this point, don't think the 60k + 200 is happening for a while). I guess YMMV but during the bonus period 1:2.6 for MR -> Hilton doesn't sound half bad (40k MR -> 104k HH points). But open to airlines if a bonus...

Only a call would work - I use the numbers through the app. Even the APAC call centre would know about the free night certificates. Any booking past 10pm AEST should be done through the US call centre.

Stayed there when it was a Courtyard. Yep, saw lots of families at breakfast during that time, a cheaper alternative to the city hotels. If you booked for the weekend sometimes it was $160 ish with breakfast and parking. Helps that parking prices isn't bad either and the metro is not too far...

For a Liverpool resident WSI would be closer (probably a 15 minute drive after the M12 opens), but SYD isnt too bad either (25-30 minutes or so). Don't mind either way, wonder what the fares would be like to start off with on the Triangle routes. Also would be interested to see what are the...

I realised we needed to submit the documents on the Amex Document site, can't be done via chat apparently.

Needing an extra step for card verification could be the difference, noticed that with Mastercard. When I paid using my US Amex it accepted the Qantas Marketplace gift card purchase without any verification.

Chase Sapphire Reserve officially now up to $795 annual fee with a big coupon book, Preferred still at $95. Elevated 75k offer, but not as big as the 100k one a few months ago.