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Daniel Sciberras

Daniel lives and breathes loyalty programs, and has spent over two decades researching the best ways to earn and redeem loyalty points for maximum value. He travels for both business and leisure and is a frequent traveller to Europe and the US. In his downtime, he enjoys CrossFit, hitting the beach and playing tennis.

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Daniel: value traveller

Daniel loves the word ‘optimise’ when it comes to travel. That is, maximise the comfort for the lowest cost. And it is this word that allured him to the world of frequent flyer points. There is no cash fare that can ever ‘outvalue’ a great long-haul premium seat redemption. So naturally, you’ll find him sitting at the pointy end of the plane more often than not. There is just simply no better way to travel than that.

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No Overseas Transaction / Exchange Fee Credit Cards

Frequent flyer or travel credit cards with no overseas / foreign transaction fees usually let you earn points into either a frequent flyer program, or into a bank rewards program from which the points can then be transferred to frequent flyer programs. Points earned from spend on your credit card with no overseas transaction fee […]

24 May 2019.

Guide to credit cards with no overseas transaction fees | Point Hacks

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Guides

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program partners with many credit card rewards programs in Australia, and between Singapore Airlines and it’s subsidiary Silkair, flies to all major Australian cities. KrisFlyer also provides well-priced redemptions on Singapore Airlines flights, especially in Business and First Class. As a result, it’s a program you need to know about if you’re […]

24 May 2019.

A beginner's guide to understanding the program

Beginner’s Guides

Knowing how to get started with frequent flyer programs, rewards programs and points in general is really hard. There are heaps of deals, offers and things you can get caught up in. We’ve collated all of the Point Hacks guides that are suited to people taking their first steps in earning more points and using […]

24 May 2019.

Qantas & Virgin Australia’s repatriation flights cost

Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer Guides

Velocity Frequent Flyer is loyalty program of Virgin Australia. Since Virgin Australia’s rebrand and relaunch undertaken since the early 2010s, Velocity has become a real competitor to Qantas Frequent Flyer for customer loyalty. The key differences of Velocity to Qantas Frequent Flyer are consistently good award seat availability on most of Virgin’s routes; partnerships with […]

24 May 2019.

Transferring reward points to Velocity Frequent Flyer

Etihad Guest Guides

The Etihad Guest frequent flyer program has a number of uses for Australia-based travellers. Earning Etihad Guest miles is possible from Virgin Australia flights and American Express Membership Rewards-linked credit cards. Using Etihad Guest miles is most effective for Etihad’s own flights from Australia to Europe and beyond; and on Virgin Australia’s domestic flights. Etihad […]

24 May 2019.

First Principles of Earning Points

Let’s get into the absolute basics of where to start, and how to earn more of the right frequent flyer points currencies to suit your goals.

24 May 2019.

Flybuys Guides

Flybuys, the loyalty program from Coles supermarkets, has become increasingly useful with new partnerships from Velocity and Etihad Guest adding more value for it’s members. There are a number of methods of earning Flybuys points which can then be redeemed for money off at Coles checkouts or transferred to their partner frequent flyer programs.

24 May 2019.

Hotel Loyalty Programs

The world of hotel loyalty programs can be confusing – it’s often hard to find value, and there are many different routes to making a booking, earning points, and/or saving money. Here’s where to start.

24 May 2019.

Marriott Bonvoy Guides

Marriott Bonvoy is the new loyalty program of Marriott Hotels, which merged with Starwood Preferred Guest in August 2018. Marriott Bonvoy points are very valuable and versatile as Marriott have partnered with almost all of the major frequent flyer programs out there as a transfer partner. This means you can move your Marriott points over […]

24 May 2019.

Point Hacks Community Case Studies

As lovers of rewards points and miles, members of the Point Hacks Community often share their amazing knowledge and experiences of how they have earned and used points. Settle back and have a read through to learn how other readers have taken advantage of points to travel better.

24 May 2019.

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Cards with no overseas transaction fees

ANZ Rewards Travel Adventures Card (no longer available for sale)

ANZ Rewards Adventures — ANZ Rewards Travel Adventures Card (no longer available for sale)

The card is designed to appeal to both travellers and those interested in rewards points, with no overseas transaction fees on purchases and a competitive annual fee compared to other cards on the market. READ ON →

01/11/2022

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50,000 Flybuys bonus points with the Coles Rewards Mastercard

Coles Rewards Mastercard | Point Hacks — 50,000 Flybuys bonus points with the Coles Rewards Mastercard

This no-frills card deserves to be considered for its relatively low annual fee, a solid points earn rate from spend, and no international transaction fees on purchases when shopping online or overseas. READ ON →

01/06/2023

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28 Degrees Global Platinum Mastercard: no foreign exchange fees and free global wifi access

Latitude 28 Degrees new card art — 28 Degrees Global Platinum Mastercard: no foreign exchange fees and free global wifi access

This card offers no points earn but attracts minimal fees, making it ideal for overseas spenders looking to save money when travelling. READ ON →

26/08/2019

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Bankwest Qantas World MasterCard Guide

The Bankwest Qantas World Mastercard (previously an invite-only card), is available to new cardholders for a $270 p.a. ongoing annual fee. The card is issued as a 'World MasterCard' and includes all its benefits. Cardholders will also... READ ON →

06/02/2017

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$0 international transaction fees on the Macquarie Visa Black and Platinum Card

There are two types of Macquarie Visa credit cards on offer, the Macquarie Black and the Macquarie Platinum Card. Both cards earn Macquarie Reward points on eligible spend, come with $0 international transaction fees on purchases, and... READ ON →

01/09/2019

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No overseas transaction fees credit cards

World Globe — No overseas transaction fees credit cards

These cards can provide substantial savings for those who frequently travel overseas and/or shop online at foreign retailers. READ ON →

01/11/2022

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Up to 50,000 bonus Qantas Points with the Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard

The Bankwest Qantas Platinum Mastercard has up to 50,000 bonus Qantas Points on offer for new cardholders. A minimum spend of $3,000 within the first 90 days of approval is required to receive 40,000 bonus Qantas Points and get an... READ ON →

01/07/2021

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Free ISIC discount card for students and youth who open a Westpac Choice account

Westpac ISIC | Point Hacks — Free ISIC discount card for students and youth who open a Westpac Choice account

If you’re a frequent traveller and a full-time student or under 31 years of age, this offer could appeal to you. We look at the benefits and discounts available to ISIC cardholders, and the main features of the Westpac Choice account. READ ON →

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Daniel's articles (302)

No Overseas Transaction / Exchange Fee Credit Cards

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Guides

Beginner’s Guides

Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer Guides

Etihad Guest Guides

First Principles of Earning Points

Flybuys Guides

Hotel Loyalty Programs

Marriott Bonvoy Guides

Point Hacks Community Case Studies

Cards with no overseas transaction fees

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