Flybuys is a popular rewards program in Australia that's best known for partnerships with Coles and retailers including Target, Kmart, Liquorland and Bunnings. There is also a range of credit cards that let you earn Flybuys points directly or through point transfers, including Coles Mastercard credit cards and Citi Rewards cards.
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These cards earn Flybuys points directly or points that can be converted to Flybuys.
Many points schemes have a time limit on their use. So make sure you keep an eye on them! Don't be like me and miss out on potential savings, flights or fun items for round the house by letting a time limit lapse.
Currently, Coles Mastercard is the only credit card brand that offers Flybuys points per $1 on your eligible everyday purchases. Here's how many points you'll earn with one of its cards:
Coles Rewards Mastercard: 2 Flybuys points per $1 on eligible spending up to $3,000 per statement period (1 point per $1 up to $8,000 per statement period).
Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard: 0.5 Flybuys points per $1 on eligible spending up to $5,000 per statement period. Points are awarded in whole numbers and rounded down, meaning you earn 1 point per $2 spent with this card.
Coles Low Rate Mastercard: 0.5 Flybuys points per $1 spent at Coles Supermarkets (earned as 1 Flybuys point per $2).
With a Coles-branded credit card, your Flybuys membership details and barcode are also printed on the back of the card, so you can scan it to earn regular Flybuys points with program partners. This gives you a way to earn points twice when you shop with partners: once through Flybuys and once with your credit card.
Keep in mind: You'll need to provide your Flybuys membership number when you apply or after you activate your account to be able to earn Flybuys points with a credit card.
Transferring credit card points to Flybuys
If you have a Citi Rewards or Suncorp Rewards credit card, you can transfer points to your Flybuys account. The amount of points you get from a transfer is different with each program, so we've included the key details in a table.
1.33 Suncorp Bank Rewards points = 1 Flybuys point
If you're comparing these cards to Coles Mastercard credit cards, both Citi Rewards and Suncorp Rewards offer an equivalent of 0.75 Flybuys points per $1 of eligible spending.
What is eligible spending?
Every credit card has its own definition of what transactions are and aren't eligible to earn points. But you'll typically earn points for everyday transactions including supermarket shopping, petrol, dining, subscriptions and travel bookings.
Transactions that don't usually earn points include balance transfers, account fees and charges and government spending. You can check the rewards program terms and conditions for your credit card, or ask the provider to find out if specific transactions will or won't earn points.
Example: How many Flybuys points can I earn with a credit card?
The amount of points you'll get from a Flybuys credit card depends on the card, its earn rate and how much you spend.
But to give you an idea, with an average credit card monthly spending of $2,100 you could earn between 1,050 and 4,200 Flybuys points per month. That works out to between 12,600 and 50,400 Flybuys points per year from credit card spending.
If you redeemed these points for Flybuys dollars, you could get $60 to $250 off your shop at Coles or another partner.
Tip: Look for Flybuys credit cards that have bonus points offers. These cards can give you thousands of Flybuys points when you sign up for a new account and meet the spend requirements. For example, you could get 50,000 bonus Flybuys points by spending $4,000 in the first 3 months.
How to redeem Flybuys points earned with a credit card
Once the Flybuys points earned with your credit card have been added to your account, you can redeem them for cash off your shop, retail items, travel, Velocity Points and other rewards offered through the Flybuys rewards program in a few steps:
Go to https://experience.flybuys.com.au/ or the Flybuys app and log in to your account.
Shop for rewards and choose the one you want.
Follow the prompts to finalise your redemption.
You can also redeem points by calling the Flybuys service centre at 13 11 16.
What are the pros and cons of using a Flybuys credit card?
Pros
Earn points as you spend. A Flybuys-linked credit card will reward your everyday credit card spending. Plus, if you're shopping with a Flybuys partner, you can earn double the Flybuys points by tapping your Flybuys loyalty card at the checkout as well as spending with your credit card.
Instantly convert points to cash. With Flybuys-linked Coles credit cards, you can instantly convert 2,000 Flybuys points into $10 off your next shop at any Coles store.
Free membership. Certain frequent flyer programs require that you pay a registration or annual fee, but the Flybuys program doesn't charge such a fee. Please note that your credit card may come with an annual fee, though.
Get more than flights. You can redeem your Flybuys points for more than flight rewards. You can also get gift cards, convert your points to cash, or choose from an array of merchandise.
Convert points into frequent flyer points. If you'd prefer, you can also transfer your Flybuys points to an Etihad Guest Miles or Virgin Velocity frequent flyer account.
Enjoy bundled discounts. With attractive incentives to spend within the large network of Flybuys partners, you can save money or earn multiple Flybuys points by taking up exclusive partner promotions.
Cons
Few linked credit cards. Not many cards are directly linked to the Flybuys program, which limits your choices to a few card providers.
Higher annual fee for faster earn rate. The Coles Rewards Mastercard charges a $99 annual fee to earn up to 2 points for every $1 spent, compared to the Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard which lets you earn 0.5 points per $1 spent.
Limited travel benefits. You may be disappointed if you're looking for benefits like priority check-ins, travel insurance cover and lounge access. Unlike traditional frequent flyer programs, Flybuys doesn't directly offer these.
Restrictions. Flybuys customers are limited to earning points only with partner merchants, so you'll want to make sure that its network of partner stores caters for your existing spending habits.
Expiry. Flybuys points and dollars will expire if you fail to earn or redeem points for 12 consecutive months.
In general, the Flybuys program offers a competitive way to be rewarded for your daily expenses. Using a Flybuys credit card on top of that can double or triple your earn rate to maximise your rewards. But make sure you compare your options and ensure that the costs of the card don’t outweigh the Flybuys perks before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
With a Coles Mastercard credit card, the points you earn per $1 can take up to 60 days to be added to your Flybuys account and the number of points you earn in each statement period will be shown on your credit card statement.
If you're transferring credit card reward points, allow up to 28 days for them to be credited to your Flybuys account.
And for bonus point offers you should typically allow around 4-6 weeks from when you meet the spend requirement. These details vary between cards, so if you have questions it's a good idea to ask the credit card company directly.
If you want to share your Flybuys credit card account with someone, you can submit a request to add them as an additional cardholder on your account. They'll be issued with their own credit card, which will earn Flybuys points for your rewards account. Note that you'll still be responsible for managing the Flybuys credit card (as the primary cardholder).
Link your partner accounts online by signing in to your Flybuys account. Go to “My account” and scroll down to “Your linked accounts”. Under that, you will see the possible accounts that can be linked. Simply follow the prompts from there.
You can get Flybuys dollars in exchange for your Flybuys points, at the rate of 10 Flybuys dollars for every 2,000 Flybuys points. These Flybuys dollars can be used to pay for products and services at Coles Supermarkets, Shell Coles Express, Liquorland, Target, Kmart, mycar Tyre & Auto and First Choice Liquor.
Log in to the Flybuys app or Flybuys website to check your current Flybuys points balance. You'll also see details of how many points you have earned on your monthly credit card statements.
Update your details by calling the Flybuys Service Centre on 13 11 16, or by logging in to your account online. Go to “My Account”, select from the options in the top right-hand corner of the Account Overview page or navigate to the “Account Details” page using the submenu to update any of your details.
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Part payments with flybuys points and card are eligible with Webjet. It would be best to contact Travelworld directly as transactions/ flight bookings are made through a travel agent.
Flybuys has a range of charity partners who you can donate points to by entering the flybuys Rewards website, pressing ‘Money off shop’ and then ‘Help Our Charity Partners’.
1.Can I convert my flybuys points I gained using an ANZ visa credit card to Qantas frequent flyer points? If so, how?
2. If I want to donate my flybuys points to charity, how do I do this?
Unfortunately Flybuys points do not currently convert to Qantas Frequent Flyer points, although Flybuys points can be converted to flights by booking them through Webjet. Flybuys has a range of charity partners who you can donate points to by going through the flybuys Rewards website, entering ‘Money off shop’ and then ‘Help Our Charity Partners’.
The flybuys program currently does not have a partnership link with Qantas Frequent Flyers. Please see our guide to Qantas Frequent Flyer cards.
You can select the “Go to Site” button of your preferred credit card to proceed with your application. You can also contact the provider if you have specific questions. A gentle reminder, please ensure to read through the relevant product disclosure statement and terms and conditions to ensure that you got everything covered before you apply.
The flybuys points required for a return flight to Melbourne from Cairns varies from approximately 30,000 points economy to 280,000 points for business flights. It would be best to check on the Webjet Travel website, who is the official flight partner with flybuys. On the website you can enter your desired flight and have the fares displayed in flybuys points.
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Can I pay part debit and part flybuy points through webjet or Travelworld for flights?
Hi Tiara, thanks for your inquiry!
Part payments with flybuys points and card are eligible with Webjet. It would be best to contact Travelworld directly as transactions/ flight bookings are made through a travel agent.
Cheers,
Jonathan
Good afternoon. Is it possible for flybuys to be donated to a charity of one’s choice? Can the charity then redeem them for cash?
Kind regards
Geoffrey
Hi Geoffrey, thanks for your inquiry!
Flybuys has a range of charity partners who you can donate points to by entering the flybuys Rewards website, pressing ‘Money off shop’ and then ‘Help Our Charity Partners’.
Cheers,
Jonathan
1.Can I convert my flybuys points I gained using an ANZ visa credit card to Qantas frequent flyer points? If so, how?
2. If I want to donate my flybuys points to charity, how do I do this?
Thanks!
Hi Pip, thanks for your inquiry!
Unfortunately Flybuys points do not currently convert to Qantas Frequent Flyer points, although Flybuys points can be converted to flights by booking them through Webjet. Flybuys has a range of charity partners who you can donate points to by going through the flybuys Rewards website, entering ‘Money off shop’ and then ‘Help Our Charity Partners’.
Cheers,
Jonathan
How do I link my flybuys card to my Qantas frequent flyer account?
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for your inquiry.
The flybuys program currently does not have a partnership link with Qantas Frequent Flyers. Please see our guide to Qantas Frequent Flyer cards.
You can select the “Go to Site” button of your preferred credit card to proceed with your application. You can also contact the provider if you have specific questions. A gentle reminder, please ensure to read through the relevant product disclosure statement and terms and conditions to ensure that you got everything covered before you apply.
Cheers,
Jonathan
how many flybuys do I need to fly return to melbourne From cairns
Hi Christine, thanks for your inquiry!
The flybuys points required for a return flight to Melbourne from Cairns varies from approximately 30,000 points economy to 280,000 points for business flights. It would be best to check on the Webjet Travel website, who is the official flight partner with flybuys. On the website you can enter your desired flight and have the fares displayed in flybuys points.
Cheers,
Jonathan