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Woolworths Wish eGift Cards 5% off @ Cashrewards

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dtox on 16/10/2020 - 14:43 cashrewards.com.au (3410 clicks)
Last edited 16/10/2020 - 15:11 by 1 other user

Just received this email from Cashrewards. Time to load up on 5% off Woolworths Gift Cards this weekend!!

ENDING SOON: Save 5% on Woolworths Gift Cards

As a valued Cashrewards member, we want to tell you about upcoming changes to our Woolworths Gift Card program.

From 21 Oct 2020, we’ll offer 3% discount on Woolworths Gift Cards.

From 19 Nov 2020, no further discounts will be available.

This decision applies to a wide range of partners advertising Woolworths Gift Cards and lies outside the control of Cashrewards.

Stock up and save

There’s still time to save 5% instantly with Woolworths Gift Cards. Stock up now to keep on saving at Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s, BIG W, BWS, Caltex and more.

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  • yht on 16/10/2020 - 14:44
    +83

    That is sad news.

    • MattyD on 16/10/2020 - 15:11
      +38

      I guess the discount will be (wool)worth less soon?

      • capslock janitor on 20/10/2020 - 23:24

        From 21/10/20 - we’ll offer the following discounts: BWS Store eGift Cards 5%, BIG W Store eGift Cards 5%, Dan Murphy’s Store eGift Cards 5%, Cellarmasters Store eGift Cards 5%, Woolworths Store eGift Cards 4%, WISH eGift & Physical Cards 3%.

        What's "Woolworths Store eGift Cards 4%" ? is it diff to WISH

        • bbqwer on 20/10/2020 - 23:30
          +1

          Woolworths Store eGift Cards - this only can use at WW store only.

          WISH Card , can use at all stores - WW , big w , caltex , etc

          • capslock janitor on 20/10/2020 - 23:55

            @bbqwer: Oh like equiv of the old Coles-Myer gc

            Grabbed a 5 hundy :) Deed's done.

    • pipe on 16/10/2020 - 16:05
      +2

      At least I can still choose to give myself disco lights, streamers or dragonflies.

    • hotmustardsauce on 16/10/2020 - 16:16

      Probably worked out that all the orders on price errors e.g. Wine bundle deal was from gcs bought from cash rewards

    • bluesky on 16/10/2020 - 16:27
      +21

      It is really good of Cashrewards to give us notice of this change before it happens. Unlike some banks, where you find out about their rate drop after it happens. At least we can now plan and stock up!

      • jace88 on 16/10/2020 - 19:11
        +1

        I'm surprised too.

  • RockyRaccoon on 16/10/2020 - 14:46
    +64

    A negative bargain, do we count negative votes as a positive?

  • SmiTTy on 16/10/2020 - 14:46
    +24

    This is the exact opposite of a bargain.

    … but, good to know. thank you

    • Pricebeat on 16/10/2020 - 14:49
      +12

      This is a bargain with a deadline as opposed to forever same price/discount

  • peanutbutter123 on 16/10/2020 - 14:48
    +7

    what about shop back?

    • SgtBatten on 16/10/2020 - 15:21

      The email says it will apply to most partners so we must be ending things

    • cwongtech on 16/10/2020 - 17:01
      +1

      Probably too busy to fight off negative PR from the data breach to dare to post another seemingly negative (but out of their control) update.

      • frewer on 16/10/2020 - 17:14

        I guess I have to buy wow's gc from you again soon :D

  • salmon123 on 16/10/2020 - 14:48
    +13

    Anyone know the back story? Is woolworths doing this to all resellers (entertainment book, etc) or is cashrewards just squeezing some extra milage out of the cards?

    • Stopback on 16/10/2020 - 14:50
      +3

      prob became too mainstream

    • Bad Wolf on 16/10/2020 - 14:54
      +2

      Coles reduces their rate and cut out suppliers over the last few months.

      Dj’s also eliminating discounted giftcards

      • salmon123 on 16/10/2020 - 15:17
        +16

        Fair enough, but it doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

        I would've thought selling discounted gift cards was a profitable business for companies - cheap source of cash + keeping all the unused/expired cards.

        I guess low interest rates might mean that it's no longer viable for multiple players to take a hair-cut on the gift card gravy train along the way.

        • NitroJolt on 16/10/2020 - 15:32
          +2

          Maybe this has something to do with the 2019 law that mandates longer expiry periods for gift cards. https://consumerlaw.gov.au/new-gift-card-laws

          Gift cards don't expire as soon, so will be a liability for longer…? Not sure it explains why we're seeing this trend one year down the track though.

          • abc on 16/10/2020 - 15:38
            +3

            @NitroJolt: Woolworths Group Gift Cards never expire. Coles still have 3 year validity.

            Used to be 12-24 months across the board.

          • salmon123 on 16/10/2020 - 16:27
            +2

            @NitroJolt:

            liability for longer

            Nah - a quick glace of the woolworths annual report shows 16bn debt, of which only 250m is gift cards and loyalty schemes.

            The most obvious way to curb the liability would be introduce an expiry date, rather than kill the discount.

        • virhlpool on 16/10/2020 - 16:38
          +2

          Fair enough, but it doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

          ^ Ditto, and also all that effort and resources that went into the great Money and Rewards apps which mainly cater to the e-gift cards users. I wouldn't bother to open those apps if I wasn't using them to store e-gift cards. I would just scan my Rewards card and that's pretty much it.

          • salmon123 on 16/10/2020 - 16:44

            @virhlpool:

            and also all that effort and resources that went into the great Money and Rewards apps

            Hopefully they'll put more effort into the Scan&Go app now…

            • virhlpool on 16/10/2020 - 16:47

              @salmon123:

              Hopefully they'll put more effort into the Scan&Go app now…

              It doesn't save any money for the consumers though.

              • salmon123 on 16/10/2020 - 16:53

                @virhlpool:

                It doesn't save any money for the consumers though

                I think they had 50% off when it launched. I guess they'll need to start offering more incentives to get any sort of momentum with that app, which is what I was getting at.

  • BugsBunnyAUS on 16/10/2020 - 14:48
    +1

    Oh this is rather sad indeed :(

    • puffinfresh on 16/10/2020 - 15:07
      +5

      Yep. These were great for fuel, especially because WW was usually the cheapest near me, and it stacked with 4c off receipts.

      Personally, I prefer shopping at Coles and I've switched to an electric car, so it's not a big loss. I'll miss using them at Dan Murphy's the most, but I got to used to that when they removed cashback eligibility when gift cards were used (although they since brought that back).

      • salmon123 on 16/10/2020 - 16:30
        +1

        These were great for fuel, especially because WW was usually the cheapest near me, and it stacked with 4c off receipts.

        Not to mention Opal topups.

        WW group sold off their fuel business. It's operated by another company now, even though they retain the WW branding and accept WW gift cards.

        This could be a reason a reason for WW to reduce discounts on gift cards.

        • tukanglistrik on 16/10/2020 - 17:54

          Well they could simply stop allowing EG to accept WW GC.

          • salmon123 on 17/10/2020 - 02:34

            @tukanglistrik: There's probably contractual agreements that prevent it - along with accepting discount dockets, etc.

            I mean what's to stop WW from saying "You can't use our branding on your petrol stations any more"?

  • JHoliday on 16/10/2020 - 14:49

    Oh no

  • leeroys_dad on 16/10/2020 - 14:50
    +21

    we've had a good run boys and girls, thank you for all the discounts woolies

  • PeppaCat on 16/10/2020 - 14:52
    +9

    push me hard to coles!

    • lanceteer on 16/10/2020 - 23:42
      +1

      Summer time sadness

    • Tardvark on 17/10/2020 - 09:23
      +1

      Coles did this very same thing first…Woolies is following.

  • zakarados on 16/10/2020 - 14:52
    +1

    time to stock up…

  • Jamesx on 16/10/2020 - 14:52
    +2

    WTF!?

  • andylch on 16/10/2020 - 14:55
    Merged from No more discount on Woolworths Gift Cards from 19/11/2020

    https://www.cashrewards.com.au/woolworths-gift-cards

    Important changes to our Woolworths Gift Card program:

    From 21/10/20 - we’ll offer 3% discount on Woolworths Gift Cards.
    From 19/11/20 - no further discounts will be available.

    This decision applies to a wide range of partners advertising Woolworths Gift Cards and lies outside the control of Cashrewards. Stock up now to keep on saving.

    • jimbobaus on 16/10/2020 - 15:01

      Does no one read forums before posting ?

      • Craze on 16/10/2020 - 15:09
        +36

        I must admit I check deals more often than forums.

        • jimbobaus on 16/10/2020 - 15:50

          I made this comment when it was a dupe Forum post as this has been posted a few times today in the Forums

          • T-Quizzle on 16/10/2020 - 18:53
            +2

            @jimbobaus: There are Forums!?!?!?

            (j/k… but no, rarely read them)

      • Ok computer on 16/10/2020 - 15:59

        Generally not

      • Borg on 16/10/2020 - 21:35

        Nope. Never read the forums myself.

  • msmaster on 16/10/2020 - 14:56

    What would be the alternative then? Where else can we buy WW giftcards?

    • hawkeye93 on 16/10/2020 - 15:04

      Shopback?

      • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2020 - 15:07

        Suncorp?

        • this is us on 16/10/2020 - 15:21

          Yeah, 4% "only", IF they keep the agreement… I should probably buy a few hundred dollars while I can…

          • bamzero on 16/10/2020 - 15:36
            +1

            @this is us: They've already got a banner on there saying it will drop to 3% on 19/10.
            Doesn't mention any lower drops after that though but wouldn't be surprised.

          • running on empty on 16/10/2020 - 16:02

            @this is us: I've been buying woolworth caltex gift cards on suncorp for quite a while now, they were still at 5% and work in woolies.Although they are also dropping to 3% now

    • kochi murali on 16/10/2020 - 17:31

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/573172
      says in the list woolworths 5% off

    • ribbonsofnight on 17/10/2020 - 09:22

      They'll all be reducing the discount to 3%. Maybe they'll then have sporadic 5% discounts.

  • Gleung on 16/10/2020 - 14:57

    Thanks to OP for sharing this information for our last ditch effort to save a full 5%. However, seems the date of discount reduction in the heading Has to be corrected (20/10)?

  • ashftc on 16/10/2020 - 14:57
    +1

    Noooooooooooooooooooooooo

  • Tdsr on 16/10/2020 - 14:57

    This is the comment i saw in my Suncorp rewards app. It doesn’t mention big w or Dan Murphy’s though

    “ Effective 10am (AEST) Monday 19 October 2020, the Woolworths Group will reduce their eGift Card discounts. Woolworths and Caltex Woolworths eGift Cards will be reduced to 3% discount”

  • coprocessor8087 on 16/10/2020 - 14:57

    After 0%, it will be -5%, rewards will be rejected and deducted for whatever reason.

  • branners on 16/10/2020 - 14:58
    +1

    Never used a Woollies eGift card before, forgive the noob question but how do they work?

    • JamesLucas on 16/10/2020 - 15:00
      +3

      Free money. Buy a card through cashrewards and get 5% discount in cart at checkout. I.e $200 face value card costs $190

      • branners on 16/10/2020 - 15:03

        Thanks, but how does one scan an eGift card at the checkout?

        • hawkeye93 on 16/10/2020 - 15:06
          +2

          Choose gift card payment method, enter the card number and PIN manually or scan the barcode.

        • JamesLucas on 16/10/2020 - 15:08
          +11

          Load the card into the Woolworths money app and you can scan the barcode, then enter the PIN.
          It's confusing the first few times but easy once you get the hang of it.

        • nepalesesquirrel on 16/10/2020 - 15:08

          Yes scan at checkout or punch in numbers online, can be used at big w, bws, dans etc.

      • whyisave on 17/10/2020 - 20:24

        how long do they last for?
        can these cards be used Australia-wide?
        can balances be checked?
        ( can balances be used to pay? )

        • Darkyre on 17/10/2020 - 20:35
          +2

          They don't have expiry date.
          Can be used at all Woolies, Caltex-woolies, BWS, Dan Murphy etc. Online order ok too. You can load the card onto the Woolworths money app and it stores it there with updated balances for you. If you already have the app on your phone, when you click the email link of the gift card, it automatically adds it to the app for you. Pretty neat.

          Stacks with 4cent fuel vouchers.

          Very easy to use. I've been doing it for years. Get some, you won't regret it.

          • whyisave on 17/10/2020 - 23:06
            -4

            @Darkyre: Thanks for your reply :-)

            People spending $95 to get a $5 bonus :-D

            …which is fine, if you were already going to spend that $95 !

            • JamesLucas on 18/10/2020 - 00:21
              +1

              @whyisave: It's better than bank interest. Buy $1000 worth and take 2yrs to spend it and you are still in front.

            • Coops1 on 18/10/2020 - 10:34
              +1

              @whyisave: Yeah, we do spend that $95! It’s been one of the most consistent and lucrative bargains for a long time! More lucrative before some of the older hacks were closed off, but I will be getting my fix of cards before the finale!

            • rasserie on 18/10/2020 - 11:28
              +1

              @whyisave: im a low spender and i do chalk up 95. doesnt have to spend all 95 at one go. its not a question of IF, its a question of WHEN eventually. $5 is in fact just a bonus.

  • FiscalSleuth on 16/10/2020 - 14:58

    Suncorp app
    Woolworths 4%
    Fuel 5%
    Liquor 5%

    • brandogs on 16/10/2020 - 15:01
      +5

      Suncorp also has a banner saying Woolworths are dropping discount to 3%

      • Denyol on 16/10/2020 - 15:30
        +1

        No news yet whether Macquarie bank will follow suit.

        • ribbonsofnight on 17/10/2020 - 09:23
          +1

          Well I assume Macquarie aren't going to pay 2% of your grocery bills themself.

    • vikvance on 16/10/2020 - 15:02

      The Suncorp app is saying that Woolies discount will be reduced to 3% from 19 October.

      It's entirely possible that it will also then be reduced to 0% in November.

    • puffinfresh on 16/10/2020 - 15:03
      +1

      You can use any of them at any of their stores. ie, liquor and fuel one still work at WW. At least currently…

    • Choc83 on 16/10/2020 - 15:46
      +6

      You can buy a Dan Murphy 5% card at Suncorp and that will work at woolies

  • vikvance on 16/10/2020 - 14:59
    +12

    Press F to pay respects.

  • RonDonga on 16/10/2020 - 14:59

    Lets hope discount through Suncorp App will remain ?

    • DrRalph on 16/10/2020 - 15:36
      +1

      Suncorp already reduced. And note:

      'This decision applies to a wide range of partners advertising Woolworths Gift Cards and lies outside the control of Cashrewards.'

  • Koipanda on 16/10/2020 - 14:59
    +2

    Use suncorp 5%, get teh caltex wollies one, works at woolworths.

      • Koipanda on 16/10/2020 - 15:44
        -1

        ah shit… this is sad

    • BilboBargains on 16/10/2020 - 22:19

      Forgive my stupidity in asking the same thing you said but I'm just checking, do the Caltex Woolies e-gift cards 100% work at Woolies ?

      • Koipanda on 16/10/2020 - 23:49

        Yep. even works online as well. Ive been using it ever since the normal woolies went back to 4%

        • BilboBargains on 17/10/2020 - 01:28

          Thanks for the info, much appreciated

        • Neoika on 17/10/2020 - 10:44

          Besides Caltex one, I bought a BWS eGC @ Suncorp early this year. It is the same as a Wish eGC.

          There is also a "Woolworths Liquor" eGC there, no sure if it is a Wish eGC.

  • fordprefect on 16/10/2020 - 15:06
    +1

    sad, sad news.

    op should update title with 'last days'

  • justtoreply on 16/10/2020 - 15:07
    +29

    No 5% = buying from Amazon.

    Without cashback at Amazon, woolworths/big w was winning due to 5%. Now I've no reason to shop with woolworths/big w

    • Pandaroo on 16/10/2020 - 17:21
      +9

      Exactly, this 5% was the only reason I didn't bother with the Amazon grocery deals…Not anymore!

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