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2000 Bonus Flybuys Points (Worth $10) on $100 & $250 Coles Mastercard Gift Card ($5 & $7 Fees Apply) @ Coles

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2000 Bonus Flybuys Points (Worth $10) on $100 & $250 Coles Mastercard Gift Card ($5 & $7 Fees Apply) @ Coles
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HamBoi69 on 13/01/2024 - 12:00 coles.com.au (1045 clicks)

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Next week's upcoming Coles gift card deal!

Limit 5 Gift Cards per Flybuys account. Offer valid from 17/1/24 to 23/1/24 and only available in store at Coles Supermarkets (excludes Coles Online, Coles Express and purchases via giftcards.com.au), subject to store availability. Excludes $50 Coles Mastercard Gift Cards. To qualify for this offer you must present your Flybuys card at the time of purchase. While stocks last, no rainchecks. BONUS POINTS can be awarded more than once for each Gift Card type including different denominations of the same Gift Card but can only be collected up to 5 times per Flybuys account. Gift Cards can't be used to purchase other Gift Cards at Coles. Standard Flybuys terms and conditions apply and are available at Flybuys.com.au. Coles Mastercard gift cards are issued by Heritage and People's Choice Limited trading as Heritage Bank ABN 11 087 651 125, AFSL/ACL No. 244310 pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. For Coles Mastercard Gift Card Terms of Use and Conditions, go to www.colesmastercardbalance.com.au.

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  • vetopower on 13/01/2024 - 12:06
    +10

    These no longer work at the ATO, right?

    • hawkeye93 on 13/01/2024 - 12:31

      really? since when?

      • WookieMonster on 13/01/2024 - 12:32
        +5

        21 December 2023, apparently

        • lilkid28 on 13/01/2024 - 14:13

          I thought they blocked it once previously, then after a huge amount of complaints (including to the Ombudsman?), it was reinstated. Or was that the Vanilla GC?

          • WookieMonster on 13/01/2024 - 14:44
            +7

            @lilkid28: Transactions at the ATO were blocked on Coles Mastercard gift cards on 02 November 2022, and then unblocked a couple of weeks later. And yes, there were a number of OzBargainers submitting complaints to AFCA about this.

            I do not think transactions at the ATO has ever been blocked on Vanilla Visa gift cards. To be fair, Vanilla Visa gift cards are not as popular, because you rarely see sales for them in comparison to Coles Mastercard gift cards.

            As a side note, Activ Visa gift cards have blocked transactions at the ATO since the scheme’s introduction. I tried it myself in late 2022 and payment was declined.

            • nsingh21 on 17/01/2024 - 01:12
              +1

              @WookieMonster: I'm pretty annoyed at some VISA prepaids not working with DEFT anymore. The Coles MC here still work but it's taking the fun out GC buying for me

    • spc12go on 13/01/2024 - 12:32
      -2

      They worked for me last November. However there’s a limit of how many it will process per day. You have to give it 24 hours cooling period before trying again.

      • vetopower on 13/01/2024 - 12:35
        +1

        The shutdown apparently came in December, as WookieMonster's comment suggests.

      • io on 13/01/2024 - 15:24
        -1

        Yes worked for me as well in Nov. Used 4 $50 cards in one day.

        • Tleyx on 13/01/2024 - 15:26
          +1

          Isnt november before december when they were banned?

        • lilkid28 on 13/01/2024 - 15:26

          I also used these Coles Prepaid MC in early December 2023.

    • andyroberts1 on 14/01/2024 - 15:53

      Hi mate for a small fee you can use and register the card with pay.com.au

    • thriftee on 21/01/2024 - 11:37
      +5

      Works again now. Paid some yesterday to ATO. Thought I’d give it another go before paying into my water account. To my shock and surprise it worked!

  • msmaster on 13/01/2024 - 12:22
    +8

    But they still work for council rates, which is not normally something you can get cashback or rewards for by paying with your credit card.
    I use my HSBC to buy gift cards (2% cashback + 2000 bonus Flybuys), and then pay rates with those.

    • yht on 13/01/2024 - 12:25
      +1

      The 2% cashback only for amount up to $100 and this case it is $105.

      • msmaster on 13/01/2024 - 12:25
        +9

        I do split payment: $99+$6.

        • Neoika on 13/01/2024 - 12:33
          +7

          The extra time, staff intervention/questioning, flybuys not scanned each time, card rejection due to multiple uses in a short period all make it not worthy.

          It may be OK if you only buy 1 or 2 cards.

        • akanub on 13/01/2024 - 12:35

          I thought you couldn't split payment for gift card purchases at coles

      • Neoika on 13/01/2024 - 12:36
        +2

        It is a state, local council dependant issue that makes the card usable or not. Not every one allows customized amount. Not a single answer fits all.

  • ATTS on 13/01/2024 - 12:25
    +3

    Was the mastercard gift card the one that got hacked before?

  • chyawala on 13/01/2024 - 12:36
    +1

    There was a known error when this promo ran late Dec, and people didn't get their points. Also reports that cannot spend more than $300 at a merchant as subsequent cards decline.

    • tunzafun001 on 13/01/2024 - 13:31
      +1

      I swear it's intentional.. just testing the waters to see how many pick it up up.

      • chyawala on 13/01/2024 - 13:40

        The timing is remarkable, when they would end up better off silently pocketing $25 of fees.

  • povertytrap on 13/01/2024 - 12:36
    +1

    Many stores didn’t seem to have them available last time.

  • frugalftw on 13/01/2024 - 12:55
    +2

    It’s back! It went into my body corporate’s fat pockets hours after I got them last deal lol Didn’t even get to smell the plastic cards!

    • t25 on 13/01/2024 - 13:08

      Exactly how it should be used if you don't want the hassle.

  • a1234my on 13/01/2024 - 13:36

    2000x5 cards points for the whole week?

  • Koipanda on 13/01/2024 - 13:40
    +1

    Wouldn't the $100 ones be more profitable than the $250?

    • Peck on 13/01/2024 - 13:48
      -1

      Yep.

    • ozbargainerlife1 on 13/01/2024 - 14:01

      but you only get 5?

      • Tleyx on 13/01/2024 - 15:27

        I think he means as a percentage

  • thriftee on 13/01/2024 - 13:41
    +1

    Wow this is quick. Didn’t expect the offer so soon since the last one was 3 weeks ago. Just got a new CC so this is good news

    • t25 on 13/01/2024 - 13:52
      +11

      We haven't had a 10% off for ages. This is peanuts.

  • Utsav23 on 13/01/2024 - 13:59

    $illy question, can we use this Mastercard gift card to buy other gift card/s on sale?

    • Peck on 13/01/2024 - 14:10
      +2

      Not in person, but they can be used online. If rejected online then pay via paypal.

      • [Deactivated] on 13/01/2024 - 14:35
        +1

        Yeah, I had to go through PayPal.

        Added every card lol

  • bloomer on 13/01/2024 - 14:08

    So these are still generally working for payment with Paypal and with Auspost Billpay?

  • FOX on 13/01/2024 - 14:11
    -2

    Copied from previous deal:
    Assuming you get 2105 points per $100 MCGC, which is worth $10*(2105/2000) = $10.525 Flybuys dollars, and also assume this $10.525 is equivalent to real cash (real professional would argue its real cash value is less than its face value and this is actually correct since one would be able to obtain discounted Coles gift card elsewhere , but let’s just say they’re equivalent):

    $100 MCGC:
    1-105/(100+10.525) = 4.99887%

    $250 MCGC:
    1-257/(250+10.525) = 1.35304%

    • zuruhara on 13/01/2024 - 18:47

      4.99% discount is not bad but awarded as flybuys points, not directly money off. With the risk of point failed to be awarded, need to chase up cust service, risk of turning to coles and there's no stock, risk of hacking, n if we use it to pay council there's around 50c fees per 100 dollars.

    • BaarOzGain on 14/01/2024 - 00:29

      I'm really surprised that this is considered a good deal amongst ozbargain community. Paying $105 for $100 worth card to get $10.525 flybuys dollar that can be used in certain stores!!
      The $250 one is a joke!

      Thanks for the details.

      • Craze on 14/01/2024 - 10:19
        +1

        Useful for those who need to meet CC minimum spend, but otherwise not worth it.

    • FOX on 19/01/2024 - 14:03
      -2

      Have no idea why some dummies would beg me, apparently these people hate maths.

      • WookieMonster on 19/01/2024 - 14:12
        +3

        It could be because your maths for the $250 denomination is wrong. You said:

        $250 MCGC:
        1-257/(250+10.525) = 1.35304%

        The $10.525 in Flybuys Dollars assumes that you earn 2105 Flybuys points for purchasing a $250 Coles Mastercard gift card through this deal. However, that is incorrect, because you actually earn 2257 Flybuys points (i.e. 257 standard points and 2000 bonus points), meaning you will actually earn $11.285 worth of Flybuys Dollars.

        Your equation should instead read:

        $250 MCGC:
        1-257/(250+11.285) = 1.63997%

  • [Deactivated] on 13/01/2024 - 14:20

    Do these still work if you have a 5x booster in Flybuy accounts?

    Pretty poor value, but I have to book hotels for Asia soon anyways.

  • Azro on 13/01/2024 - 14:31

    Does this essentially mean that I buy 2000 points for $5?

    • trixieb on 13/01/2024 - 14:33

      Only with the $100 card

    • cloudy on 14/01/2024 - 10:54

      That’s pretty much how I see it

  • SydBoy on 13/01/2024 - 14:40
    +2

    looks like previous deal (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/821892) didn't go as planned … hope more people don't buy into this cheap deal of coles as now a days coles prices are high or equal to woolworths and coles doesn't provide 10% discount woolworths gives …. !!!

  • mitt on 13/01/2024 - 14:45
    +5

    I enjoy having a few of these kicking around with a couple bucks left on them. Great for signing up to services/free trials that require a credit card.

  • ilovefullprice on 13/01/2024 - 18:45

    Thanks OP

  • Ozpe1903 on 13/01/2024 - 20:51

    When will we have %10 discounted deal again.
    I want that deal desperately

    • Craze on 13/01/2024 - 21:03

      Given the last deal was less than a month ago looks like Coles is just testing to see what promo works. We may not see 10% deal for a while…

      • zuruhara on 14/01/2024 - 17:10

        Any promo will work. Free points/money off is a bargain, even if only 1% off there still be suckers.

  • Dmd on 13/01/2024 - 23:26

    Is this strict on the 5 cards per flybuys card or is it 5 cards per day per flybuys card

    • WookieMonster on 14/01/2024 - 09:49
      +4

      This deal is strictly limited to 5 gift cards per Flybuys account for the duration of this deal.

  • drewbytes on 14/01/2024 - 07:22
    +1

    If it wasn't for the $5 purchase fee I'd get a few of the $100 cards.

  • KK25 on 14/01/2024 - 07:40
    +1

    With Coles Insurance, we can get $10 off by 2000 points at the purchase time. Basically pay $95 for $100 giftcard, and only 95 flybuy points. But can use self checkout, and no hassles of asking staff for split payment.

    Also 2% cashback on HSBC card.

  • ThePointsGuru on 14/01/2024 - 13:29
    +4

    Tried today at the ATO website, but the cards are no longer accepted.

  • dq2020 on 14/01/2024 - 23:26

    https://colesmastercardbalance.com.au/ doesn't seem to work.

    • trixieb on 15/01/2024 - 03:02

      Redirects to this:

      https://www.mybalancenow.com/#/

      • xiaozaocha on 20/01/2024 - 09:10

        tried a few cards, showing internal error:(

        • chaosboi on 20/01/2024 - 18:47

          I get this error more often than not. Pain in the arse, but at least the phone number works for balance checks.

  • steveyyf on 15/01/2024 - 10:29

    seems like this deal comes back from time to time. more regularly

    • Craze on 15/01/2024 - 12:04

      They may run more regularly but definitely poor value if they are points vs straight discount.

      • t25 on 15/01/2024 - 12:19
        +3

        These are crap.

        10% is where it should be at. Bonus for unlimited online purchases.

  • Dealseeker21 on 17/01/2024 - 01:36
    +1

    Anyone who can't use these "anywhere Mastercard is accepted" please submit a complaint https://www.afca.org.au/make-a-complaint

    • Tleyx on 17/01/2024 - 14:29

      The ATO is the government they wont fix themselves

  • capslock on 17/01/2024 - 07:51
    +1

    I just spent the last hour and a bit driving to 5 stores. Only 1 store had any $100 cards. You need to be really dedicated or lucky to use this promo.

  • TanedaR on 17/01/2024 - 08:27
    +1

    Went to 5 Coles nearby, only 1 had 5x$100. So I took them all.
    None at the other 4. only $250s.
    One of the cashier told me a man bought 10x $250s with his wife together.
    That's desperate…

    • domo653q on 17/01/2024 - 13:15
      +2

      Especially the $250’s rather than the $100’s

    • capslock on 17/01/2024 - 15:30
      +7

      Some people might say that what you and I did making the effort to go to 5 stores is also a bit desperate.

      • xsacha on 17/01/2024 - 18:40
        +1

        They went to 1 store and made $30. You went to 5 stores and made $25. You probably spent most of it in fuel.

        • TanedaR on 17/01/2024 - 19:36

          Let me know which car would cost $25 of fuel for a 10km trip, I would avoid it.

          They 5 stores are all on my way to my destination, it doesn't cost me extra fuel.
          But it did cost me extra 5x3 mins.

  • andyroberts1 on 17/01/2024 - 20:57
    +1

    Classic no availability…

  • Craze on 17/01/2024 - 22:47

    Judging by the lack of comments I'm guessing not many takers this time round, or no availability?

    • WookieMonster on 17/01/2024 - 23:21

      I searched five stores at different times today, and none of them had any stock whatsoever. (Yes, even $250s were not on the shelves.)

      It could also be that a number of OzBargains are disgruntled at Coles Mastercard gift cards currently not working at the ATO, so their interest in this deal has likely cooled.

  • Alekhine on 17/01/2024 - 23:09

    One store had none at all
    Tried to pay the ATO and did not work
    Seems illegal for Heritage to block merchants
    I signed the petition
    Should we be writing to AFCA?
    Is the standard email?

    • RTY on 22/01/2024 - 09:19
      +2

      It's working on ATO again. I paid on last Thursday, last Sunday and today.

      • Alekhine on 24/01/2024 - 09:29

        Thanks for the update

      • yht on 24/01/2024 - 10:39

        Used up my 6x$100 on 22/1 paying my tax

  • Koipanda on 18/01/2024 - 08:11

    How long does it take to reflect on flybuys?

    I bought yesterday and haven't gotten anything

    • WookieMonster on 18/01/2024 - 08:19
      +1

      Standard and bonus points from instore purchases at Coles are usually credited around 4:30pm Sydney time on the day after the purchase, but can take 1-2 days longer in some circumstances.

      In your case, I would suggest checking your Flybuys account later today.

    • henrikoez on 18/01/2024 - 08:47
      +1

      it's always updated around 5pm following day for me

    • zhaoweizhi on 20/01/2024 - 18:55

      Longest one for me takes 1 week, the whole transaction didn’t show in my flybuys account, I even lodged an inquiry with flybuys.

  • dumdum2 on 18/01/2024 - 12:16
    +1

    Had a smooth experience spending 5 x $100 on my council rates

    First Coles I went to in S-E Melbourne had plenty of cards

  • kikxz on 19/01/2024 - 12:08

    Coles - Collingwood had around 10 to 20 $250 cards, I couldn't see any $100 cards

    • Neoika on 19/01/2024 - 13:16

      It seems all shortage reports are from VIC.

  • RTY on 19/01/2024 - 22:12

    Coles Spencer/flinders/south Melbourne plenty $250 no $100

  • andyroberts1 on 19/01/2024 - 23:58

    Anyone had any troubles buying the same gift card and getting given the inactive card and the store taking the active one as an accident?? I also through out my recieipt :(

    • Neoika on 20/01/2024 - 09:08

      It is possible when you bought a few, especially did separate transactions. There was one occasion that I saw someone grabbed a dozen, mixed up the activated and unactivated during the payment process and called for help.

  • capslock on 20/01/2024 - 16:54

    Has anyone been trapped by the new barriers? You go in store, find no stock, try to get out but the barriers won't open because you didn't buy anything.

    • HopSkipJumpFallSplat on 20/01/2024 - 16:56
      +1

      Yeah, several times, pisses me right off, I've pushed them aside to get out, triggered an alarm, no one payed any attention.

      • t25 on 20/01/2024 - 17:18
        +1

        I got told off for forcing them open. Got told it breaks the gates.

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 23/01/2024 - 16:15

          Good then. They can't register any legal complaint, given they're trapping you in.

    • TanedaR on 23/01/2024 - 11:00

      yeah, always need to ask the attendand to open it, very annoying.

  • chaosboi on 20/01/2024 - 18:48

    I had one card decline at a butcher today and when I later checked online the pending charge was showing. How long till the pending charge drops off? Did this happen often?

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