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Member Since 26/08/2011
Last Seen 20/09/2025
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Location Brisbane

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That's concerning. Up Bank are still saying "we don't impose a fee, but the ATM might". The 7-bank website says ["Fees for cards issued…
20/09/2025 - 14:57
I might have overstated how common 7-eleven stores are. Even near the middle of Tokyo, some suburbs are "dormitory" suburbs, and have…
18/09/2025 - 01:15
Can confirm, I managed to transfer my points from KrisFlyer to Velocity, and I received the 20% bonus points. It wasn't clear sailing…
17/09/2025 - 23:32
> They never been profitable In a way, that's a good sign. Suggests they're not overcharging their customers.
17/09/2025 - 17:50
I've only been to Japan since getting an Up account, and it's free to withdraw there when using 7-bank ATMs - which are in almost every…
17/09/2025 - 17:47
It's not quite an unlimited number of offset accounts, but it's more than probably anyone will need. Up Bank allows up to 50 offset…
17/09/2025 - 10:21
> They must be desperate. Given their home loan interest rate is currently 5.2% **with offset accounts and no annual fee**, I think they'll…
17/09/2025 - 10:04
> so i think its open to all I'll play it cautiously, and wait for someone to report that they did receive the bonus points.
17/09/2025 - 09:53
Thanks. I've only been a velocity member for about a month, so I haven't received such emails yet. Good to know I will.
17/09/2025 - 09:47
In the previous deal for KF to VFF transfers, [people](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16325231/redir)…
17/09/2025 - 09:41
> Usually twice a year. How do you get alerted to such deals? They don't seem to be listed on OzBargain that often.
17/09/2025 - 09:34
Your URL has "ppsclub" in it, rather suggesting it is an exclusive offer to PPS Club. And two people, above, did transfer points across,…
17/09/2025 - 08:51
Here's the Singapore Air link that shows the deal, appears to only be available to members of Singapore Air's PPS Club:…
16/09/2025 - 23:12
Not as long as you keep earning more VFF points. I added my VFF membership to the 7-eleven app, so I earn points every time I buy petrol at…
16/09/2025 - 21:30
I recommend you use some reinforcing with the epoxy. I've done pseudo-fibreglass repairs before, using epoxy as the resin, and it works…
15/09/2025 - 02:45
If you only want a small amount of data, I can tell you how to get long-expiry data for $3/GB using eSIMs. But websites will think you're…
12/09/2025 - 19:26
> I thought 25/8 speed plans had been grandfathered and weren't a current product anymore. Not grandfathered. For example, Superloop are…
12/09/2025 - 19:05
> Is it cheap for 25/8? Only for the first two months of the introductory period. The cheapest 25/10 plan listed on OzBargain is…
12/09/2025 - 18:56
The fastest "dial up" was 56kbps, or 0.056Mbps. You might be thinking of ADSL2, where the **average** speed was 12Mbps (many people got…
12/09/2025 - 18:46
What are you going to do for data, or don't you need it?
12/09/2025 - 01:54
Postpaid can be cheaper for some people, it just depends on how you use your phone.
12/09/2025 - 01:25
Vodafone is cheaper in some locations, and absolutely woeful in others. > You get 200GB all over the world No you don't. Have a look at the…
12/09/2025 - 00:57
I'm paying slightly less than that. For calls and SMS I'm on Amaysim's $60/year talk and text only plan, so $5/month. I also have an Eskimo…
11/09/2025 - 03:00
I have that plan. >Is this plan renewable at the end of the year? Yes. I've downloaded the CIS…
11/09/2025 - 01:51
> Roaming is so good to have. Roaming is available on many prepaid plans, and some are surprisingly good. Like the cheapest [Amaysim…
11/09/2025 - 01:17
Amaysim still have a ~$120/Year plan, and it's still available. It's just split up so you pay $30 every 90 days, and you won't find it…
11/09/2025 - 00:57
> we only get the telstra network atm. The last two options on my list are on the Telstra network. You're already using ALDImobile…
11/09/2025 - 00:26
It can save significant money. Some people (like me) only need about 2GB of mobile data per year, so for me that adds $20 to the $60 plan.…
10/09/2025 - 03:13
Everyone should do this. It's the only way to be sure the message was sent by your bank, AND the bank can't deny they sent it. Take a…
09/09/2025 - 14:30
> Sad day for tightarse It could be a good day for TA! As CashRewards is closing, any non-compete clause in the business sale agreement is…
08/09/2025 - 23:07
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