01/09/2026
Four things worth doing before October: https://hpartners.com.au/credit-card-surcharge-ban-2026/
The credit card surcharge ban starts 1st October โ great news at the checkout, less great for your points! Fewer points per dollar, new annual fees, and a $149 charge if you're on CBA's Qantas program.
Rewards only stack up if you pay the card off in full, every month. Otherwise the interest is quietly eating every point you earn.