From 13 to 19 November 2024, Coles is offering a limited-time deal where you can earn 2,000 bonus Flybuys points on $100 and $250 Coles Mastercard Gift Cards. This is a brilliant opportunity to boost your Flybuys or Velocity balance, offering a competitive 210 points per dollar spent when converted to Velocity Points!
You can earn 10,525 Flybuys Points with this offer, including the standard and bonus earn on a maximum of five Coles Mastercard Gift Cards. Because Flybuys is partnered with Velocity Frequent Flyer, those points can be converted into 5,262 Velocity Points
TL;DR:
- Offer runs from 13 to 19 November 2024
- Only available in-store at Coles
- Maximum five gift cards per Flybuys account
- Valid for $100 and $250 Coles Mastercard Gift Cards only
- Excludes $50 Coles Mastercard Gift Cards
- Card purchase fee applies
The Offer In Detail
From 13 to 19 November 2024, you can snag 2,000 bonus Flybuys Points on $100 and $250 Coles Mastercard Gift Cards. These cards incur a purchase fee of $5 for the $100 card and $7 fee for the $250 card.
This offer is available in-store at Coles only, with a limit of five cards per Flybuys account. Keep in mind that this limit applies for the duration of the promotion, and not per day. If you need to purchase more than five cards with a bonus, you will need to use multiple Flybuys accounts.
As both cards earn the same 2,000 bonus points, it is wise to purchase the $100 Coles Mastercard Gift Cards only. These incur a $5 purchase fee each but deliver $10.50 off your shopping at Coles or transfer to 1,050 Velocity Points. For those purchasing the maximum of five Coles Mastercard Gift Cards, that’s $52.50 worth of Flybuys Points or 5,250 Velocity Points.
When purchasing gift cards, be sure to scan your Flybuys card to score a bonus. There is no need to activate this offer. Coles typically credits Flybuys points the day after a purchase is made.
Also, be sure to get into Coles fast, as these Mastercard Gift Card offers are incredibly popular. It isn’t uncommon for your local coles to completely sell out within the first day this promotion drops.
Wait, You Said It Cost $25 Not $525?
In total you’ll spend $525 for five $100 gift cards. Of course, the gift cards themselves can be used anywhere there is an EFTPOS machine, just like your normal spending.
The best practice would be to purchase your gift cards, and then use them to immediately pay for your weekly shop. But either way, you get 5,262 Velocity Points For $25.
How Do I Use Coles Mastercard Gift Cards?
When it comes time to use your Coles Mastercard Gift Card for an in-store transaction, simply select credit as your payment option and swipe the card. There is usually no need to enter a PIN, but if the terminal requests one, first try hitting enter and if that doesn’t work enter a random four-digit number.
For online purchases, simply enter the card details on the front, just as you would using a credit card.
To check your balance, visit MyBalanceNow.com, enter the card details on the front and click ‘continue’.
Remember To Be Careful With Prepaid Gift Cards
Generally speaking, it is best practice to spend any prepaid Mastercard and Visa gift cards as soon as possible. These cards aren’t as secure as a bank-backed credit card, and leaving them to gather dust only increases the chance they could become compromised.
Also be sure to inspect each card before purchase, only buying those which are undamaged. If you notice any damage or missing card numbers after purchase, return it immediately and hope Coles honours a refund.
