How it works - Budgeting hacks from the Flybuys 50 - Article

Flybuys 50 member Cameron uses his Flybuys stash like a bank account. He adds points at every opportunity and doesn’t go a day without checking on his Flybuys fortune. He shops with as many partners as he can – groceries from Coles, fuel from Shell Coles Express, stationery from Officeworks and DIY supplies from Bunnings Warehouse. If he hasn’t shopped with a partner store, he’ll complete Flybuys surveys while watching TV or commuting to work.
When he’s piled enough points, he’ll transfer them for Velocity Frequent Flyer Points to put towards extra special family holidays. So far, he’s scored flights to New Zealand for him and his wife (that’s where they tied the knot!) and surprised his son with a birthday trip to Kalgoorlie. For Cameron, every day is brimming with new points-collecting opportunities.

Marie, WA

Empty nester and Flybuys 50 member Marie knows that shopping for everyday essentials is a sure-fire way to boost her points balance. She even has a clever points hack for her groceries.
Every week, she keeps an eye out for personalised bonus offers and makes sure her shop meets the requirements. When she’s collected a tidy sum of points, she’ll redeem them for Coles gift cards. Then all she has to do is shop as normal, present the gift card at the register and watch the total come down. With the cash she would normally spend on groceries, Marie treats herself, without breaking the budget. Marie is like her own Flybuys fairy godmother. She shows that savvy shopping doesn’t mean sacrificing quality.

Super mum and Flybuys 50 member Sonia loves playing the long game. Rather than redeeming her Flybuys points throughout the year, she saves them up to splurge during the Christmas season.
And she makes points-collecting a family affair. Her husband and eldest son’s cards are both linked to her Flybuys account, and the trio works together to boost their points balance throughout the year. They make sure to fuel up their four family cars at Shell Coles Express, and Sonia always keeps her trusty Coles Rewards Mastercard in her back pocket.
When Christmas comes around, the whole family gets to reap the rewards of the Flybuys fortune they helped to build. Sonia redeems the points for extra special presents from the Rewards Store. A little saving goes a long way for this Flybuys family of five.

There you have it: three ways you can strengthen your Flybuys game plan – and your budget. Looking for even more inspo? Discover more tips from the Flybuys 50.