August 2026

Qantas opened a double-rewards booking window and set a date for Frequent Flyer changes. Finder also reported on upcoming Westpac and St.George card changes. Here is what happened from 24–30 August 2026 . Westpac and St.George card changes came into focus On 24 August, Finder rep...

CommBank announced a wider Yello points program, Qatar offered a buy-Avios bonus, and supermarkets launched gift card points offers. Here is the news from 17–23 August 2026 . CommBank announced a wider Yello points program On 18 August, Commonwealth Bank announced a change to Com...

Velocity launched a card referral promotion and added online Hong Kong Airlines Business rewards. A Qantas-linked Luxury Escapes status challenge also closed during 10–16 August 2026 . Velocity's card referral bonus began on 10 August Velocity opened its Refer a Plus One promotio...

Flybuys added an August transfer bonus, KrisShop opened an Australian store, and Jetstar announced new cabin-bag rules. Here is what happened from 3–9 August 2026 . Flybuys added a smaller August transfer bonus A separate Flybuys and Velocity offer, reported by Point Hacks on 3 A...

Amex changed its Qantas offers, HSBC announced its Australian retail exit, and Velocity opened a transfer bonus. Here is the rewards news from 27 July to 2 August 2026 . Amex changed the Qantas Ultimate welcome offer A 29 July OzBargain post recorded a new offer for The Qantas Am...