Episode 15 - What the RBA Changes Will Really Mean For Your Credit Card Points

Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 15 of Travel Pointers!

Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced reforms to Australian credit card fees which could have some unintended consequences when it comes to earning frequent flyer points in Australia. We’ll talk about these proposals in this Travel Pointers episode.

Each episode begins with a discussion of some of the recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:

• Qantas will raise domestic change & cancellation fees on 30 July 2025
• Qantas devalues Green Tier
• Live music features in the Sydney Qantas Club
• Cathay Pacific announces changes to Asia Miles and status point earn rates
• Qatar Airways Privilege Club introduces Avios subscriptions (Privilege Club Pro)

Here's where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:

• RBA proposes changes to interchange fees
• AFF annual gathering in Melbourne on 21-23 November 2025
• AFF thread on obtaining a US AMEX card