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Are you cashing in on your MasterCard credit card rewards?

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Kate Cowling
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Are you cashing in on your MasterCard credit card rewards?

Are you taking advantage of your MasterCard credit or debit card rewards? Being one of the world’s most recognised credit cards comes with high expectations. MasterCard delivers with a range of common card types for every spender and a whole lot of perks.

MasterCard Privileges

Owning a MasterCard comes with its privileges so if you’re a fan of lifestyle treats you can find some great daily deals.

By simply owning a MasterCard you can cash in on discounted dining, travel, retail and entertainment deals. Get 20% off a luxury Starwood resort stay, enjoy a complimentary aperitif at a top French restaurant or save on long stemmed roses from Roses Only.  

Emergency Services

Sometimes things just don’t go according to plan. Lost and stolen cards can leave you stranded and penniless but MasterCards emergency services is prepared for your unlucky moments.

If you report your card lost or stolen immediately you will not be held responsible for any unauthorised transactions on your card. They can arrange an emergency cash advance within two business days to help you out of tough times and have a 24 hour emergency service line, which operates 365 days of the year, so you won’t be left stranded for long.

Prepaid multi-currency cash passport

Aussie travellers pay attention, as life just got a little bit easier. MasterCard have introduced a cash passport which holds up to ten different currencies on one card. Load your card up with all the currencies you will need abroad and simply withdraw that currency at any ATM’s or retail stores that accept MasterCard worldwide. Points to note;

  • It’s accepted at 35.9 million locations worldwide
  • You can load up to ten currencies on one card
  • You can use the card at ATM’s, in store and online
  • It locks in exchange rates before you travel
  • Easily reload online and be safe in the knowledge that it’s protected by the MasterCard security network.

You can purchase your cash passport online, at travel agents, Australia Post and at a range of retail outlets.

MasterCard PayPass

In a hurry? The Coles queues just got a little bit shorter with this handy Mastercard. The latest time saving incentive they’ve introduced is the PayPass, which allows you to tap your card over a contactless reader to pay for purchases under $100.

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