Coles' new Flybuys policy aims to ease financial burden for shoppers

As the cost of living rises, many Australians feel the pinch when managing their household budgets.

Amid the crisis, good news is on the horizon for savvy shoppers.

One of the country's leading supermarkets announced a new initiative that could significantly reduce your weekly spending.


Coles introduced the $10 Flybuys redeem scheme, a program designed to provide immediate relief to Australians facing budget stress.

This initiative allows Flybuys members to save $10 off their next in-store purchase at Coles supermarkets, Liquorland, and First Choice Market stores.

Flybuys members need at least 2000 Flybuys points in their account to use this offer.

Once shoppers hit the 2000-point mark, they will be eligible to redeem the $10 discount.


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Coles shoppers can now shave off $10 off their bill thanks to the FlyBuys redemption scheme. Image Credit: Shutterstock/Doublelee


Before applying the discount, shoppers must spend a minimum of $10 in-store.

The discount is not a one-off; shoppers can use it once a day in each of the three stores.

That means if you're a member with 6000 points, you could enjoy a $10 discount at Coles, then head over to Liquorland and First Choice Market to redeem another $10 at each store on the same day.

The scheme had successful trials in selected states and is now rolled out to stores nationwide.


Flybuys members can earn points on purchases at various stores, including Coles, Coles Express, First Choice Liquor Market, Kmart, Liquorland, Officeworks, Target, and mycar.

Once members reach 2000 points, they can convert them into Flybuys Dollars at checkout.

The new scheme simplifies the process, allowing points to be redeemed instantly without conversion.

For those who need to reach the 2000-point mark, Coles offers bonus points on selected items to help you get there faster.

Shoppers can earn 10-times bonus points on all mince meat purchases until Tuesday, June 11.

Shoppers can also earn 10-times bonus points on a selected range of grocery items until Tuesday, June 25.

Additionally, customers can claim 5-times bonus points on cold and flu medicine like Panadol, Nurofen, Betadine, Vicks, Difflam, Swisse, and Cenovis until July 23.


Coles' Chief Customer Officer Amanda McVay expressed the company's commitment to helping customers manage their budgets effectively.

'We know making the most out of their weekly shop through Flybuys is important to our customers,' McVay said.

'We are excited to offer an instant $10 off for in-store purchases to give them a simpler way to redeem points at the checkout.'

'Millions of Flybuys members currently hold balances of more than 2,000 points, and we're making it easier than ever for them to redeem these points for money off their in-store shop,' she concluded.

Loyalty programs offer more than just points; they can provide real benefits that keep finances in check.

This new Flybuys redemption scheme is a welcome development for Australians looking to ease their budget concerns.

So, next time you're at Coles or one of the participating stores, swipe your Flybuys card and take a step towards a more affordable shopping experience.
Key Takeaways

  • Coles rolled out an instant $10 discount scheme for Flybuys members, alleviating the cost-of-living pressures faced by Australians.
  • The $10 discount can be redeemed once a day at Coles supermarkets, Liquorland, and First Choice Market stores, subject to a minimum in-store spend of $10.
  • Coles' Chief Customer Officer Amanda McVay emphasised the importance of the Flybuys program to customers and the benefit of redeeming these points at checkout.
  • The promotional period includes a bonus Flybuys points offer on select grocery items and cold and flu medicine during the specified time frames.
Have you taken advantage of Coles' new Flybuys redeem scheme? Share your experiences and money-saving tips with us in the comments below!
 
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Hold on, if that’s using my flybuys points at the checkout, that’s not new. I’ve been doing that for years. You only pre set up if you want to use more than $10 worth at a time. Maybe using it in more than 1 shop per day is new? I wouldn’t know I don’t buy alcohol etc.
 
Coles system is so antiquated. Yes you can get $10 off immediately, but if you want to use more than that it's a process. You have to go into your flybuys account and load an amount into your card with a pin. Then you need to bring the actual card to use, not from your phone.

As they say you can get bonus points.
I'm currently working on getting 10000 points (=$50) by spending $60 a week for 4 weeks. Easy peasy. You just have to go into your account and see what the offers are.
Woolworths do it too, but I find they want you to spend a lot more each week to get bonus points.
 
Hold on, if that’s using my flybuys points at the checkout, that’s not new. I’ve been doing that for years. You only pre set up if you want to use more than $10 worth at a time. Maybe using it in more than 1 shop per day is new? I wouldn’t know I don’t buy alcohol etc.
This is instant $10 instead of having to load your card. Okay if you only want to use $10.
 
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This is definitely not new 😐 I've been using it for years. I usually let my points accumulate before using it.

Check your emails regularly and even the flybuys app as they are always adding bonuses.

Last week I had an offer spend $150 each week for 4 weeks and receive 10,000 $50 shopping $$ or $220 a week for for weeks and receive 20,000 points = to $100 to shop.

I spend this and more anyway.

I just shopped my 2nd week and got a second bonus. Spend $250 and receive 8,000 bonus points = $40 . My shop was $270.

Also I'm adding points for free cookware.
YES ITS FREE BECAUSE I WOUKD SOEND THIS REGARDLESS.

Importantly you need to activate each offer
 
Its not new ive been doing it for ages, always could if you had 2000 points you can get $10 off..simple, only now you dont have to ask for it, now they offer probably to fool us that their new pricing isn't so bad... just ling enough for us to get used to it....these companies must have much better psychiatrists than us mere mortals have access to.............who said they were grocers
 
This is not a new scheme I have been doing this for years. It has been a part of the flybuys program for a long time. There are gift cards etc you can save up your points for to redeem
 
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This is definitely not new 😐 I've been using it for years. I usually let my points accumulate before using it.

Check your emails regularly and even the flybuys app as they are always adding bonuses.

Last week I had an offer spend $150 each week for 4 weeks and receive 10,000 $50 shopping $$ or $220 a week for for weeks and receive 20,000 points = to $100 to shop.

I spend this and more anyway.

I just shopped my 2nd week and got a second bonus. Spend $250 and receive 8,000 bonus points = $40 . My shop was $270.

Also I'm adding points for free cookware.
YES ITS FREE BECAUSE I WOUKD SOEND THIS REGARDLESS.

Importantly you need to activate each offer
I have to say these companies are smart. I received the Same offer of 10000 bonus points but I only need to spend $80 per week for 4 weeks to get it. I don’t spend alot at Coles so they give me a lower spend amount. Since they know you spend a lot they made the spend alot higher for the bonus
 

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