# Travel payments, card rewards and Cashback

A guide for Australian shoppers on using payment cards, earning Cashback on travel, and avoiding common pitfalls when booking through Agoda and Trip.com.

By: ShopBack Discover editorial team
Published On: 2026-10-09
Verified On: 2026-10-27

[Editors](https://discover.shopback.com.au/authors) · [Editorial policy](https://discover.shopback.com.au/editorial-policy)

Promo codes featured on ShopBack's Agoda page under Deals & Discounts stack with ShopBack Cashback. Promo codes featured on ShopBack's Trip.com page under Deals & Discounts stack with ShopBack Cashback.

## Essential travel payment strategy

Select a payment card that balances annual fees against rewards and foreign currency charges for your specific travel spend. When booking, compare the total price, including mandatory baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges, rather than focusing solely on the base fare or promotional labels.

## Maximising Cashback on bookings

Promo codes featured on ShopBack's Agoda page under Deals & Discounts stack with ShopBack Cashback. Promo codes featured on ShopBack's Trip.com page under Deals & Discounts stack with ShopBack Cashback. If you are choosing between Agoda and Trip.com, compare the specific Cashback rates listed on their respective ShopBack pages for your chosen hotel or flight type before proceeding.

## Complete your purchase through ShopBack

Start from ShopBack's Agoda page, then click through and finish your booking in the same session.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does GetYourGuide offer Cashback on ShopBack Australia?

GetYourGuide is available through ShopBack Australia. Open ShopBack's GetYourGuide page before choosing and paying for your activity.

### Can I stack promo codes with Cashback?

Promo codes featured on ShopBack's Agoda page under Deals & Discounts stack with ShopBack Cashback. Promo codes featured on ShopBack's Trip.com page under Deals & Discounts stack with ShopBack Cashback. Rely on member-only rates or site-wide sales instead.

### Which apps give a rebate on hotel bookings in Australia?

ShopBack offers Cashback on eligible hotel bookings in Australia. Pending Cashback is separate from the amount payable now.

## Stores mentioned

- [Agoda terms](https://discover.shopback.com.au/stores/agoda) · [Shop at Agoda](https://www.shopback.com.au/agoda)
- [Trip.com terms](https://discover.shopback.com.au/stores/trip-com) · [Shop at Trip.com](https://www.shopback.com.au/trip-com)
- [GetYourGuide terms](https://discover.shopback.com.au/stores/get-your-guide) · [Shop at GetYourGuide](https://www.shopback.com.au/get-your-guide)

- [Shop at GetYourGuide](https://www.shopback.com.au/get-your-guide)

## About this guide

Check the live Cashback rate on the ShopBack page. Start from your chosen store's ShopBack page, then click through and finish your purchase in the same session.

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## Sources

- [shopback.com.au primary source](https://www.shopback.com.au/agoda)
- [shopback.com.au primary source](https://www.shopback.com.au/trip-com)
- [GetYourGuide on ShopBack Australia](https://www.shopback.com.au/get-your-guide)
