How does it work?

We’ll provide you with a CBB Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card for use in Australia and overseas to pay for:

Eating out at restaurants, cafés, bars and bistros

Professional catering for special occasions, such as birthdays, engagements, weddings and anniversaries

Holiday accommodation in luxury resorts, apartments, hotels, motels, budget cabins and on-site caravans

Venue hire

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The meal entertainment and holiday accommodation benefit allowance is $2,650, and is in addition to your annual salary packaging limit. 

Mobile app available.

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The CBB card cannot be used for:

  • Entertainment such as cabarets, musicals, concerts, movies, theatre, sporting events, gambling or other similar forms of entertainment

  • Flights or travel expenses such as parking or dry cleaning

  • Hire of a DJ, jukebox, band or other forms of entertainment

  • Take-away food or bottle shop purchases

  • Your regular food shopping requirements

  • You cannot claim expenses from your employer or through a tax deduction if paid for via the card or reimbursement claim form

Meal Entertainment FAQs

  • This benefit lets you salary package dining and holiday accommodation expenses up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year. It’s a great way to enjoy your meals out and holiday stays with some tax savings.

  • You can use this benefit for: 

    • Dining at restaurants and cafés
    • Food and drinks for special events (like weddings or birthdays)
    • Hotel stays, resorts, and holiday apartments
  • This benefit does not cover:

    • Takeaway food or alcohol purchased from bottle shops
    • Flights and travel costs
    • Tickets for concerts, sporting events, or theatre shows
  • Once you’re approved, you’ll receive a CBB Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card, which can be used at approved venues.

  • Taking advantage of this entitlement is easy; simply phone CBB’s Customer Care Team on 1300 763 505.

    You can package up to $101.92 per fortnight ($2,650 per FBT year).

    Read more about the CBB Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card here.

  • Employees who salary package with CBB are able to salary package a further $2,650 per year for meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire expenses in addition to general salary packaging.

    Please note: This benefit is only available to employees of organisations who have approved this benefit for their staff.

    You can read more about the CBB Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card here.

  • Yes. However, the funds on your CBB Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card are in addition to your CBB Salary Packaging Card funds.

    You can read more about the CBB Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card here.

  • Yes, you can use the card to purchase meals and/or drinks for your family or friends and can also be used on accommodation where you were in attendance.

  • Yes. An additional card can be organised by calling our Customer Care team direct on 1300 763 505. Fees apply.

  • You can keep track of your CBB Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card balance by: 

    • Logging in to Beyond Bank Internet Banking
    • Checking your balance via the Beyond Bank app, or
    • Phoning Beyond Bank on 13 25 85.
  • Yes, but there may be additional costs applicable due to the currency exchange fees through Visa.

  • Yes, but only if catering for a special event. You will need to keep a record of the event and who attended, in case you are audited by the ATO. Your transaction history is maintained via your Beyond Bank Internet Banking for any future reference by you, your employer or the ATO.

  • Yes, but any online purchase must still fall within the guidelines of use. Any online purchases must be strictly for meals or accommodation only, for which you are in attendance.

  • You will be given 60 days from your termination date to spend the funds on your card.

    Any unspent funds will be returned to your former employer and forwarded to you after being taxed accordingly.

  • Complete and submit a Change to current deductions form to customercare@cbb.com.au (ensuring that you select Meal Entertainment/Holiday Accommodation). Forms can be found on the Resources page.

  • There is no limit to how many times you can change the amount; however each organisation may have their own limits and this benefit is capped at a maximum of $2,650 per FBT year. Every time you change your packaging amount, CBB will contact your pay office and deductions will be actioned subject to employer approvals and constraints.

  • Salary Packaging may or may not impact your family assistance payments from Centrelink.

    You must declare your reportable fringe benefit along with your taxable income when your income is being assessed. Our Customer Care Team will be able to prepare a salary packaging analysis that you can give to Centrelink. Call 1300 763 505 or send an enquiry to customercare@cbb.com.au.

    If you are unsure about anything, we recommend you speak to a Centrelink representative and or seek independent financial advice.

  • As the $2,650 benefit is reportable (grossed-up reportable amount of $5,000), it will increase your total assessable income. This could impact the calculation for repayment of the HECS/HELP/SFSS debt and the repayment may increase. To ensure your HECS/HELP/SFSS deduction is enough you are welcome to contact our Customer Care Team on 1300 763 505 or send an enquiry to customercare@cbb.com.au.

    We suggest you contact your financial advisor for advice where required.

* This benefit is subject to your organisation’s salary packaging policy.

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