Ronnie D.
Ronnie D.

Looking for a good salary packaging providers

RC C.
RC C.  

Smartsalary were very good and very helpful. Transaction was seamless and hassle free.

Ronnie D.
Ronnie D.  

I’ll check them out cheers

Kath N.
Kath N.

Hi, is it normal to have EML card funds pending for more than 3 weeks? I haven’t gotten a reply from my email also.

Haberfield Guy.
Haberfield Guy.

Hi, why do so many of your recent 5 star reviews; - have authors with one name? - come from an author with one review - Smartsalary - are one sentence - use the word "service' - directly contradict/offset the problems encountered in the one and two star reviews? - in one case, leave a 5 star review for Smart Salary and a 1 star review (for customer service) for a competitor? Coincidentally, the only reviews the author has posted since joining this site.

Bernard
Bernard  

Confidentiality Haberfield Guy. I wrote on my own accord to thank the Smartsalary customer service for assisting with an issue I had. I hope this explanation is helpful

Haberfield Guy.
Haberfield Guy.  

Thanks, but I'm not asking you and it doesn't explain anything. What does confidentiality mean? Amazingly quick response BTW - if only Smart salary were like that. I just looked at your profile Bernard - you signed up yesterday and have one review - Smartsalary. Hmmm..

Smartsalary
Smartsalary   DM   

Hi. Sorry for delay as I have been on leave. Thank you Bernard for your feedback we appreciate it. Best wishes to you both for 2023.

Haberfield Guy.
Haberfield Guy.  

Best wishes to you too. Anything to say about the fishy 5 star reviews?

Smartsalary
Smartsalary   DM   

We appreciate the positive comments and learn from where we can do better. ProductReview has guidelines for reviews, please raise with the platform any issues you have. Best wishes

Russ R.
Russ R.  

If only their service was as efficient as their spin and reputation management seems to be. Definitely something shady about the positive reviews....

Carolyn V
Carolyn V  

Good pick up Haberfield Guy. sounds dodgy to me too!

Lolo Sale
Lolo Sale

Can I use my BP fuel card overseas

Smartsalary
Smartsalary   DM   

Hi Lolo, sorry for the delay in responding. I have been on leave. Apologies but you cannot use your BP fuel card overseas. Best wishes for 2023.

Troy D.
Troy D.

Hi if I take out a Novated lease, can I choose to keep my own comprehensive insurer, thereby lowering my fortnightly payments?

Smartsalary
Smartsalary   DM   

Dear Troy, Yes, you are more than welcome to source your own comprehensive insurance. We would include the cost into your fortnightly budgets, and you would then be able to submit an online reimbursement claim to receive a tax benefit.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Kind Regards, The Smartsalary Team.

Haberfield Guy.
Haberfield Guy.

Hi, as you didn't reply to my email I'll ask here. Why is it that when there is a small increase to the cost of car insurance of a few dollars you lot quietly DOUBLE your administration fee on top?

Smartsalary
Smartsalary   DM   

Hi there, I am so sorry you haven't received a response to your email. If you would like to provide me your account number, DOB and address, I can organise for our customer service team to contact you regarding your vehicle insurance and administration fees.

Thank you kindly.

Haberfield Guy.
Haberfield Guy.  

Why don't you explain it here or just reply to my email? Are you hoping to justify a non-response by saying that I didn't provide my account number so there wasn't anything you could do? I won't be the only person to have fees doubled. I'm sure other clients would be interested to know why you doubled your administration fees without doing anything extra, and also why you neglected to state this when notifying your clients of insurance premium increases.

Maria3939
Maria3939  

Typical Smartsalary response they are hopeless!!!

Haberfield Guy.
Haberfield Guy.  

I never got a response. Is that how you choose to operate?

Angela V
Angela V

I am about to source quotes from Smart Salary, Fleetcare and NLC to lease a vehicle (the only lease companies my employer allows currently). Please tell me why I should choose Smart Salary over the others. Also, what is Smart Salary's interest rate pls. Regards and thanks, Angela

Haberfield Guy.
Haberfield Guy.  

I would avoid this outfit like the plague if I was you.

Angela V
Angela V  

Interesting that they didn't even bother replying to my question... lol

Marie
Marie

I am thinking of taking leave without pay to undertake full time studies for a year. What options do I have to pay for my car? Can I pay for the whole year or buy it outright?

Smartsalary
Smartsalary   DM   

Hi Marie, you can discuss the arrangements directly with your financier for more information however generally you can pay monthly installments direct to the financier or payout the vehicle early. The payout figure would include all remaining lease payments and the residual value. The financier can provide a quote of the current remaining balance. The salary packaging would cease in this instance, you would be required to organise your own comprehensive insurance, fuel and other vehicle expenses. Thank you kindly

CyberKev
CyberKev

Hi

I am in the process of finalising my second lease with Smart Salary. During the first lease, I had three fuel cards, including one for Caltex. This was the card we have been using at least 95% of the time, as there is a Caltex about 1km from our house. I notice that Smart Salary is now only offering cards for BP and Shell. Is there a reason why Caltex is no longer offered. I know it is in the process of changing to Ampol and wondered if Smart Salary will offer an Ampol card once the change goes through across Australia?

Thanks Kevin

Smartsalary
Smartsalary   DM   

Hi there, thank you for your message. We recommend BP and Shell due to the slightly cheaper transaction fees payable. These cards incur a 30 cent per transaction fee when compared to Caltex's fee of 38 cents. If you require a Caltex fuel card, please kindly contact us through private message with your account details alternatively via Facebook, email (customersupport@smartsalary.com.au) or by phone (1300 476 278) and we can order this card for you. You may use the Caltex card at any Caltex (or Ampol) service station. Thank you kindly

CyberKev
CyberKev  

Answering my own question, as an agent just emailed me to say that they had ordered a Caltex Card for me. Good service, many thanks.

Chris
Chris

Hi, I was wondering what finance company is used when leasing a vehicle and what Is the interest rate ?

Smartsalary
Smartsalary   DM   

Hi Chris, Smartsalary use a panel of financier's in order to source the best deal on behalf of our customers. We use a fixed interest rate that varies month to month. I would recommend contacting our team on 1300 144 873 to discuss what you are looking for and to arrange a quote. We will be able to provide more information this way. Thank you kindly

Edward K.
Edward K.  

They don't want to tell you on a public forum because it's a disgraceful rate!

jayakz1988
jayakz1988

Hi was wondering how long the turn around usually is to receiving the car. I got approved a few weeks back and the car was ordered last week.

DGS
DGS  

G'day jayakz1988, I used SS for a car parking space, not a vehicle..

Smartsalary
Smartsalary   DM   

Hi there, Thank you for your message, Please note this will depend on the dealership, availability and where your vehicle is being delivered from. I would recommend contacting your leasing consultant directly to confirm a delivery date.

Kind Regards. The Smartsalary Team

Peter Kearney
Peter Kearney

I would like a Caltex fuel card please.

Smartsalary
Smartsalary   DM   

Hi Peter,

Could you please send through a private message with your account number, DOB and address for us to be able to access your account.

Thank you kindly.

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