With the Meal Entertainment benefit, eligible employees can save on dining out and drinks by using pre-tax income.
Under this benefit, members can Salary Package up to $2,650 per year towards eligible expenses for dine-in meals and drinks*.
*Must be drinks and meal, not drinks only.
The Meal Entertainment benefit is available to eligible employees working in sectors such as:
Don’t see your sector listed? Speak to an Account Manager and find out if you’re eligible.
The Meal Entertainment benefit is designed to be simple to use. As long as you’re spending at an eligible dining venue, you can just pay using your Paywise Card*. If you have both Living Expenses and Meal Entertainment benefits, your card will apply the correct benefit automatically based on where you spend – no extra steps required.
Learn more about the Paywise Card and find out if you’re eligible for it.
*Card fees apply.
Paywise Cards are accepted anywhere that Mastercard is accepted, including online. You can use the Meal Entertainment card at merchants that meet the required criteria for the Meal Entertainment benefit (see below).
To qualify as Meal Entertainment, expenses generally need to involve dining out in a social setting, such as meals or drinks shared with others at restaurants, cafes or similar venues. This benefit is designed for social dining experiences, rather than everyday food or takeaway purchases.
The fastest and most convenient way to manage your Meal Entertainment benefit is with the Paywise Card*, allowing you to pay for your Meal Entertainment expenses directly without needed to submit claims. However, for eligible members without a Paywise Card linked to their Meal Entertainment benefit, a reimbursement claim can be submitted via the Paywise App (Android or Apple) or via the Member Portal. Once approved, your claim will be reimbursed directly into your nominated bank account.
To learn more, visit our Submitting a Claim page.
Please note that you must be registered for this benefit in order to submit a claim.
Some employers, including WA Health, require all Meal Entertainment benefit payments to be made via the Paywise Card.
*Card fees apply.
The Meal Entertainment benefit has a cap of $2,650 that applies to the FBT Year, spanning from 1 April to 31 March. Any unspent balance at the end of the FBT Year will rollover into the next FBT Year. You won’t lose the funds – they will still remain on your card – however, they will effectively reduce your entitlement for the next FBT Year, meaning you may not be maximising the tax benefits you’re eligible for.
As the end of the FBT Year approaches, you may wish to consider spending your Paywise Meal Entertainment Card balance by 8.59pm AWST / 11.59pm AEDT on 31 March.
Salary Packaging allows you to reduce your taxable income by paying for certain expenses using pre-tax earnings – helping you save thousands each year.
