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Old Mar 9, 2011, 2:03 pm
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Originally Posted by Steve M
Don't new card spend bonuses normally take "8-12 weeks" to post? And require the account to be in good standing at the time of bonus posting? This is one way they can make sure they get at least 3 months of pro rata annual fee from you.
My personal experience with this is.. overnight, as soon as the threshold is passed, the bonus miles is posted and immediately transferable.. of course, this is in Canada, and some different rules may apply in the states.
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