30000 aeroplan points no fee amex aeroplan gold card through a refferal
Nov 14, 2013, 8:28 am
#91
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Thanks for the positive info, mountaingirl! You are the first person to report getting the 30,000 Aeroplan points, and I've been monitoring closely, both here and over at RFD!
I had full confidence that the points would come, eventually. All you need is good twiddling muscles, to keep those thumbs busy.
I had full confidence that the points would come, eventually. All you need is good twiddling muscles, to keep those thumbs busy.
[what about those that did a referral. my referral has not got any miles]
Nov 14, 2013, 8:38 am
#92
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
As for the referrals...even though the signup promo is incomplete (seems like everyone gets 5K initially only), the referral points will show up on time, at your next bill statement date...as long as your friend was approved after using your referral.
Nov 14, 2013, 10:30 am
#93
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Aeroplan Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott
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Ok, so it's back to confusion and an indeterminate state. Not really confirmed that the 30,000 signup promo points have been awarded to anyone yet, because we don't know if those 3x10,000 were from referrals vs signup bonus. 
Ancien, you said your wife got 3x10,000 PLUS an initial 5,000? That doesn't make sense since the promo is for 30K, not 35K. So, could you review Mrs. Ancien's AMEX statement again (not Aeroplan.com) and let us know if the 3x10,000 are bonus vs referral points.
I'm going to assume they are indeed bonus points as you alluded to, because based on my AMEX statements, all of my referral points have been one lump sum. So for example when I read my statements, after 5 referrals I see a single line stating 50,000 points for "Referral Bonus", and not 5x10,000. And my initial 5K signup points are labeled as "Bonus miles", like this:
50,000 - Referral Bonus (does not show as 5 x 10,000)
5,000 - Bonus miles
Anyway, do the community a favour, and just have a glance at Mrs. A's statement and report back here at your next convenience, to let us know how those 3x10K are labelled, thanks!
Ancien, you said your wife got 3x10,000 PLUS an initial 5,000? That doesn't make sense since the promo is for 30K, not 35K. So, could you review Mrs. Ancien's AMEX statement again (not Aeroplan.com) and let us know if the 3x10,000 are bonus vs referral points.
I'm going to assume they are indeed bonus points as you alluded to, because based on my AMEX statements, all of my referral points have been one lump sum. So for example when I read my statements, after 5 referrals I see a single line stating 50,000 points for "Referral Bonus", and not 5x10,000. And my initial 5K signup points are labeled as "Bonus miles", like this:
50,000 - Referral Bonus (does not show as 5 x 10,000)
5,000 - Bonus miles
Anyway, do the community a favour, and just have a glance at Mrs. A's statement and report back here at your next convenience, to let us know how those 3x10K are labelled, thanks!
Nov 14, 2013, 10:34 am
#94
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Aeroplan Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott
Posts: 1,839
Referral bonuses always show up quickly.
Nov 14, 2013, 10:37 am
#95
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Did you check your online Amex account statement? It will tell you what the 10000x3 is.
Nov 14, 2013, 10:39 am
#96
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
Remember the Avion thread? The one that we talk about Aeroplan to AA via ESSO & Avion? Avion can transfer to BA and currently have a 50% bonus. So you end up with 1 aeroplan just a little bit more than 1 BA (something like 1.02)
Nov 14, 2013, 4:01 pm
#97
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Aeroplan Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott
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Sorry, you are right. That is the best route to do it.
Nov 14, 2013, 8:11 pm
#98
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Ok, so it's back to confusion and an indeterminate state. Not really confirmed that the 30,000 signup promo points have been awarded to anyone yet, because we don't know if those 3x10,000 were from referrals vs signup bonus.
Ancien, you said your wife got 3x10,000 PLUS an initial 5,000? That doesn't make sense since the promo is for 30K, not 35K. So, could you review Mrs. Ancien's AMEX statement again (not Aeroplan.com) and let us know if the 3x10,000 are bonus vs referral points.
I'm going to assume they are indeed bonus points as you alluded to, because based on my AMEX statements, all of my referral points have been one lump sum. So for example when I read my statements, after 5 referrals I see a single line stating 50,000 points for "Referral Bonus", and not 5x10,000. And my initial 5K signup points are labeled as "Bonus miles", like this:
50,000 - Referral Bonus (does not show as 5 x 10,000)
5,000 - Bonus miles
Anyway, do the community a favour, and just have a glance at Mrs. A's statement and report back here at your next convenience, to let us know how those 3x10K are labelled, thanks!
Ancien, you said your wife got 3x10,000 PLUS an initial 5,000? That doesn't make sense since the promo is for 30K, not 35K. So, could you review Mrs. Ancien's AMEX statement again (not Aeroplan.com) and let us know if the 3x10,000 are bonus vs referral points.
I'm going to assume they are indeed bonus points as you alluded to, because based on my AMEX statements, all of my referral points have been one lump sum. So for example when I read my statements, after 5 referrals I see a single line stating 50,000 points for "Referral Bonus", and not 5x10,000. And my initial 5K signup points are labeled as "Bonus miles", like this:
50,000 - Referral Bonus (does not show as 5 x 10,000)
5,000 - Bonus miles
Anyway, do the community a favour, and just have a glance at Mrs. A's statement and report back here at your next convenience, to let us know how those 3x10K are labelled, thanks!
Referral Bonus 30,000 miles
Bonus Miles 5,000 miles
Ancien's
Bonus Miles 5,000 miles
Bonus Miles 10,000 miles
Bonus Miles 10,000 miles
So I guess based on the thread here, Mrs Maestro will receive another 25K, and Amex shorted me 5,000 miles.. So a bit of a twist to the overall plot.. I think.
Nov 14, 2013, 8:28 pm
#99
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Aeroplan Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott
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Mrs Maestro.
Referral Bonus 30,000 miles
Bonus Miles 5,000 miles
Ancien's
Bonus Miles 5,000 miles
Bonus Miles 10,000 miles
Bonus Miles 10,000 miles
So I guess based on the thread here, Mrs Maestro will receive another 25K, and Amex shorted me 5,000 miles.. So a bit of a twist to the overall plot.. I think.
Referral Bonus 30,000 miles
Bonus Miles 5,000 miles
Ancien's
Bonus Miles 5,000 miles
Bonus Miles 10,000 miles
Bonus Miles 10,000 miles
So I guess based on the thread here, Mrs Maestro will receive another 25K, and Amex shorted me 5,000 miles.. So a bit of a twist to the overall plot.. I think.
Nov 15, 2013, 7:35 am
#100
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Obviously, you mean wrong.
Funny, with all the swirling rumors going around only 5K credited on the first month, I actually received 25K bonuses (checked my statement yesterday). Still 5K and a phone call to Amex short.
Funny, with all the swirling rumors going around only 5K credited on the first month, I actually received 25K bonuses (checked my statement yesterday). Still 5K and a phone call to Amex short.
Nov 15, 2013, 8:08 am
#101
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Left
Programs: FT
Posts: 7,285
errr....actually, you can, and right now, about just over 1:1....but hey, what do i know anyway.
Nov 19, 2013, 6:29 am
#103
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
Thanks for the reminder, mkjr, that collecting into Aeroplan isn't for everyone!...and also for your wit!
I was discussing with some friends about whether this 30K Aeroplan promo was better or not, compared to the 25K Gold Rewards promo. You start with 5K less if you apply for the Gold Rewards, but with the 2x accrual on gas/groceries/pharmacy you can make up the difference fairly quickly, depending on your spending patterns. Plus, it's more attractive to earn MRs vs Aeros, for its flexibility to convert to either Avios or Aeros when you need those points. After meeting the $500 spend for the APlus Gold, I've stuffed it away in the sock drawer, but I still carry the Gold Rewards in my wallet.
Nov 19, 2013, 6:42 am
#104
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I was discussing with some friends about whether this 30K Aeroplan promo was better or not, compared to the 25K Gold Rewards promo. You start with 5K less if you apply for the Gold Rewards, but with the 2x accrual on gas/groceries/pharmacy you can make up the difference fairly quickly, depending on your spending patterns. Plus, it's more attractive to earn MRs vs Aeros, for its flexibility to convert to either Avios or Aeros when you need those points. After meeting the $500 spend for the APlus Gold, I've stuffed it away in the sock drawer, but I still carry the Gold Rewards in my wallet.
I do find a use for the Aeroplan gold though after the fact, as its the only Aeroplan card I've got, I can use the card for a small purchase each month, to deposit into the AE account to keep the AE account active, so my points don't expire for another 12 months.
Before the Aeroplan gold card, I think my AE account was inactive for 2 months, and that had me wondering how to keep my AE account active. Theres a lot of points in the AE account.
Nov 19, 2013, 7:26 am
#105
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Posts: 7,285
JJonahJ... 
what i find a little odd is that the referral link came via my mom's AP CC number.
now the issue is that she is not the primary, my dad is, all her purchases as a a sup get deposited into my father's account...[this is a good thing].
my question is whether this would screw up the bonus or whether it just goes as a bonus to the CC number that referred which then intern show up in my dad's AP account.
not that i am anxious or not, but it would be nice to get those over to my BA account to cover an F trip on a 2:4:1....hopefully bonus shows up before closer to end of Dec.
what i find a little odd is that the referral link came via my mom's AP CC number.
now the issue is that she is not the primary, my dad is, all her purchases as a a sup get deposited into my father's account...[this is a good thing].
my question is whether this would screw up the bonus or whether it just goes as a bonus to the CC number that referred which then intern show up in my dad's AP account.
not that i am anxious or not, but it would be nice to get those over to my BA account to cover an F trip on a 2:4:1....hopefully bonus shows up before closer to end of Dec.