Jan 8, 2014, 8:56 am
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Read this primer first
eGift Card (eCert) details
For other airlines: AS Thread | B6 Thread | HA Thread | UA Thread | WN Thread
- In the Amex Membership Rewards family, both the Consumer and Business versions of the Platinum and Centurion cards qualify for a $200 airline credit. The Premier Rewards Gold (PRG) card is eligible for a $100 airline credit.
- You must click here to select Delta as your enrolled airline before you make a reimbursable purchase, else the benefit won't apply. The feature is activated immediately upon airline designation.
- If you've selected DL in the past and don't wish to change airlines, there's no need to select again; current selection rolls into future years until modified.
- Reported reimbursed incidental charges have included baggage and other service fees, award and change fees (incl standby, SDC), taxes, in-flight purchases (not WiFi), lounge access fees, EC upgrade (seat assignment) fees, priority boarding fees, Delta mileage booster fees, and DL eGift Cards/eCerts (see section below). Charges not posted by Delta (e.g., partners) are not eligible. Note that the Global Entry fee reimbursement is a separate benefit in addition to the $200 Delta incidentals reimbursement.The T&Cs state the eligible charges, but YMMV, so don't call and ask.
- The credit is per account, not per card. If the main account has authorized users with additional cards, eligible charges may still be made on those cards, but they'll count jointly towards the same account limit.
- Credits are capped per calendar year, meaning you could tap the full amount on Dec 31st and again on Jan 1st in the extreme. Transaction date, not posting date, determines the year.
- You will get a partial credit to bring your total annual reimbursements to the limit exactly if a qualifying charge takes you past the limit.
- Credit posting delays range from several business days (typical) to several weeks (seen in Oct 2015). The T&Cs state that it could take up to four weeks, so wait at least that long before worrying, and certainly don't contact Amex prematurely. After four weeks, if you've read this Wiki carefully and posted here seeking assistance but the credit still has not arrived, consider chatting with Amex online. Politely mention the "Delta extras" you thought would be reimbursed within four weeks and they'll handle it.
eGift Card (eCert) details
- Delta eGift Cards (eCerts) qualify for reimbursement. The name on the eCerts doesn't matter and need not match your card, but you must purchase using an eligible Amex card and meet the other criteria detailed in this Wiki.
- Denominations over $50 will not generate the credit. Multiple $50 eCerts will. The smallest denomination available is $50.
- To order, use this direct link to the eGift cert order page, or navigate via Delta.com>Shop>eGift Certificate.
- No need to place separate orders using multiple carts/checkouts. By adding multiple certs to one order (e.g., 4 x $50), even though they are in the same cart, the certs will post as separate transactions and still generate a credit for each.
- eCert purchases may initially authorize (show pending) as ticket purchases before posting to (finalize on) your statement. Multiple-eCert orders may authorize the combined value as a single pending ticket purchase. Don't worry. They will later post as separate eCert charges in the qualifying amounts.
- eCerts are generated instantly, but the codes are not valid for use until 72 hours after purchase, so don't order expecting to use them in a pinch.
- A maximum of three eCerts may be redeemed per online transaction. Splitting a round-trip into two one-ways will allow you to use additional eCerts.
For other airlines: AS Thread | B6 Thread | HA Thread | UA Thread | WN Thread
Airline fee $200/$100 reimbursement reports: DL only [2011 - 2015]
Oct 26, 2015, 11:14 am
#1021
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 158
Data point: I recently signed my wife up for the Amex Gold Card. I selected her airline (Delta) the day the card came then purchased 2x $50 Delta GCs about 20 mins later. The credit posted just fine three days after purchase, so there's apparently no need to "wait a day after selection for good measure," as stated in the wiki.
Oct 26, 2015, 12:45 pm
#1022
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 158
Speaking of the technical glitch, I noticed today that my Amex PRG currently lists the $100 airline credit under "Offers." I opened my Amex PRG card in June and used up the airline credit in July/Aug, and the credit posted automatically on Aug 3rd, just before the glitch occurred. I don't recall seeing the $100 airline credit under the "Offers" for my PRG card during the past couple of months, although I know it was there when I first opened the card in June. Interestingly, my Platinum card, which I opened on Aug 30th and used up the $200 airline credit in September during the glitch (i.e., had to chat w/ Amex to get the credit to post) does NOT show the $200 airline credit under "Offers." Is it possible that the glitch caused my Amex PRG airline credit to reset, and that I could get the $100 PRG airline credit a second time before this calendar year is up? Probably wishful thinking, but it is curious that the credit shows up under the PRG offers and not under the Platinum offers.
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Oct 29, 2015, 9:21 am
#1023
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: UA, SW, US, DL
Posts: 109
. Thankfully, the fares I was looking at were still available, even went down a few $ Also, the PRG credit posted automatically today 10/29 for ecerts bought on 10/23.
Nov 2, 2015, 2:16 am
#1024
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,289
Data point: I recently signed my wife up for the Amex Gold Card. I selected her airline (Delta) the day the card came then purchased 2x $50 Delta GCs about 20 mins later. The credit posted just fine three days after purchase, so there's apparently no need to "wait a day after selection for good measure," as stated in the wiki.
Interesting. I could swear that I've used mine right away several times in the past. Could someone else chime in with a data point here, namely, if you purchase an eCert, see if you can use it right away or otherwise prior to the 72 hour mark? If this seems to be the rule, I'll note it in the Wiki because it would be best that people know they can't make use of this for last-minute purchase needs.
Nov 2, 2015, 11:25 am
#1025
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 493
Got my last reimbursements for the year... the last two $50 credits came in on the 30th.
There was a lot of hand-wringing involved this year. Let's hope next year isn't so stressful.
There was a lot of hand-wringing involved this year. Let's hope next year isn't so stressful.
Nov 2, 2015, 12:15 pm
#1026
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: VS Gold, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 73
Could someone else chime in with a data point here, namely, if you purchase an eCert, see if you can use it right away or otherwise prior to the 72 hour mark? If this seems to be the rule, I'll note it in the Wiki because it would be best that people know they can't make use of this for last-minute purchase needs.
Nov 2, 2015, 1:12 pm
#1027
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,289
Data point here: I've tried to use DL eCerts straight after purchasing twice this year - to use the fee credit on my PRG and my Plat. Both times I wasn't able to use them until 72 hours (quite literally) was up. I tried anyway in case it wasn't enforced and no go. It was annoying as I had to pay full price for the ticket I was purchasing with my plat because I didn't want to lose the fare
Nov 2, 2015, 10:02 pm
#1028
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 82
Planning to purchase Delta Gift Certicate and wanted to confirm two things.
1) I just got my Amex today, so if I purchase $200 in delta gift cards the $200 credit will reset on January 1, 2016 and I repurchase another $200 in gift cards correct? Ask alternatively, the counter still resets on January 1, 2016, not 1 year from Amex card's inception.
2) I see everyone saying they are buying 4 $50 certificates. Is it okay to purchase 8, $25 instead?
Thanks
1) I just got my Amex today, so if I purchase $200 in delta gift cards the $200 credit will reset on January 1, 2016 and I repurchase another $200 in gift cards correct? Ask alternatively, the counter still resets on January 1, 2016, not 1 year from Amex card's inception.
2) I see everyone saying they are buying 4 $50 certificates. Is it okay to purchase 8, $25 instead?
Thanks
Nov 2, 2015, 10:41 pm
#1029
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, MM, NR; HH Diamond, Bonvoy LT Gold, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond, others
Posts: 12,159
Planning to purchase Delta Gift Certicate and wanted to confirm two things.
1) I just got my Amex today, so if I purchase $200 in delta gift cards the $200 credit will reset on January 1, 2016 and I repurchase another $200 in gift cards correct? Ask alternatively, the counter still resets on January 1, 2016, not 1 year from Amex card's inception.
2) I see everyone saying they are buying 4 $50 certificates. Is it okay to purchase 8, $25 instead?
1) I just got my Amex today, so if I purchase $200 in delta gift cards the $200 credit will reset on January 1, 2016 and I repurchase another $200 in gift cards correct? Ask alternatively, the counter still resets on January 1, 2016, not 1 year from Amex card's inception.
2) I see everyone saying they are buying 4 $50 certificates. Is it okay to purchase 8, $25 instead?
8 $25 certificates will work fine. You just don't want the amount too large.
Nov 2, 2015, 11:27 pm
#1030
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,289
Planning to purchase Delta Gift Certicate and wanted to confirm two things.
1) I just got my Amex today, so if I purchase $200 in delta gift cards the $200 credit will reset on January 1, 2016 and I repurchase another $200 in gift cards correct? Ask alternatively, the counter still resets on January 1, 2016, not 1 year from Amex card's inception.
2) I see everyone saying they are buying 4 $50 certificates. Is it okay to purchase 8, $25 instead?
Thanks
1) I just got my Amex today, so if I purchase $200 in delta gift cards the $200 credit will reset on January 1, 2016 and I repurchase another $200 in gift cards correct? Ask alternatively, the counter still resets on January 1, 2016, not 1 year from Amex card's inception.
2) I see everyone saying they are buying 4 $50 certificates. Is it okay to purchase 8, $25 instead?
Thanks
Nov 3, 2015, 5:12 am
#1031
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
Programs: DL Plat, UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Credit Card Diamond
Posts: 8,782
Planning to purchase Delta Gift Certicate and wanted to confirm two things.
1) I just got my Amex today, so if I purchase $200 in delta gift cards the $200 credit will reset on January 1, 2016 and I repurchase another $200 in gift cards correct? Ask alternatively, the counter still resets on January 1, 2016, not 1 year from Amex card's inception.
2) I see everyone saying they are buying 4 $50 certificates. Is it okay to purchase 8, $25 instead?
Thanks
1) I just got my Amex today, so if I purchase $200 in delta gift cards the $200 credit will reset on January 1, 2016 and I repurchase another $200 in gift cards correct? Ask alternatively, the counter still resets on January 1, 2016, not 1 year from Amex card's inception.
2) I see everyone saying they are buying 4 $50 certificates. Is it okay to purchase 8, $25 instead?
Thanks
*VALUE
Enter eGift Card value in $5 increments,Min.$50-Max.$1,000
Enter eGift Card value in $5 increments,Min.$50-Max.$1,000
Nov 4, 2015, 9:39 am
#1032
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: South Florida
Programs: DL GM, SPG GOLD, UA DIRT, AA PLAT, US (RIP), Hilton HHonors
Posts: 705
Question (apologies if this was already answered somewhere)... do the eCerts I buy with the amex plat have to be for me or can they be in, say, my father's name if I want to buy him a flight? thanks
Nov 4, 2015, 12:59 pm
#1033
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,289
Makes no difference. Just must be charged to your eligible Amex card and meet the other qualifications listed in the Wiki.
Nov 4, 2015, 8:21 pm
#1034
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: South Florida
Programs: DL GM, SPG GOLD, UA DIRT, AA PLAT, US (RIP), Hilton HHonors
Posts: 705
Nov 5, 2015, 7:10 am
#1035
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: DL FO
Posts: 236
Another data point: Was successfully reimbursed by AMEX days after the charges posted for two $50 DL eCerts purchased by an AU on my PRG card using the helpful info on the wiki above.
The only thing on the wiki I didn't follow was waiting a day for good measure after selecting Delta as my airline on the card cause I'm really living life on the edge
. The eCerts were probably bought 10 minutes after I selected DL.
Just wanted to share my experience. Thanks to all the posters here!
The only thing on the wiki I didn't follow was waiting a day for good measure after selecting Delta as my airline on the card cause I'm really living life on the edge
. The eCerts were probably bought 10 minutes after I selected DL.Just wanted to share my experience. Thanks to all the posters here!