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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 19, 2011, 6:36 pm
#106
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 4
One data point:
I tried to buy a gift card at the airport. The first reaction you will get by an agent at the counter is surprise. They probably never knew that their company sold gift cards because you can only buy them at the airport and you cannot redeem them online thus getting hit with a phone booking fee or airport fee when you redeem it.
Also Delta requires you to name a recipient of the gift card who is the only person who can redeem the gift card. Another thing is that for some reasons I was told that some states do not allow the sale of gift cards, so you cannot buy a gift card (at least a Delta one) in CA and some others.
Anyways, I bought a gift card for $50 and did not get reimbursed. The transaction was coded as "Passenger Ticket" rather than "Additional Collection". I am not sure if it was the standard rule or because the agent did not know how to code it. I will probably return it for a refund with a 10% penalty fee the next time I fly.
I booked an TATL award ticket with taxes and fees around $180 and was immediately reimbursed the next day.
I'm having a hard time "quoting" others. Ideally what is posted above should appear in a little box with my pearls of wisdom down here below:
So based on everything I have assimilated, with Delta, you can't use the $200 credit to buy gift cards, or for anything online. Since I'm not flying Delta before 12-31, nor will I be booking any flights, it seems as though there is absolutely NOTHING that I can do with my remaining $180 credit.
That stinks!
I tried to buy a gift card at the airport. The first reaction you will get by an agent at the counter is surprise. They probably never knew that their company sold gift cards because you can only buy them at the airport and you cannot redeem them online thus getting hit with a phone booking fee or airport fee when you redeem it.
Also Delta requires you to name a recipient of the gift card who is the only person who can redeem the gift card. Another thing is that for some reasons I was told that some states do not allow the sale of gift cards, so you cannot buy a gift card (at least a Delta one) in CA and some others.
Anyways, I bought a gift card for $50 and did not get reimbursed. The transaction was coded as "Passenger Ticket" rather than "Additional Collection". I am not sure if it was the standard rule or because the agent did not know how to code it. I will probably return it for a refund with a 10% penalty fee the next time I fly.
I booked an TATL award ticket with taxes and fees around $180 and was immediately reimbursed the next day.
I'm having a hard time "quoting" others. Ideally what is posted above should appear in a little box with my pearls of wisdom down here below:
So based on everything I have assimilated, with Delta, you can't use the $200 credit to buy gift cards, or for anything online. Since I'm not flying Delta before 12-31, nor will I be booking any flights, it seems as though there is absolutely NOTHING that I can do with my remaining $180 credit.
That stinks!
Last edited by Bbabbaloo; Oct 19, 2011 at 6:42 pm Reason: didn't input anything
Oct 21, 2011, 6:42 am
#107
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 25
So based on everything I have assimilated, with Delta, you can't use the $200 credit to buy gift cards, or for anything online. Since I'm not flying Delta before 12-31, nor will I be booking any flights, it seems as though there is absolutely NOTHING that I can do with my remaining $180 credit.
That stinks!
That stinks!
Oct 23, 2011, 11:09 am
#108
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: DL PL, AMX Plat, AMX DR, Hertz Gold, mx hotel
Posts: 10
Delta options more limited
One data point:
I tried to buy a gift card at the airport. The first reaction you will get by an agent at the counter is surprise. They probably never knew that their company sold gift cards because you can only buy them at the airport and you cannot redeem them online thus getting hit with a phone booking fee or airport fee when you redeem it.
Also Delta requires you to name a recipient of the gift card who is the only person who can redeem the gift card. Another thing is that for some reasons I was told that some states do not allow the sale of gift cards, so you cannot buy a gift card (at least a Delta one) in CA and some others.
Anyways, I bought a gift card for $50 and did not get reimbursed. The transaction was coded as "Passenger Ticket" rather than "Additional Collection". I am not sure if it was the standard rule or because the agent did not know how to code it. I will probably return it for a refund with a 10% penalty fee the next time I fly.
I booked an TATL award ticket with taxes and fees around $180 and was immediately reimbursed the next day.
I'm having a hard time "quoting" others. Ideally what is posted above should appear in a little box with my pearls of wisdom down here below:
So based on everything I have assimilated, with Delta, you can't use the $200 credit to buy gift cards, or for anything online. Since I'm not flying Delta before 12-31, nor will I be booking any flights, it seems as though there is absolutely NOTHING that I can do with my remaining $180 credit.
That stinks!
I tried to buy a gift card at the airport. The first reaction you will get by an agent at the counter is surprise. They probably never knew that their company sold gift cards because you can only buy them at the airport and you cannot redeem them online thus getting hit with a phone booking fee or airport fee when you redeem it.
Also Delta requires you to name a recipient of the gift card who is the only person who can redeem the gift card. Another thing is that for some reasons I was told that some states do not allow the sale of gift cards, so you cannot buy a gift card (at least a Delta one) in CA and some others.
Anyways, I bought a gift card for $50 and did not get reimbursed. The transaction was coded as "Passenger Ticket" rather than "Additional Collection". I am not sure if it was the standard rule or because the agent did not know how to code it. I will probably return it for a refund with a 10% penalty fee the next time I fly.
I booked an TATL award ticket with taxes and fees around $180 and was immediately reimbursed the next day.
I'm having a hard time "quoting" others. Ideally what is posted above should appear in a little box with my pearls of wisdom down here below:
So based on everything I have assimilated, with Delta, you can't use the $200 credit to buy gift cards, or for anything online. Since I'm not flying Delta before 12-31, nor will I be booking any flights, it seems as though there is absolutely NOTHING that I can do with my remaining $180 credit.
That stinks!
Another data point - I have booked several one way fares within last couple of weeks several under 100 and some over - NONE have been reimbursed - and if you log in to look at card charges it is clear they are tickets when you "expand view" the individual charge. So others appear successful at booking one ways on other airlines but I would say not to try on delta unless one way makes more sense as even the "low dollar amount" won't automatically trigger reimbursement. Finally I don't know how to use my $$ either since I'm almost always upgraded and of course have free lounge access with the card!!!!!! Also - as a plat delta no change fees/etc....any ideas??????
Oct 23, 2011, 3:38 pm
#109
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Cypress Hills Research Center
Posts: 5,295
Another data point - I have booked several one way fares within last couple of weeks several under 100 and some over - NONE have been reimbursed - and if you log in to look at card charges it is clear they are tickets when you "expand view" the individual charge. So others appear successful at booking one ways on other airlines but I would say not to try on delta unless one way makes more sense as even the "low dollar amount" won't automatically trigger reimbursement. Finally I don't know how to use my $$ either since I'm almost always upgraded and of course have free lounge access with the card!!!!!! Also - as a plat delta no change fees/etc....any ideas??????
Basically, if you can't find any use for the $200 credit yourself, use it to help someone else.
Oct 25, 2011, 11:03 am
#110
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: PHX & PPT
Programs: DL PM, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold, AmExPlat
Posts: 833
Another data point - I have booked several one way fares within last couple of weeks several under 100 and some over - NONE have been reimbursed - and if you log in to look at card charges it is clear they are tickets when you "expand view" the individual charge. So others appear successful at booking one ways on other airlines but I would say not to try on delta unless one way makes more sense as even the "low dollar amount" won't automatically trigger reimbursement. Finally I don't know how to use my $$ either since I'm almost always upgraded and of course have free lounge access with the card!!!!!! Also - as a plat delta no change fees/etc....any ideas??????
Oct 25, 2011, 12:37 pm
#111
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: DL Plat, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 72
I recently purchased two tickets (round trip) on the same PNR through Delta - came to a total of $109.40 per ticket. Each ticket showed up as a separate transaction on the card and were reimbursed the next day with the remaining balance. One ticket was fully refunded and the other was partially refunded. Both transactions were clearly coded as tickets in the expanded view.
Just another data point.
Just another data point.
Oct 26, 2011, 6:06 pm
#112
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: DL-Polished Aluminum, Air Mobility Command-Chartreuse
Posts: 394
I recently purchased two tickets (round trip) on the same PNR through Delta - came to a total of $109.40 per ticket. Each ticket showed up as a separate transaction on the card and were reimbursed the next day with the remaining balance. One ticket was fully refunded and the other was partially refunded. Both transactions were clearly coded as tickets in the expanded view.
Just another data point.
Just another data point.
I purchased two one-way tickets, but split them with several days in between, each being under $100, each reimbursed.
Last edited by msp2anywhere; Oct 26, 2011 at 6:09 pm Reason: results of purchase
Oct 27, 2011, 2:30 pm
#113
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 150
Delta AwardBuilder
I just got an offer from Delta for AwardBuilder which allows me to pay essentially $84 for 3,000 miles on an upcoming round-trip flight. Anyone have any success with something like this getting reimbursed?
Thanks,
Rob
Thanks,
Rob
Oct 27, 2011, 3:37 pm
#114
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Anywhere I need to be.
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold, NEXUS, GE, ABTC/APEC, South Korea SES, eIACS, PP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 16,046
Oct 31, 2011, 9:40 am
#115
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: AMEX PLAT
Posts: 52
Another data point. I purchased two gift cards on American Airlines ($100 and $66) on Oct 27 and they were reimbursed on Oct 30.
Does anyone know if this would work on Delta as well. The website says that gift certificates for Delta can only be purchased at one of their ticketing locations... seems like a bigger hassle than AA's e-certificate... was done in 2 minutes.
Does anyone know if this would work on Delta as well. The website says that gift certificates for Delta can only be purchased at one of their ticketing locations... seems like a bigger hassle than AA's e-certificate... was done in 2 minutes.
ideas for using $200 credit on DL by Year End
Nov 3, 2011, 8:10 am
#118
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Anywhere I need to be.
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold, NEXUS, GE, ABTC/APEC, South Korea SES, eIACS, PP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 16,046
Nov 6, 2011, 3:03 am
#119
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: DL GM; SPG- Gold; HH-Diamond; IHG-Gold
Posts: 255
Sitting in the sky club at PBI and was wondering if anyone has bought anything from the new "premium bar" and been reimbursed. I know buy onboard is covered, but not sure how the sky club purchase would go through. Day passes seem to count, so I would assume the bar may as well. If this is the case, ^^
Nov 8, 2011, 2:50 pm
#120
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: MCO
Programs: DL Diamond
Posts: 112
Delta SkyClub Day Passes
Has anyone tried to purchase Delta SkyClub day passes to use up the $200? I just got an e-mail from Delta with a promo of 5 day passes for $99. You have to purchase directly in the SkyClub.