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]
Apr 20, 2013, 10:41 am
#316
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: Delta Kryptonium
Posts: 1,144
I usually get credit for EC seats a day or two after the charge posts.
Apr 22, 2013, 1:29 am
#317
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Delta Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,135
I ended up getting both credits for the EC 
A person earlier mentioned that the amex reimbursement "may" be refunded since Delta refunded the EC fee to me...did this happen to you both?
Also see the link below...
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...y-comfort.html
At the bottom it says...
Effective for Economy Comfort seat purchases on and after April 18, 2013, if a customer voluntarily changes their seat type once purchased, a refund for the original seat purchase will not be provided.
Looks like this trick wont work after April 18th...so its in effect now
A person earlier mentioned that the amex reimbursement "may" be refunded since Delta refunded the EC fee to me...did this happen to you both?
Also see the link below...
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...y-comfort.html
At the bottom it says...
Effective for Economy Comfort seat purchases on and after April 18, 2013, if a customer voluntarily changes their seat type once purchased, a refund for the original seat purchase will not be provided.
Looks like this trick wont work after April 18th...so its in effect now
Apr 23, 2013, 7:44 am
#318
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Amex Centurion
Posts: 121
"Can you get reimbursed for duty free shopping on an international flight. " post page 20
TOS - says not eligible
TOS - says not eligible
Apr 24, 2013, 10:29 am
#319
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: BOS/PVD/BDL
Programs: PC Plat, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold,HHonors Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite
Posts: 726
Used my Plat to pay for the Economy Comfort for my European flights on 4/20. Called this morning to see the status of my credits and the rep said that the credit was initiated last night and I should see it this afternoon. The credit hit the account this afternoon.
May 3, 2013, 10:08 am
#320
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 150
Has anyone tried to buy the new eGift Certificates (https://www.delta.com/egift/), if so, please let us know if you get credit or not and what denomination.
May 3, 2013, 2:03 pm
#321
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 766
In light of Delta offering e-gift cards, can anyone confirm if you make Delta your preferred airline can you get $200 back late this year and again after Jan. 1 buying these e-gift cards?
This card intrigues me due to the 50K bonus.
This card intrigues me due to the 50K bonus.
May 4, 2013, 1:44 pm
#322
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 377
Delta Gift Certificates Finally Available Online ($200 AMEX Reimbursement)
Delta got a clue. On May 2, 2013, Delta finally made it possible to purchase gift certificates online, at its Web site, instead of having to buy them at an airport counter and deal with an agent who has never issued a paper Delta gift certificate before.
Last year both my wife and I purchased paper gift certificates at an airport counter that were reimbursed under the AMEX $200 incidental fees reimbursement. This just got a lot easier. Do note that gift certificates now are nonrefundable (you used to be able to receive a refund -- minus a 10 percent processing fee -- if one were requested within 12 months of purchase).
Last year both my wife and I purchased paper gift certificates at an airport counter that were reimbursed under the AMEX $200 incidental fees reimbursement. This just got a lot easier. Do note that gift certificates now are nonrefundable (you used to be able to receive a refund -- minus a 10 percent processing fee -- if one were requested within 12 months of purchase).
May 4, 2013, 1:50 pm
#323
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Programs: All major programs
Posts: 1,403
Do u know if they can be used online?
May 4, 2013, 4:20 pm
#324
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Programs: All major programs
Posts: 1,403
It seems they can be used online. Also they don't expire. From Delta's website -
Certificates and Cards can only be redeemed using one of the methods specified below:
- Go to www.delta.com/redeem.
- Call Delta Reservations and advise the agent that you are redeeming a Certificate or a Card. In the U.S. and Canada, call 800-221-1212 or 800-225-2525; in Japan, call 0570-077733 or 0476-31-8000; and in all other countries, call the local Delta Reservations office. This method of redemption may result in direct ticketing charges.
- Call Delta Vacations at 800-800-1504. (Travel agents, call 800-727-1111.)
- In person at a Delta City Ticket Office (CTO) or with Delta Airport Customer Service (ACS).
- Through a Delta General Sales Agent (GSA).
- Go to www.delta.com/redeem.
- Call Delta Reservations and advise the agent that you are redeeming a Certificate or a Card. In the U.S. and Canada, call 800-221-1212 or 800-225-2525; in Japan, call 0570-077733 or 0476-31-8000; and in all other countries, call the local Delta Reservations office. This method of redemption may result in direct ticketing charges.
- Call Delta Vacations at 800-800-1504. (Travel agents, call 800-727-1111.)
- In person at a Delta City Ticket Office (CTO) or with Delta Airport Customer Service (ACS).
- Through a Delta General Sales Agent (GSA).
May 8, 2013, 11:55 am
#325
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,516
I bought a $200 e-gift certificate on May 4. No credit yet. Unfortunately, the charge is posted as "passenger ticket", so I doubt I would get a credit.
Well, it was nice in theory. Probably, I should stick with AA next time.
Well, it was nice in theory. Probably, I should stick with AA next time.
May 9, 2013, 7:03 am
#326
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 150
Has anyone tried a lower denomination? I was thinking about getting two $95 eGift certificates before cancelling my card in June (annual fee is coming due).
May 22, 2013, 5:14 pm
#327
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LGA
Programs: DL Plat, CO/UA Gold, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver
Posts: 68
Anyone had success with e-gift certificates of denominations lower than $200?
May 22, 2013, 5:30 pm
#328
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 175
DATA POINT: Purchased $50 egift cert on Amex Platinum on 5/11. Credit posted 5/13. Purchased $95 egift cert on 5/15. So far, nothing. Both were under "Travel - Airline" category.