Review of Canadian Amex Plat
Sep 4, 2014, 8:46 pm
#316
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
Late last year, I booked a pair of return business class tickets from Canada to Asia for 250,000 points and paid about C$300 total in taxes and fees.
Sep 6, 2014, 10:54 pm
#317
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 5
I just heard from a friend that amex doesn't allow you to cancel the card and get back AF no matter how close to opening the card you cancel it. I had called them in the past and they had said by the end of the billing cycle which has the AF. Can anyone confirm or deny?
Sep 7, 2014, 6:57 am
#318
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,786
I've spent $1000+ (1 month from approval) and yet to see my 60K MR (the referral bonus was posted correctly)
Oh boy, gonna be fun chasing down this one
Oh boy, gonna be fun chasing down this one
Sep 7, 2014, 6:18 pm
#319
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Posts: 765
FYI, if you close your Platinum account mid-year and have used the $200 travel credit for that year, there will be a $200 charge back on your next statement. I cancelled my Platinum card and the CSR said I will be charged $200 on the next statement since I used the credit in February. So if anyone was planning to cancel their card in Oct., Nov., or Dec. keep it and cancel in Jan 2015. If Amex is going to claw back the $200 travel credit you might as well keep the card until Jan. Amex will pro-rate the annual fee for the balance of the unused months.
Sep 7, 2014, 8:07 pm
#320
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,009
I just heard from a friend that amex doesn't allow you to cancel the card and get back AF no matter how close to opening the card you cancel it. I had called them in the past and they had said by the end of the billing cycle which has the AF. Can anyone confirm or deny?
Sep 8, 2014, 11:32 am
#321
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: BA,Aeroplan,Delta, SPG, Marriot, IHG
Posts: 78
Sep 10, 2014, 7:54 am
#322
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Amex Gold, Platinum, AeroplanPlus Gold, Marriott Silver, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 27
I suggest you call them and don't wait until the statement posted. It should be there after you reach the requirement. It's not like aeroplane miles.
Sep 10, 2014, 8:37 am
#323
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,786
I messaged them, they said they'll look into it (transfer to MR department)
This morning I saw my 60K posted (2~3 days after 1st and only message), I'm impressed and happy
This morning I saw my 60K posted (2~3 days after 1st and only message), I'm impressed and happy
Sep 11, 2014, 8:19 am
#324
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
Mine took a secure message and a week or so later the 60K showed up.
So if I take the second $200 next Jan cancel in March lets say, they take the $200 back?
So if I take the second $200 next Jan cancel in March lets say, they take the $200 back?
Sep 11, 2014, 8:20 am
#325
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: BA,Aeroplan,Delta, SPG, Marriot, IHG
Posts: 78
Yes I did and got the points too. The service is great. When I had issues with my gold card I had to send few messages and it took a month.
Sep 26, 2014, 9:51 pm
#326
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, AMEX MR, Avios, Marriott, SPG, many more with negligible points
Posts: 173
Just a data-point. I went travelling in Hong Kong and surprisingly, my Canadian-issued Platinum AMEX allowed me many benefits in Hong Kong. More specifically, this promotion:
https://www.americanexpress.com/hk/e...nt/index.shtml
I was able to cut my bill at a restaurant by 25%. Apparently this works for a bunch of Maxim Group restaurants, and the discount goes up to 50%. This is absolutely amazing.
Also, on Fridays (and Thursdays according to physical ads), movie tickets are buy one get one free:
https://www.americanexpress.com/hk/e...ie/index.shtml
https://www.americanexpress.com/hk/e...nt/index.shtml
I was able to cut my bill at a restaurant by 25%. Apparently this works for a bunch of Maxim Group restaurants, and the discount goes up to 50%. This is absolutely amazing.
Also, on Fridays (and Thursdays according to physical ads), movie tickets are buy one get one free:
https://www.americanexpress.com/hk/e...ie/index.shtml
Sep 26, 2014, 10:52 pm
#327
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,009
And not unique to AMEX. Got 50% off Peking duck with Diners Club.
Sep 28, 2014, 10:12 am
#328
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,786
As someone noticed on RFD, I then confirmed that we can now redeem $200 credit online at
American Express Travel - Canada
https://travel.americanexpress.ca/travel/arc.cfm?tab=h
Top-right corner even says I have $200 credit
At checkout it shows the same message as you in Option 1 (option 2 is just pay all the balance)
American Express Travel - Canada
https://travel.americanexpress.ca/travel/arc.cfm?tab=h
Top-right corner even says I have $200 credit
At checkout it shows the same message as you in Option 1 (option 2 is just pay all the balance)
$200 Annual Travel Credit Travel Credit is not deducted from the total price upon reservation completion. If you select ‘Use Travel Credit’, once you confirm your reservation it will take 2 business days for the credit to appear on your account. Click on the Travel Credit Link above for full details, Terms & Conditions. Your Travel Credit expires on 12/31/14 (mm/dd/yy).
Last edited by jerryhung; Sep 28, 2014 at 8:55 pm
Sep 28, 2014, 2:19 pm
#329
Formerly known as newbie elite
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: YUL
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Platinum, AC50K
Posts: 2,965
That is great news. Will use it very soon!
Sep 28, 2014, 3:18 pm
#330
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6
If I applied for the Amex Platinum now. Started my $1000 spend in 3 months to get the bonus points.
Could I use the $200 travel bonus for the 2014 calendar year right away for a Hotel stay in January 2015 and use the 2015 $200 credit next year?
Basically if the hotel stay is booked in 2014 but the stay is in 2015 which year does the travel credit count for?
Could I use the $200 travel bonus for the 2014 calendar year right away for a Hotel stay in January 2015 and use the 2015 $200 credit next year?
Basically if the hotel stay is booked in 2014 but the stay is in 2015 which year does the travel credit count for?