Apr 16, 2014, 6:59 am
Last edit by: Hyacinthe
This thread is a continuation of discussion which began HERE in 2011.
Referrals and self-referrals are an important part of churning Canadian-issued American Express cards. It is appropriate to discuss how the referral process works in this thread. However, please do not offer or request referrals here.
Use only this thread, and do read the Wikipost carefully before posting:
Referral Offers (post only in this thread, no referral links, read Wiki post first).
JerryHung: I figure I'll include all CURRENT AMEX Canada offers here (no referral links) for anyone curious about what the bonus and fees are
This is not an all-inclusive list, only the "good" offers, so feel free to add new offers
AMEX Platinum - $699/year, 60K MR (via referral) after $1000 spending in 3 months vs. 50K non-referral
AMEX Gold Rewards - $150/year, FYF, 25K MR after $500 spending + $50 cashback from GCR
AMEX Air Miles Platinum - $65/year, FYF, 2000 Air Miles after $500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
New as of 2014/10/09
AMEX Business Gold - $250/year, FYF, 30K MR after $5000 spending (or 40K via referral)
AMEX Business Platinum - $399/year, 40K MR after $5000 spending (or 50K via referral)
Referrals and self-referrals are an important part of churning Canadian-issued American Express cards. It is appropriate to discuss how the referral process works in this thread. However, please do not offer or request referrals here.
Use only this thread, and do read the Wikipost carefully before posting:
Referral Offers (post only in this thread, no referral links, read Wiki post first).
JerryHung: I figure I'll include all CURRENT AMEX Canada offers here (no referral links) for anyone curious about what the bonus and fees are
This is not an all-inclusive list, only the "good" offers, so feel free to add new offers
AMEX Platinum - $699/year, 60K MR (via referral) after $1000 spending in 3 months vs. 50K non-referral
AMEX Gold Rewards - $150/year, FYF, 25K MR after $500 spending + $50 cashback from GCR
AMEX Air Miles Platinum - $65/year, FYF, 2000 Air Miles after $500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
New as of 2014/10/09
AMEX Business Gold - $250/year, FYF, 30K MR after $5000 spending (or 40K via referral)
AMEX Business Platinum - $399/year, 40K MR after $5000 spending (or 50K via referral)
Churning Amex in Canada (2014)
Sep 19, 2014, 9:10 am
#991
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 26
That's too bad about the Aeroplan Gold not having the first year free anymore 
I just cancelled my Gold Rewards card today. The CS rep was trying to retain me (I'm sure all of you heard the same). Offered the $100 gift card. I should have asked if was willing to offer the $100 gift card for a new Aeroplan Gold card instead.
I just cancelled my Gold Rewards card today. The CS rep was trying to retain me (I'm sure all of you heard the same). Offered the $100 gift card. I should have asked if was willing to offer the $100 gift card for a new Aeroplan Gold card instead.
Sep 19, 2014, 11:31 am
#992
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Aeroplan Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott
Posts: 1,839
That's too bad about the Aeroplan Gold not having the first year free anymore
I just cancelled my Gold Rewards card today. The CS rep was trying to retain me (I'm sure all of you heard the same). Offered the $100 gift card. I should have asked if was willing to offer the $100 gift card for a new Aeroplan Gold card instead.
I just cancelled my Gold Rewards card today. The CS rep was trying to retain me (I'm sure all of you heard the same). Offered the $100 gift card. I should have asked if was willing to offer the $100 gift card for a new Aeroplan Gold card instead.
Sep 19, 2014, 12:15 pm
#993
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 26
I was just happy that he finally ended the call.I hope AMEX doesn't discontinue the first year free for the Gold Rewards card because I really love this one.
Sep 21, 2014, 11:00 am
#994
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: CANADA
Programs: AEROPLAN
Posts: 4
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Sep 21, 2014, 12:59 pm
#995
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, FOTSG Platinum
Posts: 5,728
My Plat personal is coming up on 1 year, I've also got a Gold Rewards which doesn't tick over until the spring.
Annual spend between the two has been $15-20K, but I have another $5K business expense coming up next month.
Anyone got a sense of what's likely in terms of retention offers on the Plat?
Thanks!
Annual spend between the two has been $15-20K, but I have another $5K business expense coming up next month.
Anyone got a sense of what's likely in terms of retention offers on the Plat?
Thanks!
Sep 22, 2014, 8:04 am
#996
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: CANADA
Programs: AEROPLAN
Posts: 4
Need New Amex
Nothing, IMO, besides the free Air Miles welcome bonus (now at 1500, usually 1000 only)
I got mine last year, and few referrals (500 AM/each), and is ~4500 AM now, and will sign up again (+1500) to maybe reach 5400 AM to redeem for a free iPad
I think using AM on Flights is a bad deals now, with the latest "we'll include YQ in AM, but increase the AM needed"
I got mine last year, and few referrals (500 AM/each), and is ~4500 AM now, and will sign up again (+1500) to maybe reach 5400 AM to redeem for a free iPad
I think using AM on Flights is a bad deals now, with the latest "we'll include YQ in AM, but increase the AM needed"JerryHung: where did you see the iPad at AM site??? I have hunted and looked and they have no iPad being offered for points. Am I blind? Your help would be so appreciated. Also HUGE thanks for all your work on this AMEX CHURN THREAD
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Sep 22, 2014, 8:07 am
#997
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
my first question / post to the entire forum!!
JerryHung: where did you see the iPad at AM site??? I have hunted and looked and they have no iPad being offered for points. Am I blind? Your help would be so appreciated. Also HUGE thanks for all your work on this AMEX CHURN THREAD .
JerryHung: where did you see the iPad at AM site??? I have hunted and looked and they have no iPad being offered for points. Am I blind? Your help would be so appreciated. Also HUGE thanks for all your work on this AMEX CHURN THREAD
.[Air Miles] iPad Mini Retina 32GB Silver is available for redeem - 5400 reward miles <-- no longer available
Last thread in June 2014
https://www.google.com/search?q=read...com&channel=t2
Sep 22, 2014, 9:44 am
#998
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: CX Gold/UA*G/HH Gold/Marriott Plt/SPG Gold/
Posts: 40
My Plat personal is coming up on 1 year, I've also got a Gold Rewards which doesn't tick over until the spring.
Annual spend between the two has been $15-20K, but I have another $5K business expense coming up next month.
Anyone got a sense of what's likely in terms of retention offers on the Plat?
Thanks!
Annual spend between the two has been $15-20K, but I have another $5K business expense coming up next month.
Anyone got a sense of what's likely in terms of retention offers on the Plat?
Thanks!
I just cancelled with very similar spend, offered 10,000 points.
Sep 23, 2014, 2:35 pm
#999
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 45
That's too bad about the Aeroplan Gold not having the first year free anymore
I just cancelled my Gold Rewards card today. The CS rep was trying to retain me (I'm sure all of you heard the same). Offered the $100 gift card. I should have asked if was willing to offer the $100 gift card for a new Aeroplan Gold card instead.
I just cancelled my Gold Rewards card today. The CS rep was trying to retain me (I'm sure all of you heard the same). Offered the $100 gift card. I should have asked if was willing to offer the $100 gift card for a new Aeroplan Gold card instead.
Sep 24, 2014, 11:37 am
#1000
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: Aeroplan, British Airways, Alaska
Posts: 249
Just got off the phone with Amex. Explained I heard conflicting stories and wanted to double check. After a long hold, the agent confirmed that after I spend $5,000 I will see 40,000 MR's on my account.
I will keep you posted..
Sep 24, 2014, 12:17 pm
#1001
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
I referred myself to the Biz Platinum. I have received the 15,000 referral points and after reading this thread was worried I wouldn't get the 40,000 sign up MR's
Just got off the phone with Amex. Explained I heard conflicting stories and wanted to double check. After a long hold, the agent confirmed that after I spend $5,000 I will see 40,000 MR's on my account.
I will keep you posted..
Just got off the phone with Amex. Explained I heard conflicting stories and wanted to double check. After a long hold, the agent confirmed that after I spend $5,000 I will see 40,000 MR's on my account.
I will keep you posted..
Sep 24, 2014, 12:21 pm
#1002
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: Aeroplan, British Airways, Alaska
Posts: 249
Sep 24, 2014, 12:24 pm
#1003
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YYZ (YUL/LHR)
Programs: AC - E50, CX - G, Accor Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 903
Please post confirmation upon spending $5k. Thx
Sep 25, 2014, 7:51 pm
#1004
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
Hey, first time post. I've been following this thread for a while and finally got my login/password sorted out to post. The Business Platinum, based on my most recent conversation with Amex, does not get you 40k points when you apply via referral. I tested by sending a referral to myself to see if the message said anything about the 40k points. It didn't (while it also offered options to apply for Gold, Plat, Biz Gold all with bonus points highlighted).
I then called the customer service line. At first, the rep seemed to think that the 40k would post after spending $5k. I asked him to check with his supervisor...on hold for a couple minutes...he came back and said "I guess not, maybe apply directly rather than referral".
So if you've applied via referral, I'd consider cancelling early and get the annual fee back, if possible. Getting the card directly @ 1c/point isn't too bad.
I then called the customer service line. At first, the rep seemed to think that the 40k would post after spending $5k. I asked him to check with his supervisor...on hold for a couple minutes...he came back and said "I guess not, maybe apply directly rather than referral".
So if you've applied via referral, I'd consider cancelling early and get the annual fee back, if possible. Getting the card directly @ 1c/point isn't too bad.
Sep 26, 2014, 12:02 am
#1005
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: Aeroplan, British Airways, Alaska
Posts: 249
Also,
I usually send Plat/Gold referrals from my Platinum but I must have accidently sent one my Aeroplat. A 15,000 referral bonus showed up on my account and I haven't referred anyone to an Aeroplan Card.
I thought you couldn’t refer across cards so I am surprised they gave me the referral points.