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This thread is a continuation of: Churning Amex in Canada (2015)
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
New as of Jun 30, 2016
AMEX Platinum Rewards - $699/year, 60K MR (via referral) after $1000 spending in 3 months vs. 50K non-referral + earn 15K MR for each referral you make
(Note: from Mar 23 - Jun 29 the bonuses were 75K welcome and 25K referral points)
New as of March 23 2016
AMEX Business Platinum Rewards - $399/year, 75K MR (via referral) after $5000 spending in 3 months vs. 40K non-referral + earn 25K MR for each referral you make
(Note: as of Jun 30, the Business Platinum is still at 75K welcome and 25K referral points).
New as of May 2016
AMEX Gold Rewards - $150/year, FYF, 25K MR after $1500 spending + $50 cashback from GCR
(Note: as of mid-May 2016, Gold will now earn 5K points for referring and increased from $500 to $1500 required spending. FYI: from Jan 11 to mid-May, the Gold card earned 0 referral points.)
AMEX Business Gold Rewards - $250/year, FYF, 30K MR after $5000 spending (or 40K via referral)
AMEX Air Miles Platinum - $65/year, 2000 Air Miles after $1500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
AMEX SPG - $120/year, 20K SPG after $500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
New as of July 2016
AMEX Aeroplan Plus Platinum - $499/year, 50K Aeroplans after $1000 spending in 3 months (or 51K via referral). The 50K/51K, extra 10K promo expired on April 01, 2016, but started up again July - Sep 30th, 2016.
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
New as of Jun 30, 2016
AMEX Platinum Rewards - $699/year, 60K MR (via referral) after $1000 spending in 3 months vs. 50K non-referral + earn 15K MR for each referral you make
(Note: from Mar 23 - Jun 29 the bonuses were 75K welcome and 25K referral points)
New as of March 23 2016
AMEX Business Platinum Rewards - $399/year, 75K MR (via referral) after $5000 spending in 3 months vs. 40K non-referral + earn 25K MR for each referral you make
(Note: as of Jun 30, the Business Platinum is still at 75K welcome and 25K referral points).
New as of May 2016
AMEX Gold Rewards - $150/year, FYF, 25K MR after $1500 spending + $50 cashback from GCR
(Note: as of mid-May 2016, Gold will now earn 5K points for referring and increased from $500 to $1500 required spending. FYI: from Jan 11 to mid-May, the Gold card earned 0 referral points.)
AMEX Business Gold Rewards - $250/year, FYF, 30K MR after $5000 spending (or 40K via referral)
AMEX Air Miles Platinum - $65/year, 2000 Air Miles after $1500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
AMEX SPG - $120/year, 20K SPG after $500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
New as of July 2016
AMEX Aeroplan Plus Platinum - $499/year, 50K Aeroplans after $1000 spending in 3 months (or 51K via referral). The 50K/51K, extra 10K promo expired on April 01, 2016, but started up again July - Sep 30th, 2016.
Churning Amex in Canada (2016)
#1171
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: YYZ/LHR/MNL
Posts: 21
Maybe as a true Corporate Business card, opened by your employer? Personally, I've only applied as a sole proprietor, so all have reported to both TU and EQ.
All of my Amex Biz products have reported with actual opening dates.
All of my Amex Personal products used to report with my "Member Since" year, but the month was the actual current month. Sadly, Amex-Canada patched this method of reporting during early 2015, and now all Personal cards report 'accurately', with the current year. It was nice while it lasted.
All of my Amex Biz products have reported with actual opening dates.
All of my Amex Personal products used to report with my "Member Since" year, but the month was the actual current month. Sadly, Amex-Canada patched this method of reporting during early 2015, and now all Personal cards report 'accurately', with the current year. It was nice while it lasted.
#1172
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: TK Gold, Alitalia Gold, AB Gold, MPC, SPG Gold, IHG, Marriott Silvr, BW Plat, AA, BA, JP
Posts: 244
2nd time Platinum (personal MR) approved- (last card was cancelled more than 1 year back)- exceeded min spend (have spend more than 2k) last week..used $200 credit...No welcome bonus posted.......(also a referred card approved for a friend last week-no referral bonus posted)......what are my options.....have not contacted amex yet...should i just wait till 10 weeks.......also if No welcome bonus in 10 weeks...can i still cancel my card to get pro-rated AF back....??
#1173
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
2nd time Platinum (personal MR) approved- (last card was cancelled more than 1 year back)- exceeded min spend (have spend more than 2k) last week..used $200 credit...No welcome bonus posted.......(also a referred card approved for a friend last week-no referral bonus posted)......what are my options.....have not contacted amex yet...should i just wait till 10 weeks.......also if No welcome bonus in 10 weeks...can i still cancel my card to get pro-rated AF back....??
I have 2 AMEX Plat crossed $1K in mid-June and no 75K welcome bonus either
I'm gonna wait 8-10 weeks before I call in, since that's what AMEX will say anyway
#1174
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska, Marriott
Posts: 435
Complete opposite experience to you guys.
I applied for a Plat in May and hit the min spend & more in mid June and received the full 75K right away. Last had the card in Nov 2014
I applied for a Plat in May and hit the min spend & more in mid June and received the full 75K right away. Last had the card in Nov 2014
#1175
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
Posted back on page 74. Hit Plat 1k spend April 29, bonus posted July3
#1176
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend; Moderator: American Express, Capital One, Citi, Chase, Credit Card Programs, Diners Club, Signatures
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,884
#1177
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 56
I don't know where else to put this, but I have a question about the MBNA Alaska Airlines card. I currently hold one that I signed up for a few months ago, in addition to an MBNA Best Western card. Is it possible to hold 2 Best Western cards at once? I have heard recently that it is now.
If not, what about 2 Best Western cards? Possible?
If not, what about 2 Best Western cards? Possible?
#1178
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Are you a personal Platinum virgin? Perhaps they are enforcing the once in lifetime terms,forthe sign up points
#1179
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: YWG
Programs: Aeroplan, MileagePlus, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,155
I don't know where else to put this, but I have a question about the MBNA Alaska Airlines card. I currently hold one that I signed up for a few months ago, in addition to an MBNA Best Western card. Is it possible to hold 2 Best Western cards at once? I have heard recently that it is now.
If not, what about 2 Best Western cards? Possible?
If not, what about 2 Best Western cards? Possible?
#1180
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 56
Next question:
So I already have business gold but I applied for business platinum, self referring from personal platinum. I called in today to check the status and they said the application was canceled because you can't have two business cards (gold and plat) for the same business.
Anyone else experience this? Do you need to pick a different business for the second card?
#1181
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ, YUL, PEK
Posts: 429
Great thanks.
Next question:
So I already have business gold but I applied for business platinum, self referring from personal platinum. I called in today to check the status and they said the application was canceled because you can't have two business cards (gold and plat) for the same business.
Anyone else experience this? Do you need to pick a different business for the second card?
Next question:
So I already have business gold but I applied for business platinum, self referring from personal platinum. I called in today to check the status and they said the application was canceled because you can't have two business cards (gold and plat) for the same business.
Anyone else experience this? Do you need to pick a different business for the second card?
Ever since then, I always apply with a slightly different business name. Like including my middle initial, adding a "Inc" at the end of my name or something like that, just to be safe.
#1182
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 56
I once had something like this happen to me, though I believe I'm in the minority. Plenty of others have had no trouble getting two business cards with the same business name.
Ever since then, I always apply with a slightly different business name. Like including my middle initial, adding a "Inc" at the end of my name or something like that, just to be safe.
Ever since then, I always apply with a slightly different business name. Like including my middle initial, adding a "Inc" at the end of my name or something like that, just to be safe.
#1183
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
I'm due for a 4th AS card app. Not sure what to do. Will cancel #2 and wait a week or so and go for #4. They have said no before only to send the card along with an apology
#1184
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ, YUL, PEK
Posts: 429
And yes I too received the "we are sorry about our original decision" letter. Always a laugh!
#1185
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1
Yesterday I self referred from a Biz Gold to a Biz Platinum. I have never had an Amex Platinum, either personal or Biz. I just re-read the terms and it says that the welcome bonus is not available to current Amex Biz card holders. Does anyone have experience here? Am i disqualified from the Platinum bonus because I presently hold (and self-referred from) the Gold Biz? I certainly am hoping to get the 75K signup bonus, not just the 25k Gold Biz referral bonus.