American Express Membership Rewards - Double points for gas and groceries returns, registration required

For those that might have steered some of their plastic spend to other cards because of recent changes, there's good news that double MR points returns for consumer cards with gas and grocery purchases -- the rest of the year. Like the airline and hotel promos going on right now, you must register to earn these bonuses:
www.americanexpress.com/counttwice or call 1-800-794-1308 and use the promotional code 139150001.

Hope this helps some of you.

Thanks Randy!

Given the stupid, unjustified, computer-generated letter I just got from Amex, this helps ease the frustration and bitterness. Not that I am not troubled by the randomness of their decisions which have been directed at me and at many others who post here at FT.

Thanks much, Randy! I never would have stumbled on this, but these bonus points will be much appreciated.

Also, why is it that every special American Express page looks like a phishing attempt? They always redirect to crazy addresses, use things like badly-pixellated graphics, and have little brand consistency from page to page.

Thanks Randy. I just registered for this.

until March 15th, 2010

Thanks for the intel !

Thanks for sharing.

Interestingly it is only for the charge card products (my Blue linked to my MR account is not eligible) and only for personal cards (my Open/Biz card is not eligible). Still, a nice bonus for those who have a card that is eligible and a nice long term for the promotion.

It does max at 1000 bonus points per month.

thanks randy!

as a quick fyi, the website gave me some kind of error message, but i called and was successfully enrolled in like 45 seconds

Thanks!

if i register, do all of my supplementary cards automatically register as well.

if i register, do all of my supplementary cards automatically register as well.

Thanks from me too, Randy. I just registered and my supplementary card was registered as well.

Alllllll riiiiight!^

just registered it with my plat card!

Outstanding, great, also just registered! I wonder if Costco counts as groceries, that's what we use Costco for mostly?

sweet thank you! my only card elig was my gold card..swet though..any idea what grocery stores will double points?

Outstanding, great, also just registered! I wonder if Costco counts as groceries, that's what we use Costco for mostly?I'm guessing no, as well as for WalMart and Super Target.

We’re sorry. Our records indicate that you are not eligible for this promotion. This offer is good only for Cardmembers and Additional Cardmembers on their accounts who have one or more of the following
American Express® Card products: the American Express Card, the American Express Rewards Green Card,
the American Express Preferred Rewards Green Card, the American Express Gold Card,
the American Express Rewards Gold Card, the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card,
the American Express Rewards Plus Gold Card, the Platinum Card®, the Centurion® Card.

We’re sorry. Our records indicate that you are not eligible for this promotion.What card were you trying to register?

Called and success!

Thanks-Randy!

My guess is that charge cards qualify, credit cards don't. Also maybe not corporate cards.

What card were you trying to register?

If you register online, you do so by web login and not by card. Once you enter your web login credentials, it tells you which of your cards, if any, are eligible.

We’re sorry. Our records indicate that you are not eligible for this promotion. This offer is good only for Cardmembers and Additional Cardmembers on their accounts who have one or more of the following
American Express® Card products: the American Express Card, the American Express Rewards Green Card,
the American Express Preferred Rewards Green Card, the American Express Gold Card,
the American Express Rewards Gold Card, the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card,
the American Express Rewards Plus Gold Card, the Platinum Card®, the Centurion® Card.

I got this same message when trying to register my Centurion card.

Randy,

What hotel and airline promos are going on right now for the membership rewards program as far as point earnings are concerned. I'm aware of the 20% bonus for transfers to Delta but are their double points promos on purchases of airline tickets and hotels. If so I would love the link to see if I am eligible. I registered for the below promotion and might take advantage of it but I still have other cards that offer a better return.

For those that might have steered some of their plastic spend to other cards because of recent changes, there's good news that double MR points returns for consumer cards with gas and grocery purchases -- the rest of the year. Like the airline and hotel promos going on right now, you must register to earn these bonuses:
www.americanexpress.com/counttwice or call 1-800-794-1308 and use the promotional code 139150001.

Hope this helps some of you.

I got this same message when trying to register my Centurion card.

You have to make sure it is the PERSONAL Centurion card. Apparantly, the Business Centurion is a JOKE! I cancelled mine becuz to lack of benefits, no promotional gifts, etc.

I successfully enrolled the Personal Centurion card!!

My guess is that charge cards qualify, credit cards don't. Also maybe not corporate cards.

Indeed, as noted in post 6. Personal charge cards only. :(

thanks, randy, registered my card. ^

Looks like I can take my Gold Ameriprise card out of moth balls for the next year when it comes to groceries and gas. No problem registering. Thanks for the heads-up.

Done, thanks for the tip.

Cheers

Rock for me. All 3 cards

Thanks - plat was eligible (not spg). Good timing... my 5% cash back usaa on gas & groceries was running out.

It doesn't work for Canadian cards. I assume it only works for US cards.

Randy, please specify that this only works on US cards. Not all forum members are from the US!

Thanks Randy, without your heads up I would not have known about this offer. I just registered my Centurion Card online

It does not allow UK card to register..... :-(

Here are T&C - does include additional cards on your account, points must be earned in U.S. but T&C do not specify U.S. based accounts, warehouse clubs not eligible.

Thanks much Randy - since I'm unemployed food and gas are about the only things I'm putting on my card!

TERMS & CONDITIONS
This offer is good for Cardmembers and Additional Cardmembers on their accounts who have one or more of the following consumer American Express® Card products: the American Express Card, the American Express Rewards Green Card,
the American Express Preferred Rewards Green Card, the American Express Gold Card, the American Express Rewards Gold Card, the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card, the American Express Rewards Plus Gold Card, the Platinum Card®,
the Centurion® Card. Offer is valid for eligible purchases charged to an eligible enrolled Card account between March 15, 2009 and March 15, 2010. To earn double points (one point plus one bonus point for every dollar of eligible charges), you must enroll in this promotion, you must be enrolled in the Membership Rewards® program at the time of purchase and you must charge your purchase on an eligible, enrolled American Express Card. Your Card account must be active and not in default at the time of bonus point fulfillment. Bonus points will be credited to your Membership Rewards account 6-8 weeks after charges appear on your billing statement. The terms and conditions for the Membership Rewards program apply. Visit membershiprewards.com/terms or
call 1-800-AXP-EARN (297-3276) for more information. Participating merchants and available rewards are subject to change without notice. You can earn double points in U.S. stand alone gas stations and supermarkets only if the merchant submits the charge for your purchase under the appropriate merchant code, industry code, or required service or product identifier established by us and the merchant. Charges at departments of superstores or warehouse clubs are not eligible for this promotion. This offer is valid on up to $1000 of eligible gas and grocery spend each month. Cash and cash equivalent transactions and purchases (including balance transfers, convenience checks and cash advances), finance charges, fees and purchase credit adjustments do not earn points. This promotion can not be combined with any other promotional offers. Bonus Point ID 2787.

©2009 American Express Centurion Bank. All rights reserved.

Thank you OP, I was able to enroll also. One question, the T&C say:

This offer is valid on up to $1000 of eligible gas and grocery spend each month.

Does this mean you are thus eligible for up to 2,000 points per month or, just the 1,000?
Thanks.

Is this only for the States, or are canadian Amex also included?

I believe you would receive 1000 bonus points for your first $1000 of spending in any month and then any spending above $1000 that month would not get you any bonus.



Thank you OP, I was able to enroll also. One question, the T&C say:

This offer is valid on up to $1000 of eligible gas and grocery spend each month.

Does this mean you are thus eligible for up to 2,000 points per month or, just the 1,000?
Thanks.

Thanks for the info. I just wish they'd extend it again to the Delta Platinum AMX card. I hate to have to remember to switch back and forth between cards in order to maximize miles (points), while at the same time attempting to reach certain spending levels on the Delta card in order to achieve "elite status."

Thanks Randy!

Unfortunately the AmExp is not valid for all their cards. I can enroll my Platinum card - but not my Starwoods AmExp card - which is my main charging card. What gives?

Anyone know if this can be stacked with 2X points for 1 yr promo? T&C's say not valid with any other offer. The extra 1k points/month would be nice, but not at the chance of risking double points.

Unfortunately the AmExp is not valid for all their cards. I can enroll my Platinum card - but not my Starwoods AmExp card - which is my main charging card. What gives?

What would be the diff in charging stuff to your platinum as apposed to your SPG?

Unfortunately the AmExp is not valid for all their cards. I can enroll my Platinum card - but not my Starwoods AmExp card - which is my main charging card. What gives?

Read the first page of this thread.

I have enrolled online few days ago. However, now I see a link for this promotion under my Platinum card account.

What would be the diff in charging stuff to your platinum as apposed to your SPG?

I think not as good, with the bonus, the plat card would be $1000=666 spg points, while the SPG card would be $1000 = 1000 spg points. If you are spending for an transfer that is not to another branded Amex card product (spg, hilton) then it is worthwhile.

JudyJFLA

I got this offer through email and registered successfully!

Do Supermarkets count as groceries ? can anyone give us a list of approved purchases for "groceries" ?

I got this offer through email and registered successfully!

Do Supermarkets count as groceries ? can anyone give us a list of approved purchases for "groceries" ?

I think most groceries places will work if it is like a safeway, raleys, type of place..One that is individual and not like a super walmart or super target

correct me if i am wrong..same goes for gas

Do Supermarkets count as groceries ?

Yes, but not wholesale clubs.

Thanks Randy! Time to dust off the AMEX.

I registered with my card number for this promotion (I am the primary cardholder). Will additional cardholders under my account need to register separately, or does my registering take care of the additional cards earning the bonus points as well?

Thanks

Tried to register my Plat Card (personal) and received;

"We’re sorry. This account is not eligible for this promotion.

We’re sorry. Our records indicate that you are not eligible for this promotion. This offer is good only for Cardmembers and Additional Cardmembers on their accounts who have one or more of the following
American Express® Card products: the American Express Card, the American Express Rewards Green Card,
the American Express Preferred Rewards Green Card, the American Express Gold Card,
the American Express Rewards Gold Card, the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card,
the American Express Rewards Plus Gold Card, the Platinum Card®, the Centurion® Card.

If you received an invitation for this promotion and you are registered to manage your account online and attempted to enroll, please verify your User ID and Password and try again later. We apologize for the inconvenience.

To learn more about other Membership Rewards® offers, visit www.membershiprewards.com.

Thank you for your interest in this Membership Rewards® bonus points promotion and for your continued
Card membership."

Maybe it's targeted?

Maybe it's targeted?

So, what did Amex say when you called and asked them about this? Wouldn't that be the shortest path to solving the mystery?

Regards

I registered with my card number for this promotion (I am the primary cardholder). Will additional cardholders under my account need to register separately, or does my registering take care of the additional cards earning the bonus points as well?

Thanks

I guess additional cardmembers enrolled automatically. I just called to enroll my wife's card (she is the additional cardmember on my account) and the system said that account is already enrolled.

We’re sorry. This account is not eligible for this promotion.

Wouldn't accept for my corporate Plat Amex. The DL and HHonors cards already have double gas/groceries ^

Use my Chase rewards on Gas/Groceries though. 5% cashback is hard to beat with MR or airline points. :D