Mar 7, 2015, 4:20 am
Last edit by: dddc
Bit of a quick fix for a wiki until someone has the time to fill it in, but here's a good place to look for an update on the 7 cards in existence:
http://www.headforpoints.com/2015/03...-rate-changes/
http://www.headforpoints.com/2015/03...-rate-changes/
bmi credit cards : enhancements from Mar 2013: inc more points and 10% off BA flights
Mar 16, 2013, 4:31 am
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bmi credit cards : enhancements from Mar 2013: inc more points and 10% off BA flights
Looking at my bmi standard AMEX statement for March I seem to have been awarded 2 miles per £ rather than the 1.5 which I was expecting. A family member with a bmi standard mastercard also received 2 miles per £. Is this a March bonus or a change for the better?
Mar 17, 2013, 5:14 am
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I just saw my March BMI MC statement online and indeed, I am to receive 1818 miles for £909 in spend. Very strange, but I'll take it
Mar 28, 2013, 9:56 am
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I have contacted mbna regarding this and it seems to be a permanent change. The new rates are 2 Miles for every £1 retail spend on Bmi American Express credit card and 1 Mile for every £1 retail spend on Bmi Visa credit card. Nice!
Mar 28, 2013, 12:09 pm
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... and 2.5 per £ on the old annual-fee MC? Most excellent!
Mar 29, 2013, 2:55 am
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Agreed. My main card is my BA PP but I've switched to the BMI no-fee platinum for now. I seem to be getting 2points per £.
Wonder if it's a way for MBNA to expedite dumping their remaining miles so they close these accounts off?
Wonder if it's a way for MBNA to expedite dumping their remaining miles so they close these accounts off?
Mar 29, 2013, 9:23 pm
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I'd be surprised, since I reckon the average MBNA BMI cardholder is substantially better off than MBNA's average client, and thus spends more. I have put over £1m through my bmi MasterCard over the years (mainly tax).
Mar 30, 2013, 1:05 am
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But aren't we expecting some preagreed end date for the DC MBNA tie up? Maybe if they had prepurchased too many points they're using the opportunity to drag more spend through before then.
Mar 30, 2013, 8:56 am
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I'll have to check my statement when I get home cos I thought I only got 2p per £1.
I've got the £85/year Amex - if the fee free one now gets that too though with the new rates then I'll contact them and ask me to change
I've got the £85/year Amex - if the fee free one now gets that too though with the new rates then I'll contact them and ask me to change
Mar 30, 2013, 2:15 pm
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