The end of Diamond Club! [MBNA CC earning ceased 30 Sept, Avios transfer 30 Nov 2016]
Sep 23, 2016, 12:15 pm
#181
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,619
In my email box this evening is my latest Diamond Club statement, which surprised me a bit. Thought it would come a bit later. I made a few purchases today, so assuming they earn DC miles I will have to transfer them in late October, because they will appear on the next statement.
Sep 23, 2016, 12:25 pm
#182
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: scotland/EDI
Programs: BAEC , M&M , VIRGIN FC , FLYING BLUE
Posts: 1,438
DC / MBNA have hinted that they will introduce some benefits on the card when we will no longer benefit from ba avios
So I wondered if anyone with some insider knowledge or even a guess as to what the benefits might be
Sep 23, 2016, 1:15 pm
#183
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Seniors Bus Pass
Posts: 5,529
10% discount on BA Tickets
Interesting letter from Diamond Club received today, just dated "September 2016". It informs me that Diamond Club will be closing on 30 November! Well I never, fancy that. Who would have guessed?
It also assures me that up to this date I can still use my 10% discount on BA flights. Now this did come as a real surprise to me, as I have never had a 10% discount as I only had the basic card!
Oh well, it was good while it lasted. 👍
It also assures me that up to this date I can still use my 10% discount on BA flights. Now this did come as a real surprise to me, as I have never had a 10% discount as I only had the basic card!
Oh well, it was good while it lasted. 👍
Sep 25, 2016, 5:40 am
#184
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Stirling, Scotland
Programs: Amex Centurion - BA Silver - IHG Diamond Elite - HHonors Diamond - M&M
Posts: 2,013
Had missed out on the HMRC options, have though now just paid VAT, PAYE, Corp. Tax & Rates till next year on the card to generate a lot of miles.
Meant a little bit of repeating payments into the card every few days to keep it below it's credit limit but nice little earner.
Sep 26, 2016, 5:11 am
#185
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,327
Sep 26, 2016, 6:28 am
#187
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,327
Sep 27, 2016, 3:43 am
#189
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Quite close to NQY
Programs: BAEC Silver,clubcard,clubcard plus, BA Amex................ And Mucci x3 ;)
Posts: 9,488
Well it was good while it lasted.
IHG paid card on the way. Then will be getting x2virgin free cards, one for each of us and shifting are credit limits from DC over.
cs
IHG paid card on the way. Then will be getting x2virgin free cards, one for each of us and shifting are credit limits from DC over.
cs
Sep 27, 2016, 6:13 am
#190
Join Date: May 2006
Location: 5 miles from EMA
Programs: BD, BAEC Pleb, VS Pleb, Accor Pleb, HHonors Gold, Big White Season Pass
Posts: 5,904
Has anyone had any notification of the new "benefits" for the existing card?
I am leaning towards Amex gold which is currently fee free for the first year and I can then decide what to do about an FFP and whether I still want to stay in BAEC.
Still need a MasterCard though so may just plump for the virgin one as an interim measure unless these new benefits are so good....dream on I hear you cry...
I am leaning towards Amex gold which is currently fee free for the first year and I can then decide what to do about an FFP and whether I still want to stay in BAEC.
Still need a MasterCard though so may just plump for the virgin one as an interim measure unless these new benefits are so good....dream on I hear you cry...
Sep 27, 2016, 6:28 am
#191
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: South West UK
Programs: OW Saphire, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 236
I have also transferred my DC points to BA avios with no problem
DC / MBNA have hinted that they will introduce some benefits on the card when we will no longer benefit from ba avios
So I wondered if anyone with some insider knowledge or even a guess as to what the benefits might be
DC / MBNA have hinted that they will introduce some benefits on the card when we will no longer benefit from ba avios
So I wondered if anyone with some insider knowledge or even a guess as to what the benefits might be
Sep 27, 2016, 8:38 am
#192
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA GGL, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 910
Diamond Club will be closing altogether at end November so unless it's an Avios tie up then not sure what else it could be that would provide an Executive Club angle - only Amex have that currently.
Sep 27, 2016, 8:46 am
#194
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,008
I've never worked this out or actually been able to calculate my miles accurately.
My 'last' statement was generated today, i front loaded my account with lots of money and paid early on my corporation tax and quarterly VAT bill for sept.
Anyone know when the miles post once statement is generated. And is there a way to see how many avios will post? I know amex tells you on your paper/pdf statement but i couldnt see it on the mbna website or on the paper/pdf statement
Thanks
My 'last' statement was generated today, i front loaded my account with lots of money and paid early on my corporation tax and quarterly VAT bill for sept.
Anyone know when the miles post once statement is generated. And is there a way to see how many avios will post? I know amex tells you on your paper/pdf statement but i couldnt see it on the mbna website or on the paper/pdf statement
Thanks
Sep 27, 2016, 8:55 am
#195
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA S, VS S, SQ G, HH D, IHG D/A, Marriott G, Radisson G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,945
The PDF statement shows you for definite how many will post - it's on p2 for mine, just next to the interest calculation.
MBNA in general are pretty quick to post the points, within a couple of days of the statement normally IIRC.
MBNA in general are pretty quick to post the points, within a couple of days of the statement normally IIRC.