Nov 29, 2013, 8:45 pm
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This 2014 and prior thread is now closed. Please continue discussion here: Best Credit card conversion rate to Asiamiles (HK) - 2015
Best credit card conversion rate to Asiamiles (HK) - 2014 and prior
Feb 5, 2012, 6:46 pm
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The offer T&C is here: http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...f_11203_en.pdf
The form is here: http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...f_11202_en.pdf
Hongkongcard.com also has a thread on this here http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...ow.php?id=6477
Full disclosure though - if new customers applied direct http://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/earn/...0007d21c39RCRD they will get 6,000AM...applying through this offer only gets them 5,000AM (referrer gets min 1,000AM, max 30,000AM).
The referrer must somehow compensate the new customer for the miles foregone by using the referral form.
kaka - I'm reading clause 10 of the T&C "10. Referrer choosing Asia Miles will get 1,000 Asia Miles for each successful Referee referred" - referrer earns the basic 1,000AM - my comprehension correct?
The form is here: http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...f_11202_en.pdf
Hongkongcard.com also has a thread on this here http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...ow.php?id=6477
Full disclosure though - if new customers applied direct http://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/earn/...0007d21c39RCRD they will get 6,000AM...applying through this offer only gets them 5,000AM (referrer gets min 1,000AM, max 30,000AM).
The referrer must somehow compensate the new customer for the miles foregone by using the referral form.
kaka - I'm reading clause 10 of the T&C "10. Referrer choosing Asia Miles will get 1,000 Asia Miles for each successful Referee referred" - referrer earns the basic 1,000AM - my comprehension correct?
anyway, how long does it take fubon to charge the 150 admin fee for converting asiamiles? seems to take quite a while!
Feb 5, 2012, 10:33 pm
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Amex Centurion:
1 mile per HKD 4.00 overseas spend ^ No limit/cap. (200 HKD "admin fee" per transfer).
1 miles per HKD 6.00 domestic spend. (not qualifying to be in this thread IMHO
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1 mile per HKD 4.00 overseas spend ^ No limit/cap. (200 HKD "admin fee" per transfer).
1 miles per HKD 6.00 domestic spend. (not qualifying to be in this thread IMHO
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Last edited by forumpersona999; Feb 5, 2012 at 10:57 pm Reason: Added "ADMIN FEE" :(
Feb 5, 2012, 11:30 pm
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So why do it? You don't need to maintain status with the Centurion through spending once you've qualified for Centurion. Unless they give you some spending target for rewards, I've heard this happens with the IDC Centurion but not sure about the HKD.
Feb 6, 2012, 1:28 am
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Same rates as DBS Black (as long as you want Asia Miles).
So why do it? You don't need to maintain status with the Centurion through spending once you've qualified for Centurion. Unless they give you some spending target for rewards, I've heard this happens with the IDC Centurion but not sure about the HKD.
So why do it? You don't need to maintain status with the Centurion through spending once you've qualified for Centurion. Unless they give you some spending target for rewards, I've heard this happens with the IDC Centurion but not sure about the HKD.
Feb 6, 2012, 2:41 am
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Feb 6, 2012, 6:55 am
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With the CNY Promo that had ended yesterday, I think all of us are eagerly awaiting HSBC's next Promo (which could well start tomorrow) 
Feb 7, 2012, 9:18 am
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Seems like a good idea I re-applied for a couple of cards in Jan.
Feb 7, 2012, 9:01 pm
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i wouldnt add it in because i do not think many HK Centurion members/users would be bothered by the difference in asiamiles by using any other cards (and the fact that i'm lazy as heck)
It's not any better nor worse than DBS Black, but it really doesnt matter and affects few ppl...
It's not any better nor worse than DBS Black, but it really doesnt matter and affects few ppl...
Feb 8, 2012, 4:14 am
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i wouldnt add it in because i do not think many HK Centurion members/users would be bothered by the difference in asiamiles by using any other cards (and the fact that i'm lazy as heck)
It's not any better nor worse than DBS Black, but it really doesnt matter and affects few ppl...
It's not any better nor worse than DBS Black, but it really doesnt matter and affects few ppl...
Also although you can argue you can redeem BA with AM and TG with KF, there may be a slight advantage redeeming for the carrier's own miles cos that gets you access to upgrades (that's why I stayed away from KF - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...club-2.html#23 )
Feb 9, 2012, 7:03 pm
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Centurion/DBS Black is not a direct comparison, cos Centurion earns Amex MR points which can be used to get Virgin (me me me), SPG, HHonors and other hotel points http://www.americanexpress.com/hk/en...ards/ftr.shtml .
Also although you can argue you can redeem BA with AM and TG with KF, there may be a slight advantage redeeming for the carrier's own miles cos that gets you access to upgrades (that's why I stayed away from KF - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...club-2.html#23 )
Also although you can argue you can redeem BA with AM and TG with KF, there may be a slight advantage redeeming for the carrier's own miles cos that gets you access to upgrades (that's why I stayed away from KF - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...club-2.html#23 )
anyway, for the discussion of this thread, I thought we only talk about AM here- afterall i try real hard not to talk about AMEX to SPG/PC/HHonors...
Feb 9, 2012, 11:27 pm
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for clarification - does Centurion have a lower conversion rate to AM (only), or it has a better earn rate than the other AMEXs(so conversions to other programs are also better)?
anyway, for the discussion of this thread, I thought we only talk about AM here- afterall i try real hard not to talk about AMEX to SPG/PC/HHonors...
anyway, for the discussion of this thread, I thought we only talk about AM here- afterall i try real hard not to talk about AMEX to SPG/PC/HHonors...
You cannot use the Turbo Program with Centurion, it has Infinte Rewards instead. 1.5 pts/$ local and $3 overseas --> $10/mile local and $5/mile overseas.
http://www.americanexpress.com/hk/en...ms_basic.shtml
Feb 10, 2012, 12:32 am
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AE Green/Gold Credit/Charge with Turbo Program ($240) applied, or Plat Credit/Charge (Turbo Program by default), earns 2 MR points/$ for first 160K spending, 1MR point thereafter. 15 pt/1 mile, so earn rates are $7.5/mile for first 160K spending and $15/mile thereafter.
You cannot use the Turbo Program with Centurion, it has Infinte Rewards instead. 1.5 pts/$ local and $3 overseas --> $10/mile local and $5/mile overseas.
http://www.americanexpress.com/hk/en...ms_basic.shtml
You cannot use the Turbo Program with Centurion, it has Infinte Rewards instead. 1.5 pts/$ local and $3 overseas --> $10/mile local and $5/mile overseas.
http://www.americanexpress.com/hk/en...ms_basic.shtml
Feb 10, 2012, 3:46 am
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Feb 11, 2012, 2:19 am
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oh god... i cant read. i just realized the difference. surely i need to take some reading classes. then how did forumpersona999 get $4/6 per AM?!?
Feb 11, 2012, 5:41 am
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