Best credit card coversion rate to Asiamiles in 2009? (For FTers based in HK)
#961
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DBS redemptions now fax form
This may be annoying - DBS (incl DBS Black) AM redemption is now done by faxed form
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...ow.php?id=5634
http://hk.dbs.com/en/consumer/credit..._Fm.pdf#page=3
May take longer than internet request (formerly 7 days http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...l#post14001509)
Also they may be more stringent about which account you credit - you used to be able to credit someone else's AM number who doesn't have DBS account: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-accounts.html
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...ow.php?id=5634
http://hk.dbs.com/en/consumer/credit..._Fm.pdf#page=3
May take longer than internet request (formerly 7 days http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...l#post14001509)
Also they may be more stringent about which account you credit - you used to be able to credit someone else's AM number who doesn't have DBS account: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-accounts.html
Last edited by percysmith; Jul 31, 2011 at 9:12 am
#962
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i'm probably 99% billingual like you and a few others here, but i find DBS really annoying in what language they use. i get a few emails from them that's has english subject line and everything else in chinese. What's the point.
and I'd like to apologize to Dasanii because of the chinese interface of the referal email! that is royally a disgrace.
and I'd like to apologize to Dasanii because of the chinese interface of the referal email! that is royally a disgrace.
It's the bank involved. DBS HK is increasingly English-challenged.
Click in "Compass Visa lucky draw" from here http://www.compassvisa.com.hk/Default.aspx?lang=en-US. Chinese again.
Even the PRC-owned and run Bankcomm HK branch is more English-literate than DBS
http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...df_9868_tc.jpg
http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...df_9832_en.pdf
It's quite surprising given it is a regional bank with a Singaporean parent. You'd think they'd use English as their working written language, not Chinese. But then again DBS HK is really the former Kwong On and OTB local banks.
Click in "Compass Visa lucky draw" from here http://www.compassvisa.com.hk/Default.aspx?lang=en-US. Chinese again.
Even the PRC-owned and run Bankcomm HK branch is more English-literate than DBS
http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...df_9868_tc.jpg
http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...df_9832_en.pdf
It's quite surprising given it is a regional bank with a Singaporean parent. You'd think they'd use English as their working written language, not Chinese. But then again DBS HK is really the former Kwong On and OTB local banks.
#963
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i'm probably 99% billingual like you and a few others here, but i find DBS really annoying in what language they use. i get a few emails from them that's has english subject line and everything else in chinese. What's the point.
and I'd like to apologize to Dasanii because of the chinese interface of the referal email! that is royally a disgrace.
and I'd like to apologize to Dasanii because of the chinese interface of the referal email! that is royally a disgrace.
#964
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DBS Black Bazaar - Thieves' Bazaar
Gone home to find a DBS mailer in my mailbox. Advertised an auction environment for certain redemption items including 30,000 Asia Miles with reference redemption prize of 1,440 DB$ (30,000 / 1,000 x 48) starting at DB$150.
http://dbs3.esdlife.com/blackbazaar/en/
The T&C said I must "like" them of Facebook first http://www.facebook.com/TheDBSBlackCardHongKong, okay, kinky but duly complied with. Completed all registration procedures.
I click the Asia Miles auction item - 15,000 not 30,000, but the current price is already "DB$875". I'm used to fake bidders whilst buyng and selling houses in Aus, but an auction price above the standard $48/1,000 mile price? Who are they kidding? Even the China Rail Ministry can't get so fake!
Who would want to trust this bank for wealth management?
http://dbs3.esdlife.com/blackbazaar/en/
The T&C said I must "like" them of Facebook first http://www.facebook.com/TheDBSBlackCardHongKong, okay, kinky but duly complied with. Completed all registration procedures.
I click the Asia Miles auction item - 15,000 not 30,000, but the current price is already "DB$875". I'm used to fake bidders whilst buyng and selling houses in Aus, but an auction price above the standard $48/1,000 mile price? Who are they kidding? Even the China Rail Ministry can't get so fake!
Who would want to trust this bank for wealth management?
#965
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Octopus taxis and TaxiGo iPhone app
Appararently Octopus and TaxiGo are teaming up too...TaxiGo's an iPhone app also. I wonder are all TaxiGo taxis Octopus-accepting?
http://www.hk-smb.com/index.php/hot-...on-power-.html
http://www.octopus.com.hk/release/de.../20110718.html
http://www.hk-smb.com/index.php/hot-...on-power-.html
http://www.octopus.com.hk/release/de.../20110718.html
#966
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Gone home to find a DBS mailer in my mailbox. Advertised an auction environment for certain redemption items including 30,000 Asia Miles with reference redemption prize of 1,440 DB$ (30,000 / 1,000 x 48) starting at DB$150.
http://dbs3.esdlife.com/blackbazaar/en/
The T&C said I must "like" them of Facebook first http://www.facebook.com/TheDBSBlackCardHongKong, okay, kinky but duly complied with. Completed all registration procedures.
I click the Asia Miles auction item - 15,000 not 30,000, but the current price is already "DB$875". I'm used to fake bidders whilst buyng and selling houses in Aus, but an auction price above the standard $48/1,000 mile price? Who are they kidding? Even the China Rail Ministry can't get so fake!
Who would want to trust this bank for wealth management?
http://dbs3.esdlife.com/blackbazaar/en/
The T&C said I must "like" them of Facebook first http://www.facebook.com/TheDBSBlackCardHongKong, okay, kinky but duly complied with. Completed all registration procedures.
I click the Asia Miles auction item - 15,000 not 30,000, but the current price is already "DB$875". I'm used to fake bidders whilst buyng and selling houses in Aus, but an auction price above the standard $48/1,000 mile price? Who are they kidding? Even the China Rail Ministry can't get so fake!
Who would want to trust this bank for wealth management?
#967
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http://hk.dbs.com/en/consumer/credit...emption_Fm.pdf
But note this auction is DBS Black only, and all DB$ used must be from DBS Black accounts. You can't use the auction to spend your non-Black DBS credit card DB$.
Although they may have the same name, DBS Black DB$ aren't the ssame as DBS non-Black DB$.
#968
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Well for the benefit of doubt, they clearly mentioned next to the bid button says
- 參考換領價 (根據DBS$獎賞計劃):
DBS$720換領15,000「亞洲萬里通」里數
So be there idiot that stupid enough to click on it LOOOOOL
- 參考換領價 (根據DBS$獎賞計劃):
DBS$720換領15,000「亞洲萬里通」里數
So be there idiot that stupid enough to click on it LOOOOOL
#969
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Sounds like as rotten a deal as Minibonds/Constellation Notes. It's a POS, but DBS told you so so DBS is off the hook.
#970
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it IS POS, but given that DB$720 is only for the black card (lowest cost), the other cards would have a higher cost? (or simply the earn rate for other cards are lower instead?)
#971
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http://dbs3.esdlife.com/blackbazaar/en/
Promotion details and enrolment procedures
1. The DBS Black Card - Black Bazaar (the "Promotion") is only applicable to the principal cardholders ("Cardholders") of The DBS Black Card ("Applicable Credit Card") issued by DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
1. The DBS Black Card - Black Bazaar (the "Promotion") is only applicable to the principal cardholders ("Cardholders") of The DBS Black Card ("Applicable Credit Card") issued by DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
#972
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There's a clause saying if u are under quota for the DBS$ requires they will charge you HKD 2 per DBS$, assuming someone just joined and desprately need the miles then 1740 HKD for 15K miles isnt bad at all
There's a clause saying if u are under quota for the DBS$ requires they will charge you HKD 2 per DBS$, assuming someone just joined and desprately need the miles then 1740 HKD for 15K miles isnt bad at all
#973
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There's a clause saying if u are under quota for the DBS$ requires they will charge you HKD 2 per DBS$, assuming someone just joined and desprately need the miles then 1740 HKD for 15K miles isnt bad at all
There's a clause saying if u are under quota for the DBS$ requires they will charge you HKD 2 per DBS$, assuming someone just joined and desprately need the miles then 1740 HKD for 15K miles isnt bad at all
But at $0.116 per mile they aren't really cheap...and a 15K block may be more than what's required as a top-up purchase.
#974
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i'm probably 99% billingual like you and a few others here, but i find DBS really annoying in what language they use. i get a few emails from them that's has english subject line and everything else in chinese. What's the point.
and I'd like to apologize to Dasanii because of the chinese interface of the referal email! that is royally a disgrace.
and I'd like to apologize to Dasanii because of the chinese interface of the referal email! that is royally a disgrace.
#975
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There're now two Bankcomm 6,000 mile offers to choose from:
Diamond Unionpay: http://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/earn/...0007d21c39RCRD (08 Apr 2011 - 31 Aug 2011)
Visa Platinum: http://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/earn/...0007d21c39RCRD (01 Jan 2011 - 30 Apr 2011)
Still have to pay $100 per conversion though http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...%20Program.pdf
Hmmm...just noticed Bankcomm Diamond Unionpay conversion is 8 pts/mile to the end of the year. Have updated my best cards list.
Diamond Unionpay: http://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/earn/...0007d21c39RCRD (08 Apr 2011 - 31 Aug 2011)
Visa Platinum: http://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/earn/...0007d21c39RCRD (01 Jan 2011 - 30 Apr 2011)
Still have to pay $100 per conversion though http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...%20Program.pdf
Hmmm...just noticed Bankcomm Diamond Unionpay conversion is 8 pts/mile to the end of the year. Have updated my best cards list.