It's Baack: AmEx MR Transfer w/25K MQM's
Jan 22, 2011, 3:55 pm
#76
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MCO
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Jan 22, 2011, 3:58 pm
#77
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHF,ORF
Programs: AA Gold, MR Plat
Posts: 467
Read down the first column for the benefits. It lists the companion certificate...
http://www201.americanexpress.com/ge...p-reward-cards
The $200 reimbursement was started last year. Don't see it listed in the benefits but it is nice though there are some limitations. I'll post the link that explains it if I can find it on their site.
http://www201.americanexpress.com/ge...p-reward-cards
The $200 reimbursement was started last year. Don't see it listed in the benefits but it is nice though there are some limitations. I'll post the link that explains it if I can find it on their site.
Jan 22, 2011, 4:31 pm
#78
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: DL PM, AMEX Plat
Posts: 136
I cannot for the life of me find any mention of the 50k MR points after $1,000 in spend referenced early in the thread. Does anyone see this on the amex site?
edit - found this
edit - found this
Last edited by benrules; Jan 22, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Jan 22, 2011, 7:39 pm
#80
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 226
I'd conservatively value 50k Amex MR at $1k. There are some amazing transfer values like roundtrip Upper Class Virgin Atlantic NY-LHR for 63,000 points when transferring to ANA. Amex sells points at 2.5 cents a point if you need more for an award.
I personally can't put a price on the value of being able to top up a number of my FF accounts instantly.
I personally can't put a price on the value of being able to top up a number of my FF accounts instantly.
Jan 22, 2011, 10:22 pm
#83
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 49
I currently have an AmEx Gold card that I am planning to close down in March, and a useless Delta AmEx card that I can close at any point. A couple of questions:
1) Can I get the Platinum without closing either of the above? I remember reading somewhere that one could only have up to two AmEx cards at any point.
2) In particular, can I open a Platinum card when I currently have the Gold? Should I close the Gold first? I don't know what AmEx's policy is on that.
3) Does it say anywhere when the Platinum promo will expire? I didn't see a date anywhere.
Advice is much appreciated!
1) Can I get the Platinum without closing either of the above? I remember reading somewhere that one could only have up to two AmEx cards at any point.
2) In particular, can I open a Platinum card when I currently have the Gold? Should I close the Gold first? I don't know what AmEx's policy is on that.
3) Does it say anywhere when the Platinum promo will expire? I didn't see a date anywhere.
Advice is much appreciated!
Jan 22, 2011, 11:11 pm
#85
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Plat
Posts: 754
1) Can I get the Platinum without closing either of the above? I remember reading somewhere that one could only have up to two AmEx cards at any point.
2) In particular, can I open a Platinum card when I currently have the Gold? Should I close the Gold first? I don't know what AmEx's policy is on that.
2) In particular, can I open a Platinum card when I currently have the Gold? Should I close the Gold first? I don't know what AmEx's policy is on that.
. Also, only way to get the 50,000 bonus is to apply on line.
Jan 22, 2011, 11:13 pm
#86
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: DL PM, AMEX Plat
Posts: 136
I currently have an AmEx Gold card that I am planning to close down in March, and a useless Delta AmEx card that I can close at any point. A couple of questions:
1) Can I get the Platinum without closing either of the above? I remember reading somewhere that one could only have up to two AmEx cards at any point.
2) In particular, can I open a Platinum card when I currently have the Gold? Should I close the Gold first? I don't know what AmEx's policy is on that.
3) Does it say anywhere when the Platinum promo will expire? I didn't see a date anywhere.
Advice is much appreciated!
1) Can I get the Platinum without closing either of the above? I remember reading somewhere that one could only have up to two AmEx cards at any point.
2) In particular, can I open a Platinum card when I currently have the Gold? Should I close the Gold first? I don't know what AmEx's policy is on that.
3) Does it say anywhere when the Platinum promo will expire? I didn't see a date anywhere.
Advice is much appreciated!
1 and 2) I have the Delta Gold Amex and a Blue Amex, and I was approved for the Platinum card instantly without closing either of the other two cards.
3) May 31, 2011 is the end of the activity period according to delta.com. I'm not sure when the last day to register is. It takes a few days to get your new card, spend $1k if you need the 50k MR, and transfer miles.
Jan 23, 2011, 12:03 am
#87
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 9
Worked Great! put in 60K mr points... got 90K miles and 25K mqm's (instant SM) - I wonder if i made a mistake but not adding more for the 30% bonus? Does anyone know if I can still add more or was it a one time offer? tahanks again for the info....
Jan 23, 2011, 8:35 am
#90
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Plat
Posts: 754
.From Delta's promotion T&Cs:
"Bonus Award Information:
Members will receive a 50% mileage bonus on miles transferred in a single transaction from the date you register through May 31, 2011."