[Targeted] 37.5K with $500 spend for Amex Blue Sky
Jan 10, 2012, 9:39 pm
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[Targeted] 37.5K with $500 spend for Amex Blue Sky
Got this PM from another FTer:
I haven't seen this publicized, but I found myself in need of a new card to earn with and discovered (by going to the Amex page) that I was targeted for a 37,500 MR points for $500 in 3 months offer with AmEx Blue Sky.
I believe that's better than the current AmEx offers for fee cards, and with MR points being reasonably valuable it might be worth it for people to know. (Or I might've settled for a crappy offer... I'm not sure).
I believe that's better than the current AmEx offers for fee cards, and with MR points being reasonably valuable it might be worth it for people to know. (Or I might've settled for a crappy offer... I'm not sure).
Jan 10, 2012, 11:15 pm
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wrong - 7500 points can be credited towards 100$ in travel purchases.
Thus, 37500 points is worth 500$ credit towards travel purchases. I got this deal back in september via a targeted mailing
6500 points can be redeemed for 50$ also I think, which is worth 250$ cash
Thus, 37500 points is worth 500$ credit towards travel purchases. I got this deal back in september via a targeted mailing
6500 points can be redeemed for 50$ also I think, which is worth 250$ cash
Jan 11, 2012, 9:21 am
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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bitachu I am not sure about MR, unfortunately..
Couple weeks ago i sent a msg in an attempt to convert it to an SPG card but they said no. I followed up with the survey by saying that they should allow more flexibility with their point options, such as folding points into other award programs, or converting cards.. but most likely these various point setups will continue to be separate
Couple weeks ago i sent a msg in an attempt to convert it to an SPG card but they said no. I followed up with the survey by saying that they should allow more flexibility with their point options, such as folding points into other award programs, or converting cards.. but most likely these various point setups will continue to be separate
Jan 12, 2012, 2:30 pm
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Jan 13, 2012, 7:15 am
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Blue from American Express earns Membership Rewards Express points.
BlueSky and BlueSky Preferred earn BlueSky points worth $0.0133 each.
Blue Cash Everyday and Blue Cash Preferred earn Reward Dollars.
Jan 13, 2012, 9:39 am
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There are currently five personal Blue cards linked to different rewards programs.
Blue from American Express earns Membership Rewards Express points.
BlueSky and BlueSky Preferred earn BlueSky points worth $0.0133 each.
Blue Cash Everyday and Blue Cash Preferred earn Reward Dollars.
Blue from American Express earns Membership Rewards Express points.
BlueSky and BlueSky Preferred earn BlueSky points worth $0.0133 each.
Blue Cash Everyday and Blue Cash Preferred earn Reward Dollars.
Jan 13, 2012, 9:52 am
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Only the original Blue from American Express will preserve a Membership Rewards account balance. (The points will be converted to Membership Rewards Express, which cannot be transferred to any other program, but this process can later be reversed.)
Jan 13, 2012, 5:18 pm
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ok but let's say the hypothetical customer has 3 amex cards that all retain MR (plat and PRG type) with one associated MR account, and only wants to convert one or two of the cards down at annual fee time ?
Jan 14, 2012, 2:40 pm
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Provided you still hold a Green, Gold, Platinum or Centurion card the points balance and classification would be unaffected by closing or changing one card. However, if you have (for example) both a Gold and a Platinum card there isn't much benefit to converting the Gold card to another type. Typically better to simply close it and apply for another to earn the new account bonus.
Jan 16, 2012, 11:35 am
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Provided you still hold a Green, Gold, Platinum or Centurion card the points balance and classification would be unaffected by closing or changing one card. However, if you have (for example) both a Gold and a Platinum card there isn't much benefit to converting the Gold card to another type. Typically better to simply close it and apply for another to earn the new account bonus.
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