Originally Posted by
fangtl
loaded 1k via SPG card, AMEX rep said it does not qualify for points.
Not saying that it isn't true. Still waiting for my statement to close, but the Amex reps said the same thing about purchasing Amex gift cards. A rep even came on to flyertalk and claimed they would not earn points, but they did.
If anything you would still be getting the $25 credit per card.