Originally Posted by
echino
Is it correct that the annual fee is fully refunded if the card is cancelled within two months of renewal? If yes, then the Canadian Amex Platinum fee can be reduced to $99. Here is how:
1. Get the card in December 2013, pay $699 fee, get $200 travel credit.
2. Get another $200 travel credit in 2014.
3. Get the third $200 travel credit in January 2015 and cancel the card within two month of renewal.
Correct?
Probably, worth a try, or hopefully someone with Dec renewal can help confirm. My $699 just hit (10/23) and I'm cancelling soon
Originally Posted by
quickcanuck
Anyone know if the calendar year is based on the booking date or the date the reservation is actually used? For example if I make a booking in 2013 for a car rental in 2014 would that use my 2013 credit or my 2014 credit?
It's the BOOKING date, so if you book for 2014 travel NOW (before 12/31/2013), you can use 2013's $200 credit
Once 1/1/2014 hits, you lose 2013's $200 credit and only has 2014's $200 credit to use