I signed up for the 60,000 promo, so not sure if this applies for the 40,000 promo.

I got the 20,000 posted right after my first purchase, as witnessed at the MBNA Rewards site. Plus my first statement has cycled, and the points were transferred from MBNA to BestWestern.com by the NEXT day, so that's great.

But, I've now surpassed the first $1000, which should merit another 20,000, but unlike the initial 20,000, this middle-tier bonus has not appeared at MBNA Rewards site, so it's unlikely I'll get the points into BW.com after my 2nd statement closes. I expect the same after my second $1000 (total $2000) has been spent. It will probably not be awarded until at least the 3rd statement.