Originally Posted by
WKnight
I have an older BMO MC Cashback card. Last month I asked if I could convert this to the BMO World Elite MC, with the 20K first year free, but the reps (called twice) told me that since I already the World Elite before (2014) that I would not be eligible for the promotion. Both reps pointed to the online terms to ensure I read the notes about this. I debated if I should just apply for a new card, instead of converting the existing card, but was soured enough that I didn't bother.
Yes, I've held the World Elite MC before, and have been told this.
BUT - the Air Miles World Elite MC is a different card/different program - so it should be okay to switch to this card and get the bonus if you've never held it before. It just depends if the offer is only valid for 'new applications' - the T&C are a little fuzzy on this. I guess it also depends on if they see the 'World Elite' card to be the same card no matter if Airmiles or not...