Originally Posted by dcrombie

I seem to remember reading somewhere that the only way you can load up the amex travel card is with your credit card, and that it is not treated as a purchase, but rather, a cash advance. At your typical cash advance rate (and interest) that seems pretty expensive. I could be wrong here, but when i read that I thought 'who in their right mind would ever get this product'? Then, of course, they have the companion ticket offer.