Originally Posted by
sofasurfer
I've got just short of 100k MP points that will expire in early Feb.
I just applied for the Canadian credit card, but not sure if points will hit the account in time.
It looks as if Mags for Miles should be the cheapest option to insure against points expiring, but when I tried to set it up and gift points to my work colleague who's in Buffalo, NY it wouldn't go through. Seems that I need to specify my address. Can't put my Canadian one down (as it is US format only), tried my colleague's BUF address but to no avail.
Not sure if this is just a problem at my end, or if the business logic on MfM is preventing me from doing this as a Canadian MP account holder. I guess I could try and change my address on my MP account, but not sure if that might then flag a future issue with the credit card once that gets linked.
Any suggestions welcomed. Thanks!
You will have enough time for your first statement to post before early February. The miles will post about a week after your statement closing date. Use the card for a Timmies coffee
When your Companion Certificate posts to your Mileage Plan account, which is usually just after account opening and yearly thereafter on the anniversary date, it will be accompanied with 1 Mile. The idea being that if you hold the card, your miles never expire. One mile of yearly activity means you will never get to the 18th month for them to become inactive.
Barring that, you can also purchase 1K miles for USD $27.50 or if you know someone with an MP Account they can transfer 1K miles to you for USD $10.00. There is usually a 7.5% Excise tax applicable but that is being waived through December 31, 2020 as part of the CARES act.
James