Hi guys, I'm going to hit silver status on my next trip, and assuming I get tier points that are due to me, how long does it normally take for the silver card to arrive? If I do another trip and my card hasnt arrived, do they know at check in that I am a silver member or should I tell them? Only asking for making sure I get the extra miles etc and not for blagging an upgrade at all in any way...

what about at the lounge? Will they know I'm silver there without the card?