Originally Posted by
gudugan
I have a charge from Japan that codes as 3x points (obviously, that means it's a restaurant). Unfortunately for me, it also shows as NEW MERCHANT so Amex says it's miscellaneous and does not count for the dining credit. I just spent another $25 in a US restaurant as a result...
How can Amex say this is miscellaneous when it's blatantly clear that it's a restaurant? It clearly says in the transaction "3x Global Restaurants" which it wouldn't say if this wasn't a restaurant. I know it's not a big deal and you've already done another transaction, but I hate when Amex does this, especially when it's in their face.