Originally Posted by
Ahwleung
BoA also just launched a new (well, a repeat of their previous) checking account promotion. If you have a linked checking account you get a 10% points boost (speculated to be on the pre-multiplier points, so foreign transactions will earn 3.1% and not 3.3%). Bonuses are as follows:
$100 for $2000 in direct deposits in first 90 days
$300 for $5000 in direct deposits in first 90 days
$500 for $10000 in direct deposits in first 90 days
Offer can be found on DoC.
So is this different than the current relationship bonus of 10%? I currently get 10% MP bonus points every month that shows up in Alaska app under activity . It is a flat 10% on total spend. I spend $3200 I get 320 Bonus.
In the Atmos FAQ they give an example of a 10% bonus on dining stating instead of 3% it's 3.3% b/c of the relationship bonus. I am not sure how they are going to code and back out Foreign transaction and only give 10% on foreign purchase price and not on the 3X? I see it no different than 3X on dining. They are giving us 3X and that is the total number of points/miles at the end of the statement cutoff. They apply the 10% on that number.
I think it is highly unlikely it's on pre multiplier points given it has never been that way. I could be wrong.