aeroplan - current best Cdn. cc sign-up bonuses?
Oct 7, 2013, 9:58 am
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 100
aeroplan - current best Cdn. cc sign-up bonuses?
I'm looking to apply for a few more cc's to try to replace some of my recently redeemed aeroplan miles...
Just cancelled the AMEX biz gold so I can apply for the AMEX platinum (charge card, 60k bonus MR points)
Currently have:
AMEX Aeroplan Platinum (charge card)
AMEX Starwood Preferred Guest (credit card)
CIBC Aerogold Visa
Any thoughts on what other Cdn. cc's might be useful?
Just cancelled the AMEX biz gold so I can apply for the AMEX platinum (charge card, 60k bonus MR points)
Currently have:
AMEX Aeroplan Platinum (charge card)
AMEX Starwood Preferred Guest (credit card)
CIBC Aerogold Visa
Any thoughts on what other Cdn. cc's might be useful?
Oct 7, 2013, 11:14 am
#3
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
I'm looking to apply for a few more cc's to try to replace some of my recently redeemed aeroplan miles...
Just cancelled the AMEX biz gold so I can apply for the AMEX platinum (charge card, 60k bonus MR points)
Currently have:
AMEX Aeroplan Platinum (charge card)
AMEX Starwood Preferred Guest (credit card)
CIBC Aerogold Visa
Any thoughts on what other Cdn. cc's might be useful?
Just cancelled the AMEX biz gold so I can apply for the AMEX platinum (charge card, 60k bonus MR points)
Currently have:
AMEX Aeroplan Platinum (charge card)
AMEX Starwood Preferred Guest (credit card)
CIBC Aerogold Visa
Any thoughts on what other Cdn. cc's might be useful?
I wrote a simple comparision recently on the AMEX Referral thread, hope it might help you choose which one you want:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21544950-post122.html
For non AMEX or CIBC, there is really no other CC that earn Aeroplan directly... only all those indirect way, i.e. Hotels CC, ESSO CC, etc..
Oct 7, 2013, 11:25 am
#4
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 100
alc - thanks for the reply - looks like there aren't any stragglers that I don't know about already then... was hoping there might be 
gchc - Thanks for reminding me about that! I will definitely be on the lookout for the new TD cards - can't wait to see what the offers are - I hope they're good!!
gchc - Thanks for reminding me about that! I will definitely be on the lookout for the new TD cards - can't wait to see what the offers are - I hope they're good!!
Oct 7, 2013, 12:06 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,785
I'd definitely cancel your Aeroplat and re-sign up for Aeroplan Gold for the 30K welcome bonus, FYF, via referral
Plus the 25K AMEX MR from AMEX Gold
that's be 60K (Plat) + 30K (Aerogold) + 25K (Gold) for only $699 1st year
not counting any TD or CIBC offers yet
Plus the 25K AMEX MR from AMEX Gold
that's be 60K (Plat) + 30K (Aerogold) + 25K (Gold) for only $699 1st year
not counting any TD or CIBC offers yet
Oct 7, 2013, 2:11 pm
#6
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 100
Nice!I plan on using the points for J class reward flights in future, so as long as I get the miles for around $0.01 per mile or less, I'm happy.
There are 4 of us to get tickets for each time, so we need a looooooo-ot of points for where we plan to go!
Oct 7, 2013, 4:10 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 583
Oct 7, 2013, 4:15 pm
#8
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 100
First, you choose the card you have (or the card that the referring friend has), and you'll see an option to refer to a different card - that will show you all the referral options for that particular card.
Oct 7, 2013, 8:08 pm
#9
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,785
so you need an AMEX Aeroplan* card to refer yourself/others to an AMEX Aeroplan* card to earn any Aeroplan referral points
Same logic applies for AMEX MR card referral
Gold/Plat/BizGold/BizPlat >> Gold/Plat/BizGold/BizPlat
Oct 7, 2013, 8:17 pm
#10
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Aeroplan Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott
Posts: 1,839
First year annual fee waived best offer:
Amex AeroplanPlus Gold Card through referral, 30k bonus miles and first year free
Annual fee not waived best offer:
Amex SPG card, 21k SPG points through referral link.
Amex AeroplanPlus Gold Card through referral, 30k bonus miles and first year free
Annual fee not waived best offer:
Amex SPG card, 21k SPG points through referral link.
Oct 7, 2013, 8:26 pm
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 100
Oct 7, 2013, 10:00 pm
#13
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 100
Oct 7, 2013, 11:43 pm
#14
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YYZ (YUL/LHR)
Programs: AC - E50, CX - G, Accor Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 903
Will you be approved - very likely provided everything else lines up and the computer does its job.
Will you get bonus points - likely, I have known people awarded the bonus points after immediate churns and a couple who have been refused despite the applications being spread out - odds are in your favour.
Despite all this, I always space out applying for the same product again. I absolutely do not want to be red flagged by Amex as I am hoping to play the game with them long term.
On the other hand, SPG Biz is a different product and I would not hesitate signing up for that in your circumstance (given you have already had a Biz card).
Oct 8, 2013, 3:47 am
#15
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 668
Terms & Conditions:
* Valid for Diners Club U.S. cardmembers only.
Sorry, I should have taken the time to read the fine prints earlier.
