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AAdvantage eShoppping by Cartera Commerce
Using, earning miles, problems, etc. (Consolidated thread)
Using, earning miles, problems, etc. (Consolidated thread)
American Airlines is not the contact for Cartera / AAdvantage eShopping .
AAdvantage eShopping FAQs and an e-contact form can be found via the "Contact Us" link at the bottom left corner of the home page.
If you have trouble getting purchases to track, there's also a browser extension to help.
Cartera website: http://www.cartera.com
Cartera Commerce, Inc.
One Cranberry Hill
Lexington, Massachusetts 02421
Tel. (781) 541-6800 Fax: (781) 541-6801
For general inquiries, please contact [email protected] or 888.456.6255
Cartera Commerce, Inc.
One Cranberry Hill
Lexington, Massachusetts 02421
Tel. (781) 541-6800 Fax: (781) 541-6801
For general inquiries, please contact [email protected] or 888.456.6255
MODERATOR GUIDEPOST (Please do not alter contents following)
This thread is the sole thread to address issues with AAdvantage eShopping (operated by Cartera Commerce). Other queries or complaints will invariably end up merged into this thread. All posts must comply with FlyerTalk Guidelines and Rules / TOS, or may be summarily deleted or edited by moderators.
This thread is the sole thread to address issues with AAdvantage eShopping (operated by Cartera Commerce). Other queries or complaints will invariably end up merged into this thread. All posts must comply with FlyerTalk Guidelines and Rules / TOS, or may be summarily deleted or edited by moderators.
A related article, highlighting an interview of Cartera Commerce CEO Tom Bercher, is "Secrets of Cartera Commerce Revealed: Inside the Company that Brings You Miles for Online Shopping" by Gary Leff on March 3, 2014. Link.
As described in this thread, AAdvantage Shopping now offers a downloadable button installable on your desktop (not mobile) device to facilitate e-shopping. Link.
Older posts may be read at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage-pre-consolidation/1656169-archive-aadvantage-e-shopping-cartera-questions-discussion-vendor-consol.html
Notes about Giftcards.com:
- A separate thread exists for discussing Giftcards.com and likely has more data points than this generic thread.
- Purchases from giftcards.com earn miles on the first $2,000 spent in the named calendar month, meaning for example between March 1st and March 31st.
- Giftcards.com has had various limits over the years, and it was always by calendar month.
- Some data points show the $2,000 monthly limit is not always enforced.
- In 2022, larger orders track more slowly, and you may need to wait a full month to see miles.
AAdvantage eShopping / Cartera Questions / Discussion / Vendors / Issues
Oct 13, 22, 12:21 pm
#1696
Join Date: Sep 2022
Posts: 6
Ok Thanks. so a better deal than the motley fool one which was like 80 bux for 7500. this one is 60 bux for 7680.
Oct 13, 22, 12:33 pm
#1697
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA EXP, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,611
If the Motley Fool promo was repeatable then I’d be doing that all day long before I go buying thousands of dollars worth of gift cards.
Oct 13, 22, 12:38 pm
#1698
Join Date: Sep 2022
Posts: 6
Thanks for the help. So the trick is to buy one card at a time. and 2k max a month or until 3% promo runs out. then use them to pay utility bills.
Oct 13, 22, 1:45 pm
#1699
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: 32 16N/110 57W
Programs: Asiana Club Diamond (*G), AA PPro (OWE), Korean Air Skypass MC (STE)
Posts: 145
Use a cash back card instead of an AA branded card. You’ll only get 3x points instead of 3x plus spend but bring the fee down to 88c for example on a 2% card. 🤷♂️ Depends what your points vs spend threshold is
Oct 13, 22, 1:51 pm
#1700
Join Date: Sep 2022
Posts: 6
I see. So I don't have to use my AA card. I can use any card and still get the 3x AA points.
Klick link, buy card with cap1 venture. get 2% cash back AND the 3x AA points.
Klick link, buy GC with chase freedom, get 1.5% points AND 3x AA points.
Oct 13, 22, 2:15 pm
#1701
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BWI
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, National Emerald Executive, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 15,179
No issues here getting GC points. Posted next day after ordering.
Chewy.com was 2 days later, but still quick.
There will occasionally be bonuses for adding lines to AT&T. I added one for my wife's business line and got 7400 points, 2x normal. Got the points before the phone even showed up.
Chewy.com was 2 days later, but still quick.
There will occasionally be bonuses for adding lines to AT&T. I added one for my wife's business line and got 7400 points, 2x normal. Got the points before the phone even showed up.
Oct 13, 22, 4:51 pm
#1702
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA "mid tier" elite | Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador | Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 9,545
With utilities and PayPal, it's super easy to liquidate GCs. But yes, it does take effort to manage them and not forget anything.
Oct 13, 22, 6:29 pm
#1703
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: TX
Programs: Alaska, AA, Marriott
Posts: 941
between loading them to Amazon and the 7-11 app for gas, there’s no time spent liquidating them for me.
Oct 13, 22, 9:56 pm
#1704
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 56
If you go to the offers page (on the AA side) it lists 27 different offers, and they include both DirecTV and DirecTV Stream options. It all seems to be covered, but if you're concerned just click on one of the Stream offers that would take you straight from the AA shopping portal to the four DirecTV Stream options. And make sure you're fine with those 90 days, as it means you'd be paying for at least three months of the service (and the points wouldn't hit your account until January one would think).
After reviewing your e-receipt, we noticed that the service purchased on DIRECTV STREAM order #XX-XXXXX is listed as ineligible to receive rewards per the merchant’s terms and conditions because it is not DIRECTV STREAM Satellite service packages. Therefore, no rewards will be posted to your account.
Oct 18, 22, 2:03 pm
#1709
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Sephora is 4x per $ for those who have wives who like makeup. You know like me.
Oct 18, 22, 11:06 pm
#1710
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat Pro, Marriott LT Titanium, Hilton ♢, IHG ♢, Hyatt Globalist, Hertz Pres
Posts: 5,202
If I prepay for a hotel stay in advance, and it's non-refundable would I receive the AA LP's earned via AAShopping (Cartera) pre-stay or do you still receive them after your stay?
