Apr 16, 2014, 6:59 am
Last edit by: Hyacinthe
This thread is a continuation of discussion which began HERE in 2011.
Referrals and self-referrals are an important part of churning Canadian-issued American Express cards. It is appropriate to discuss how the referral process works in this thread. However, please do not offer or request referrals here.
Use only this thread, and do read the Wikipost carefully before posting:
Referral Offers (post only in this thread, no referral links, read Wiki post first).
JerryHung: I figure I'll include all CURRENT AMEX Canada offers here (no referral links) for anyone curious about what the bonus and fees are
This is not an all-inclusive list, only the "good" offers, so feel free to add new offers
AMEX Platinum - $699/year, 60K MR (via referral) after $1000 spending in 3 months vs. 50K non-referral
AMEX Gold Rewards - $150/year, FYF, 25K MR after $500 spending + $50 cashback from GCR
AMEX Air Miles Platinum - $65/year, FYF, 2000 Air Miles after $500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
New as of 2014/10/09
AMEX Business Gold - $250/year, FYF, 30K MR after $5000 spending (or 40K via referral)
AMEX Business Platinum - $399/year, 40K MR after $5000 spending (or 50K via referral)
Referrals and self-referrals are an important part of churning Canadian-issued American Express cards. It is appropriate to discuss how the referral process works in this thread. However, please do not offer or request referrals here.
Use only this thread, and do read the Wikipost carefully before posting:
Referral Offers (post only in this thread, no referral links, read Wiki post first).
JerryHung: I figure I'll include all CURRENT AMEX Canada offers here (no referral links) for anyone curious about what the bonus and fees are
This is not an all-inclusive list, only the "good" offers, so feel free to add new offers
AMEX Platinum - $699/year, 60K MR (via referral) after $1000 spending in 3 months vs. 50K non-referral
AMEX Gold Rewards - $150/year, FYF, 25K MR after $500 spending + $50 cashback from GCR
AMEX Air Miles Platinum - $65/year, FYF, 2000 Air Miles after $500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
New as of 2014/10/09
AMEX Business Gold - $250/year, FYF, 30K MR after $5000 spending (or 40K via referral)
AMEX Business Platinum - $399/year, 40K MR after $5000 spending (or 50K via referral)
Churning Amex in Canada (2014)
May 17, 2014, 9:08 pm
#676
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Avios, AMEX, AeroPlan, BMO, AS, WestJet
Posts: 104
i believe Avios are really the way to go when it comes to transferring MP, AP isnt just isnt as worth it... when i called in BA they said they had a 50% offer in december for MR to Avios and do it twice a year (should happen soon e.g. next couple months) and thats crazy good since you dont need to BA metal to redeem avios. in my case id be going to SA alot on AA from yyz and that would make perfect sense, esp with self referral bonus.
2 questions though, whats the policy of them issuing new sign up bonus after you got one already.. like for gold MR 25k whats the shortest timeframe anyones successfully cancelled and signed up for same offer from amex? im hoping max 6 months..
2nd question, regarding amex plat, i can find any airline ticket online and have them book it for me right? if so what are other cc's like amex that offer this great benefit? I know theres cap1 but not worth a equifax AND transunion hit.. and will have to look into bmo world but i think they let you do the same as amex? e.g. call them with price of travel charge and have them charge it on your acc using points?
2 questions though, whats the policy of them issuing new sign up bonus after you got one already.. like for gold MR 25k whats the shortest timeframe anyones successfully cancelled and signed up for same offer from amex? im hoping max 6 months..
2nd question, regarding amex plat, i can find any airline ticket online and have them book it for me right? if so what are other cc's like amex that offer this great benefit? I know theres cap1 but not worth a equifax AND transunion hit.. and will have to look into bmo world but i think they let you do the same as amex? e.g. call them with price of travel charge and have them charge it on your acc using points?
May 17, 2014, 9:49 pm
#677
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,786
i believe Avios are really the way to go when it comes to transferring MP, AP isnt just isnt as worth it... when i called in BA they said they had a 50% offer in december for MR to Avios and do it twice a year (should happen soon e.g. next couple months) and thats crazy good since you dont need to BA metal to redeem avios. in my case id be going to SA alot on AA from yyz and that would make perfect sense, esp with self referral bonus.
2 questions though, whats the policy of them issuing new sign up bonus after you got one already.. like for gold MR 25k whats the shortest timeframe anyones successfully cancelled and signed up for same offer from amex? im hoping max 6 months..
2nd question, regarding amex plat, i can find any airline ticket online and have them book it for me right? if so what are other cc's like amex that offer this great benefit? I know theres cap1 but not worth a equifax AND transunion hit.. and will have to look into bmo world but i think they let you do the same as amex? e.g. call them with price of travel charge and have them charge it on your acc using points?
2 questions though, whats the policy of them issuing new sign up bonus after you got one already.. like for gold MR 25k whats the shortest timeframe anyones successfully cancelled and signed up for same offer from amex? im hoping max 6 months..
2nd question, regarding amex plat, i can find any airline ticket online and have them book it for me right? if so what are other cc's like amex that offer this great benefit? I know theres cap1 but not worth a equifax AND transunion hit.. and will have to look into bmo world but i think they let you do the same as amex? e.g. call them with price of travel charge and have them charge it on your acc using points?
and AA availability isn't as good as you think, even if you have tons of Avios
6 months between cancellation & re-apply is safer
AMEX Platinum gives you $200 annual credit via PTS only
otherwise you can redeem TRAVEL expenses at 1 cent per MR (TripFlex credit) AFTER the expenses. Cap1 Aspire is 1.5~2% redemption AFTER also
BMO - you book via BMORewards.com or call in and redeem points FIRST (not after)
Honest opinion, you should start with 1 AMEX and keep learning as you go
I see many questions and I hope you don't get confused
Many questions can be easily found here already or Google'd
Please UpperCase and punctuation if you can
May 18, 2014, 8:02 pm
#678
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,786
Just like clockwork for AMEX Aeroplan statement
Actually spent on it this month
Got the statement (May 17th) today after noon (18th), not as good as before :P
Should see the points in Aeroplan tomorrow (19th) if long weekend doesn't impact IT
Actually spent on it this month
Got the statement (May 17th) today after noon (18th), not as good as before :P
Should see the points in Aeroplan tomorrow (19th) if long weekend doesn't impact IT
May 19, 2014, 6:24 pm
#679
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
When does the cancelled cards(s) disappear from your online account?
May 19, 2014, 6:26 pm
#680
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
Not sure if there is a hard date, but the longest that I kept it on my profile is about 2.5 years after I cancel the card before I remove it. So, I will not surprise the official answer will be "until you manually remove it yourself."
May 19, 2014, 6:43 pm
#681
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 14
Can someone let me know how many Amex Gold Rewards cards they have ever had in their lifetime?
I have had 2, and since then I have been having problems re-applying for this card. That said, I have no problems getting their Plat or AeroplanPlus.
I have had 2, and since then I have been having problems re-applying for this card. That said, I have no problems getting their Plat or AeroplanPlus.
May 19, 2014, 6:52 pm
#682
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
The Gold Rewards that we know today was re-launch with new benefits in Summer 2010, as far as I remember. So, I consider my in-laws are very aggressive already, but I am sure some FT members might be even more aggressive.
May 23, 2014, 8:23 am
#684
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Aeroplan Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott
Posts: 1,839
The current one I have is my 3rd one. I also had 2 business gold rewards cards.
May 23, 2014, 11:30 am
#685
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Anyone had any issues with their Amex Gold not posting the bonus MRs after they've met the $500 minimum spend? I know I had delays for my Gold Biz, but didn't think the problem extended to the Gold card as well???
May 23, 2014, 11:49 am
#686
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,465
I met the $500 spend on May 14th, which was within the first billing period after getting the card. No bonus points posted so far. I will be calling Amex next week.
May 23, 2014, 12:47 pm
#687
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: YYZ
Programs: Amex MR, SPG, Aeroplan
Posts: 129
It could be that Amex is waiting for bill cycle to close, or to have some margin over minimum spend.
May 23, 2014, 12:58 pm
#688
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,465
My bonus posted the next day I got over minimum spend (in first bill cycle, and my bill cycle closed couple of days after that). I did have couple of large purchases that day, so by the end of day, I had double minimum spend on account.
It could be that Amex is waiting for bill cycle to close, or to have some margin over minimum spend.
It could be that Amex is waiting for bill cycle to close, or to have some margin over minimum spend.
Historically, bonus points posted the same day or next day, together with the transaction pushing the spend over minimum.
The same problem with the Platinum card. Minimum spend met quickly, no points posted. It took numerous (more than 10) emails to get the points, and the telephone agents refused to do anything about it.
May 23, 2014, 1:07 pm
#689
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Minimum spend met May 14, billing cycle closed May 16. No points as of today, May 23. This is a Gold Rewards card.
Historically, bonus points posted the same day or next day, together with the transaction pushing the spend over minimum.
The same problem with the Platinum card. Minimum spend met quickly, no points posted. It took numerous (more than 10) emails to get the points, and the telephone agents refused to do anything about it.
Historically, bonus points posted the same day or next day, together with the transaction pushing the spend over minimum.
The same problem with the Platinum card. Minimum spend met quickly, no points posted. It took numerous (more than 10) emails to get the points, and the telephone agents refused to do anything about it.
This makes my suspicions all the more real: that they are being 'slow' on purpose with the bonus MRs to discourage churning! Or maybe they have a new rule that you can only get bonus MRs for that same card once?!?!
May 23, 2014, 1:29 pm
#690
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: YYZ
Programs: Amex MR, SPG, Aeroplan
Posts: 129
Minimum spend met May 14, billing cycle closed May 16. No points as of today, May 23. This is a Gold Rewards card.
Historically, bonus points posted the same day or next day, together with the transaction pushing the spend over minimum.
The same problem with the Platinum card. Minimum spend met quickly, no points posted. It took numerous (more than 10) emails to get the points, and the telephone agents refused to do anything about it.
Historically, bonus points posted the same day or next day, together with the transaction pushing the spend over minimum.
The same problem with the Platinum card. Minimum spend met quickly, no points posted. It took numerous (more than 10) emails to get the points, and the telephone agents refused to do anything about it.