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)
Dec 30, 2014, 5:17 pm
#1336
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: ,BW Rewards, Skymiles, Aeroplan, SPG, IHG, Marriott, Club Carlson, Alaska Airlines
Posts: 256
I have the AeroPlat charge card and just got charged the annual fee. Called in and had the usual run around with the agent, who in the end, agreed to post 10,000 miles to my account for keeping it open.
I have a great credit rating (810+), I want to keep an Amex card, but I don't want to generate a hard hit on my credit report. I also want to keep my credit history with Amex. Any options for doing this?
I have a great credit rating (810+), I want to keep an Amex card, but I don't want to generate a hard hit on my credit report. I also want to keep my credit history with Amex. Any options for doing this?
Dec 30, 2014, 5:27 pm
#1337
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,536
Every Amex card I've opened has generated a hard hit, despite being an existing Amex holder. This includes the Blue Sky.
Dec 31, 2014, 7:44 am
#1340
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,536
Yes online application. I'm pretty sure AmEx wouldn't do a product switch from a co branded charge card to their own unbranded credit card though
Dec 31, 2014, 12:02 pm
#1341
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: Avis CHM, Hertz Plat, National EE, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Le Club Plat, CX Gold
Posts: 367
Dec 31, 2014, 2:37 pm
#1342
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
your account must be "eligible" for a product switch, and usually it would only be for an upgrade
Last edited by zer0k1; Dec 31, 2014 at 9:04 pm
Dec 31, 2014, 4:19 pm
#1343
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 30
I got the Amex Platinum last year, and used the $200 credit in 2014. The year will be up in mid-Jan. and I'm planning to cancel the card (I also have the Gold and the points from both cards are going into the same account, so I shouldn't lose any points). Before I cancel, can I use the $200 credit for 2015? Or would there be an issue in using the credit then cancelling so soon after?
Jan 1, 2015, 3:03 am
#1344
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YYZ (YUL/LHR)
Programs: AC - E50, CX - G, Accor Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 903
I got the Amex Platinum last year, and used the $200 credit in 2014. The year will be up in mid-Jan. and I'm planning to cancel the card (I also have the Gold and the points from both cards are going into the same account, so I shouldn't lose any points). Before I cancel, can I use the $200 credit for 2015? Or would there be an issue in using the credit then cancelling so soon after?
Jan 5, 2015, 11:33 am
#1345
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Amex to BA Bonus...wherefore art thou?!?!
Okay...I've been hoarding my MRs...I have over 100K now...patiently waiting for the bonus to come back to transfer to BA Avios...but it's been MIA for what...18 months now?
Anyone think it's coming back? I can't hold on to them for much longer...
Anyone think it's coming back? I can't hold on to them for much longer...