Jan 17, 2015, 11:17 am
Last edit by: JJonahJ
This thread is a continuation of discussion which began HERE in 2011. It was very active in 2014, read HERE.
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 Rewards - $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
(as of Jan 11, 2016 Gold card will no longer earn referral points.)
AMEX Air Miles Platinum - $65/year, FYF, 2000 Air Miles after $500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
AMEX SPG - $120/year, 20K SPG after $500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
New as of 2014/10/09
AMEX Business Gold Rewards - $250/year, FYF, 30K MR after $5000 spending (or 40K via referral)
AMEX Business Platinum Rewards - $399/year, 40K MR after $5000 spending (or 50K via referral)
AMEX Aeroplan Plus Platinum - $499/year, 50K Aeroplans after $1000 spending in 3 months (or 51K via referral). Normally 40K/41K, extra 10K promo running till Mar 31, 2016
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 Rewards - $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
(as of Jan 11, 2016 Gold card will no longer earn referral points.)
AMEX Air Miles Platinum - $65/year, FYF, 2000 Air Miles after $500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
AMEX SPG - $120/year, 20K SPG after $500 spending + $30 GCR cashback
New as of 2014/10/09
AMEX Business Gold Rewards - $250/year, FYF, 30K MR after $5000 spending (or 40K via referral)
AMEX Business Platinum Rewards - $399/year, 40K MR after $5000 spending (or 50K via referral)
AMEX Aeroplan Plus Platinum - $499/year, 50K Aeroplans after $1000 spending in 3 months (or 51K via referral). Normally 40K/41K, extra 10K promo running till Mar 31, 2016
Churning Amex in Canada (2015)
Jan 7, 2015, 7:51 pm
#31
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,533
For people using Air Miles Cash, save them until they have rebate promos where you can get rebated 25 air miles. That's a net of 70 Air Miles for $10, for 14 cent per mile valuation - better than merch.
For low balance Dream rewards, wait until Safeway does their spring group deals, or use them for tickets - the Vancouver Aquarium ones were a pretty good deal since the Entertainment book removed the buy 1 get 1 free coupon
For low balance Dream rewards, wait until Safeway does their spring group deals, or use them for tickets - the Vancouver Aquarium ones were a pretty good deal since the Entertainment book removed the buy 1 get 1 free coupon
Jan 9, 2015, 1:57 pm
#32
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
For people using Air Miles Cash, save them until they have rebate promos where you can get rebated 25 air miles. That's a net of 70 Air Miles for $10, for 14 cent per mile valuation - better than merch.
For low balance Dream rewards, wait until Safeway does their spring group deals, or use them for tickets - the Vancouver Aquarium ones were a pretty good deal since the Entertainment book removed the buy 1 get 1 free coupon
For low balance Dream rewards, wait until Safeway does their spring group deals, or use them for tickets - the Vancouver Aquarium ones were a pretty good deal since the Entertainment book removed the buy 1 get 1 free coupon
Jan 12, 2015, 8:11 am
#33
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,666
Has anybody recently cancelled their Platinum card?
The first year on mine is ending soon - what's the likelihood I'll be able to claim the $200 travel credit and then cancel next month? I knew I should have timed it better to the middle of the year!
The first year on mine is ending soon - what's the likelihood I'll be able to claim the $200 travel credit and then cancel next month? I knew I should have timed it better to the middle of the year!
Jan 12, 2015, 10:41 am
#34
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
Maybe not helpful but I'm only going for one credit per card, I'm cancelling my Plat soon as well and used the $200 last year.
Jan 12, 2015, 10:48 am
#36
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
If I call PTS will they match the hotels direct rate? On the Amex booking site it's $150 (per night) more than the Rydges website.
Jan 12, 2015, 1:47 pm
#37
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,008
So the odds are extremely good that PTS will book with that and give you that rate.
For instance AMEX site gave me much higher fare than CX website when I tried to book flights. But without me asking, the phone agent quoted me the exact same low fare as CX website.
Jan 12, 2015, 1:53 pm
#38
Flying Blue Director
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: CDG/AMS
Posts: 1,864
I see that they have a corporate ID box for online booking, which likely means they also have travel agent booking as well (with commission paid).
So the odds are extremely good that PTS will book with that and give you that rate.
For instance AMEX site gave me much higher fare than CX website when I tried to book flights. But without me asking, the phone agent quoted me the exact same low fare as CX website.
So the odds are extremely good that PTS will book with that and give you that rate.
For instance AMEX site gave me much higher fare than CX website when I tried to book flights. But without me asking, the phone agent quoted me the exact same low fare as CX website.
Jan 12, 2015, 3:12 pm
#39
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
do cross-product referrals usually work in terms of the referrer getting the points as well?
Jan 12, 2015, 6:42 pm
#41
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: AA Exp, SPG Gold, Le Club Plat
Posts: 100
Talking about SPG...their 20k Sign up bonus is back (previously 10k).
Unfortunately no FYF, but still a pretty good offer.
https://www.americanexpress.com/cana...ns_10_en.shtml
Unfortunately no FYF, but still a pretty good offer.
https://www.americanexpress.com/cana...ns_10_en.shtml
Jan 12, 2015, 7:36 pm
#42
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
Talking about SPG...their 20k Sign up bonus is back (previously 10k).
Unfortunately no FYF, but still a pretty good offer.
https://www.americanexpress.com/cana...ns_10_en.shtml
Unfortunately no FYF, but still a pretty good offer.
https://www.americanexpress.com/cana...ns_10_en.shtml
Jan 12, 2015, 7:39 pm
#43
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: AA Exp, SPG Gold, Le Club Plat
Posts: 100
Referral or not, 20k for $120 is a pretty good deal. Good thing I have a Canadian address.
Jan 12, 2015, 7:57 pm
#44
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
I guess I'm spoiled b/c I'm a double dipper (US too), but I don't think this is that good a deal. 2 years ago, we had the FYF bonanza, which was great. Last year, once the min. spend was met, with the referral we got 32K starpoints for $120. This is not even half as good as that.
Last edited by Preacher7; Jan 12, 2015 at 8:06 pm
Jan 13, 2015, 7:16 am
#45
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
I guess I'm spoiled b/c I'm a double dipper (US too), but I don't think this is that good a deal. 2 years ago, we had the FYF bonanza, which was great. Last year, once the min. spend was met, with the referral we got 32K starpoints for $120. This is not even half as good as that.