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)
Jul 4, 2015, 5:26 am
#631
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
But are Referrals dead? I just sent a referral to myself and as per the wording..
5. Offer subject to change at any time. Offer valid for applications received by American Express through the links provided within the referral communication and other select communications from americanexpress.ca. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to change without notice. Account must be in good standing. You will receive your bonus points when you have at least $500 in net purchases posted to your account in your first 3 months of Cardmembership. Please allow 8 to 10 weeks for the bonus Membership Rewards points to be awarded. If you have already applied for The American Express Gold Rewards Card without using this recommendation, you will not be eligible for the bonus Membership Rewards points.
The Last bolded part doesn't say anything about not getting the signup bonus if you had the card previously? Just that if you applied without using the link in the referral e-mail you won't get the points.
I would assume I could continue to refer back and forth every 6 months between my wife and I as it doesn't say anything about previous cardholders.
Thoughts??
5. Offer subject to change at any time. Offer valid for applications received by American Express through the links provided within the referral communication and other select communications from americanexpress.ca. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to change without notice. Account must be in good standing. You will receive your bonus points when you have at least $500 in net purchases posted to your account in your first 3 months of Cardmembership. Please allow 8 to 10 weeks for the bonus Membership Rewards points to be awarded. If you have already applied for The American Express Gold Rewards Card without using this recommendation, you will not be eligible for the bonus Membership Rewards points.
The Last bolded part doesn't say anything about not getting the signup bonus if you had the card previously? Just that if you applied without using the link in the referral e-mail you won't get the points.
I would assume I could continue to refer back and forth every 6 months between my wife and I as it doesn't say anything about previous cardholders.
Thoughts??
However, since the T&C haven't been updated, it's worth getting one last card in by referral to see if it works!
Jul 4, 2015, 5:50 am
#632
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
A member of our churn team applied for the Gold Rewards card through my referral link yesterday and was approved. He's had the card before. I already got the referral points, and will report back when he gets his bonus, as a data point.
Jul 4, 2015, 9:37 pm
#633
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Amex Gold, Platinum, AeroplanPlus Gold, Marriott Silver, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 27
I self referred last week from Platinum to Gold and got approved. The referral bonus has been credited into my MR account. I will also report back after I reach the minimum spending requirement.
Jul 4, 2015, 10:29 pm
#634
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,398
Jul 5, 2015, 11:13 am
#636
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
We'll see, won't we? As I said, I will come back with a legitimate data point very soon, likely this week. Applied post-July 1 on a referral link. We'll know soon...
Jul 6, 2015, 9:04 am
#637
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 292
When do the AMEX Platinum points post after the minimum spend?
Jul 6, 2015, 9:05 am
#638
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,535
If I'm told to wait 8 to ten weeks on a sign-up bonus from May, I don't think it'll be soon...
Jul 6, 2015, 9:22 am
#640
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PVR
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska Airlines
Posts: 420
A friend just tried to apply through my referral link (FYF gold card) and got this message:
"Sorry, the American Express online application is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
Please begin another application to apply for the Card by clicking here to return to the American Express Home Page. Thank you and we apologise for any inconvenience."
I don't know if this means they changed the terms and my link wont work anymore!
"Sorry, the American Express online application is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
Please begin another application to apply for the Card by clicking here to return to the American Express Home Page. Thank you and we apologise for any inconvenience."
I don't know if this means they changed the terms and my link wont work anymore!
Jul 6, 2015, 9:59 am
#641
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: YVR
Programs: Accor Platinum,Aeroplan,BA,Marriot Rewards, Alaska Airlines, Amex Platinum, SPG
Posts: 190
A friend just tried to apply through my referral link (FYF gold card) and got this message:
"Sorry, the American Express online application is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
Please begin another application to apply for the Card by clicking here to return to the American Express Home Page. Thank you and we apologise for any inconvenience."
I don't know if this means they changed the terms and my link wont work anymore!
"Sorry, the American Express online application is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
Please begin another application to apply for the Card by clicking here to return to the American Express Home Page. Thank you and we apologise for any inconvenience."
I don't know if this means they changed the terms and my link wont work anymore!
Jul 6, 2015, 10:12 am
#642
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PVR
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska Airlines
Posts: 420
I just checked the link on my platinum to gold self referral and its still fine. I sent myself 3 referrals on July 1st, applied and approved for business gold, personal gold card is being reviewed(I already have one and just cancelled one), 15000 referral points posted to my MR July3rd.
I just sent myself a new referral to test. When I get it I'll see if it works and if the terms changed.
Jul 6, 2015, 10:20 am
#643
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PVR
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska Airlines
Posts: 420
Can someone who created a link from having a gold rewards card recently test it and see if their's works?
My friend who wants the card now didn't have it before so if the terms changed it wont affect her anyway.
Jul 6, 2015, 10:40 am
#644
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
I tested my own referral link (from Plat), it works fine
I clicked on GOLD card, and can get to the page where one enters name and all the information
Just try it later, or try from different computer
or even, generate a new link
I clicked on GOLD card, and can get to the page where one enters name and all the information
Just try it later, or try from different computer
or even, generate a new link
Jul 6, 2015, 11:00 am
#645
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PVR
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska Airlines
Posts: 420
I generated a new link and it works. I just find it odd that the one I created yesterday doesn't work anymore. I guess it's possible I missed a character in the url when I generated a tinyurl.....but the first page with the card choices loads. As long as the terms haven't changed, it's fine now.