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)
Nov 15, 2015, 8:03 pm
#1366
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 5
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Can anybody tell me when will I receive the sign up bonus? I used a 60k referral link to sign up the Platinum card (CANADA). I received 10k when I met the $1000 spending point. After a month, I have not received the rest 50k yet. How long its take for most of the people to receive the point? THANKS!
Can anybody tell me when will I receive the sign up bonus? I used a 60k referral link to sign up the Platinum card (CANADA). I received 10k when I met the $1000 spending point. After a month, I have not received the rest 50k yet. How long its take for most of the people to receive the point? THANKS!
Last edited by mia; Nov 16, 2015 at 6:50 am Reason: Please do not post the same question in more than one thread.
Nov 15, 2015, 8:20 pm
#1367
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
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It can take up to 8 weeks from the date you met the $1000 spend. From personal experience, if by the ~7th week you still have not received the points you can call customer service and they will send a request to the points department who will give you a manual adjustment of 50k.
Can anybody tell me when will I receive the sign up bonus? I used a 60k referral link to sign up the Platinum card (CANADA). I received 10k when I met the $1000 spending point. After a month, I have not received the rest 50k yet. How long its take for most of the people to receive the point? THANKS!
Nov 15, 2015, 8:38 pm
#1368
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 5
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It can take up to 8 weeks from the date you met the $1000 spend. From personal experience, if by the ~7th week you still have not received the points you can call customer service and they will send a request to the points department who will give you a manual adjustment of 50k.
It can take up to 8 weeks from the date you met the $1000 spend. From personal experience, if by the ~7th week you still have not received the points you can call customer service and they will send a request to the points department who will give you a manual adjustment of 50k.
Thank you so much!!! I was just started to worry since when I sign up my aerogold card before, i received the point in one month.
Nov 15, 2015, 8:46 pm
#1369
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,408
Nov 16, 2015, 2:09 am
#1371
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
worst they'll say it takes 8-10 weeks after crossing the $1000 spending threshold, but you'll get your other 50K
The person who referred you got the 10K/15K referral points, yes? just another way to confirm you DID use the referral link as expected
Nov 16, 2015, 8:33 am
#1372
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska, Marriott
Posts: 435
Get your SPG AMEX while they're still there. Marriott is buying Starwood and the transaction will close mid 2016. who knows what will happen after that.
Nov 16, 2015, 12:45 pm
#1373
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Hmmmm, Marriott's credit cards are issued by Chase. Me-thinks change will come real soon,re Amex issued SPG cards.........
Nov 16, 2015, 1:45 pm
#1374
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Moderator reminder
Please do not offer referrals in forum posts or via the Primate Messaging system. Referrals are permitted only in this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...e-posting.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...e-posting.html
Nov 16, 2015, 9:17 pm
#1375
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 5
secure message AMEX to ask about missing 50K points
worst they'll say it takes 8-10 weeks after crossing the $1000 spending threshold, but you'll get your other 50K
The person who referred you got the 10K/15K referral points, yes? just another way to confirm you DID use the referral link as expected
worst they'll say it takes 8-10 weeks after crossing the $1000 spending threshold, but you'll get your other 50K
The person who referred you got the 10K/15K referral points, yes? just another way to confirm you DID use the referral link as expected
Nov 17, 2015, 11:17 am
#1376
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,408
In how many parts does the 51k AeroPlat bonus come? I just got 25k after my first statement, I'm assuming I'll get the other 26k after the minimum spend?
Nov 17, 2015, 7:11 pm
#1377
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1
Newbie Upgrading from Gold to Platinum!
Hello,
I am new to the world of churning or CC bonuses and travel rewards in anyway. I have had the AMEX Gold Rewards card for the last 6 years and have continued to pay the $150 for the last 5 years.
I have ~160K MR and after doing some research am thinking of upgrading to the Amex Platinum.
Here is my plan and I am wondering what are somethings I should look out for especially given your past experiences:
I have self referred myself from Gold to Platinum and cancelling my Gold card so I don't have to pay the $150 again. The 15K points are already reflected in my MR account. The $150 will go towards paying my $699 fee. My first question is - should I cancel my gold or downgrade to a no-fee card? Will that keep my history with Amex? Am I even allowed to do this? Also impacts on closing an old good standing card? I should mention, it is not my oldest card so not sure of the impact. Can anyone comment on this?
I am looking to use the platinum for one year given I have a few travel plans this year and I like to use the benefits of the card. I would like to essentially downgrade to a Gold Rewards card once my first year is up. I know I will not get the rewards again but I would like to maintain my account with Amex in one way or the other. Has anyone done this?
If I use the $200 credit this year and use the $200 credit again in 2016 prior to cancelling, would Amex try to clawback the $200 for using it twice in one year? Does anyone have an experience with this?
Any other good points to keep in mind? Appreciate all the help in supporting a newbie.
Thanks!
I am new to the world of churning or CC bonuses and travel rewards in anyway. I have had the AMEX Gold Rewards card for the last 6 years and have continued to pay the $150 for the last 5 years.
I have ~160K MR and after doing some research am thinking of upgrading to the Amex Platinum.
Here is my plan and I am wondering what are somethings I should look out for especially given your past experiences:
I have self referred myself from Gold to Platinum and cancelling my Gold card so I don't have to pay the $150 again. The 15K points are already reflected in my MR account. The $150 will go towards paying my $699 fee. My first question is - should I cancel my gold or downgrade to a no-fee card? Will that keep my history with Amex? Am I even allowed to do this? Also impacts on closing an old good standing card? I should mention, it is not my oldest card so not sure of the impact. Can anyone comment on this?
I am looking to use the platinum for one year given I have a few travel plans this year and I like to use the benefits of the card. I would like to essentially downgrade to a Gold Rewards card once my first year is up. I know I will not get the rewards again but I would like to maintain my account with Amex in one way or the other. Has anyone done this?
If I use the $200 credit this year and use the $200 credit again in 2016 prior to cancelling, would Amex try to clawback the $200 for using it twice in one year? Does anyone have an experience with this?
Any other good points to keep in mind? Appreciate all the help in supporting a newbie.
Thanks!
Nov 17, 2015, 8:02 pm
#1378
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,536
There is no no fee charge card
Nov 18, 2015, 3:28 am
#1379
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: Top Tier Flyertalk Member
Posts: 687
Bit the bullet and applied.
a) Gold MR cancelled for 6+ months
b) Gold MR Biz expiring this month
c) Used Gold MR Biz to self refer Gold MR Personal
d) Applied and listed my Biz card # in the application.
e) Did not get instant approval. Require ~10 days.
f) Next day (or maybe even immediately?), Gold Biz shows my referral bonus already.
Will report back when the card arrives and after $500 is spent.
a) Gold MR cancelled for 6+ months
b) Gold MR Biz expiring this month
c) Used Gold MR Biz to self refer Gold MR Personal
d) Applied and listed my Biz card # in the application.
e) Did not get instant approval. Require ~10 days.
f) Next day (or maybe even immediately?), Gold Biz shows my referral bonus already.
Will report back when the card arrives and after $500 is spent.
Nov 18, 2015, 8:59 am
#1380
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
AMEX is offering extra 25% on TripFlex redemptions
10K points = $100
now it's worth $125
GET 25% MORE VALUE
in statement credits when you redeem points for TripFlex rewards until December 31, 2015.*
10K points = $100
now it's worth $125
GET 25% MORE VALUE
in statement credits when you redeem points for TripFlex rewards until December 31, 2015.*