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 18, 2015, 6:15 pm
#1384
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 5
I have the similar question. I received 10k when I meet the spending requirement for Amex Platinum, but I have not receive the rest of the point yet. So I send a message to Amex through the website, and they responded that I will receive it within 8-10 weeks. So, if you still not receive it by then, all them?
Nov 20, 2015, 3:04 am
#1385
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 153
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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.
We have applied for many amex cards and we have always (as far as I can remember) got our pts promptly. However, a friend (first time applicant) spent the required $xx on Oct 4 and still hasn't received the 25k pts. Amex emailed last month that it can take up to 8 to 10 weeks for the pts to be posted.
Nov 20, 2015, 8:44 am
#1386
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West
Posts: 3,357
If you haven't received your sign up bonus after spend the required $xx, the standard response from amex is it can take 8 to 10 weeks.
We have applied for many amex cards and we have always (as far as I can remember) got our pts promptly. However, a friend (first time applicant) spent the required $xx on Oct 4 and still hasn't received the 25k pts. Amex emailed last month that it can take up to 8 to 10 weeks for the pts to be posted.
We have applied for many amex cards and we have always (as far as I can remember) got our pts promptly. However, a friend (first time applicant) spent the required $xx on Oct 4 and still hasn't received the 25k pts. Amex emailed last month that it can take up to 8 to 10 weeks for the pts to be posted.
Nov 22, 2015, 11:25 am
#1387
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 297
If you haven't received your sign up bonus after spend the required $xx, the standard response from amex is it can take 8 to 10 weeks.
We have applied for many amex cards and we have always (as far as I can remember) got our pts promptly. However, a friend (first time applicant) spent the required $xx on Oct 4 and still hasn't received the 25k pts. Amex emailed last month that it can take up to 8 to 10 weeks for the pts to be posted.
We have applied for many amex cards and we have always (as far as I can remember) got our pts promptly. However, a friend (first time applicant) spent the required $xx on Oct 4 and still hasn't received the 25k pts. Amex emailed last month that it can take up to 8 to 10 weeks for the pts to be posted.
Nov 25, 2015, 5:32 am
#1388
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
If he has $10K expenses coming up, I'd even suggest going for Business Gold
40K miles!!! after $5000 spending in 3 months, FYF
His wife can refer him = 15K referral (by choosing Platinum card in refer a friend step 1, IF AMEX still lets you, as they're "fixing" the loophole)
Approved & spend $5K on Biz Gold #1 = 40K from husband
husband refers wife = 15K referral
Wife spends $5K on Biz Gold #2 = 40K from wife
Total = 80K + 30K = 110K!!! much better than 1 Gold card's mere 25K+15K referral (40K total)
40K miles!!! after $5000 spending in 3 months, FYF
His wife can refer him = 15K referral (by choosing Platinum card in refer a friend step 1, IF AMEX still lets you, as they're "fixing" the loophole)
Approved & spend $5K on Biz Gold #1 = 40K from husband
husband refers wife = 15K referral
Wife spends $5K on Biz Gold #2 = 40K from wife
Total = 80K + 30K = 110K!!! much better than 1 Gold card's mere 25K+15K referral (40K total)
My co-worker/friend end up did took the above advice (he said thanks again, btw) and got the Biz Good via referral. He spend the $5000 over the weekend the transaction posted, along with only 30K bonus. His question is when will the other 10K bonus will post?
I read a lot of posts here about 60-90 days or 8-10 weeks standard respond if he contact AMEX (via phone or secure msg), but I actually wonder if his account was setup in correctly at first as the standard off-the-street 30K sign-up bonus. His application was approved online instantly via the referral link from the referral email.
He said he doesn't mind waiting if it will eventually show up, but if there is something he should start now (like a secure msg to let the clock start ticking for the 90 days / 10 weeks), then he will proceed with those actions.
Thanks (from myself and on behave my co-worker/friend)
Nov 25, 2015, 7:39 am
#1389
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3
Exact same thing happened to me, and I just emailed the BIZ gold account manager with a screenshot showing my referral link stating I'd be receiving a 40k referral bonus.
The account manager called back a few hours later to confirm the additional 10k to my account.
Hope that helps!
The account manager called back a few hours later to confirm the additional 10k to my account.
Hope that helps!
Jerry and all,
My co-worker/friend end up did took the above advice (he said thanks again, btw) and got the Biz Good via referral. He spend the $5000 over the weekend the transaction posted, along with only 30K bonus. His question is when will the other 10K bonus will post?
I read a lot of posts here about 60-90 days or 8-10 weeks standard respond if he contact AMEX (via phone or secure msg), but I actually wonder if his account was setup in correctly at first as the standard off-the-street 30K sign-up bonus. His application was approved online instantly via the referral link from the referral email.
He said he doesn't mind waiting if it will eventually show up, but if there is something he should start now (like a secure msg to let the clock start ticking for the 90 days / 10 weeks), then he will proceed with those actions.
Thanks (from myself and on behave my co-worker/friend)
My co-worker/friend end up did took the above advice (he said thanks again, btw) and got the Biz Good via referral. He spend the $5000 over the weekend the transaction posted, along with only 30K bonus. His question is when will the other 10K bonus will post?
I read a lot of posts here about 60-90 days or 8-10 weeks standard respond if he contact AMEX (via phone or secure msg), but I actually wonder if his account was setup in correctly at first as the standard off-the-street 30K sign-up bonus. His application was approved online instantly via the referral link from the referral email.
He said he doesn't mind waiting if it will eventually show up, but if there is something he should start now (like a secure msg to let the clock start ticking for the 90 days / 10 weeks), then he will proceed with those actions.
Thanks (from myself and on behave my co-worker/friend)
Nov 25, 2015, 8:20 am
#1390
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Jerry and all,
My co-worker/friend end up did took the above advice (he said thanks again, btw) and got the Biz Good via referral. He spend the $5000 over the weekend the transaction posted, along with only 30K bonus. His question is when will the other 10K bonus will post?
I read a lot of posts here about 60-90 days or 8-10 weeks standard respond if he contact AMEX (via phone or secure msg), but I actually wonder if his account was setup in correctly at first as the standard off-the-street 30K sign-up bonus. His application was approved online instantly via the referral link from the referral email.
He said he doesn't mind waiting if it will eventually show up, but if there is something he should start now (like a secure msg to let the clock start ticking for the 90 days / 10 weeks), then he will proceed with those actions.
Thanks (from myself and on behave my co-worker/friend)
My co-worker/friend end up did took the above advice (he said thanks again, btw) and got the Biz Good via referral. He spend the $5000 over the weekend the transaction posted, along with only 30K bonus. His question is when will the other 10K bonus will post?
I read a lot of posts here about 60-90 days or 8-10 weeks standard respond if he contact AMEX (via phone or secure msg), but I actually wonder if his account was setup in correctly at first as the standard off-the-street 30K sign-up bonus. His application was approved online instantly via the referral link from the referral email.
He said he doesn't mind waiting if it will eventually show up, but if there is something he should start now (like a secure msg to let the clock start ticking for the 90 days / 10 weeks), then he will proceed with those actions.
Thanks (from myself and on behave my co-worker/friend)
It comes in batches too, sometime mid-Month, so just wait for it. Doesn't hurt to send secure message though
Nov 25, 2015, 12:56 pm
#1391
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,410
Just got an email for "Spend 10 dollars or more at amazon.ca, get 10 dollars in statement credit"
so basically a free 10 dollar gift card for amazon.ca, nice!
so basically a free 10 dollar gift card for amazon.ca, nice!
Nov 25, 2015, 1:08 pm
#1393
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
Damm I just tried a few cards and only the 1 card on the email worked...
Oh well. I guess there is more profit in selling gas, at least I used Esso's $10 credit X8
edit- couldn't find it on RFD, to be honest I don't like the site. what they do need is a separate CC section.
Oh well. I guess there is more profit in selling gas, at least I used Esso's $10 credit X8
edit- couldn't find it on RFD, to be honest I don't like the site. what they do need is a separate CC section.
Nov 25, 2015, 2:55 pm
#1394
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
Just got e-mails saying 7 of our Amex Gold Rewards cards qualify for a $10 credit off $10+ at amazon.ca. Think e-GC will qualify for the credit?
Last edited by Preacher7; Nov 25, 2015 at 3:19 pm
Nov 25, 2015, 5:54 pm
#1395
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 35
No insta e-mail like for the Esso promotion so far. Guess I will wait and see...
If not its $10.. lol. I already got $80 from the Esso promo.
