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Amex (USA) Sync Offers 2016-2019
Nov 4, 2018, 3:09 pm
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Agreed. The merchant account used to process online giftcards is likely different than the account used at the restaurants. However, you might be able to buy a giftcard in person at a restaurant, if they also sell them.
Nov 5, 2018, 5:12 pm
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I just used an offer for Macy's I found on my PRG card. Spend $100, get 1,500 MR points, plus another offer to get 1 extra MR point for every dollar spent at Macy's, PLUS one of my shopping portals was offering an increase of 10 airline miles for every dollar spent. I have already been notified that I used my Amex offers. I love this time of year!
Nov 6, 2018, 4:27 pm
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I just used an offer for Macy's I found on my PRG card. Spend $100, get 1,500 MR points, plus another offer to get 1 extra MR point for every dollar spent at Macy's, PLUS one of my shopping portals was offering an increase of 10 airline miles for every dollar spent. I have already been notified that I used my Amex offers. I love this time of year!
Nov 7, 2018, 8:06 am
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Found this today on Amex Gold - Must be in the running for the worst Amex Offer ever... seriously why would they bother...
"Get 5% back on purchases, up to $1, Panera Bread (In Restaurant Only)"
"Get 5% back on purchases, up to $1, Panera Bread (In Restaurant Only)"
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Nov 7, 2018, 10:21 am
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Not quite as bad as it looks as they mean that the offer is good for the first $20 worth of spending; although, it isn't exactly "generous" I agree.
Nov 7, 2018, 4:57 pm
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Yeah, a dollar is a dollar for sure. I definitely wasn't upset or anything - just amused that amex or panera would think that was any kind of incentive for anyone! :-)
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Nov 7, 2018, 5:05 pm
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I'm on the second or third incarnation of Starbucks doing something similar with my Bank of America credit card.
Nov 8, 2018, 12:14 am
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Edit: I logged in to see what's new and my Everyday card has "Spend $350+ (AmexTravel - Prepaid Hotels only), get 6000 MR". That's 17MR/$, beat that Platinum FHR!
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Nov 8, 2018, 1:31 am
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Amex has updated their mobile app to show the relevant company logo alongside each offer in the Offers tab. The web site has done this for some time, and introducing it in the mobile app makes it easier to browse and to quickly identify new offers.
Nov 9, 2018, 8:29 am
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Just got a $60 off $300 for Delta flights on my unbranded AX Plat. Finally an airline I actually use! Sadly saw/got the offer one day after I booked a flight, but I should have a couple more before the offer period is over.
Nov 9, 2018, 8:38 am
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Best Buy: Spend $300+ get 3,000 MR exp 12/31
Nov 9, 2018, 3:00 pm
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Nov 10, 2018, 9:56 pm
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+1. Finally got this one and like you it was just a couple days after I snagged an FCM on SEA - RDU for $170 which would have been a nice dent in the $300 spend. Oh well, I'm sure I'll spend the $300 before spend period is over
Nov 13, 2018, 10:23 am
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On the credit products, they are starting to do Plan It deals on Offers for certain merchants (Hilton and RC cruises I've seen). They are waiving the fee to have the six months no interest payment plan. I don't mind AmEx experimenting because that is what they should be doing -- innovating as much as possible. As Chase drops its blueprint concept, a reinvention by AmEx is not a bad idea. I would love to see AmEx be able to get rid of applying for store credit cards to get no interest financing - the mixed use of the general purpose credit cards seems very feasible.
This also seems to motivate removing auto-pay off the cards (with the Pay It/Plan It system), but I am not going there yet.
This also seems to motivate removing auto-pay off the cards (with the Pay It/Plan It system), but I am not going there yet.