Sep 27, 2017, 10:12 am
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American Express Cobalt Credit Card
GCR $50 Rebate --> https://www.greatcanadianrebates.ca/...s/Amex-Cobalt/
Detail copy from GCR link above:
GCR $50 Rebate --> https://www.greatcanadianrebates.ca/...s/Amex-Cobalt/
Detail copy from GCR link above:
- In your first year as a new Cobalt Cardmember, you can earn 2,500 Membership Rewards® points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $500 in net purchases on your Card. This could add up to 30,000 points in a year.
- Limited Time Offer: Apply by 01/30/18 and you can earn a Welcome Bonus of 10,000 Membership Rewards® points when you spend a total of $3,000 in net purchases in your first 3 months
- Earn 5 points for every $1 spent on Card purchases at eligible restaurants, bars, grocery stores and food delivery in Canada
- Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible transit & gas purchases in Canada and eligible travel purchases. That’s 2X the points on purchases that get you from point A to B
- Earn 1 point for every $1 in Card purchases everywhere else. We won’t tell you where to spend, we’ll just reward you on your Card purchases
- Get advance access to tickets to some of the hottest concerts, shows and events through Front Of The Line® by American Express Invites® and advance screenings to blockbuster movies. Plus, more great perks.
- American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details, current product information and Terms and Conditions, click the Apply now link.
- $10 per month of Cardmembership ($120 annually)
2017 American Express Cobalt (Canada)
Sep 1, 2018, 6:38 am
#316
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 139
I'm wondering about opinions on the worth of convering MR Select Tier points to the new combined SPG/Marriott program. Is this good value? Or should I be spending my points elsewhere? I mainly use this card at restaurants and grocery stores due to the 5x accelerator at these sites - and use another card elsewhere.
Sep 1, 2018, 8:10 am
#317
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
I'm wondering about opinions on the worth of convering MR Select Tier points to the new combined SPG/Marriott program. Is this good value? Or should I be spending my points elsewhere? I mainly use this card at restaurants and grocery stores due to the 5x accelerator at these sites - and use another card elsewhere.
Try out the fixed points travel option in the Cobalt rewards site. I've found very good value there, and I'll probably try to maximize using my Cobalt points there.
Sep 1, 2018, 1:15 pm
#319
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: SPG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, United Premier Silver
Posts: 205
Sep 14, 2018, 4:42 pm
#320
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
Has anybody tried converting MR Tier Select Points to Marriott Points since the consolidation of Marriott and SPG programs? I merged by Marriott and SPG accounts, and had previously transferred my Tier Select Points to my (now merged) SPG account.
How do I switch the transfer account info in Amex's system over to my Marriott account?
How do I switch the transfer account info in Amex's system over to my Marriott account?
Sep 14, 2018, 5:08 pm
#321
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,467
Has anybody tried converting MR Tier Select Points to Marriott Points since the consolidation of Marriott and SPG programs? I merged by Marriott and SPG accounts, and had previously transferred my Tier Select Points to my (now merged) SPG account.
How do I switch the transfer account info in Amex's system over to my Marriott account?
How do I switch the transfer account info in Amex's system over to my Marriott account?
Oct 1, 2018, 2:47 pm
#322
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: YXT
Programs: AC*E50, SPG Plat,
Posts: 575
I haven't used the fixed rewards program from Amex yet. When booking AC tickets with it, is the flyer able to collect Aeroplan points? Asking since RBC's Avion program by default books non-mileage accumulating tickets, and I am wondering if there's a bit better value with Amex rewards.
Oct 6, 2018, 2:33 pm
#323
Join Date: Oct 2002
Programs: United Premier 1K
Posts: 1,230
I haven't used the fixed rewards program from Amex yet. When booking AC tickets with it, is the flyer able to collect Aeroplan points? Asking since RBC's Avion program by default books non-mileage accumulating tickets, and I am wondering if there's a bit better value with Amex rewards.
Oct 11, 2018, 11:26 am
#324
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YYC
Programs: Aeroplan E50K, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Platinum, Accor Diamond
Posts: 274
Yesterday I just transferring points to my SPG/Marriott and noticed the SPG number that was showing was different from both my historical SPG number and also my new merged Marriot number. I called Amex and they indicated that that was the new number that was provided to them so I asked them to switch it to my new Marriott number and the CSR stated that they had dealt with this issue previously and to keep the SPG number that they were provided. My SPG Amex was also showing this same new SPG number. So, then I called SPG and she said to keep it as is although I don't 100% believe she knew what she was talking about. 24 hours later, there is no transfer to my Marriott rewards account. Has anyone else experienced this? I should also note that transfers pre-merger were done with my old SPG number with no issues noted.
Oct 11, 2018, 12:23 pm
#325
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Oct 11, 2018, 2:55 pm
#326
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
Then I later added my Marriott number online.
Today, I just completed my first MR to Marriott points transfer from the Cobalt account, using the Marriott number in the system. It worked properly.
Oct 11, 2018, 4:36 pm
#327
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Prince Edward Island
Programs: Air Canada P25K, Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, MGM Gold
Posts: 1,582
If you don't want to call, they can also take care of it by email. Just use the "contact is" button.I replaced my old SPG # with my Marriott # and my points transfer went though fine (and quickly).
Apr 5, 2019, 11:22 am
#328
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: YOW
Posts: 74
Important update on the card, $30k limit on 5x earn category, starting Aug 20, 2019 - https://travelupdate.boardingarea.co...ing-confirmed/
Jul 19, 2019, 7:02 pm
#329
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Star Alliance G*, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium,
Posts: 3,585
transfer to UA MP
I have been approved for the AMEX Cobalt Card today. Reviewed the t's & c's with the call centre & everything is in order - with one exception.
I was advised I could transfer AMEX Reward points to hotel (e.g. Marriott Bonvoy) - but - not to United Mileage Plus. Where exactly is it written otherwise?
I was advised I could transfer AMEX Reward points to hotel (e.g. Marriott Bonvoy) - but - not to United Mileage Plus. Where exactly is it written otherwise?
Jul 19, 2019, 7:16 pm
#330
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Membership Rewards Canada does not offer transfers to United Airlines. Cobalt earns points in a Membership Rewards Tier which excludes airline transfers. Scroll back to post 111 of this thread. The link is stale, but the attachment is what you need.
If you want to transfer from Bonvoy to United, that's a separate transaction which does not involve American Express.
If you want to transfer from Bonvoy to United, that's a separate transaction which does not involve American Express.