Jul 3, 2019, 8:56 am
Last edit by: rrgg
$50 statement credit for purchases made at Saks. Enrollment required prior to purchase.
Online orders do not charge until shipped. Many items are carried in-stock by Saks and eligible for ShopRunner shipping - data points suggest that these will charge and ship quickly.
However, many other items on Saks(dot)com drop ship from the manufacturer. For these, expected delivery dates may not be reliable, are not guaranteed, and orders cannot be cancelled easily.
If you place an online order close to the end of an Amex credit period, there is a risk that your item may not ship (and Amex will not be charged) until after the end of the credit period.
Note on shipping & billing times: If a product shows that ShopRunner shipping is available, it is shipped by Saks and is likely to ship and bill quickly. If there's no ShopRunner option, it is likely drop-shipped from the manufacturer meaning the shipping date and actual charge date will be further out.
Things known to count for the credit:
- This benefit is available twice a year, once from Jan-Jun and once again from Jul-Dec.
- Use it or lose it, does not rollover or accumulate. There is no "meter" to track how much you've spent. Check your statement for credits.
- Per AMEX CS chat the transaction date is what determines whether a purchase is reimbursed from the Jan-Jun benefit or the Jul-Dec benefit.
- Actual experience from 2019: first-half purchase submitted only 6/27, shipped 6/29, went from pending to posted on 7/1 (but dated as 6/29), credit posted on 7/1, was able to use second $50 credit a week or two later
- Purchases by Additional Card Members (both the $175 Plat-colored and free Gold-colored) will be reimbursed also, but only up to an aggregate $50 per Account.
Online orders do not charge until shipped. Many items are carried in-stock by Saks and eligible for ShopRunner shipping - data points suggest that these will charge and ship quickly.
However, many other items on Saks(dot)com drop ship from the manufacturer. For these, expected delivery dates may not be reliable, are not guaranteed, and orders cannot be cancelled easily.
If you place an online order close to the end of an Amex credit period, there is a risk that your item may not ship (and Amex will not be charged) until after the end of the credit period.
Note on shipping & billing times: If a product shows that ShopRunner shipping is available, it is shipped by Saks and is likely to ship and bill quickly. If there's no ShopRunner option, it is likely drop-shipped from the manufacturer meaning the shipping date and actual charge date will be further out.
Things known to count for the credit:
- Merchandise purchased in Saks stores or online
- Physical gift cards purchased in-store
- Physical gift cards purchased online (min $150)
- e-gift cards (these are fulfilled by a different vendor)
- anything bought at "Saks Off 5th" (however, you can use a Saks gift card at Off 5th...)
$50 credit at Saks 5th Ave every 6 months with Plat card (2018 - 2021)
Jul 9, 2019, 6:59 am
#451
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Delta Skymiles
Posts: 1,982
I find this benefit one of the easiest to use.
Jul 9, 2019, 8:39 am
#452
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: WN A-list., Marriott Plat, National EX, UA Silver
Posts: 289
Jul 9, 2019, 9:43 am
#453
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,792
Jul 9, 2019, 11:21 am
#454
Join Date: May 2015
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, AS, UA, WN, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 88
Jul 10, 2019, 8:31 am
#455
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,933
purchase submitted evening of 6/27, shipped 6/29, transaction showed pending until 7/1 when it posted with a transaction date of 6/29. $50 credit posted today with a date of 7/1.
Similar to a report above, I confirmed with a chat agent that the transaction posting date is what matters and I have $50 remaining for the second half of the year.
Similar to a report above, I confirmed with a chat agent that the transaction posting date is what matters and I have $50 remaining for the second half of the year.
Jul 11, 2019, 9:58 pm
#456
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 81
Purchased $50 gift card in store 7/6 and credit posted 7/10
Jul 14, 2019, 12:27 pm
#457
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: WN A-list., Marriott Plat, National EX, UA Silver
Posts: 289
Jul 14, 2019, 7:22 pm
#458
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Midwest USA
Programs: BA SIL, WN A, UA SIL, Marriott TIT (LT), Hilton DIA
Posts: 1,969
I get a nice tie every 6 months. thanks AMEX
Jul 16, 2019, 6:04 am
#459
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
Bought gift card 7/11, credited 7/14.
I got it at the Chicago store. Saleslady claimed I had to give my e-mail address for "security reasons" due to a new policy and it wouldn't be used for any other purpose. Of course I started getting Saks spam by the following day.
Anyone else encounter this, or just a one-off?
I got it at the Chicago store. Saleslady claimed I had to give my e-mail address for "security reasons" due to a new policy and it wouldn't be used for any other purpose. Of course I started getting Saks spam by the following day.
Anyone else encounter this, or just a one-off?
Jul 16, 2019, 6:16 am
#460
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,849
Bought gift card 7/11, credited 7/14.
I got it at the Chicago store. Saleslady claimed I had to give my e-mail address for "security reasons" due to a new policy and it wouldn't be used for any other purpose. Of course I started getting Saks spam by the following day. Anyone else encounter this, or just a one-off?
I got it at the Chicago store. Saleslady claimed I had to give my e-mail address for "security reasons" due to a new policy and it wouldn't be used for any other purpose. Of course I started getting Saks spam by the following day.
Anyone else encounter this, or just a one-off?Buying a gift card in person is probably the best way to redeem the Amex offer because at least they won't have your mailing address.
Next time tell them you don't have an email address. There's lots of people (usually older), that don't have email or even access to a computer. Wish I could purchase a gift card in person. I hate spam.
Jul 16, 2019, 7:09 am
#461
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
Jul 16, 2019, 7:21 am
#462
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
Bought gift card 7/11, credited 7/14.
I got it at the Chicago store. Saleslady claimed I had to give my e-mail address for "security reasons" due to a new policy and it wouldn't be used for any other purpose. Of course I started getting Saks spam by the following day. Anyone else encounter this, or just a one-off?
I got it at the Chicago store. Saleslady claimed I had to give my e-mail address for "security reasons" due to a new policy and it wouldn't be used for any other purpose. Of course I started getting Saks spam by the following day.
Anyone else encounter this, or just a one-off?Super annoying.
Jul 16, 2019, 3:40 pm
#463
Join Date: May 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: AA LT Plat, Bonvoy LTTit
Posts: 295
Purchased July 6th, credited July 9th
50 gift card, saks beverly hills
Jul 16, 2019, 7:08 pm
#464
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: CLT
Programs: AA EP, AA AC
Posts: 4,268
Hey All,
Just opened the PLT Card first week of July. Used the Saks credit. Was easy peazy! Which the AA reimbursement was too. I have the Aspire and the PLT so gotta burn through 450 worth of those credits!
Safe Travels
Just opened the PLT Card first week of July. Used the Saks credit. Was easy peazy! Which the AA reimbursement was too. I have the Aspire and the PLT so gotta burn through 450 worth of those credits!
Safe Travels
Jul 16, 2019, 7:33 pm
#465
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,792
Bought gift card 7/11, credited 7/14.
I got it at the Chicago store. Saleslady claimed I had to give my e-mail address for "security reasons" due to a new policy and it wouldn't be used for any other purpose. Of course I started getting Saks spam by the following day. Anyone else encounter this, or just a one-off?
I got it at the Chicago store. Saleslady claimed I had to give my e-mail address for "security reasons" due to a new policy and it wouldn't be used for any other purpose. Of course I started getting Saks spam by the following day.
Anyone else encounter this, or just a one-off?