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 31, 2018, 1:33 am
#91
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,422
Anyone have additional data points on gift cards? Has anyone gambled with an online GC order? There was a reported glitch at the beginning of the month where even non-Saks purchases were given the Saks' credit so I'm wondering if krazykanuck inadvertently benefited from that, or not.
Jul 31, 2018, 9:00 am
#92
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,790
Anyone have additional data points on gift cards? Has anyone gambled with an online GC order? There was a reported glitch at the beginning of the month where even non-Saks purchases were given the Saks' credit so I'm wondering if krazykanuck inadvertently benefited from that, or not.
I don't think I've seen an online GC data point, but the issue there is the minimum is $150 online, so understandably people may not want to chance it.
Last edited by krazykanuck; Jul 31, 2018 at 9:07 am
Jul 31, 2018, 9:54 am
#93
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,422
I mean if you want any more evidence, I did the same and bought a $50 GC in store using my MB Plat a couple weeks ago, and that got reimbursed too. I don't think I benefited from that odd July 1 glitch where people were getting credits for non Saks purchases because those credits showed up days before mine did.
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I don't think I've seen an online GC data point, but the issue there is the minimum is $150 online, so understandably people may not want to chance it.
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I don't think I've seen an online GC data point, but the issue there is the minimum is $150 online, so understandably people may not want to chance it.
Aug 2, 2018, 8:48 pm
#94
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: IAD, DEL, IXC, BWI, DCA, YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Amex Plat, UA Club Card, National EE, Global Entry, TSA Pre✓
Posts: 275
Anyone having issues registering for Saks promo?
I keep getting following errors:
I keep getting following errors:
Page Not Found
We're sorry, but we could not find a page matching your request. Please check that you have entered the correct address. You can also return to the previous page, or go to the homepage.
Aug 5, 2018, 11:06 am
#95
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,012
Anyone having issues registering for Saks promo?
I keep getting following errors:
I keep getting following errors:
Page Not Found
We're sorry, but we could not find a page matching your request. Please check that you have entered the correct address. You can also return to the previous page, or go to the homepage.
Aug 5, 2018, 11:11 am
#96
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,142
Aug 5, 2018, 5:03 pm
#98
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,142
Aug 5, 2018, 5:09 pm
#99
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,957
How It Works
Enroll now.
Use your Card for purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Get up to $50 in statement credits from January through June and up to $50 in statement credits from July through December. That’s up to $100 in statement credits annually.
Enroll now.
Use your Card for purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Get up to $50 in statement credits from January through June and up to $50 in statement credits from July through December. That’s up to $100 in statement credits annually.
Aug 5, 2018, 5:21 pm
#100
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,153
Thanks for clarifying. Glad I caught that before spending at Saks. Unsurprisingly, the enrollment page is also broken for me. What is it with Amex and broken links. I had a real hard time recently enrolling for all the different benefits when I opened my account.
Aug 5, 2018, 5:39 pm
#101
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,142
Thanks for clarifying. Glad I caught that before spending at Saks. Unsurprisingly, the enrollment page is also broken for me. What is it with Amex and broken links. I had a real hard time recently enrolling for all the different benefits when I opened my account.
Aug 7, 2018, 7:50 pm
#102
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
My impression of the Saks credit is that we get credited for the Saks purchase up to $50, twice yearly. I just made a $48+ purchase at Saks over the weekend and the charge just finalized. I also just got a credit for exactly 10% of that charge (4.85).
It says— SAKS DIRECT HRDC 689ABERDEEN
This is the first Saks purchase I’ve made so I know I didn’t use up the credit. Am I misunderstanding the credit? And yes, I registered in early July.
It says— SAKS DIRECT HRDC 689ABERDEEN
This is the first Saks purchase I’ve made so I know I didn’t use up the credit. Am I misunderstanding the credit? And yes, I registered in early July.
Aug 8, 2018, 12:16 am
#103
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Everywhere and Nowhere
Programs: DL GM
Posts: 515
My impression of the Saks credit is that we get credited for the Saks purchase up to $50, twice yearly. I just made a $48+ purchase at Saks over the weekend and the charge just finalized. I also just got a credit for exactly 10% of that charge (4.85).
It says— SAKS DIRECT HRDC 689ABERDEEN
This is the first Saks purchase I’ve made so I know I didn’t use up the credit. Am I misunderstanding the credit? And yes, I registered in early July.
It says— SAKS DIRECT HRDC 689ABERDEEN
This is the first Saks purchase I’ve made so I know I didn’t use up the credit. Am I misunderstanding the credit? And yes, I registered in early July.
Aug 8, 2018, 6:40 am
#104
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
No you're not misunderstanding it, it is $50 bi-annually. It is odd that it was exactly 10%, you might give it a few days to see if it fixes itself otherwise I'd call/chat with Amex and they should be able to fix it. With all the IT issues Amex is having with this credit, I wouldn't be shocked if there is a(nother) bug.
Aug 8, 2018, 6:50 am
#105
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 378
There's also 10% from department stores, and it could be that credit applied. Saks credit might come later.