AMEX MR clawbacks for self-referrals (July 2019)
Jul 12, 2019, 8:07 am
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AMEX MR clawbacks for self-referrals (July 2019)
AMEX has apparently begun clawing back MR points earned by members who "self-referred" themselves when applying for cards. May be a good idea to check your MR balance, particularly if you have self-referred in the past.
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/ameri...f-refer-usage/
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/ameri...f-refer-usage/
Jul 13, 2019, 4:15 am
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Might due to the fact that they just changed their MR posting policy. They now post MR to your account upon payment, instead of in the next period like they used to.
Jul 13, 2019, 12:48 pm
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Jul 31, 2019, 3:31 pm
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Does anyone here know if AMEX is clawing back points if I do a self-referral from my DL card to another DL card? I am reading that AMEX is clawing back MR points given for self-referrals, but I don't know about co-branded cards.
Furthermore, how many credit cards are we allowed to have in one account; personal and business?
Any signs that AMEX is clawing back points from self-referrals for their co-branded cards like Delta?
Furthermore, how many credit cards are we allowed to have in one account; personal and business?
Any signs that AMEX is clawing back points from self-referrals for their co-branded cards like Delta?
Last edited by mia; Aug 1, 2019 at 7:22 am Reason: Please do not post question in more than one thread.
Jul 31, 2019, 7:33 pm
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Jul 31, 2019, 7:52 pm
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Aug 1, 2019, 12:32 pm
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So far all of the dps seem to suggest that this affects only MR cards and not the co-branded cards. Any signs that AMEX is cracking down on those as well?
Aug 1, 2019, 12:44 pm
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Aug 1, 2019, 12:54 pm
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Self referral has been common in Canada, but American Express USA system didn't enable self referrals until recently. Previously, I could only refer someone to apply for a card that I currently hold, and the bonus restrictions effectively mean that there is no benefit to refer myself for a card that I current hold (or closed very recently).
This changed when American Express USA introduced the refer-any-card system.
This changed when American Express USA introduced the refer-any-card system.