May 28, 2020, 7:36 am
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AMEX COVID-19 BONUS EXPERIENCE WIKI
Doctor of Credit database of services that work/don’t work for credits: https://www.doctorofcredit.com/amex-benefits-workshop-which-merchants-code-for-streaming-wireless-shipping-credits-sortable-table
Please add services that have worked, or NOT worked, for you, along with any relevant notes. See the bottom of the wiki for information on what's supposed to be covered, per the Amex website.
Program T&Cs: https://about.americanexpress.com/si...n-TCs-FAQs.pdf
Wireless Phone Services (see below for rules)
Wireless Credit Rules, Per Amex Website (https://www.americanexpress.com/us/r...fo/retail.html)
To earn additional rewards, the purchase must be for monthly wireless telephone service charges and made directly from a wireless telephone service provider in the United States.
The following types of purchases are NOT included for additional Wireless rewards:
Examples of merchants where you will NOT earn additional rewards include:
Doctor of Credit database of services that work/don’t work for credits: https://www.doctorofcredit.com/amex-benefits-workshop-which-merchants-code-for-streaming-wireless-shipping-credits-sortable-table
Please add services that have worked, or NOT worked, for you, along with any relevant notes. See the bottom of the wiki for information on what's supposed to be covered, per the Amex website.
Program T&Cs: https://about.americanexpress.com/si...n-TCs-FAQs.pdf
Wireless Phone Services (see below for rules)
- WORKED
- AT&T Prepaid - post 269
- Greatcall - autopay, posted as WWW.GREATCALL.COM
- T-Mobile Prepaid - post 265
- Verizon Wireless Prepaid - posted as VZW PREPAID INTERNET OT
- Visible - hardware purchase and monthly bill - both posted as VISIBLE LONE TREE
- Google Fi - posted as wireless credit for many after May 22 (see posts from #385 onwards)
- ACN Flash wireless - autopay, posted as ACN Flash wireless. Credit posted 24 hours after charge posted.
- DID NOT WORK
- xxx
- YMMV
- Google Fi - posted as streaming for some (plat - "GOOGLE *GOOGLE FI G.CO/HELPPAY# CA", pay.google.com, additional information shows "GAMES"); no credit on green (additional information shows "Axxxxxxx SELLER"). Not clear if this was a temporary miscoding since it posted as Wireless for several after May 22. UPDATE: GOOGLE FI still sometimes posts as streaming credit. Worked for me on September 14th 2020. Had already used the $20 wireless credit and paid another $20 go Google FI and it was refunded as streaming credit. My experience is that it works 50% of the time.
- WORKED
- Amazon Music Unlimited - posted as AMAZON MUSIC
- Amazon Kindle
- Apple iCloud data storage - reimbursed as streaming subscription
- Audible
- Spotify
- Disney Plus - posted as DISNEY PLUS ECOM
- Netflix - posted as NETFLIX.COM
- YouTube - movie rental, directly through YouTube
- HBOMax
- Google Play credits (only if purchased in Android Play app)
- Google Play "In-Game Purchases" billed through google play
- Google Domain Services
- Sirius XM Annual Subscription
- DID NOT WORK
- Criterion Channel
- YMMV
- xxx
- WORKED
- USPS.com - Forever Stamps 5/27/2020
- USPS.com - gift shop.. toy trucks, etc 5/27/2020
- UPS - Campusship label generated and scanned into UPS stream 5/22/2020 (have not yet tested label generated but not scanned into stream)
- DID NOT WORK
- xxx
- YMMV
- xxx
Wireless Credit Rules, Per Amex Website (https://www.americanexpress.com/us/r...fo/retail.html)
To earn additional rewards, the purchase must be for monthly wireless telephone service charges and made directly from a wireless telephone service provider in the United States.
The following types of purchases are NOT included for additional Wireless rewards:
- Purchases from authorized retailers, resellers or third party sellers
- Purchases for hardware (e.g phones and accessories) or repair services
- Bundled services offered by Wireless companies for TV, Internet and VoIP
- VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) services
- AT&T
- Sprint
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
Examples of merchants where you will NOT earn additional rewards include:
- Authorized retailers or resellers (e.g. Spring Communications, Wireless Zone)
- Superstores (e.g. Wal-Mart, and Target)
- Electronics stores (e.g. Best Buy, Staples)
- Amazon Music Unlimited
- Apple Music
- Apple TV+
- AT&T Now
- Audible
- CBS All Access
- Disney+
- ESPN+
- Fubo TV
- HBO Max
- HBO Now
- Hulu
- iHeartRadio
- Kindle Unlimited
- Luminary
- MLB.TV
- NBA League Pass
- Netflix
- NHL.TV
- Pandora
- Prime Video
- Showtime
- Sling TV
- SiriusXM Streaming and Satellite
- Spotify
- Stitcher
- YouTube Music Premium
- YouTube Premium
- YouTube TV
Amex USA COVID-19 temporary bonuses
May 5, 2020, 1:04 pm
#167
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Programs: Milege+, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,685
[QUOTE=Javier1704;32350245]New $200 AmexTravel Credit for Personal Platinum Cards:
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/sourc...travel-credit/[/QUOTE Saw this yesterday on doc .I had to laugh, all these years an Amex member, have never used Amex Travel for booking anything.
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/sourc...travel-credit/[/QUOTE Saw this yesterday on doc .I had to laugh, all these years an Amex member, have never used Amex Travel for booking anything.
May 5, 2020, 1:16 pm
#168
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS 75k, AA Plat, Bonvoyed Gold, Honors Dia, Hyatt Explorer, IHG Plat, ...
Posts: 16,857
I received an email from Amex for my personal Plat confirming the streaming and wireless credits. Nothing about the AmexTravel credit (mine renewed in Jan, so presumably I would get a lump of coal anyway)
May 5, 2020, 1:19 pm
#169
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,065
New $200 AmexTravel Credit for Personal Platinum Cards:
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/sourc...travel-credit/
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/sourc...travel-credit/
I am guessing that Amex is offering these extra credits now, since it is probably cheaper for them than offering MR point retention bonses. Between this credit, the wireless credits, the streaming credits, and the airline credit---which is currently sitting with Delta as a travel voucher, I will definitly plan to keep my card for another year.
Of course, the Uber credit is substantially less valuable, since I've been redeeming for Uber Eats, but, I am hoping to resume my regular Uber/Lyft usage in the next 2-3 months.
May 5, 2020, 1:28 pm
#170
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,047
I've used AmexTravel many times, including this year. That's how you get Insider Fares and that's also how you redeem Membership Rewards points for travel at bonus levels.
Also, there was a mistake fare on AirFrance at one point, and those who booked through AmexTravel (not me) got $1000 Delta vouchers, IIRC.
Also, there was a mistake fare on AirFrance at one point, and those who booked through AmexTravel (not me) got $1000 Delta vouchers, IIRC.
May 5, 2020, 1:28 pm
#171
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 779
New $200 AmexTravel Credit for Personal Platinum Cards:
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/sourc...travel-credit/
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/sourc...travel-credit/
Will this credit replace the regular $200 airlines credit?
I upgraded my Gold to Platinum on 04/30. Am I eligible for this credit (either now or at my renewal in September)?
Thanks.
May 5, 2020, 1:33 pm
#172
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,224
Has anyone used Amex Travel before? I've only used FHR for booking hotels. Does AmexTravel also cover hotels?
I am guessing that Amex is offering these extra credits now, since it is probably cheaper for them than offering MR point retention bonses. Between this credit, the wireless credits, the streaming credits, and the airline credit---which is currently sitting with Delta as a travel voucher, I will definitly plan to keep my card for another year.
Of course, the Uber credit is substantially less valuable, since I've been redeeming for Uber Eats, but, I am hoping to resume my regular Uber/Lyft usage in the next 2-3 months.
I am guessing that Amex is offering these extra credits now, since it is probably cheaper for them than offering MR point retention bonses. Between this credit, the wireless credits, the streaming credits, and the airline credit---which is currently sitting with Delta as a travel voucher, I will definitly plan to keep my card for another year.
Of course, the Uber credit is substantially less valuable, since I've been redeeming for Uber Eats, but, I am hoping to resume my regular Uber/Lyft usage in the next 2-3 months.
Yeah, I'm thinking of keeping it....math being (for the remaining of the year - renewal in June):
$550 - $200 Amex Travel credit = $350
- ($20 x 8) = $190 (Streaming service)
- ($15 x 8 + $20) = $59 (Uber Credit)
Then next year, the $200 Airline incidental puts me way over the profit line...unsure if my bundled AT&T Wireless / Internet package will trigger the credit (so that would be even better)
May 5, 2020, 2:06 pm
#173
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,065
Yes, you can book hotels through AMEX Travel (at 5x MR too) and you can book the FHR which has additional benefits for Platinum card members - like resort credits
Yeah, I'm thinking of keeping it....math being (for the remaining of the year - renewal in June):
$550 - $200 Amex Travel credit = $350
- ($20 x 8) = $190 (Streaming service)
- ($15 x 8 + $20) = $59 (Uber Credit)
Then next year, the $200 Airline incidental puts me way over the profit line...unsure if my bundled AT&T Wireless / Internet package will trigger the credit (so that would be even better)
Yeah, I'm thinking of keeping it....math being (for the remaining of the year - renewal in June):
$550 - $200 Amex Travel credit = $350
- ($20 x 8) = $190 (Streaming service)
- ($15 x 8 + $20) = $59 (Uber Credit)
Then next year, the $200 Airline incidental puts me way over the profit line...unsure if my bundled AT&T Wireless / Internet package will trigger the credit (so that would be even better)
May 5, 2020, 2:19 pm
#174
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,043
May 5, 2020, 2:22 pm
#175
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: UA*S, AA Plat, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 256
I made Google Fi charges on both the Green and Platinum but they didn't post. Asked in the chat and the rep just pasted the terms do me and said Google Fi should be eligible, and that the credits should post in 1-4 weeks. I guess I'll wait until the end of the month to find out. It doesn't hurt charging it to my card(s) in the meantime because I need to pay for them anyway.
May 5, 2020, 2:26 pm
#176
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
My Verizon Wireless and FIOS bundle are on the same bill at $300 / month. But just shows as Verizon*recurring on my Mastercard.
Umm- anyone had this situation - do you have to split your bill (and then lose a discount for the combined)?
Umm- anyone had this situation - do you have to split your bill (and then lose a discount for the combined)?
May 5, 2020, 2:37 pm
#177
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,065
I know anyone can buy stuff from Verizonwireless.com, but you probably don't need 8 pairs of wireless headphones, 1 per month. It may be worth calling Verizon Wireless to see if there is anyway they can post a credit to your account manually if you try to make a one time credit card payment.
Sorry I can't provide more definitive information. Good Luck.
May 5, 2020, 3:04 pm
#178
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS 75k, AA Plat, Bonvoyed Gold, Honors Dia, Hyatt Explorer, IHG Plat, ...
Posts: 16,857
I made Google Fi charges on both the Green and Platinum but they didn't post. Asked in the chat and the rep just pasted the terms do me and said Google Fi should be eligible, and that the credits should post in 1-4 weeks. I guess I'll wait until the end of the month to find out. It doesn't hurt charging it to my card(s) in the meantime because I need to pay for them anyway.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32350990-post166.html
May 5, 2020, 3:18 pm
#179
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,224
Not trying to be negative, but I thought I read somewhere that bundles were not eligible. Splitting your bill probably wouldn't be best, since you may lose the bundle discount and have trouble getting it again. I did some support work for Verizon years ago and, at the time, they were being sticklers about re-enrolling accounts into ONE BILL if the customer chose to separate them. Not sure if that is still the case.
I know anyone can buy stuff from Verizonwireless.com, but you probably don't need 8 pairs of wireless headphones, 1 per month. It may be worth calling Verizon Wireless to see if there is anyway they can post a credit to your account manually if you try to make a one time credit card payment.
Sorry I can't provide more definitive information. Good Luck.
I know anyone can buy stuff from Verizonwireless.com, but you probably don't need 8 pairs of wireless headphones, 1 per month. It may be worth calling Verizon Wireless to see if there is anyway they can post a credit to your account manually if you try to make a one time credit card payment.
Sorry I can't provide more definitive information. Good Luck.
Pretty annoying
May 5, 2020, 3:35 pm
#180
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
I read elsewhere that others are looking at making an extra payment on the wireless bill with the AmEx for say $20, then let autobill continue.
You can make additional payment on Verizon website but looks like it just goes to the same OneBill payment. I will call Verizon and see if I can make a manual payment of $20 just against the Wireless portion.
You can make additional payment on Verizon website but looks like it just goes to the same OneBill payment. I will call Verizon and see if I can make a manual payment of $20 just against the Wireless portion.