Jan 1, 2022, 11:44 am
Last edit by: rrgg
Your question is probably answered in this Wikipost
Reminder: you must enroll and select UA as your airline, then wait a day before making a reimbursable purchase. It can take a few days or a full week to be reimbursed.
Travel Bank: There'sa separate thread at this link for general discussion of Travel Bank. Travel Bank is available again Jan. 3, 2022 and posts as a Special Service Ticket reimbursed by Amex (but unofficially). May appear as United Electronic Ticketing or United Airlines Houston. Purchase here: https://www.united.com/offers/travelcash If your transaction returns a Payment Failed error, try adding your American Express card to your United Airlines profile, and repeat the transaction using the stored card. DO NOT CALL Amex to ask about being credited for this.
On December 31, 2021 United suspended Travel Bank deposit transactions and posted a message "Offer has ended."
United does not sell gift cards.
As of December 2016 American Express no longer reimburses MPX transactions.
READ BELOW for EXPENSES WHICH MAY BE REIMBURSED
Airline Taxes on Award Tickets Doesn't seem to work anymore; see post 179 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25297196-post179.html and #391
Economy Plus and First Class Upgrade Fees Subscription worked in Feb 2020, data point here. As of December 2016 there were conflicting posts; one stating that an upgrade to E+ coded as an "upgrade fee" and was, therefore, not reimbursed. Others said they were reimbursed as it was coded as "preferred seat upgrade." In February 2019, three separate FTer reported receiving varying amounts of reimbursement (dependent upon which card was used for the purchase) after purchasing an E+ annual subscription. The E+ subscriptions code as "preferred seat upgrade". Upgrading from E to FC will also not be reimbursed because it codes as a passenger ticket even when done after buying the original ticket. There seems to be a distinction between seat upgrades being reimbursed, while ticket upgrades are not.
Award AcceleratorI would not risk this. The last report of being reimbursed for Award Accelerator was for $68 on October 27, 2011. Every post about Award Accelerator since has reported "No reimbursement."
Eligible incidental fees include:
A general discussion of Travel Bank is in a separate thread .
(2021 discussion of UA available at this link.)
Reminder: you must enroll and select UA as your airline, then wait a day before making a reimbursable purchase. It can take a few days or a full week to be reimbursed.
Travel Bank: There'sa separate thread at this link for general discussion of Travel Bank. Travel Bank is available again Jan. 3, 2022 and posts as a Special Service Ticket reimbursed by Amex (but unofficially). May appear as United Electronic Ticketing or United Airlines Houston. Purchase here: https://www.united.com/offers/travelcash If your transaction returns a Payment Failed error, try adding your American Express card to your United Airlines profile, and repeat the transaction using the stored card. DO NOT CALL Amex to ask about being credited for this.
United does not sell gift cards.
As of December 2016 American Express no longer reimburses MPX transactions.
READ BELOW for EXPENSES WHICH MAY BE REIMBURSED
Airline Taxes on Award Tickets Doesn't seem to work anymore; see post 179 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25297196-post179.html and #391
Economy Plus and First Class Upgrade Fees Subscription worked in Feb 2020, data point here. As of December 2016 there were conflicting posts; one stating that an upgrade to E+ coded as an "upgrade fee" and was, therefore, not reimbursed. Others said they were reimbursed as it was coded as "preferred seat upgrade." In February 2019, three separate FTer reported receiving varying amounts of reimbursement (dependent upon which card was used for the purchase) after purchasing an E+ annual subscription. The E+ subscriptions code as "preferred seat upgrade". Upgrading from E to FC will also not be reimbursed because it codes as a passenger ticket even when done after buying the original ticket. There seems to be a distinction between seat upgrades being reimbursed, while ticket upgrades are not.
Award AcceleratorI would not risk this. The last report of being reimbursed for Award Accelerator was for $68 on October 27, 2011. Every post about Award Accelerator since has reported "No reimbursement."
Eligible incidental fees include:
- Checked baggage fees (including overweight/oversize)
- Itinerary change fees
- Phone reservation fees
- FareLock
- Pet flight fees
- Seat assignment fees (E+)
- In-flight amenity fees (beverages, food, pillows/blankets, headphones)
- In-flight entertainment fees (excluding wireless internet unless it is billed by the airline.)
- Airport lounge day passes & annual memberships
- Onboard WIFI (provided it is billed by the airline.)
A general discussion of Travel Bank is in a separate thread .
(2021 discussion of UA available at this link.)
Airline fee $250/$200 reimbursement reports: UA only (2022)
Jan 5, 2022, 10:48 am
#212
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Jan 5, 2022, 11:01 am
#213
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Jan 5, 2022, 11:33 am
#214
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Given that mileage no longer expires after 18 months of inactivity, why would the TravelBank? I was under the impression that the underlying account would expire after 18 months of inactivity, but they did away with that?
At any rate, I am of the opinion that funds purchased directly with a credit card shouldn't expire at all. They aren't vouchers or promotional funds.
At any rate, I am of the opinion that funds purchased directly with a credit card shouldn't expire at all. They aren't vouchers or promotional funds.
Jan 5, 2022, 11:52 am
#215
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This page now displays additional text in the Terms & Conditions link: https://www.united.com/offers/travelcash
The full terms are still here: https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...ravelbank.html
Members can choose from six purchase amount options and once purchased the value remains valid for five years from the date it is deposited in your TravelBank account. Purchases are not refundable and are limited to $5,000 per day per MileagePlus account. This purchase is also subject to all of the TravelBank terms and conditions. United has the right to terminate this promotion or to change the promotion’s terms and conditions, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, benefits, and/or conditions of participation, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without notice.
Jan 5, 2022, 1:22 pm
#216
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In the full terms it has this so I guess it means they expire after 5 years?
TravelBank Cash expiration
- TravelBank Cash accrued in a Member's TravelBank account shall be maintained in the account until they are redeemed or until they expire, whichever occurs first.
Jan 5, 2022, 1:43 pm
#217
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My travel bank shows expirations throughout 2026.
Jan 5, 2022, 2:20 pm
#218
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Jan 5, 2022, 2:28 pm
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Jan 5, 2022, 2:33 pm
#220
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Jan 5, 2022, 2:39 pm
#222
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Jan 5, 2022, 4:01 pm
#223
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Meter should move tomorrow
Timeline for this credit usually goes like this:
Day 1 : Buy TB funds
Day 2: Charge Pending
Day 3: Charge Posts
Day 4: Meter moves. Usually in the morning.
Day 5: Credit posts but is backdated to reflect Day 4.
We are currently in Day 3. Sometimes the credit posts the night of Day 4 but that can vary.
Timeline for this credit usually goes like this:
Day 1 : Buy TB funds
Day 2: Charge Pending
Day 3: Charge Posts
Day 4: Meter moves. Usually in the morning.
Day 5: Credit posts but is backdated to reflect Day 4.
We are currently in Day 3. Sometimes the credit posts the night of Day 4 but that can vary.
Jan 5, 2022, 7:25 pm
#224
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Location: SAN
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My charge made Tuesday went from pending to posted today. The charge changed to UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX. This is good news. Everything looks to have posted just like my 2021 charges I made December 26th. Should see the credit post tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Jan 6, 2022, 1:18 am
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