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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)
#811
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 1
DP 06/11/2022
AMEX Personal Platinum
travel bank $100 x 2 on 06/11/2022
credit posted on 06/15/2022
AMEX Personal Platinum
travel bank $100 x 2 on 06/11/2022
credit posted on 06/15/2022
#812
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,452
Similar DP on Personal Platinum:
Travel bank $100 on June 11
Meter moved late on June 15
Credit posted mid-day June 16
Travel bank $100 on June 11
Meter moved late on June 15
Credit posted mid-day June 16
#813
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 241
Personal Plat: 2x$100 Travel Bank posted June 10 reimbursed posted June 15.
#814
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,208
Biz Platinum
Opened 6/11
Purchased 6/12 2x$100
Reimbursement posted 6/17 with 6/16 date
Opened 6/11
Purchased 6/12 2x$100
Reimbursement posted 6/17 with 6/16 date
#815
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PIT
Programs: AS Peon
Posts: 202
The wiki says "Seat assignment fees (E+)" but doesn't specify how they have to be purchased. Can I select preferred or E+ seats at time of booking? Or do I need to do it after?
#816
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NYC suburbs
Programs: UA LT Gold (BIS), AA LT Plat (CC SUBs & BD), Hilton Dia (CC), Hyatt Glob (BIB), et. al.
Posts: 3,290
Datapoint: New Biz Plat account about 1-2 weeks ago, card received 2 days after instant approval, UA selected on-line same day as card receipt. 2-3 days later (on a weekend day) UA TB $100 x 2 purchased. Airline Fee Credits posted 4 days after charges.
#817
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 2
DP: Newly opened Amex Schwab Platinum
Wed 6/15/22: Select United Airlines as airline
Thurs 6/16: Purchase 2 x $100 United Travel bank
Fri 6/17: Purchase posts for UA as UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX , Special Service Ticket
Sat 6/18 - Sun 6/19: No indication of any changes
Mon 6/20: The Benefits Meter moved from $0 used to $200 used
Tuesday 6/21: 2 x $100 AMEX Airline Fee Reimbursement posted
Wed 6/15/22: Select United Airlines as airline
Thurs 6/16: Purchase 2 x $100 United Travel bank
Fri 6/17: Purchase posts for UA as UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX , Special Service Ticket
Sat 6/18 - Sun 6/19: No indication of any changes
Mon 6/20: The Benefits Meter moved from $0 used to $200 used
Tuesday 6/21: 2 x $100 AMEX Airline Fee Reimbursement posted
#818
Join Date: Jul 2021
Posts: 35
I purchased the upgraded seats afterwards and was reimbursed correctly, each seat and upgrade were a separate line on my statement.
#819
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: DEN
Posts: 36
2 DPs:
Hilton Aspire
Purchased $100 Travelbank cash 6/23, credit posted 6/26.
Purchased $100 Travelbank cash 6/28, credit posted 7/1.
Hilton Aspire
Purchased $100 Travelbank cash 6/23, credit posted 6/26.
Purchased $100 Travelbank cash 6/28, credit posted 7/1.
#820
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 4,347
#821
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Toronto
Programs: Aero Plan, Marriott, Air Miles
Posts: 106
Just puchased $150 and $400 using canadian AMEX cards July 5th,2022
None of the cards were showing the pending charges but TB got updated with these amounts.
One of card AMEX Biz Plat is upfor renewal on 8th July and going to cancel. Hope the $250 credit makes it by then.
None of the cards were showing the pending charges but TB got updated with these amounts.
One of card AMEX Biz Plat is upfor renewal on 8th July and going to cancel. Hope the $250 credit makes it by then.
#822
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,208
Just puchased $150 and $400 using canadian AMEX cards July 5th,2022
None of the cards were showing the pending charges but TB got updated with these amounts.
One of card AMEX Biz Plat is upfor renewal on 8th July and going to cancel. Hope the $250 credit makes it by then.
None of the cards were showing the pending charges but TB got updated with these amounts.
One of card AMEX Biz Plat is upfor renewal on 8th July and going to cancel. Hope the $250 credit makes it by then.
#823
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953
#824
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 7
DP: Amex Platinum
7/3 - Activated for United
7/4 - Purchased $100
7/7 - Meter moved
7/8 - Credit posted
7/3 - Activated for United
7/4 - Purchased $100
7/7 - Meter moved
7/8 - Credit posted