Nice discount for BA miles via SPG
Apr 14, 2010, 3:15 pm
#1
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Nice discount for BA miles via SPG
I'm posting this here because many of us transfer Starpoints to BAEC for the 25% bonus. Today I received an email stating that SPG points may be purchased at a 20% discount through May 31st. That could pose a good opportunity for a few people looking to top off their accounts.
Apr 14, 2010, 3:22 pm
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I'm posting this here because many of us transfer Starpoints to BAEC for the 25% bonus. Today I received an email stating that SPG points may be purchased at a 20% discount through May 31st. That could pose a good opportunity for a few people looking to top off their accounts.
Apr 14, 2010, 3:29 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2004
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I can't answer the main thrust of your question, but I believe you need to have an SPG account for 30 days before you can buy points.
They had a discount offer in late 2009 too, I think it might have been 25% then though. Helped me get enough miles together for my F Amex 241 to SYD!
They had a discount offer in late 2009 too, I think it might have been 25% then though. Helped me get enough miles together for my F Amex 241 to SYD!
Apr 14, 2010, 4:44 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2007
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I've used the Starpoints transfer option for a crafty top-up before. It can be very attractive depending on exchange rates.
I think the last time I did it Ģ1 bought about 2 Bush Pesos.
Any bets on Ģ1 being closer to US$2 by mid-May?
I think the last time I did it Ģ1 bought about 2 Bush Pesos.
Any bets on Ģ1 being closer to US$2 by mid-May?
Apr 14, 2010, 4:49 pm
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Apr 14, 2010, 4:51 pm
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Apr 14, 2010, 4:54 pm
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Be careful. I can't remember the exact rules but the account (SPG) must have been opened at least 30 days earlier
The transaction automatically becomes void if you open the account and on the same day buy SPG points
Thats a no no
Last edited by terminalfive; Apr 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Apr 14, 2010, 9:40 pm
#13
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I have a question on this. I took advantage of this offer in December, buying the maximum 20000 and transferring them. It says the limit is 20000 per calendar year.
If I bought them in Dec 2009, am I now in a new calendar year?
If I bought them in Dec 2009, am I now in a new calendar year?
May 4, 2011, 12:48 am
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In case anyone needs a top-up. 20,000@$560
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Limited time offer - Save 20%
Top up your account for less! Buy Starpoints between May 3 and June 30, 2011 and receive 20% off the regular price.
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Limited time offer - Save 20%
Top up your account for less! Buy Starpoints between May 3 and June 30, 2011 and receive 20% off the regular price.
Need extra StarpointsŪ for a free night, free flight or room upgrade? Now, you can buy 500 Starpoints for as little as $17.50 USD. Add up to 20,000 Starpoints to your account!
Last edited by uk1; May 4, 2011 at 12:53 am