52,000 Avios for Amex Plat sign-up!
Oct 15, 2012, 11:36 am
#3031
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Leeds UK
Programs: BD, AA, BA, CO Marriott Plat>gold, Hyatt Diamond>Plat,Hilton Gold SPG Gold PC Plat
Posts: 1,093
Inline with recent posts. Mrs xcalx hit £1700~ and 42000 " friend recommendation bonus points" have posted
I so hope Amex have c"$£ed up ...again
I so hope Amex have c"$£ed up ...again
Last edited by xcalx; Oct 15, 2012 at 11:50 am
Oct 15, 2012, 5:19 pm
#3032
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: BA Gold, HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 77
Quick strategy check.
I have some Amex cards but none earning MR, namely BAPP and about to cancel Lloyds Avios Duo (happy days!). I had a Gold Charge Card over 1 year ago. I plan to burn spend on another card as I am about to get a 241.
- I intend to get Amex Plat thru Quidco (or Gold) and cancel after 3-4 months, which means roughly paying 450-80 cashback-300ish pro rata=£70 for 50k Avios?
- In the meantime I am going to refer family to Amex Plat (for those who don't have BAPP) and let those that have BAPP apply themselves. Some had Amex Gold over a year ago too.
- At same time we will all apply for BMI free card for 20k bonus (but no quidco).
Am I missing anything key to Avios bonuses?!
Also regarding the Amex Plat perks (travel insurance, Cathay gold, hotel elite status), do these benefits immediately expire once you close your account early to get a pro-rata refund? It sounds like a silly question, but can imagine its easy for Amex to arrange for 1year membership easily, but harder to revoke something like Cathay gold mid-year!
Thanks all.
I have some Amex cards but none earning MR, namely BAPP and about to cancel Lloyds Avios Duo (happy days!). I had a Gold Charge Card over 1 year ago. I plan to burn spend on another card as I am about to get a 241.
- I intend to get Amex Plat thru Quidco (or Gold) and cancel after 3-4 months, which means roughly paying 450-80 cashback-300ish pro rata=£70 for 50k Avios?
- In the meantime I am going to refer family to Amex Plat (for those who don't have BAPP) and let those that have BAPP apply themselves. Some had Amex Gold over a year ago too.
- At same time we will all apply for BMI free card for 20k bonus (but no quidco).
Am I missing anything key to Avios bonuses?!
Also regarding the Amex Plat perks (travel insurance, Cathay gold, hotel elite status), do these benefits immediately expire once you close your account early to get a pro-rata refund? It sounds like a silly question, but can imagine its easy for Amex to arrange for 1year membership easily, but harder to revoke something like Cathay gold mid-year!
Thanks all.
Last edited by kingtut; Oct 15, 2012 at 5:31 pm
Oct 16, 2012, 1:20 am
#3033
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: BA, Virgin Atlantic
Posts: 1
Hi. First time poster and I am new to all this. Did have BA executive club Silver which has recently lapsed. If I get someone to refer me to Amex platinum, how long will it be before the 52k Avios hit my account and what logistical steps do I need to make so I can get myself back up to Silver?
Oct 16, 2012, 1:23 am
#3034
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: VS Silver; BA Blue; HH Gold; SPG Gold
Posts: 779
Hi. First time poster and I am new to all this. Did have BA executive club Silver which has recently lapsed. If I get someone to refer me to Amex platinum, how long will it be before the 52k Avios hit my account and what logistical steps do I need to make so I can get myself back up to Silver?
It will take however long it takes you to spend £3k and then transfer. Sometimes Amex are not posting to 3 months, but that is rather rare.
Also, with Amex plat you get Cathay Gold. This is equivalent to BA silver so you then a year to get back up to BA silver. Cathay gold gives lounge access and seat selection which is one of the top benefits....
Happy to refer
Oct 16, 2012, 2:23 am
#3035
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ether
Programs: Some, not all.
Posts: 1,595
1000 Avios for £8 spend with MR PORTER.COM
Email promo received yesterday, £8 pair of socks seems to be the cheapest item
Whether you're on the hunt for the perfect jacket or looking for a slim-line card holder smart enough to hold your
American Express® Card, you may find what you’re looking for and more at
MR PORTER.COM, the online retail destination for men’s style.
And here's one more reason to shop: as an American Express Platinum Cardmember you can earn 1,000 Membership Rewards® points* at MR PORTER.COM on your first purchase between 15 October and 20 November 2012 while also enjoying complementary shipping. Simply enter the promotional code AMEXMRPUK at checkout to redeem.
American Express® Card, you may find what you’re looking for and more at
MR PORTER.COM, the online retail destination for men’s style.
And here's one more reason to shop: as an American Express Platinum Cardmember you can earn 1,000 Membership Rewards® points* at MR PORTER.COM on your first purchase between 15 October and 20 November 2012 while also enjoying complementary shipping. Simply enter the promotional code AMEXMRPUK at checkout to redeem.
Terms and Conditions
* When a Membership Rewards enrolled American Express Cardmember, who receives an invite for this offer directly from American Express, spends online with MRPORTER.COM between 15 October and 20 November 2012 using their American Express Platinum Card, they will earn 1,000 Membership Rewards points on the first transaction when charged to their account. Enter the promotional code AMEXMRPUK at checkout to redeem your complimentary shipping order. This promotion is open to residents of the United Kingdom who are existing American Express Cardmembers and whose Card is issued in the United Kingdom. This promotion is not open to American Express Corporate Cards. Cardmembers must be enrolled in the relevant Membership Rewards points programme associated with their Card in the United Kingdom to qualify. Membership Rewards points are not earned on Cash Withdrawals, American Express Travellers Cheques, Foreign Exchange and other Account Charges including associated Rewards programme fees and annual Card fee. Membership Rewards points will be credited to eligible Cardmember accounts within eight weeks from when the transaction is charged to the Card. For specific enquiries regarding this promotion please contact your Card issuer on the contact number provided on your Card.
* When a Membership Rewards enrolled American Express Cardmember, who receives an invite for this offer directly from American Express, spends online with MRPORTER.COM between 15 October and 20 November 2012 using their American Express Platinum Card, they will earn 1,000 Membership Rewards points on the first transaction when charged to their account. Enter the promotional code AMEXMRPUK at checkout to redeem your complimentary shipping order. This promotion is open to residents of the United Kingdom who are existing American Express Cardmembers and whose Card is issued in the United Kingdom. This promotion is not open to American Express Corporate Cards. Cardmembers must be enrolled in the relevant Membership Rewards points programme associated with their Card in the United Kingdom to qualify. Membership Rewards points are not earned on Cash Withdrawals, American Express Travellers Cheques, Foreign Exchange and other Account Charges including associated Rewards programme fees and annual Card fee. Membership Rewards points will be credited to eligible Cardmember accounts within eight weeks from when the transaction is charged to the Card. For specific enquiries regarding this promotion please contact your Card issuer on the contact number provided on your Card.
Oct 16, 2012, 3:42 am
#3036
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
Posts: 26,871
Don't forget BA estore as well for Mr Porter! I ordered my socks last night and they are on the way.
Note - even though it is 1 pair of socks, they ship DHL and will need a signature.
Note that this promo seems targetted - Gold's get 750 points, and there is a double points version as well.
Those £8 invisible socks are really good, by the way, if you wear Tod's / Gucci etc loafers. You can't see them when worn and they soak up your sweat, rather than the shoe!
Note - even though it is 1 pair of socks, they ship DHL and will need a signature.
Note that this promo seems targetted - Gold's get 750 points, and there is a double points version as well.
Those £8 invisible socks are really good, by the way, if you wear Tod's / Gucci etc loafers. You can't see them when worn and they soak up your sweat, rather than the shoe!
Oct 16, 2012, 3:45 am
#3037
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
Posts: 26,871
The avios will not help you get back to silver.
It will take however long it takes you to spend £3k and then transfer. Sometimes Amex are not posting to 3 months, but that is rather rare.
Also, with Amex plat you get Cathay Gold. This is equivalent to BA silver so you then a year to get back up to BA silver. Cathay gold gives lounge access and seat selection which is one of the top benefits....
Happy to refer
It will take however long it takes you to spend £3k and then transfer. Sometimes Amex are not posting to 3 months, but that is rather rare.
Also, with Amex plat you get Cathay Gold. This is equivalent to BA silver so you then a year to get back up to BA silver. Cathay gold gives lounge access and seat selection which is one of the top benefits....
Happy to refer
Oct 16, 2012, 5:17 am
#3039
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 4,029
And my offer was different still
Dear Mr darthlemsip
As the Christmas shopping season swings into top gear, you'll be glad to know that Platinum Card from American Express® is here to make giving even more rewarding.
This November, we're offering you the chance to earn bonus Membership Rewards® points.
Spend £500 on your Platinum Card between 1 November and 30 November 2012, and we'll reward you 1,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points¹.
Enrol now
Christmas gifts or a little self-indulgence. Enrol before
midnight 24 October 2012 using your unique code below and watch your points soar every time you reach for your Platinum Card.
As the Christmas shopping season swings into top gear, you'll be glad to know that Platinum Card from American Express® is here to make giving even more rewarding.
This November, we're offering you the chance to earn bonus Membership Rewards® points.
Spend £500 on your Platinum Card between 1 November and 30 November 2012, and we'll reward you 1,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points¹.
Enrol now
Christmas gifts or a little self-indulgence. Enrol before
midnight 24 October 2012 using your unique code below and watch your points soar every time you reach for your Platinum Card.
When a Membership Rewards enrolled Platinum American Express Cardmember who receives this offer directly from American Express and enrols in the offer before midnight 24 October 2012, and spends and charges £500 in qualifying purchases between 1 November and 30 November 2012, they will earn 1,000 Membership Rewards bonus points. These points will be awarded within 4 weeks of Cardmember reaching the threshold.
Oct 16, 2012, 5:45 am
#3040
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Back down to BA Blue
Posts: 97
I (Amex Gold) got the 750MR offer for net-a-porter rather than Mrporter, and they sadly don't have £8 socks 
However, I also got the Christmas shopping November offer, but was offered 2000 bonus points for a £1000 spend, on top of the Preferred Rewards year one bonuses (this is my second year of them, I seem to be an anomaly in the system
)
However, I also got the Christmas shopping November offer, but was offered 2000 bonus points for a £1000 spend, on top of the Preferred Rewards year one bonuses (this is my second year of them, I seem to be an anomaly in the system
)
This November, we're offering you the chance to earn bonus Membership Rewards® points¹ that you can put towards gifts for friends and family or simply reward yourself for braving the Christmas crowds. It's up to you.With double points already available on your seasonal groceries, commuting and petrol costs, your Preferred Rewards Gold Card will help your Christmas go with a bang.
When a Membership Rewards enrolled Gold American Express Cardmember who receives this offer directly from American Express and enrols in the offer before midnight 24 October 2012, and spends and charges £1,000 in qualifying purchases between 1 November and 30 November 2012, they will earn 2,000 Membership Rewards bonus points. These points will be awarded within 4 weeks of Cardmember reaching the threshold.
Oct 16, 2012, 7:07 am
#3041
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
Posts: 26,871
1. Correct
2. Technically correct, although you might want to take the risk of referring a BAPP holder. As I posted yesterday, I referred someone who had a BAPP and I got the referral points. You would know very quickly if it worked as the referral points hit as soon as the card is approved, no spend required.
3. Yes, agreed, and sooner rather than later
2. Technically correct, although you might want to take the risk of referring a BAPP holder. As I posted yesterday, I referred someone who had a BAPP and I got the referral points. You would know very quickly if it worked as the referral points hit as soon as the card is approved, no spend required.
3. Yes, agreed, and sooner rather than later
Quick strategy check.
I have some Amex cards but none earning MR, namely BAPP and about to cancel Lloyds Avios Duo (happy days!). I had a Gold Charge Card over 1 year ago. I plan to burn spend on another card as I am about to get a 241.
- I intend to get Amex Plat thru Quidco (or Gold) and cancel after 3-4 months, which means roughly paying 450-80 cashback-300ish pro rata=£70 for 50k Avios?
- In the meantime I am going to refer family to Amex Plat (for those who don't have BAPP) and let those that have BAPP apply themselves. Some had Amex Gold over a year ago too.
- At same time we will all apply for BMI free card for 20k bonus (but no quidco).
Am I missing anything key to Avios bonuses?!
Also regarding the Amex Plat perks (travel insurance, Cathay gold, hotel elite status), do these benefits immediately expire once you close your account early to get a pro-rata refund? It sounds like a silly question, but can imagine its easy for Amex to arrange for 1year membership easily, but harder to revoke something like Cathay gold mid-year!
Thanks all.
I have some Amex cards but none earning MR, namely BAPP and about to cancel Lloyds Avios Duo (happy days!). I had a Gold Charge Card over 1 year ago. I plan to burn spend on another card as I am about to get a 241.
- I intend to get Amex Plat thru Quidco (or Gold) and cancel after 3-4 months, which means roughly paying 450-80 cashback-300ish pro rata=£70 for 50k Avios?
- In the meantime I am going to refer family to Amex Plat (for those who don't have BAPP) and let those that have BAPP apply themselves. Some had Amex Gold over a year ago too.
- At same time we will all apply for BMI free card for 20k bonus (but no quidco).
Am I missing anything key to Avios bonuses?!
Also regarding the Amex Plat perks (travel insurance, Cathay gold, hotel elite status), do these benefits immediately expire once you close your account early to get a pro-rata refund? It sounds like a silly question, but can imagine its easy for Amex to arrange for 1year membership easily, but harder to revoke something like Cathay gold mid-year!
Thanks all.
Oct 16, 2012, 7:33 am
#3042
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 947
is there a form online i need to fill in somewhere to get all these offers? I have Plat and NEVER get an email other than reminding me to pay the balance!
Oct 16, 2012, 7:36 am
#3043
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: London, UK
Posts: 174
Go to www.americanexpress.co.uk/platinum. Log in and click on Benefits Directory and scoll down to the Partner Programmes in the travel section. You fill in all your details on the one page. If you do not have an existing account with Accor, CX, etc, it will create you one.
Oct 16, 2012, 7:40 am
#3044
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 947
thanks
Oct 16, 2012, 8:18 am
#3045
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, IHG Platinum Ambassador, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 349
I don't get any email special offiers either - and i've set me communication preferences to receive them. I do however get them for my BAPP - I wonder if that takes prescedence as i've had it longer.