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Nov 11, 2011, 2:36 am
#1202
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Bronze :-(, United, Virgin, Starwood, Marriott
Posts: 288
I have just heard back from Amex and they are saying the points won't post until my fifth statement.
I am not sure this was the wording in the T&Cs and seems to be at odds with the experiences on FT.
Wording on secure message was "Please be advised you will be awarded with 42,000 bonus Membership Reward Points after you have completed 3 months with American Express. These bonus Membership Reward Points will be awarded to you in your fifth statement."
Looks like a standard reply to me.
Nov 11, 2011, 2:38 am
#1203
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NJ, USA
Posts: 470
Thanks for the quick reply.
I have just heard back from Amex and they are saying the points won't post until my fifth statement.
I am not sure this was the wording in the T&Cs and seems to be at odds with the experiences on FT.
Wording on secure message was "Please be advised you will be awarded with 42,000 bonus Membership Reward Points after you have completed 3 months with American Express. These bonus Membership Reward Points will be awarded to you in your fifth statement."
Looks like a standard reply to me.
I have just heard back from Amex and they are saying the points won't post until my fifth statement.
I am not sure this was the wording in the T&Cs and seems to be at odds with the experiences on FT.
Wording on secure message was "Please be advised you will be awarded with 42,000 bonus Membership Reward Points after you have completed 3 months with American Express. These bonus Membership Reward Points will be awarded to you in your fifth statement."
Looks like a standard reply to me.
Nov 11, 2011, 2:41 am
#1204
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: London
Posts: 3,439
I got my points about a month ago before I had my first statement so maybe it has changed recently. I wonder if it is as a result of many people getting the points and immediately cancelling. Holding the card for 6 months is still a great deal though.
Nov 11, 2011, 2:55 am
#1205
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Bronze :-(, United, Virgin, Starwood, Marriott
Posts: 288
- see BA Amex fees.
Nov 11, 2011, 5:55 am
#1206
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: UK oop north
Programs: BMI Diamond Club RIP,BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,692
Thanks for the quick reply.
I have just heard back from Amex and they are saying the points won't post until my fifth statement.
I am not sure this was the wording in the T&Cs and seems to be at odds with the experiences on FT.
Wording on secure message was "Please be advised you will be awarded with 42,000 bonus Membership Reward Points after you have completed 3 months with American Express. These bonus Membership Reward Points will be awarded to you in your fifth statement."
Looks like a standard reply to me.
I have just heard back from Amex and they are saying the points won't post until my fifth statement.
I am not sure this was the wording in the T&Cs and seems to be at odds with the experiences on FT.
Wording on secure message was "Please be advised you will be awarded with 42,000 bonus Membership Reward Points after you have completed 3 months with American Express. These bonus Membership Reward Points will be awarded to you in your fifth statement."
Looks like a standard reply to me.
Nov 11, 2011, 6:02 am
#1207
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Bronze :-(, United, Virgin, Starwood, Marriott
Posts: 288
As you say, probably another Amex error. I wouldn't be bothered except for the arbitrage opportunity.
Ragman
Nov 12, 2011, 1:58 am
#1208
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Bronze :-(, United, Virgin, Starwood, Marriott
Posts: 288
Amex have confirmed it should be immediate and have posted the 42k bonus points to my account. ^
Just another example of how inconsistent the Amex processes and systems are.
Just another example of how inconsistent the Amex processes and systems are.
Nov 13, 2011, 2:08 am
#1210
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Bronze :-(, United, Virgin, Starwood, Marriott
Posts: 288
Nov 14, 2011, 2:49 pm
#1211
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 74
Quote:
Originally Posted by Olly- View Post
I'd laugh if it triggered automatically and you ended up with another 42k points
Yes, my smile would be from London to JFK
This was exactly what happened to me, I had to phone several times & they eventually added the 42k points manually, next time I used the card another 42k bonus points were added automatically! Result
Originally Posted by Olly- View Post
I'd laugh if it triggered automatically and you ended up with another 42k points
Yes, my smile would be from London to JFK
This was exactly what happened to me, I had to phone several times & they eventually added the 42k points manually, next time I used the card another 42k bonus points were added automatically! Result
Nov 14, 2011, 2:50 pm
#1212
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NJ, USA
Posts: 470
I'd keep quiet about that 
Nov 16, 2011, 8:14 am
#1213
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: UK
Programs: BA Blue, VS Silver
Posts: 2,575
Priority Pass
Hi All,
We sent our Priority Pass forms back (why this can't be done online is anyone's guess!) around 24 Oct, we followed it up with an email and they said 14 business days.
I was wondering how long did it take you get to your Priority Pass?
Cheers
John
We sent our Priority Pass forms back (why this can't be done online is anyone's guess!) around 24 Oct, we followed it up with an email and they said 14 business days.
I was wondering how long did it take you get to your Priority Pass?
Cheers
John
Nov 16, 2011, 8:16 am
#1214
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: E14
Programs: BA GGL, Marriott, IHG, Sirius, Dusit, Thai, Virgin, Hyatt, BAA, AS, AA(both)
Posts: 1,236
I did mine over the phone, and they turned up two days later - my wife had changed to a Mister but no other problems
Nov 16, 2011, 8:24 am
#1215
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: UK
Programs: BA Blue, VS Silver
Posts: 2,575