Transfering Amex MR points to BAEC
Jun 15, 2011, 10:03 pm
#1
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Transfering Amex MR points to BAEC
Hi,
I transferred two days ago my 30K MR points to BAEC, I still haven't got them but they instantly disappeared from my Amex statement.
I am in a hurry as I want to book two seats on a flight that currently has only two seats available for redemption.
Has anyone more experience? How long can take?
The address that I have on my Amex Gold card is different than the one that I have on my BAEC, is there a problem with that? Like with the BA Amex cards?
I transferred two days ago my 30K MR points to BAEC, I still haven't got them but they instantly disappeared from my Amex statement.
I am in a hurry as I want to book two seats on a flight that currently has only two seats available for redemption.
Has anyone more experience? How long can take?
The address that I have on my Amex Gold card is different than the one that I have on my BAEC, is there a problem with that? Like with the BA Amex cards?
Jun 16, 2011, 12:09 am
#2
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My AMEX address is in the UK whilst my BAEC account is based in Romania (genuine I might add), and I had no problem transferring MR points.
It took a couple of days if I recall correctly.
It took a couple of days if I recall correctly.
Jun 16, 2011, 1:35 am
#4
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Just did it... this is the confirmation screen... it asks you to wait 3 days.
HL
TRANSACTION COMPLETE
Reference Number ********
New Points Balance: *******
Thank you. We have received your request to transfer your points to your selected partner.
Please allow 3 days for your points to be transferred to your frequent flyer account.
Go to My Redemptions
HL
TRANSACTION COMPLETE
Reference Number ********
New Points Balance: *******
Thank you. We have received your request to transfer your points to your selected partner.
Please allow 3 days for your points to be transferred to your frequent flyer account.
Go to My Redemptions
Jun 16, 2011, 4:04 am
#6
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I suspect that this sort of processing is done overnight. So although the points get removed from the Amex system immediately, they don't get processed until overnight and are then sent to BA. BA in turn don't process till the next night and at best they appear in your BAEXEC account the following day.
Jun 16, 2011, 4:33 am
#7
Join Date: May 2007
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The last time I transeferred MR points to BAEC it was almost instantaneously. Maybe that's because I'm USA based??? The last I transferred SPG to BA it took 5 days. Hope they show up for you soon!
. I will keep checking like a hawk 
Jun 17, 2011, 1:46 am
#9
Join Date: Jun 2011
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it does take around 2 days or so in the UK for MR xfers to BA.
its quicker in the US as they have a speedier interface with BAEC (real-time, I believe)
its quicker in the US as they have a speedier interface with BAEC (real-time, I believe)
Jun 17, 2011, 5:00 am
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