No More Repeat Bonuses: Amex Limiting UK Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses
Jan 24, 2018, 5:37 am
#46
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 335
Let's hope that they keep them as they are... I'm looking to book a flight in two weeks before cancelling (not to cheat the system, just won't be needing it for the next 11 months) :P
Jan 24, 2018, 2:26 pm
#47
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: Accor PLT,Thai Silver, HH Dia, SPG Titanium (LT Gold), Aegean Gold, BA Silver
Posts: 5,120
My big question is whether the Blue and Black BA cards count as the same going forward. I've had the Blue one once [and could apply again today for either] but was planning on waiting on getting the Black until the 25k Avios would come in really handy. Don't know if I'd be best able to use the 241 at present, so am less motivated by that in the short term. Obviously that plan's scuppered if it's just "either BA card", but doesn't seem like anyone knows at this stage...?
Jan 24, 2018, 3:07 pm
#48
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: BA Gold, AA Lifetime Gold 1.8mm, IC Spire Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold et al
Posts: 4,350
I agree and IIRC there was also a bonus on fuel purchases making buying petrol at a supermarket a pretty points-lucrative exercise. When both went the card became pretty unattractive to me.
Feb 3, 2018, 6:52 am
#49
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL, Gold for life
Posts: 127
These are the Ts&Cs still on the website, its been 6 months and a week since my wife cancelled her card, she has applied today and will let you know how it goes! Will be annoyed if they don't abide by their own Ts&Cs, they should at least update them if they really have made a change.The Preferred Rewards Gold Card
REFERRAL PROGRAMME TERMS
- You will receive 9,000 bonus Membership Rewards points if your friend or family member uses the Referral Programme to apply for a card (other than a Basic Card) and is approved. You will not receive any points if they apply for a Basic Card.
- Only friends and family: You must only send the referral link to close friends and family. We will not discuss the outcome of your friend or family member’s card application.
- Ask their permission first: Please don’t spam. Before sharing the referral link with your friend or family member, you must ensure you have obtained their consent to receiving this type of marketing communication. Sending emails to people without consent is considered spam.
- Your friend or family member must apply using the referral link you share with them.
- You must have a Preferred Rewards Gold Card Account to receive bonus points.
- It may take up to ten weeks for the bonus points to be credited to your account, if your friend or family member’s card application is successful.
- You can earn up to a maximum of 90,000 bonus points per calendar year.
- If you do not comply with these terms, you could lose your bonus points and you will be excluded from participating in the Preferred Rewards Gold Card Referral Programme in future.
- If payments to your Preferred Rewards Gold Card Account are not kept up to date, you could lose your bonus points.
- If your friend or family member holds or has held in the past six months the card they are applying for, then they will not receive bonus Membership Rewards, Avios, Starpoints, Nectar points or cashback (as applicable).
- If your friend or family member holds or has held in the past six months a card with the same reward scheme as the card they are applying for, then they will not receive bonus Membership Rewards, Avios, Starpoints, Nectar points or cashback (as applicable).
- You can receive up to 90,000 Membership Rewards® points per calendar year when you refer your friends for a Card. That's enough for an Economy return flight from London to Sydney. Terms, taxes, and fees apply. You’ll only earn points if your friend is approved for a Card. This destination is representative only and all routes are subject to seasonality and availability. London to Sydney costs 65,000 Avios for an off-peak return Economy flight.
Feb 3, 2018, 7:09 am
#50
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: BAEC Silver, Avis Preferred, Hilton Gold
Posts: 521
On a slight side-track, does anyone know if it is possible to get a referral bonus for referring yourself for a different AMEX?
I currently hold the Platinum card but I'm thinking of taking out a BAPP to earn a 241 and also a gold for the double MR on airfares when I fly with airlines other than BA. If I can get 2 x 18k MR then that would be the icing on the cake.
If not, then I'll get a friend to refer me from her PRG instead and let her have the 2 x 9k MR from that...
I currently hold the Platinum card but I'm thinking of taking out a BAPP to earn a 241 and also a gold for the double MR on airfares when I fly with airlines other than BA. If I can get 2 x 18k MR then that would be the icing on the cake.
If not, then I'll get a friend to refer me from her PRG instead and let her have the 2 x 9k MR from that...
Feb 3, 2018, 7:58 am
#52
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: BAEC Silver, Avis Preferred, Hilton Gold
Posts: 521
Apr 6, 2018, 7:05 am
#53
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 198
I moved from the UK to Australia recently and I am SHOCKED at how sparse credit card sign-up bonuses are....in Australia most banks will give anywhere from 50,000-100,000 sign-up bonus (an avios is roughly equivalent to a QFF point - at least for SYD-LHR). There is also A LOT to choose from and churn. Yet in the UK the sign-up bonuses are extremely low and now it might be once in a life time? Very odd and a completely different market. I'm guessing the only upside to this is I'm guessing BA reward booking availability is much better than Qantas, where it can be very difficult to book any long-haul flight on a business or first ticket unless it's a year in advance (or very last-minute openings).
I hope the state of play changes soon!
I hope the state of play changes soon!
Apr 6, 2018, 7:56 am
#55
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, ITA Club Executive, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,599
Apr 6, 2018, 8:58 am
#57
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,648
Prepare yourself for a shock...
Apr 6, 2018, 10:31 am
#58
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: BAEC Blue, Flying Blue Silver, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold
Posts: 817
Apr 6, 2018, 10:59 am
#59
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
Posts: 26,871
Oct 15, 2018, 12:33 pm
#60
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 368
So this is all still just a rumor? And empirically people have gotten referral bonuses if not spend bonuses.
Site still says: "I understand I will not be eligible for any Welcome Bonus award if I hold or have held any Membership Rewards enrolled American Express Card in the past six months." https://www.americanexpress.com/uk/c...GoldCreditCard
Site still says: "I understand I will not be eligible for any Welcome Bonus award if I hold or have held any Membership Rewards enrolled American Express Card in the past six months." https://www.americanexpress.com/uk/c...GoldCreditCard