Triple Miles with Travelex is back
Jan 10, 2005, 6:23 am
#48
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Thanks fbgdavidson, hadn't fully considered the logistics of the operation 
What is the maximum denomination of Sterling T/C's? Is it GBp 50, same as bank notes, or do they come in GBP 100 (or higher) versions?
What is the maximum denomination of Sterling T/C's? Is it GBp 50, same as bank notes, or do they come in GBP 100 (or higher) versions?
Jan 10, 2005, 6:25 am
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Have Travelex upped their limit of BA Miles per transaction? Last time I believed they would only pay 1000 miles (3000 during triple promo) on any transaction above 1000.
Jan 10, 2005, 6:27 am
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Originally Posted by oyster
Have Travelex upped their limit of BA Miles per transaction? Last time I believed they would only pay 1000 miles (3000 during triple promo) on any transaction above 1000.
Jan 10, 2005, 6:33 am
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Originally Posted by PhilH
When you stick 2,500 GBP in online, it come back saying you'll earn 7,500 miles, so hence my question about upper limit for a physical visit. I assume there is no upper limit to the miles earning (certainly not one given in the T&C's).
So I could transfer 100K into my current account and buy that amount in GBP TCs every week (allowing 4/5 days for cheques to clear my account) until March 24th? Approx 3 million BA Miles earnt...!!
Jan 10, 2005, 6:41 am
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Oh dear, I can see shades of Biscuit Boy & Tesco disappearance here, if people go after 100,000's of miles - any chance of self-regulation here, ie 10,000 max per person?!
I just got this email back - any chance this means that if you use your switch/delta card (incurring them fees) you won't get the miles, or at least will have to fight for them?
Dear Tristan727
I refer to your email and can confirm that triple miles can be claimed if
you purchase in cash at one of our branches. You will need to hand over your
ba exec card at time of purchase.
Yours Sincerely
Alan C McDermott
Customer Service Manager
I just got this email back - any chance this means that if you use your switch/delta card (incurring them fees) you won't get the miles, or at least will have to fight for them?
Dear Tristan727
I refer to your email and can confirm that triple miles can be claimed if
you purchase in cash at one of our branches. You will need to hand over your
ba exec card at time of purchase.
Yours Sincerely
Alan C McDermott
Customer Service Manager
Last edited by tristan727; Jan 10, 2005 at 6:45 am
Jan 10, 2005, 6:50 am
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Originally Posted by oyster
So I could transfer 100K into my current account and buy that amount in GBP TCs every week (allowing 4/5 days for cheques to clear my account) until March 24th? Approx 3 million BA Miles earnt...!!
Jan 10, 2005, 6:50 am
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Originally Posted by tristan727
Oh dear, I can see shades of Biscuit Boy & Tesco disappearance here, if people go after 100,000's of miles - any chance of self-regulation here, ie 10,000 max per person?!
I agree with you Tristan , but it will never happen. I think it will be every man / woman for himself. I did not think that they would run this offer again. I was wrong.
Perhaps we will see more Tesco offers after all.
Jan 10, 2005, 6:52 am
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Originally Posted by tristan727
Oh dear, I can see shades of Biscuit Boy & Tesco disappearance here, if people go after 100,000's of miles - any chance of self-regulation here, ie 10,000 max per person?!
Jan 10, 2005, 6:55 am
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O well, I give in - it is 2 at LGW by the way, I just called. No doubt they will now be bombarded with millions of TC's required! Hopefully they just want more sales in advance of any take-over, & happy to dole the miles out in exchange?
If I can get 7,500 miles for 2, then the rest of the time it's 2,500 for 2 - so how come the last travelex thread died out ages ago - as would seem the best bargain around?
If I can get 7,500 miles for 2, then the rest of the time it's 2,500 for 2 - so how come the last travelex thread died out ages ago - as would seem the best bargain around?
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Jan 10, 2005, 7:14 am
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Oh one more thing... is this completely legal? For example if they get used to seeing me each week and ask why I'm doing it, will I get a free ride home in a white car with pretty blue lights?
Jan 10, 2005, 7:20 am
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Originally Posted by schofs
Oh one more thing... is this completely legal? For example if they get used to seeing me each week and ask why I'm doing it, will I get a free ride home in a white car with pretty blue lights?
Jan 10, 2005, 7:29 am
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Originally Posted by oyster
Have Travelex upped their limit of BA Miles per transaction? Last time I believed they would only pay 1000 miles (3000 during triple promo) on any transaction above 1000.
All was a bit laborious as my bank needed an extra security check - the Travelex gang didn't know how to deal with this (basically call a number for authorisation!) but I persevered and eventually they found someone who knew what they were doing.
And in case anyone else needs to know, the branch at the Trocadero doesn't stock Sterling TCs - they recommended either Selfridges or the two in/near Russell Sq.