Nov 29, 2013, 8:45 pm
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This 2014 and prior thread is now closed. Please continue discussion here: Best Credit card conversion rate to Asiamiles (HK) - 2015
Best credit card conversion rate to Asiamiles (HK) - 2014 and prior
Jun 9, 2014, 7:44 pm
#1921
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I wonder can the non-residents get the cards with by opening Citigold Account or making fixed deposits alone?
Jun 10, 2014, 7:53 am
#1922
Join Date: Nov 2012
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3. Fubon Platinum Visa^ (Local spending: weekdays and amt < 300: $12 / mile, weekends and amt > $300: $6=1 Mile, Plus SURE WIN 167 Miles (2000 pts) which you can participate 6 times a month; Overseas spending (other than spending in JPY/TWN/KRW): $3 / mile; spending in JPY / KRW: $1.5 / mile (Need to register IN ADVANCE, 2 mths in a calendar year ONLY); TWD spending: $0.6 / mile, AM Conversion fee: $50/5,000AM min $250 max $500) [to 30 Jun 2014, not sure whether Fubon will renew their co-operation with Asia Miles] (This card needs a Very good grading in TU, at least TU grade = B)
Jun 10, 2014, 8:41 am
#1923
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Jun 11, 2014, 12:50 am
#1925
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Jun 11, 2014, 7:36 am
#1926
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I just called Fubon and the CS told me that the Bank hasn't made any decision whether they are renewing Asia Miles redemption after June 30. He suggested that I call back next week to check whether renewal of Asia Miles redemption is announced by late June.
Asia Miles redemption extended to 28 Feb 15 today http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...p?id=9705&p=10 #92 (per Fubon call centre CS)
Jun 11, 2014, 7:46 am
#1927
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Originally Posted by Timothy Lin
I just called Fubon and the CS told me that the Bank hasn't made any decision whether they are renewing Asia Miles redemption after June 30. He suggested that I call back next week to check whether renewal of Asia Miles redemption is announced by late June.
Jun 11, 2014, 9:41 pm
#1928
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Hong Kong
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Hi guys,
I'm thinking of applying for the Citibank Prestige. I already have a Citibank Rewards card (for my supermarket/bills).
Does that mean, if I apply for the Prestige, I'm not eligible for the AM bonus offer at the beginning? And if that's the case, is it still worthwhile for me to apply for the Prestige, or should I cancel the Rewards card and then wait a year?
I guess I'll go for the DBS MC if not. Thanks!
I'm thinking of applying for the Citibank Prestige. I already have a Citibank Rewards card (for my supermarket/bills).
Does that mean, if I apply for the Prestige, I'm not eligible for the AM bonus offer at the beginning? And if that's the case, is it still worthwhile for me to apply for the Prestige, or should I cancel the Rewards card and then wait a year?
I guess I'll go for the DBS MC if not. Thanks!
Jun 11, 2014, 9:47 pm
#1929
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ebayhtl: you're eligible for the 30,000 AM for 2,500 annual fee + 10,000 AM for $20,000 spending part of the Prestige welcome offer even if you have Rewards already.
You are not eligible for current the Anantara 2-night stay promotion however.
You are not eligible for current the Anantara 2-night stay promotion however.
Jun 11, 2014, 9:54 pm
#1930
Join Date: May 2012
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Thanks percysmith. So do you think the Prestige is worth getting? I'll probably get rid of the DBS Black Amex if so.
Jun 11, 2014, 9:55 pm
#1931
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Also, separately, I'm quite confused about Octopus AAVS and whether you can get points - some cards allow this and some cards don't right?
I have Citibank Rewards, DBS Black, AMEX Platinum and CCB Eye at the moment (all thanks to the wiki at the front, TBH, except for the Platinum which I have just for the Maxim offers) - do any of these cards allow for points with AAVS? I would prefer not to get too many cards!
Thanks! I've been stalking this thread for a while, it has been v informative.
I have Citibank Rewards, DBS Black, AMEX Platinum and CCB Eye at the moment (all thanks to the wiki at the front, TBH, except for the Platinum which I have just for the Maxim offers) - do any of these cards allow for points with AAVS? I would prefer not to get too many cards!
Thanks! I've been stalking this thread for a while, it has been v informative.
Jun 11, 2014, 10:07 pm
#1932
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Prestige points (not direct AM earns like welcome offer or $2/mile) can be used for all of Citi's 11 programs http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...?id=11414&p=13 #128, which gives me more options than AM (I'll probably go for Avios).
I never churn the Black for the same reason I never churn my BoC - their welcome offers are too much of a joke. Besides I need an Amex card with some sort of overseas earn in case I encounter non-avoidable DCC at some fxcked merchant.
Also, separately, I'm quite confused about Octopus AAVS and whether you can get points - some cards allow this and some cards don't right?
I have Citibank Rewards, DBS Black, AMEX Platinum and CCB Eye at the moment (all thanks to the wiki at the front, TBH, except for the Platinum which I have just for the Maxim offers) - do any of these cards allow for points with AAVS? I would prefer not to get too many cards!
Thanks! I've been stalking this thread for a while, it has been v informative.
I have Citibank Rewards, DBS Black, AMEX Platinum and CCB Eye at the moment (all thanks to the wiki at the front, TBH, except for the Platinum which I have just for the Maxim offers) - do any of these cards allow for points with AAVS? I would prefer not to get too many cards!
Thanks! I've been stalking this thread for a while, it has been v informative.
DBS Black - $12/mile
Amex Platinum - can you AAVS?
CCB eye - $15/mile
If you get the Prestige, stick the AAVS with it for $6/mile (again, the points can be converted for 11 programs' miles). Only disadvantage is $250 refill limit (no $500)
And if you don't renew Prestige next year (e.g. you decide to churn all Citi) then you have to move your AAVS again for $20.
Last edited by percysmith; Jun 11, 2014 at 10:17 pm
Jun 12, 2014, 12:03 am
#1933
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Wow, thanks percysmith. I'm sure others have said it - you're basically the oracle of credit card points schemes in HK.
Jun 12, 2014, 3:31 am
#1934
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O' mighty oracle, might you know if supplemental cards for HSBC need to be registered for the RC scheme again (i.e. you can have the main card be 6x dining but the supplemental be 6x travel) or do you just registered it once for the primary and then the supplemental automatically does whatever is registered for the primary?
Jun 12, 2014, 4:18 am
#1935
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Kawaii - shouldn't require re-registration in theory.
I enrolled my mum as an 2012-13 Overseas 6X when she was my sub at first, although due to 800RC welcome offer last July she applied to be a principal in her own right. She received a renewal letter as an 2014-15 Overseas 6X last year but I can't tell whether she was renewed as my sub or as a principal (or whether it doesn't matter).
I enrolled my mum as an 2012-13 Overseas 6X when she was my sub at first, although due to 800RC welcome offer last July she applied to be a principal in her own right. She received a renewal letter as an 2014-15 Overseas 6X last year but I can't tell whether she was renewed as my sub or as a principal (or whether it doesn't matter).