UOB "Inifinte" VISA Black Card - Best Asia Miles for VISA
Nov 29, 2007, 3:14 pm
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Australia Cathay Marco Polo Gold, Hilton Platinum VIP, Hyatt Gold Passport, Hertz Gold, PC Platinum, AMEX Centurion
Posts: 259
HK resident?
I think if you have some foreign currency or HKD fix deposit in the bank, you could get the card. It all depends on the "relationship amount" with the bank.
Nov 29, 2007, 6:42 pm
#18
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 2,068
Nov 29, 2007, 10:32 pm
#20
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Australia Cathay Marco Polo Gold, Hilton Platinum VIP, Hyatt Gold Passport, Hertz Gold, PC Platinum, AMEX Centurion
Posts: 259
60,000 AMs
Yes, it is 60,000 AM if you pay for the HK$6380 annual fee. It is still worth the money if you are short of AMs and want a top up. Or else, you could choose not to pay without the AMs.
With all the detailed benefits that "theworld" mentioned, NOT forgetting the free breaskfast buffet x 2 in 4 Seasons and Langham Hotel (in 2008)....... I still think that this card is goooood.
With all the detailed benefits that "theworld" mentioned, NOT forgetting the free breaskfast buffet x 2 in 4 Seasons and Langham Hotel (in 2008)....... I still think that this card is goooood.
Nov 29, 2007, 10:38 pm
#21
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Australia Cathay Marco Polo Gold, Hilton Platinum VIP, Hyatt Gold Passport, Hertz Gold, PC Platinum, AMEX Centurion
Posts: 259
Just confirmed with the UOB credit card that the $6 --> 1 AM promo will end this year. So try hard to spend in the X'mas buying spree.
Nov 30, 2007, 4:54 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: CX Marco Polo
Posts: 45
Guys, what you all don't know about the UOB card is that:
Once a year they have a special promo where you can buy 500000 asiamiles for HK$50K. That pretty much can finance a few comfy business class tickets for penuts. THis is what makes the card worth it.
Once a year they have a special promo where you can buy 500000 asiamiles for HK$50K. That pretty much can finance a few comfy business class tickets for penuts. THis is what makes the card worth it.
Dec 1, 2007, 4:56 pm
#24
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Australia Cathay Marco Polo Gold, Hilton Platinum VIP, Hyatt Gold Passport, Hertz Gold, PC Platinum, AMEX Centurion
Posts: 259
Yeeh. I just forget to mention this important "AMs purchase Program" they have. This is really worth the money. Even after the AMs increase the business redmeption miles.
Dec 1, 2007, 10:12 pm
#25
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: HKG
Programs: CX, BA
Posts: 239
In terms of my cards, I use the following:
Stanchart Amex - for 1st 120k obtaining HKD3 to 1 asiamile
DBS Amex - HKD6 to 1 asiamile
DBS Plat - HKD4 to 1 asiamile for local dining or overseas
BEA Plat Visa - HKD8 to 1 asiamile (for places that don't accept Amex)
The BEA platinum recently sent a targeted promo, get up to 50,000 points for paying tax with your credit card (worth 6,250 asiamiles).
Dec 1, 2007, 11:17 pm
#26
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: hong kong
Programs: Centurion, Lan Platinum, ANA Mileage Club, HHonors D, SPG G
Posts: 401
Yeah i guess the big thing is to somehow get a guarantee that there will be a mile conversion scheme in 2008.. or else for me, there's little incentive in getting this card.
Dec 1, 2007, 11:19 pm
#27
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: hong kong
Programs: Centurion, Lan Platinum, ANA Mileage Club, HHonors D, SPG G
Posts: 401
Is this listed as one of the benefits of the card or was this simply a promo in the past which may or may not happen in the future?
In terms of my cards, I use the following:
Stanchart Amex - for 1st 120k obtaining HKD3 to 1 asiamile
DBS Amex - HKD6 to 1 asiamile
DBS Plat - HKD4 to 1 asiamile for local dining or overseas
BEA Plat Visa - HKD8 to 1 asiamile (for places that don't accept Amex)
The BEA platinum recently sent a targeted promo, get up to 50,000 points for paying tax with your credit card (worth 6,250 asiamiles).
In terms of my cards, I use the following:
Stanchart Amex - for 1st 120k obtaining HKD3 to 1 asiamile
DBS Amex - HKD6 to 1 asiamile
DBS Plat - HKD4 to 1 asiamile for local dining or overseas
BEA Plat Visa - HKD8 to 1 asiamile (for places that don't accept Amex)
The BEA platinum recently sent a targeted promo, get up to 50,000 points for paying tax with your credit card (worth 6,250 asiamiles).
That's pretty much what I'm doing too.. Haven't thought of a better arrangement! Except my $8 to 1 is with Dah Sing's ANA Platinum..
Dec 2, 2007, 8:00 am
#28
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: HKG
Programs: AA 3MM EXP, SQ Solitaire, LH SEN, CX DM, Hyatt CC, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 3,179
I will apply for this card just to take advantage of this purchase scheme! sounds like a steal...
Dec 3, 2007, 4:55 am
#29
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: CX Marco Polo
Posts: 45
The best part is once you have cheap miles, its actually easier to get seats in first class for regular travel. I mean 180k in miles cost HK$18k.
Dec 3, 2007, 5:53 am
#30
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: HKG
Programs: BA Silver, MU Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 482
Is that an "one time" offer each year for every cardholder? Which month is this promotion launched each year? Is it only restricted only on purchasing 500K miles at HKD 50K? Is it ok to purchase 200K miles at HKD 20K,less or more?