Best credit card coversion rate to Asiamiles in 2009? (For FTers based in HK)
Jan 5, 2012, 1:18 am
#1441
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Well, I hope I can get the card before the end of the Festive Season. Assuming I submit everything by next Monday (9th Jan), if it takes them 3 weeks to process, I can only get it on 30th Jan. Still in time for the Broadway/Mannings 15x (25x) Offers.
300 Reward Cash - Welcome Offers
200 Reward Cash - spending $3,500
Total 500 Reward Cash = 7,500 miles.
Not bad after all
300 Reward Cash - Welcome Offers
200 Reward Cash - spending $3,500
Total 500 Reward Cash = 7,500 miles.
Not bad after all
Jan 5, 2012, 3:26 am
#1442
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http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...p?id=6240&p=13 (丹尼爾回應於2011-12-19 11:46:12)
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...p?id=6240&p=15 (Steven Almighty回應於2011-12-20 15:14:24)
I'm trying to find someone in hongkongcard.com or someone I know to confirm this works in practice.
Last edited by percysmith; Jan 5, 2012 at 10:46 am
Jan 5, 2012, 3:28 am
#1443
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he does
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...d-hk-3.html#38
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...k-72.html#1078
Not sure if Platinum tho.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...d-hk-3.html#38
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...k-72.html#1078
Not sure if Platinum tho.
Jan 5, 2012, 4:12 pm
#1444
Join Date: Nov 2008
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I do have a Platinum Visa as percysmith has correctly identified ^
That's why the maximum Reward Cash I would get if I apply for the CUP card will only be 300, instead of 500.
The other 200 is by spending $3,500 in Broadway/Mannings to take advantage of the 15x/25x maximum Reward Cash that I could obtain.
That's why the maximum Reward Cash I would get if I apply for the CUP card will only be 300, instead of 500.
The other 200 is by spending $3,500 in Broadway/Mannings to take advantage of the 15x/25x maximum Reward Cash that I could obtain.
Jan 6, 2012, 7:04 pm
#1445
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
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Extended to 5 Feb 11 http://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/2/special/cards/prom218.
Same merchants + Ikea + Jusco
Need to re-register, but the multiplier this time can be higher than 15X ($1.11/mile). Can be as high as 50X ($0.33/mile), and I got 40X ($0.417/mile)!
Same merchants + Ikea + Jusco
Need to re-register, but the multiplier this time can be higher than 15X ($1.11/mile). Can be as high as 50X ($0.33/mile), and I got 40X ($0.417/mile)!
Jan 6, 2012, 7:43 pm
#1446
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So endded finally registering now and got my 20x multiplier ($0.833/mile(. I wonder if this is purely random or depends on how frequently you use/don't use the credit cards amongst other factors. BTW since no one mentioned the single transaction for THIS promotion is revert to $400, NOT 500.
Jan 6, 2012, 8:00 pm
#1447
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$125/50/25 spending per DBS$ promotion ($7.5/3/1.5 per mile) to 15 March
http://hk.dbs.com/en/consumer/credit...monthlyPromo11
But sadly, no Black Cards eligible for this. I cut up my Plainum Visa already to churn it.
But sadly, no Black Cards eligible for this. I cut up my Plainum Visa already to churn it.
Jan 6, 2012, 8:00 pm
#1448
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Bought some books at Page One in Times Square during the last day of the holiday (2nd Jan) and also did some shopping. Not bad, earned myself around 100 Reward Cash...that's half of the maximum entitlement every week (200 Reward Cash max)
To think that I nearly canceled the card back in Aug 2011 before they had the 5x Bonus Promo!
To think that I nearly canceled the card back in Aug 2011 before they had the 5x Bonus Promo!
Jan 6, 2012, 8:03 pm
#1449
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http://hk.dbs.com/en/consumer/credit...monthlyPromo11
But sadly, no Black Cards eligible for this. I cut up my Plainum Visa already to churn it.
But sadly, no Black Cards eligible for this. I cut up my Plainum Visa already to churn it.
Jan 7, 2012, 5:38 am
#1450
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Jan 7, 2012, 9:00 am
#1451
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i really think HSBC is now running a massive fightback since other banks have been pushing for crazy promos for the last few years
I'm now using HSBC a lot more - tho dining will go to HKBEA for this coming month. W brunch tmr and i'll SO get the bill (or i'll be massively annoyed for all the missing hotel points + miles!)
Jan 12, 2012, 8:39 am
#1452
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Overheard that booking made thru CX e-service center with payment made by CX AE would be eligible for double bonus AM (HKD$8=1AM). Does anyone have your CX AMEX credited for extra bonus miles when you booked with e-service center?
Jan 12, 2012, 5:58 pm
#1453
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they will outright refuse your call if you ask for quotes, you need to explain you had DIFFICULITY with internet booking before they help you.
Jan 12, 2012, 6:19 pm
#1454
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yes you do in thoery (thus HKD$4=1AM net earn ratio). However e-service will only follow up on the interenet booking so you need to make excuse like "internet browser doesn't allow me to proceed to final payment but I see fare to be $xxxx and I want to buy it via you guys"....
they will outright refuse your call if you ask for quotes, you need to explain you had DIFFICULITY with internet booking before they help you.
they will outright refuse your call if you ask for quotes, you need to explain you had DIFFICULITY with internet booking before they help you.
PS. sorry guys i wanted to start off a new thread for 2012 but i've been too lazy to do so... so lets get stay put here - unless i can pull sth off during the CNY break
Jan 12, 2012, 6:22 pm
#1455
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yes you do in thoery (thus HKD$4=1AM net earn ratio). However e-service will only follow up on the interenet booking so you need to make excuse like "internet browser doesn't allow me to proceed to final payment but I see fare to be $xxxx and I want to buy it via you guys"....
they will outright refuse your call if you ask for quotes, you need to explain you had DIFFICULITY with internet booking before they help you.
they will outright refuse your call if you ask for quotes, you need to explain you had DIFFICULITY with internet booking before they help you.