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Best credit card conversion rate to Asiamiles (HK) - 2014 and prior
Jul 11, 2013, 6:38 pm
#991
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I noticed there was a relatively large increase in my HSBC RC balance today.
But I forgot to note down what the prior amount. Anyone notice a huge increase?
Bonus from the previous March/April promotion?
But I forgot to note down what the prior amount. Anyone notice a huge increase?
Bonus from the previous March/April promotion?
Jul 11, 2013, 7:31 pm
#992
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Prom228 extra 14x for Easter http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/forum_show.php?id=9809 . I got a very small amount so I thought I wasn't rebate at 1st
Prom228 extra 14x for Easter http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/forum_show.php?id=9809 . I got a very small amount so I thought I wasn't rebate at 1st
Jul 11, 2013, 7:53 pm
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I saw a nearly ~300 RC increase. Funny, as I don't recall spending any where near that cap limit 
and most of my spending should have been near the end of the month in April. But reading the T&C again, the oversea spending promotion was only until 15 April 2013...
Not that I'm complaining...
and most of my spending should have been near the end of the month in April. But reading the T&C again, the oversea spending promotion was only until 15 April 2013...Not that I'm complaining...
Jul 11, 2013, 7:59 pm
#994
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Any cards specialized for online payments in foreign currency?
i am planning for a 3 week honeymoon trip in december and involves spending a great deal of $$ in booking hotels/activities online. any cards suggested to earn the most AM? seems CCB eye is good.
also wish to know if it is worthwhile to redeem return flights in december for MH/CX HKG -MLE in business class (for honymoon)? it seems MH is often doing promotions on its tickets... or should i save the AM for a europe return tickets?
also wish to know if it is worthwhile to redeem return flights in december for MH/CX HKG -MLE in business class (for honymoon)? it seems MH is often doing promotions on its tickets... or should i save the AM for a europe return tickets?
Jul 11, 2013, 8:02 pm
#995
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I played BEA Easter 9X ($0.88/mile) but needed >=HK$400. 14X is "only" $1.11/mile. I spent on BEA when bill was north of $400 and HSBC under...no wonder I had to ask for my RC.
Jul 11, 2013, 8:10 pm
#996
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http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...p?id=10783&p=1
Similar to DBS Page One Two Three Four $15 free mag
But:
- $1 payment needed
- either no boarding pass check or boarding pass check but today's departure or arrivals boarding pass OK
- one person can only enjoy the benefit once even though T&C says per card - so possible to use different card in different branches and not get charged
Relays I can think of (or have seen on the trips I've just returned from):
Unrestricted area:
- Arrivals between hall A and hall B exit
- T1 7/F (departures level) near check-in island C
- T2 3/F (lowest level, same floor as CX/Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounges)
- T2 5/F (departures level) near check-in island N
Restricted area:
- Between Gate 15 and 20
- Gate 40
- Gate 15
- Gate 64
- North Satellite Concourse (Gates 52x)
- Inside T2 restricted area (before the people mover I suppose)
(full list http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/s...ooks/rela.html )
Similar to DBS Page One Two Three Four $15 free mag
But:
- $1 payment needed
- either no boarding pass check or boarding pass check but today's departure or arrivals boarding pass OK
- one person can only enjoy the benefit once even though T&C says per card - so possible to use different card in different branches and not get charged
Relays I can think of (or have seen on the trips I've just returned from):
Unrestricted area:
- Arrivals between hall A and hall B exit
- T1 7/F (departures level) near check-in island C
- T2 3/F (lowest level, same floor as CX/Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounges)
- T2 5/F (departures level) near check-in island N
Restricted area:
- Between Gate 15 and 20
- Gate 40
- Gate 15
- Gate 64
- North Satellite Concourse (Gates 52x)
- Inside T2 restricted area (before the people mover I suppose)
(full list http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/s...ooks/rela.html )
Turns out there are T&C relating on bankcomm.com.hk that go above and beyond the tent card. Note following term:
http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...f_16805_en.pdf
"6. During Promotion Period, each eligible card can redeem maximum 6 times and 1 time per day. If exceed the number of redemption, the Bank reserves the right to charge HK$15 administrative fee per piece in January 2014."
Jul 11, 2013, 8:17 pm
#997
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Bankcomm 3X ($4/mile) 25 Jun-30 Sep
(Thanks LCHChester!)
http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...f_16805_en.pdf
Plat Visas and (Old) Bankcomm CUP Diamonds
Good...need a $4/mile chip card for Europe in September but am churning Citi cards til December.
Kaka pls update best cards list accordingly...if you are not still knocked out from HSBC Red Hot Festival Online Bonus Offer....
http://www.bankcomm.com.hk/mediafile...f_16805_en.pdf
Plat Visas and (Old) Bankcomm CUP Diamonds
Good...need a $4/mile chip card for Europe in September but am churning Citi cards til December.
Kaka pls update best cards list accordingly...if you are not still knocked out from HSBC Red Hot Festival Online Bonus Offer....
Jul 12, 2013, 4:08 am
#998
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avoid Citibank card like a plague. Without getting into intricate details like...
- never able to speak to a real person on their phone banking having went through 10min of prompts (not even to Indian Trainee in Bangalore)
- being promised certain welcome offer 20k asiamile so I signed up to Premimer miles card, then only being told that no such offer exists... not solved until I informed them I will file a formal complaint to HKMA (central bank of HK) as well as presenting evidence of Citibank offer showing 20k Asiamiles
- being charged late fee + finance charge because their bill never turned up apparently never sent
- my personal details being sold/used so I get daily phone calls from Citi telephone sales asking me to borrow some money
- increased my credit limit without my consent thus affecting my credit score
- never being able to cancel this card - despite going to a branch (after failing on telephone banking speaking to some Indian dude) they said I must pass a 2-week retention trial period
sorry I said i won't get into details but I hate citibank with disgust and their ongoing troubles aren't worth the welcome offer.
- never able to speak to a real person on their phone banking having went through 10min of prompts (not even to Indian Trainee in Bangalore)
- being promised certain welcome offer 20k asiamile so I signed up to Premimer miles card, then only being told that no such offer exists... not solved until I informed them I will file a formal complaint to HKMA (central bank of HK) as well as presenting evidence of Citibank offer showing 20k Asiamiles
- being charged late fee + finance charge because their bill never turned up apparently never sent
- my personal details being sold/used so I get daily phone calls from Citi telephone sales asking me to borrow some money
- increased my credit limit without my consent thus affecting my credit score
- never being able to cancel this card - despite going to a branch (after failing on telephone banking speaking to some Indian dude) they said I must pass a 2-week retention trial period
sorry I said i won't get into details but I hate citibank with disgust and their ongoing troubles aren't worth the welcome offer.
Jul 12, 2013, 4:51 am
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- being promised certain welcome offer 20k asiamile so I signed up to Premimer miles card, then only being told that no such offer exists... not solved until I informed them I will file a formal complaint to HKMA (central bank of HK) as well as presenting evidence of Citibank offer showing 20k Asiamiles
http://www.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=11812978
http://www.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=10716309
Worse - this year they opt-in everyone into estatements - http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...p?id=10305&p=1 .
My teammate was charged twice for this. Got bloody belligerent the second time. Citi did waive the second charge.
HKMA should make this illegal but regulators are generally too pro-business here.
Citi is nice to use if you use them like I do...12 months in, 12 months out. Don't use the card, participate in any of their offers except (published) welcome offer, and enjoy the Plaza Premium Lounge.
I was planning to apply for 3xRewards + 1xPremiermiles in December but I'm having doubts about this now.
Last edited by percysmith; Jul 12, 2013 at 5:20 am
Jul 13, 2013, 8:31 pm
#1000
Join Date: Mar 2009
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I have some water and electricity bills to pay, does anyone know if the following credit cards can collect points for bill payment? I have BOC/DBS/BEA/Citi/Stan Char.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jul 13, 2013, 9:57 pm
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VI. Bill payments
i. Fubon Plat - 1 mile per $6 spent paying >=$300 bills on Saturdays and Sundays ($250 redemption fee)
ii. Shacom Plat/Titanium - 1 mile per $8 spent ($10 per 1,000AM min $100)
iii. BEA Plat - 1 mile per $8 spent ($50 fee per 5,000 miles redeemed, min $150 and max $600)
iv. BoC Platinum Visa/Dual Currency Unionpay - 1 mile per $15 spent (no fee)
i. Fubon Plat - 1 mile per $6 spent paying >=$300 bills on Saturdays and Sundays ($250 redemption fee)
ii. Shacom Plat/Titanium - 1 mile per $8 spent ($10 per 1,000AM min $100)
iii. BEA Plat - 1 mile per $8 spent ($50 fee per 5,000 miles redeemed, min $150 and max $600)
iv. BoC Platinum Visa/Dual Currency Unionpay - 1 mile per $15 spent (no fee)
Jul 13, 2013, 10:01 pm
#1002
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i am planning for a 3 week honeymoon trip in december and involves spending a great deal of $$ in booking hotels/activities online. any cards suggested to earn the most AM? seems CCB eye is good.
also wish to know if it is worthwhile to redeem return flights in december for MH/CX HKG -MLE in business class (for honymoon)? it seems MH is often doing promotions on its tickets... or should i save the AM for a europe return tickets?
also wish to know if it is worthwhile to redeem return flights in december for MH/CX HKG -MLE in business class (for honymoon)? it seems MH is often doing promotions on its tickets... or should i save the AM for a europe return tickets?
eye is the most obvious
MLE - asking the same question myself. 2.4K now for a J tix isn't it?
Jul 15, 2013, 7:21 am
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CCB 939 promo 16 Jul-15 Oct $2.01/mile
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...w.php?id=10871
http://www.asia.ccb.com/hongkong/pro...s_snr/tnc.html
$11,600 = 7,000 + (11,600 - 3,500)/100 x 839 = 74,959 extra pts
Add basic 74,959 + 11,600 = 86,559 or 5,770.6 miles
11,600/5,770.6 = $2.01/mile
http://www.asia.ccb.com/hongkong/pro...s_snr/tnc.html
$11,600 = 7,000 + (11,600 - 3,500)/100 x 839 = 74,959 extra pts
Add basic 74,959 + 11,600 = 86,559 or 5,770.6 miles
11,600/5,770.6 = $2.01/mile
Jul 15, 2013, 8:04 pm
#1004
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: HKG
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Hi experts brothers
Would you guys recommend the AE platinum credit card?
my main card is not the SCB PB VI Visa card.
I also have the DBS black amex, but rarely use it
Would you guys recommend the AE platinum credit card?
my main card is not the SCB PB VI Visa card.
I also have the DBS black amex, but rarely use it
Jul 15, 2013, 8:26 pm
#1005
Join Date: Aug 2012
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AE Platinum is good only for Maxim spending (getting one person free), Broadway Cinema (buy one get one free) and extended warranty (which you can get with other AMEX issued card as well).
The earning rate is $7.5/miles.
Comparing to DBS black, DBS Black earning rate is $6/miles local and $4/miles for overseas spendings.
Actually DBS Black has a decent earning rate (actually the best in HK for non-category/brand specific general spendings), perhaps you should use it more.
Going back to your question, it depends if you often visit Maxim and Cinema to cover the annual fee. In any event, it is not a good card for you as the principle spending card in light of your DBS black.