Priceline Visa - 2% cashback everywhere?
Nov 13, 2019, 8:58 pm
#93
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
Yep, it appears the flights and cruises are still coding for the 1.5x redemption, but the Priceline direct bill (mostly opaque) bookings are still not fixed. Almost three months now. Definitely due to this new description name which seems way too painful to get fixed.
Yes.
Yes.
Dec 8, 2019, 12:02 am
#98
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
You just can't compare this no AF card with CSR and its significant annual fee.
That being said, when redeeming 2% purchases with the 1.5 multiplier and 10% extra for travel (airfare, cruises and priceline opaque purchases), it seems very flexible. Sure, the priceline purchases requires a CS ticket with the rewards desk, but it gets processed and with such a low threshold ($25).
Barclays has also kept some significant benefits such as trip interruption, no FTF, extended warranty and a few other benefits.
My read is unless you use UR redemption (and primarily Hyatt exchange), there is little redemption advantage with CSR.
There is no better card non-AF, non-FTF travel card on the market. The fact that it is a legacy card kind of eliminates the ability to talk about it much.
Yes, I use other cards for dining (there are many 3x no AF cards and a few 4x cards), and I'll plug in my BofA Cash Rewards for some of the ancillary travel if I need it.
That being said, when redeeming 2% purchases with the 1.5 multiplier and 10% extra for travel (airfare, cruises and priceline opaque purchases), it seems very flexible. Sure, the priceline purchases requires a CS ticket with the rewards desk, but it gets processed and with such a low threshold ($25).
Barclays has also kept some significant benefits such as trip interruption, no FTF, extended warranty and a few other benefits.
My read is unless you use UR redemption (and primarily Hyatt exchange), there is little redemption advantage with CSR.
There is no better card non-AF, non-FTF travel card on the market. The fact that it is a legacy card kind of eliminates the ability to talk about it much.
Yes, I use other cards for dining (there are many 3x no AF cards and a few 4x cards), and I'll plug in my BofA Cash Rewards for some of the ancillary travel if I need it.
Dec 8, 2019, 9:07 am
#100
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 51
You just can't compare this no AF card with CSR and its significant annual fee.
That being said, when redeeming 2% purchases with the 1.5 multiplier and 10% extra for travel (airfare, cruises and priceline opaque purchases), it seems very flexible. Sure, the priceline purchases requires a CS ticket with the rewards desk, but it gets processed and with such a low threshold ($25).
Barclays has also kept some significant benefits such as trip interruption, no FTF, extended warranty and a few other benefits.
My read is unless you use UR redemption (and primarily Hyatt exchange), there is little redemption advantage with CSR.
There is no better card non-AF, non-FTF travel card on the market. The fact that it is a legacy card kind of eliminates the ability to talk about it much.
Yes, I use other cards for dining (there are many 3x no AF cards and a few 4x cards), and I'll plug in my BofA Cash Rewards for some of the ancillary travel if I need it.
That being said, when redeeming 2% purchases with the 1.5 multiplier and 10% extra for travel (airfare, cruises and priceline opaque purchases), it seems very flexible. Sure, the priceline purchases requires a CS ticket with the rewards desk, but it gets processed and with such a low threshold ($25).
Barclays has also kept some significant benefits such as trip interruption, no FTF, extended warranty and a few other benefits.
My read is unless you use UR redemption (and primarily Hyatt exchange), there is little redemption advantage with CSR.
There is no better card non-AF, non-FTF travel card on the market. The fact that it is a legacy card kind of eliminates the ability to talk about it much.
Yes, I use other cards for dining (there are many 3x no AF cards and a few 4x cards), and I'll plug in my BofA Cash Rewards for some of the ancillary travel if I need it.
THanks for the reply. Yes, while when it comes to redemption, it looks like the Priceline Visa is the card, I am also looking at the benefits offered by Chase UR, but if I take out the redemption benefits, it seems that the Lounge access and primary insurance is all what I get more.
Dec 23, 2019, 3:34 pm
#101
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: TYS/BNA/ATL
Programs: UR, TYP, MR, C1, AA, UA, WN, BA, AS, AV, AC, Choice, Hyatt, IHG, Hilton, Wyndham, Marriott
Posts: 1,978
You just can't compare this no AF card with CSR and its significant annual fee.
That being said, when redeeming 2% purchases with the 1.5 multiplier and 10% extra for travel (airfare, cruises and priceline opaque purchases), it seems very flexible. Sure, the priceline purchases requires a CS ticket with the rewards desk, but it gets processed and with such a low threshold ($25).
Barclays has also kept some significant benefits such as trip interruption, no FTF, extended warranty and a few other benefits.
My read is unless you use UR redemption (and primarily Hyatt exchange), there is little redemption advantage with CSR.
There is no better card non-AF, non-FTF travel card on the market. The fact that it is a legacy card kind of eliminates the ability to talk about it much.
Yes, I use other cards for dining (there are many 3x no AF cards and a few 4x cards), and I'll plug in my BofA Cash Rewards for some of the ancillary travel if I need it.
That being said, when redeeming 2% purchases with the 1.5 multiplier and 10% extra for travel (airfare, cruises and priceline opaque purchases), it seems very flexible. Sure, the priceline purchases requires a CS ticket with the rewards desk, but it gets processed and with such a low threshold ($25).
Barclays has also kept some significant benefits such as trip interruption, no FTF, extended warranty and a few other benefits.
My read is unless you use UR redemption (and primarily Hyatt exchange), there is little redemption advantage with CSR.
There is no better card non-AF, non-FTF travel card on the market. The fact that it is a legacy card kind of eliminates the ability to talk about it much.
Yes, I use other cards for dining (there are many 3x no AF cards and a few 4x cards), and I'll plug in my BofA Cash Rewards for some of the ancillary travel if I need it.
Citi still gives 2 extra years, but no price protection anymore. There are some other cards, which have price protection and extended warranty, but since Citi removed price protection, this might be the best card to make important purchases.
Feb 1, 2020, 11:46 am
#103
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: AS; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Gold; NEXUS
Posts: 979
It shows up after the redemption. I just redeemed for flight charges and the 10% only showed on the confirmation page.
May 9, 2021, 6:38 pm
#105
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
I still haven't been able to get my VIP Gold status picked up as a long-time cardholder on my Priceline account. They have done some sort of escalation, but we shall see.
I rarely get interesting Barclays promos on the card, but I did get a spend $400 on purchases, get a $50 Express Hotel coupon. Coupon hasn't showed up yet, but that is a nice offer and is aligned to this being a travel card.
Hotel updates
There continues to be some slight changes on what is 5x earn and 1.5x redeemable on this card when it comes to Priceline purchases. For any given Priceline hotel inventory, there are basically three buckets on how they market it.
-Pay Now (some with free cancellation windows - wow)
-Pricebreaker (opaque, but some narrow focus on what you might get) (technically this is an Express Deal)
-Express Deals (closest to NYOP as NYOP is gone)
If you are unsure if you are booking one of these rates, it is easy to tell, in the Taxes and Fees link on the payment page before booking, you can click and Priceline indicates how much actual taxes and how much in fees. If there are fees, it is Priceline inventory.
This is also the same order it should be for pricing (from highest to lowest). In all cases, it is the same room inventory they are picking from and the price changes are only done by Priceline not by the room supplier. It also appears all three types of rooms post on the card statement in the same fashion.
Airfare
So, Express Deals does exist for airfare, the link: https://www.priceline.com/?tab=fligh...=express-deals
You are supposed to earn 5x and 1.5x redeem based on the current T&C. I hope one day someone tells me their airfare Express Deal experience.
I have not see any Express Deals for rental cars, so I don't think there is any 5x opportunity for that area.
Other sites
There are still no partnerships for any bookings done via Kayak, Booking.com, Agoda or any other family site. If you see some non-airbnb/vrbo type Pay Now hotel or opaque inventory, you should do the same search on Priceline site and book it there to get 5x. It should be the same price, but I haven't tested this enough.
I rarely get interesting Barclays promos on the card, but I did get a spend $400 on purchases, get a $50 Express Hotel coupon. Coupon hasn't showed up yet, but that is a nice offer and is aligned to this being a travel card.
Hotel updates
There continues to be some slight changes on what is 5x earn and 1.5x redeemable on this card when it comes to Priceline purchases. For any given Priceline hotel inventory, there are basically three buckets on how they market it.
-Pay Now (some with free cancellation windows - wow)
-Pricebreaker (opaque, but some narrow focus on what you might get) (technically this is an Express Deal)
-Express Deals (closest to NYOP as NYOP is gone)
If you are unsure if you are booking one of these rates, it is easy to tell, in the Taxes and Fees link on the payment page before booking, you can click and Priceline indicates how much actual taxes and how much in fees. If there are fees, it is Priceline inventory.
This is also the same order it should be for pricing (from highest to lowest). In all cases, it is the same room inventory they are picking from and the price changes are only done by Priceline not by the room supplier. It also appears all three types of rooms post on the card statement in the same fashion.
Airfare
So, Express Deals does exist for airfare, the link: https://www.priceline.com/?tab=fligh...=express-deals
You are supposed to earn 5x and 1.5x redeem based on the current T&C. I hope one day someone tells me their airfare Express Deal experience.
I have not see any Express Deals for rental cars, so I don't think there is any 5x opportunity for that area.
Other sites
There are still no partnerships for any bookings done via Kayak, Booking.com, Agoda or any other family site. If you see some non-airbnb/vrbo type Pay Now hotel or opaque inventory, you should do the same search on Priceline site and book it there to get 5x. It should be the same price, but I haven't tested this enough.