Aug 22, 2023, 11:30 am
Last edit by: hurnik
The site to directly register Priority Pass is here:
https://www.prioritypass.com/premiumrewardselite
From the DoC site listing the potential credits available:
https://www.prioritypass.com/premiumrewardselite
From the DoC site listing the potential credits available:
- $550 annual fee
- Up to $150 annually in statement credits for lifestyle conveniences, including streaming services, food delivery, fitness subscriptions and rideshare services. (applies to the following category codes: 4899,5399,5411,5422,5499,5691,5734,5815,5816,5817, 5818,5921,5940,5964,5968,5969,5999,7032,7299,7372, 7841,7997, and 7999)
- Up to $300 annually in Airline Incidental Statement Credits for qualifying purchases like seat upgrades, baggage fees, in-flight services and airline lounge fees.
- Up to $100 in statement credits for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® application fees (every four years).
Bank of America Elite Visa Infinite Card
Nov 22, 2021, 5:41 pm
#31
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,785
But that's my point.. you get the exact same benefit as the $95 card for that purpose. But how do you net 1.32%? Most tax payment charges about 2% or more for credit card so 2.62% would only be 0.62% at best.
Nov 22, 2021, 5:51 pm
#32
Join Date: Apr 2006
Programs: DL Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 218
As an aside, from the fine print on the T&Cs, the Priority Pass is only 1 per account (can be account holder or AU, but only one per account), so another way Venture X is a better value (absent a fee waiver).
Nov 22, 2021, 8:20 pm
#35
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: EWR
Programs: World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 1,255
1.5 points + 75% bonus + 20% discount = 3.28125% back on unbonused spend *if* you book paid flights via the BOA portal.
Nov 22, 2021, 8:50 pm
#36
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BAY AREA
Posts: 1,125
Nov 22, 2021, 9:17 pm
#37
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: EWR
Programs: World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 1,255
I would agree on hotels, but in general I find portals are equivalent to booking direct with flights. Of course the BOA portal may not be. And if that’s the case then the 20% discount is no big deal.
Nov 23, 2021, 12:48 pm
#39
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BAY AREA
Posts: 1,125
Edit: I read thru the terms of card and it says "only the portion of the airfare's cost paid for with points is eligible for the discount" So if ticket is $300 and I only have 10k points, the 20% discount applied to 10k points and I'll pay the remaining balance without discount?
Last edited by trikotret; Nov 23, 2021 at 12:55 pm
Nov 23, 2021, 1:26 pm
#41
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: EWR
Programs: World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 1,255
I wonder if you need to have enough points to pay for ticket or you can pay the difference in cash?
Edit: I read thru the terms of card and it says "only the portion of the airfare's cost paid for with points is eligible for the discount" So if ticket is $300 and I only have 10k points, the 20% discount applied to 10k points and I'll pay the remaining balance without discount?
Edit: I read thru the terms of card and it says "only the portion of the airfare's cost paid for with points is eligible for the discount" So if ticket is $300 and I only have 10k points, the 20% discount applied to 10k points and I'll pay the remaining balance without discount?
Nov 23, 2021, 1:27 pm
#42
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Florida
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Delta Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 241
Nov 23, 2021, 1:35 pm
#44
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BAY AREA
Posts: 1,125
Nov 23, 2021, 1:38 pm
#45
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: EWR
Programs: World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 1,255
So, adding it all up: 1.5pts/$ earned, 75% bonus = 2.625 pts/$1 spend * $0.0125/pt value = 3.28125% back on unbonused spend — assuming the BOA portal is priced the same as direct with the airline.
That is the same way AMEX calculates the value of Membership Rewards when you use the Business Platinum 35% pay with points discount.