Merrill+ VISA [Consolidated]
Sep 14, 2017, 4:33 pm
#646
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 401
On the back it has your name, card number, and, "Valid Thru XX/XX" in the bottom left. Black signature strip..Silver magstripe to match the same shade as the bull on the front.
Sep 18, 2017, 6:57 pm
#647
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 162
Here are some pictures, the lettering on the front and back is similar to what Chase uses on the Sapphire Preferred and Reserve, and the Marriott card. The quality is not as good as Chase though, there are spots where the lettering material has small potholes, it is not applied evenly. You can mainly notice it in the picture at the top of the number 2, and somewhat in the number 4 but it is also noticeable throughout the valid through area.
Sep 20, 2017, 8:35 am
#648
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 236
I went ahead and redeemed my 53,000 points for this card fairly quickly given the risk of shut downs. I chose to book two placeholder AS flights (more than 60 days out) for $504.90 each (costing 25k each) and then redeemed the remaining 3k points to my BOA checking account.
Now I have $1,009.80 in my AS wallet (one year to use) and added $30 to my BOA checking account. I'm quite content.
Now I have $1,009.80 in my AS wallet (one year to use) and added $30 to my BOA checking account. I'm quite content.
Sep 20, 2017, 9:06 am
#649
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,213
Just used all my points (plus $ on top) for 2 round trip tickets in First around Christmas time.
1) using miles UA 25 coach each way (50k first)
2) using miles AA 45k first one way 55k the other (the day I originally planned was 90k)
3) flying coach was not much cheaper (100-200 each each pP) > but then add luggage/preferred seating/....
It would have cost me app 200k miles or $1920 (using miles not a good value - but a lot of $) .... thankfully I remembered this card ... bingo ... only $750 cash .... feeling lucky
So
1) using miles UA 25 coach each way (50k first)
2) using miles AA 45k first one way 55k the other (the day I originally planned was 90k)
3) flying coach was not much cheaper (100-200 each each pP) > but then add luggage/preferred seating/....
It would have cost me app 200k miles or $1920 (using miles not a good value - but a lot of $) .... thankfully I remembered this card ... bingo ... only $750 cash .... feeling lucky
So
Sep 25, 2017, 7:29 am
#650
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Chicago
Programs: United 1k, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Plat
Posts: 231
Does anyone have any ideas how to book a mixed cabin redemption via the portal? There is a booking that I know is a mix of R/I seats, but the portal only returns the fare with R seats...
Sep 26, 2017, 10:22 am
#651
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 91
Just another DP for those who are still interested in this card. I got this card approved on the 9/18, achieved the $3k threshold on 9/20. Just redeemed the 50k points today.
Last edited by dinkoh; Sep 27, 2017 at 2:21 pm
Sep 26, 2017, 12:20 pm
#652
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 630
Just used all my points (plus $ on top) for 2 round trip tickets in First around Christmas time.
1) using miles UA 25 coach each way (50k first)
2) using miles AA 45k first one way 55k the other (the day I originally planned was 90k)
3) flying coach was not much cheaper (100-200 each each pP) > but then add luggage/preferred seating/....
It would have cost me app 200k miles or $1920 (using miles not a good value - but a lot of $) .... thankfully I remembered this card ... bingo ... only $750 cash .... feeling lucky
So
1) using miles UA 25 coach each way (50k first)
2) using miles AA 45k first one way 55k the other (the day I originally planned was 90k)
3) flying coach was not much cheaper (100-200 each each pP) > but then add luggage/preferred seating/....
It would have cost me app 200k miles or $1920 (using miles not a good value - but a lot of $) .... thankfully I remembered this card ... bingo ... only $750 cash .... feeling lucky
So
Also general question, does booking with ML always brings you to BULK/UNPUBLISHED Fare?
do I still get 24 hour free cancellation as airlines allow when booked directly?
Last edited by justsawaufo; Sep 26, 2017 at 12:50 pm
Nov 2, 2017, 8:23 am
#655
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 59
Cashing in points on Merrill card
I went ahead and redeemed my 53,000 points for this card fairly quickly given the risk of shut downs. I chose to book two placeholder AS flights (more than 60 days out) for $504.90 each (costing 25k each) and then redeemed the remaining 3k points to my BOA checking account.
Now I have $1,009.80 in my AS wallet (one year to use) and added $30 to my BOA checking account. I'm quite content.
Now I have $1,009.80 in my AS wallet (one year to use) and added $30 to my BOA checking account. I'm quite content.
And how is this done?
Nov 16, 2017, 8:50 am
#658
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 274
How to change flight time on flight award
Does anyone know how to change a Merrill+ flight award? Does it cost money? There is some language about a $30 fee on the website. I booked two one way Jetblue Mint tickets using two 25K flight awards. I had to book the flight at a later time then my preferene because the flight I wanted was showing up as more expensive on the Merrill+ website versus the Jetblue website which has all Mint flights at the same price. I'm Jetblue Mosaic so I tried calling Jetblue to change the flight time since the flights cost the same but they said since I booked through a travel agent I would have to have the travel agent call to make the change but that the Jetblue change fee would be waived because of my status as long as the agent lets them know. Anyone have experience with this?
Nov 18, 2017, 3:44 pm
#659
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 539
I went ahead and redeemed my 53,000 points for this card fairly quickly given the risk of shut downs. I chose to book two placeholder AS flights (more than 60 days out) for $504.90 each (costing 25k each) and then redeemed the remaining 3k points to my BOA checking account.
Now I have $1,009.80 in my AS wallet (one year to use) and added $30 to my BOA checking account. I'm quite content.
Now I have $1,009.80 in my AS wallet (one year to use) and added $30 to my BOA checking account. I'm quite content.
Dec 9, 2017, 10:49 pm
#660
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 1
Merrill+ Plus Benefit Travel Credit
My MIL has this card and has qualified for the Plus level benefits. She will not be doing any traveling, but I want her to be able to take advantage of the benefits, and be able to use the travel credit for my BIL to use for flights. Are we able to buy gift cards (~$50 increments) and have it qualify for the $200 Travel Credit?