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US Bank Flexperks credit cards
U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card
U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Travel Rewards Visa Signature® Card
U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Select+ American Express® Card
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Flexperks FAQ: http://www.flexperks.com/credit/rewardsRedemption.do
application page: http://www.flexperks.com/credit/welc...w&lang=en&exp=
Flexperks Real-Time Rewards Confirmed Merchants:
Flexperks listed examples: "United, American, British Airways, Emirates, JetBlue, Southwest, Delta, Sun Country", however BEWARE that "non U.S. merchants" are not supposed to work (i.e. British Airway & Emirates). Supervisor has said that this list hasn't been updated to exclude non-US airlines. Note that it will be difficult to get any transactions covered if Real-time Rewards do not work automatically.
Airlines:
Lodging:
Other:
U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card
U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Travel Rewards Visa Signature® Card
U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Select+ American Express® Card
__________________________________________________ _________
Flexperks FAQ: http://www.flexperks.com/credit/rewardsRedemption.do
application page: http://www.flexperks.com/credit/welc...w&lang=en&exp=
Flexperks Real-Time Rewards Confirmed Merchants:
Flexperks listed examples: "United, American, British Airways, Emirates, JetBlue, Southwest, Delta, Sun Country", however BEWARE that "non U.S. merchants" are not supposed to work (i.e. British Airway & Emirates). Supervisor has said that this list hasn't been updated to exclude non-US airlines. Note that it will be difficult to get any transactions covered if Real-time Rewards do not work automatically.
Airlines:
- American Airlines
- Delta
- Southwest
- Sun Country
- United Airlines
Lodging:
Other:
- Uber
U.S. Bank FlexPerks
Feb 27, 2012, 1:32 pm
#466
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: St. Paul, MN
Programs: I've gone dormant. For now.
Posts: 1,480
I got a chip card in the mail today, unsolicited.
The only thing I can think of is that when I called to inquire about a retention bonus (got the 3,500), the lady asked if I traveled much internationally. I replied that I do. The information that came with the card doesn't explain much except "improved acceptance overseas and in Canada" and it will be a bit of a hassle to change the new expiration date on my regularly occurring expenses.
The only thing I can think of is that when I called to inquire about a retention bonus (got the 3,500), the lady asked if I traveled much internationally. I replied that I do. The information that came with the card doesn't explain much except "improved acceptance overseas and in Canada" and it will be a bit of a hassle to change the new expiration date on my regularly occurring expenses.
Mar 3, 2012, 7:22 pm
#469
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: AS, UA, DL, WN, Marriott, Hilton, Radisson
Posts: 78
I have the non-annual fee version of the card. What I like is that it is the only one that I have ever had that gives points for promotional convenience check usages. The fee is a bit hefty, so it's only worth it if I am carrying balances or want to make a payment on a loan that has a higher interest rate (than the promotional rate) and doesn't take CC payments.
Mar 15, 2012, 1:33 pm
#470
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX|AKL|AMS|GVA|AGP|CPT - or somewhere in between
Programs: DL DM; 2MM
Posts: 2,418
Mar 15, 2012, 1:44 pm
#471
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX|AKL|AMS|GVA|AGP|CPT - or somewhere in between
Programs: DL DM; 2MM
Posts: 2,418
In October of last year I registered for a promo that promised a 2500 FP bonus with $3500 spend during the last 2 months of the year.
I had to call in again to find out if the bonus points had posted - which was not visible on the statement.
Today I was awarded an extra 2000 points for the hassle of having to call and inquire
I had to call in again to find out if the bonus points had posted - which was not visible on the statement.
Today I was awarded an extra 2000 points for the hassle of having to call and inquire
Mar 15, 2012, 1:51 pm
#472
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,905
Where are you earning 60k SkyMiles? Is that from a return ticket you'll pay for in cash or something else? What is DV?
It would be nice if FlexPerks just allowed me to put $400 toward a single PNR for 20k points. For example, I wanted to get 2 passengers on a one-way a few times for under $400.
It would be nice if FlexPerks just allowed me to put $400 toward a single PNR for 20k points. For example, I wanted to get 2 passengers on a one-way a few times for under $400.
Mar 15, 2012, 3:58 pm
#473
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX|AKL|AMS|GVA|AGP|CPT - or somewhere in between
Programs: DL DM; 2MM
Posts: 2,418
Mar 15, 2012, 8:22 pm
#474
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 308
You earn Skymiles on a trip paid for with miles when you go thru DV? I didn't know that. Nice trick. It fixes your Skymiles at only 1 cent each though right? I usually do better with them
Mar 16, 2012, 1:30 pm
#475
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 316
Has anyone used the flexperks rewards for hotels? What are the cancellation policy? It seems like they charge $25 for cancellation regardless of no hotel charges.
I know the value may not be as good, but I have the same problems as others getting the full value for airfare, and holding the rewards for a couple of years.
I know the value may not be as good, but I have the same problems as others getting the full value for airfare, and holding the rewards for a couple of years.
Mar 18, 2012, 7:24 am
#476
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: HSV
Programs: HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 880
Has anyone used the flexperks rewards for hotels? What are the cancellation policy? It seems like they charge $25 for cancellation regardless of no hotel charges.
I know the value may not be as good, but I have the same problems as others getting the full value for airfare, and holding the rewards for a couple of years.
I know the value may not be as good, but I have the same problems as others getting the full value for airfare, and holding the rewards for a couple of years.
These points are the SkyPesos of credit card points. I've been sitting on 40k+ points for over two years now because I can never manage to spend them. (Fly out of HSV and tell me how many sub-$400 tickets you can find.)
Mar 18, 2012, 1:39 pm
#477
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MFR
Programs: Alaska MVP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 714
Gotta recommend Kayak Explore. A quick search finds $390 from HSV to San Diego, Bangor, ME, any number of other interesting places. For $580 (30,000 points) you can go to Jamaica or the Virgin Islands. There's plenty of value there.
Mar 18, 2012, 1:47 pm
#478
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX|AKL|AMS|GVA|AGP|CPT - or somewhere in between
Programs: DL DM; 2MM
Posts: 2,418
Gotta recommend Kayak Explore. A quick search finds $390 from HSV to San Diego, Bangor, ME, any number of other interesting places. For $580 (30,000 points) you can go to Jamaica or the Virgin Islands. There's plenty of value there.
Mar 18, 2012, 1:49 pm
#479
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX|AKL|AMS|GVA|AGP|CPT - or somewhere in between
Programs: DL DM; 2MM
Posts: 2,418
Mar 18, 2012, 3:15 pm
#480
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: HSV
Programs: HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 880
My profile is out of date and I no longer live in MEM. Still, MEM and HSV are regular fixtures in the annual ranking of the 10 most expensive airports in the country.
I'm not saying that you cannot find fares that are redeemable. However, there are two things that have to be factored in when considering your examples.
1) Schedule. I'm not sure when those fares occur, but I couldn't recreate them. I don't always have a ton of flexibility on when I can take off. And with a young family, not all destinations are created equally.
2) Inventory. Any reduction or change in a fare bucket and those tickets are suddenly not eligible for use with FlexPerks.
#2 is the most common scenario for me. I'll find a flight that prices out at $415, just outside the cut-off. Obviously I'm unwilling to burn 10k more points on a $15 charge.
I appreciate the suggestions, but for my family, I'm learning that this card just isn't the one for us. If we have any preconceived notion about where we want to go (ex: MCO or FLL) or our dates are firm, the stars have to align perfectly for us to use points. We benefit more from cards where you can redeem part of the fare and pay the rest in cash.
I'm not saying that you cannot find fares that are redeemable. However, there are two things that have to be factored in when considering your examples.
1) Schedule. I'm not sure when those fares occur, but I couldn't recreate them. I don't always have a ton of flexibility on when I can take off. And with a young family, not all destinations are created equally.
2) Inventory. Any reduction or change in a fare bucket and those tickets are suddenly not eligible for use with FlexPerks.
#2 is the most common scenario for me. I'll find a flight that prices out at $415, just outside the cut-off. Obviously I'm unwilling to burn 10k more points on a $15 charge.
I appreciate the suggestions, but for my family, I'm learning that this card just isn't the one for us. If we have any preconceived notion about where we want to go (ex: MCO or FLL) or our dates are firm, the stars have to align perfectly for us to use points. We benefit more from cards where you can redeem part of the fare and pay the rest in cash.