Feb 9, 2017, 10:56 pm
Last edit by: MDtR-Chicago
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
Jul 30, 2015, 7:27 pm
#1171
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: WN, DL, UA, AA, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 1,303
If this is true, I would say that the best work around is, if you have a spouse, to get them a FlexPerks card and transfer the points to their account.
Aug 1, 2015, 9:12 pm
#1172
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SEA (previous locations: DTW, TLV, EWR, BOS)
Programs: AS: 75K; DL/NW: Plat; DL SC: Lifetime; Hyatt: Diamond; HH: Gold; SPG: Plat;
Posts: 3,383
Experiencing purchasing an Alaska ticket for AS MVPG?
My annual fee is up, and I don't feel like paying it for another year. Have been sitting on 40K points, never finding that 'ideal' itinerary.
I'm thinking of purchasing a ticket close to $800 on Alaska (or two $400 tickets), and then a few days later, calling Alaska to cancel the reservation.
As a Alaska 75K member, I won't get charged a change fee, but I'm wondering whether the value of the ticket will go to my Alaska wallet for future ticket purchases?
Any Alaska MVPG/ MVPG 75Ks have experience trying this?
On a related note, does anybody have experience claiming the $25 travel allowance for an AS Gift Card? Looks like AS will sell GC's starting at $25...
Thanks,
Bostonbali
I'm thinking of purchasing a ticket close to $800 on Alaska (or two $400 tickets), and then a few days later, calling Alaska to cancel the reservation.
As a Alaska 75K member, I won't get charged a change fee, but I'm wondering whether the value of the ticket will go to my Alaska wallet for future ticket purchases?
Any Alaska MVPG/ MVPG 75Ks have experience trying this?
On a related note, does anybody have experience claiming the $25 travel allowance for an AS Gift Card? Looks like AS will sell GC's starting at $25...
Thanks,
Bostonbali
Aug 1, 2015, 10:18 pm
#1173
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,112
My annual fee is up, and I don't feel like paying it for another year. Have been sitting on 40K points, never finding that 'ideal' itinerary.
I'm thinking of purchasing a ticket close to $800 on Alaska (or two $400 tickets), and then a few days later, calling Alaska to cancel the reservation.
As a Alaska 75K member, I won't get charged a change fee, but I'm wondering whether the value of the ticket will go to my Alaska wallet for future ticket purchases?
Any Alaska MVPG/ MVPG 75Ks have experience trying this?
On a related note, does anybody have experience claiming the $25 travel allowance for an AS Gift Card? Looks like AS will sell GC's starting at $25...
Thanks,
Bostonbali
I'm thinking of purchasing a ticket close to $800 on Alaska (or two $400 tickets), and then a few days later, calling Alaska to cancel the reservation.
As a Alaska 75K member, I won't get charged a change fee, but I'm wondering whether the value of the ticket will go to my Alaska wallet for future ticket purchases?
Any Alaska MVPG/ MVPG 75Ks have experience trying this?
On a related note, does anybody have experience claiming the $25 travel allowance for an AS Gift Card? Looks like AS will sell GC's starting at $25...
Thanks,
Bostonbali
Aug 2, 2015, 7:37 am
#1174
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: ORD/MDW, MEL, CAN
Programs: MP 1P, QF Silver, WN CP, HH Diamond, PC Spire, SBUX Gold
Posts: 139
Also, for all those asking about the annual relationship $49 refund, I believe that's for having the platinum checking account. Not 100% sure though
Aug 2, 2015, 12:38 pm
#1175
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,112
Your flexpoints # is not your credit card number. In Reward Center look under your account profile to see your FlexPoints #.
Also, for all those asking about the annual relationship $49 refund, I believe that's for having the platinum checking account. Not 100% sure though
Also, for all those asking about the annual relationship $49 refund, I believe that's for having the platinum checking account. Not 100% sure though
I'll wait it out and see how it turns out for me.
Aug 2, 2015, 5:14 pm
#1176
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SEA (previous locations: DTW, TLV, EWR, BOS)
Programs: AS: 75K; DL/NW: Plat; DL SC: Lifetime; Hyatt: Diamond; HH: Gold; SPG: Plat;
Posts: 3,383
Check to see if you can downgrade to the no annual fee version of whichever card you have. There are two Visa FlexPerks cards (one with and one without annual fee) and two Amex cards (likewise). I'm not sure if the points are maintained, but that should be verified by a quick chat or call.
If I am able to convert these points to an AS ticket I can then, as a Gold Elite, cancel and deposit into my wallet, I can use the value in any increment I choose.
Still hoping to hear from an AS Elite that tried this...
Thanks.
Aug 2, 2015, 8:43 pm
#1177
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,412
Your flexpoints # is not your credit card number. In Reward Center look under your account profile to see your FlexPoints #.
Also, for all those asking about the annual relationship $49 refund, I believe that's for having the platinum checking account. Not 100% sure though
Also, for all those asking about the annual relationship $49 refund, I believe that's for having the platinum checking account. Not 100% sure though
Aug 3, 2015, 4:14 pm
#1180
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Massachusetts, USA; AA Plat, DL GM and Flying Colonel; Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 24,233
Lower it? A bit unusual; most people want their limits raised. That said, have you asked them? If you have, what did they say? If you haven't, you might try that.
Aug 3, 2015, 5:54 pm
#1181
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
Lowering cash advance rate to 0 protects the OP against charges being run as a cash advance (with all the negatives associated with it plus no miles) since it would just decline the charge.
As for the question - not sure but you should be able to get it lowered via AMEX chat or just calling in. I AMEX chat about my Gold card whenever I have issues or questions and they are pretty good.
Aug 3, 2015, 6:46 pm
#1182
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Ive asked on a few cards not for MS purposes but too make sure i dont do something stupid like take a cash advance from an ATM. Ive just been told once you take the reduction its harder to get it increased. It should just be as simple as calling.
Aug 4, 2015, 6:34 am
#1183
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,955
Moderator action
This is an Amex-network card issued by US Bank. American Express does not issue or service this account. CRNA will need to contact US Bank to request the change.
Aug 6, 2015, 2:05 pm
#1184
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 681
I just checked for my wife and she has a 20,000 point offer for $500 in spending on the AMEX card but no relationship bonus listed. I guess I could open an account for her, transfer the points on my Visa card to her, and then at the end of the year if they won't waive the annual fee, just transfer the points back to my AMEX card. I just emailed them again about the relationship bonus, since I'm seeing the offer on my login again. This time, I included the wording from the online offer.
Last edited by MisterBill; Aug 7, 2015 at 10:05 am
Aug 7, 2015, 2:35 pm
#1185
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 681
So I got a response from US Bank regarding the relationship bonus.
"xxxx, we recently received your correspondence regarding the Annual Membership Fee for this account, and we are happy to assist you. Our records indicate that we will automatically award 3,500 bonus FlexPoints to pay for the Annual Membership Fee to this account when the annual spending exceeds $24,000.00."
This was after quoting them the wording in their offer. I'd ask if they are always this incompetent, but I know the answer. This is absolutely amazing.
"xxxx, we recently received your correspondence regarding the Annual Membership Fee for this account, and we are happy to assist you. Our records indicate that we will automatically award 3,500 bonus FlexPoints to pay for the Annual Membership Fee to this account when the annual spending exceeds $24,000.00."
This was after quoting them the wording in their offer. I'd ask if they are always this incompetent, but I know the answer. This is absolutely amazing.