How good is the Travelocity credit card? [Originally Mastercard, now Amex]
This is actually more of a statement then a question...
Because I think it is pretty good. Annual fee $69 2 points for every $1 spent so $10,000 gets you 20,000 points, which is a $400 credit on TL (4%) no blackout dates, Points can be redeemed for anything on TL 10,000 sign up bonus http://www.mytravelocitycard.com/ |
Originally Posted by thorthor
(Post 12120080)
20,000 gets you $400 credit on TL (4%)
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My math was correct but I edited the original post to make it clearer -
$10,000 gets you 20,000 points - and that gets you $400, which is 4% of the $10,000 you spent. ...so if you spend $20,000 on a airline rewards credit card you would still be short of getting a free domestic flight (which has many limitations on airline choice and dates), but with the TL master card it would get you $800 (to use on any airline/date , or for hotels etc.) A much better alternative imho ....example 2 - with the spg amex $20,000 would get you one night in a categroy six hotel. With the TL MC you get $800 credit, which is likely enough for at least 2 nights at a comparable hotel (depending on location/dates of course). |
If travelocity has good price, this looks good deal.
I do not usually use travelocity to book flight or hotel, how does it compare to Expedia? 5,000 points = $50 credit 7,500 points = $100 credit 12,500 points = $150 credit 15,000 points = $200 credit 20,000 points = FREE air ticket, up to $400 27,500 points = $500 credit 32,500 points = $550 credit 35,000 points = $600 credit 40,000 points = $800 credit 45,000 points = $850 credit 47,500 points = $900 credit 52,500 points = $950 credit 55,000 points = $1,000 credit It's strange that higher points do not alwasy get better rate. 40,000 points = $800 credit seems best. For 20,000 points = FREE air ticket, up to $400, you need to have the flight ticket close to $400 to get best rate. |
For housekeeping purposes, I'll move the thread to the appropriate credit card forum.
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HCA- I've used TL in the past for hotels, and for last minute packages which are usually a good deal. In general I believe they are comparable with expedia.
It seems that multiples of 20,000 always get the best reward %. I agree its a bit odd. Does anyone have any experience with this program? for 20,000 points do you actually have to book an air ticket or can you use it on anything on the site? |
More information, please
1. It's odd that Travelocity has no link to these cards on its homepage, but instead has a blurb declaring that American Express is the official card of Travelocity.
2. The award chart included in the credit card terms and conditions is capped at 20,000 points / $400... e) As a Cardmember you may redeem Travelocity Points for the following Account statement credits when they purchase travel, services, and products on Travelocity.com: Redeem 5,000 Travelocity Points for a $50.00 statement credit, or Redeem 7,500 Travelocity Points for a $100.00 statement credit, or Redeem 20,000 Travelocity Points for the cost of an airline ticket or Flight + Hotel Package up to a maximum credit of $400.00. https://www.juniper.com/app/japply/l...req=CCMWC21188 3. The rewards chart found here which runs up to 300,000 points / $6,000 may or may not still be valid. I found it by searching for "rewards" on travelocity.com, but I did not find any link to it from the homepage. http://svc.travelocity.com/info/info...LEVELS,00.html |
Yes, I'd like to have more info on this too.
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7500 points gets you a $100 statement credit, which is effectively 2.6% cash back. Not bad as long as you spent enough to regularly hit that 7500 point threshold. If you actually use Travelocity a lot, it's even better (5.2% cash back on those purchases).
But 20,000 points doesn't get you a $400 credit, it gets you one free plane ticket or flight/hotel package UP TO $400, which is a big difference. It's still probably possible to get >3% cash back equivalent value using that, but it'll be a challenge to really hit 4%. And keep in mind the $69 annual fee and the issue of having "stub" points if you don't regularly get to 20k. |
Originally Posted by themicah
(Post 12135645)
7500 points gets you a $100 statement credit, which is effectively 2.6% cash back. Not bad as long as you spent enough to regularly hit that 7500 point threshold. If you actually use Travelocity a lot, it's even better (5.2% cash back on those purchases).
But 20,000 points doesn't get you a $400 credit, it gets you one free plane ticket or flight/hotel package UP TO $400, which is a big difference. It's still probably possible to get >3% cash back equivalent value using that, but it'll be a challenge to really hit 4%. And keep in mind the $69 annual fee and the issue of having "stub" points if you don't regularly get to 20k. - can you redeem 40,000 points for $800 credit? - at the $400 level can you buy a flight/ flight and hotel for more than $400 and be reimbursed the $400 on that transaction? If so it should be fairly easy to hit. -I believe that the $100 credit is not in the form of cash that you get in your account, but that it is credit towards use on TL. - You can also redeem 5000 points for $50 - that is effectively 2% credit. |
Originally Posted by thorthor
(Post 12140390)
There are some conflicting reports as to the reward levels:
- can you redeem 40,000 points for $800 credit? - at the $400 level can you buy a flight/ flight and hotel for more than $400 and be reimbursed the $400 on that transaction? If so it should be fairly easy to hit. -I believe that the $100 credit is not in the form of cash that you get in your account, but that it is credit towards use on TL. So it IS a statement credit, but it can only offset Travelocity purchases, not other purchases. Supposedly. I wonder how they enforce that? |
Also note that to get the 10,000 point signup bonus you have to do a balance transfer of at least $5k (there's an automatic 5,000 point signup bonus + 1 point per $ in balance xfers up to 5k).
The card has 0% for nine months on balance transfers, but you'll pay a $50 fee (which will then accrue interest at the regular 12-18% APR until you pay off the balance transfer entirely). You'll also pay the regular 12-18% APR on any purchases you make until you pay off the balance transfer in its entirety. Add in the $69 fee, and it's not the cheapest way to get an up-to-$400 Travelocity credit. |
Originally Posted by themicah
(Post 12141075)
Add in the $69 fee, and it's not the cheapest way to get an up-to-$400 Travelocity credit. But if they are killing it with restrictions... then its still not bad to use it at the $100 reward level, as you stated above. But certainly not nearly as good a deal. This is the page that links to the credit card offer on TL: http://leisure.travelocity.com/Promo...415|23,00.html if you look hard enough, you'll see two pop up links with different reward charts on that same page. Very confusing... |
Originally Posted by thorthor
(Post 12141613)
I suppose it all hinges on the interpretation of the $400 credit. If it is lenient (I can use it to buy a flight for more then $400, I can use it to buy a flight for two people together at one time, I can stack two or more awards, etc.) then it is a great deal, even with the $69 fee. In fact I would go so far as to call it the best travel cc out there.
This is the page that links to the credit card offer on TL: http://leisure.travelocity.com/Promo...415|23,00.html if you look hard enough, you'll see two pop up links with different reward charts on that same page. Very confusing... I suspect that the scale with the $800 for 40,000 point redemptions is from the 2006 offer and not current any more. But it sure as hell is confusing! |
It seems my random google search result in previous post got some interesting discussion. Do some more research but still did not find better result. I guess the best way to find out is either call or see if anyone actually has this card.
The original link does not even have a phone number to call. I did find a related one: www.BarclaycardUS.com, Customer Service at 302-622-8990 I am too lazy to call. Anyone want to check? |
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