It's Baack: AmEx MR Transfer w/25K MQM's
Mar 19, 2011, 9:38 am
#931
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: DL DM Hub Captive, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, PC Plat, and other stuff.
Posts: 904
Just an update on my situation:
As I posted earlier in the thread since I'm a new AE customer they would not allow me to advance points. I called AE Tuesday and asked when my points would become available since my account was in good standing and I was over the 1k spending limit. Also while I was being processed the "phone computer" told me I had 50k points in waiting*. The rep told me the card would cycle either Thursday or Friday. I plan on to checking Monday and if they are not there I'll Call AE and hopefully I can get someone to release them.
Also just a side note: I was able to volunteer 3 times in two days earning me over 1k in vouchers. Access to the Delta sky club was huge while I waited for my next flight.
*I don't remember the exact language used
As I posted earlier in the thread since I'm a new AE customer they would not allow me to advance points. I called AE Tuesday and asked when my points would become available since my account was in good standing and I was over the 1k spending limit. Also while I was being processed the "phone computer" told me I had 50k points in waiting*. The rep told me the card would cycle either Thursday or Friday. I plan on to checking Monday and if they are not there I'll Call AE and hopefully I can get someone to release them.
Also just a side note: I was able to volunteer 3 times in two days earning me over 1k in vouchers. Access to the Delta sky club was huge while I waited for my next flight.
*I don't remember the exact language used
Dexter_M, please keep us updated on how this is going. I am in the same exact boat. I've got my DL account linked to my new Amex Plat, and I have BOTH the 50% AND the 30% deal just sitting there waiting. But the 30% promo expires 3/31, and my Amex account is NOT letting me borrow the MR points in advance. I'm a never before Amex card holder, so I guess like other new Amex owners here, I don't get to borrow my MR points in advance. Unless Amex is willing to cut me some slack, I'm worried I'm going to miss the deadline for the 30% promo. btw, I have already done a $1000 spend on the card, which arrived yesterday (hell, that oughta make them want me as a customer as it is!). The card is so new that yesterdays and todays transactions aren't even showing up on the "recent activity" section of my account summary. Anyway, I'm hoping cust serv will help me out on Monday.
Mar 19, 2011, 9:45 am
#932
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: New York
Programs: DL PM, AA Lifetime PL, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 54
Thanks. Now, here is a related question. So far I have charged approx 3500 to the Amex, (1500 of which is DL tickets, which should be double MR miles) and my closing date is Apr 10. And on April 14 I am flying on DL. Yesterday I was credited the 50,000 only. I was wondering if you think I should wait for that other 5000 MR points before I make the transfer in time. I think it probably isn't worth it due to a possible delay and not even getting Medallion prior to the 14th.
Does anyone know when MR points (and not bonus points) from qualified charges, post? Is it once a month after closing date? Or weekly?
Does anyone know when MR points (and not bonus points) from qualified charges, post? Is it once a month after closing date? Or weekly?
How do you know that your Amex closing date is April 10th? Did they tell you that or are you just assuming?
Also, DL does not earn double MR points. The Delta Amex card does, but not the Plat.
Mar 19, 2011, 9:58 am
#933
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Seattle, WA. USA
Programs: MR, AA, UA, DL, AVIS and growing
Posts: 1,172
Do you get the priority pass with this card for one year before paying annual fee?
Just so I'm getting this right, this deal includes:
1. 75k RDM w/ granting of FO status for Noobs
2. $200 worth of flight-related payments
3. According to The Points Guy, likely Priority Pass access (I'm assuming this means lounge access to tons of lounges anytime for free)
All for $450
Am I missing something here?
1. 75k RDM w/ granting of FO status for Noobs
2. $200 worth of flight-related payments
3. According to The Points Guy, likely Priority Pass access (I'm assuming this means lounge access to tons of lounges anytime for free)
All for $450
Am I missing something here?
Mar 19, 2011, 10:04 am
#934
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,291
Also, I just found out about this offer (via Ingy) for 50K MR points and *no annual fee* (fee waived first year). It was supposed to be good yesterday-only, but is still displaying okay today. I think that if you screen-shot and it allows you to apply, you could still get them to honor it. The expiration aside, I'm wondering if advances are possible for holders of the *Gold* Amex MR card, or if that feature is restricted to Platinum holders only. If Gold members can do it too and all that's required is that you have had some other account with Amex for at least 6 months, then this offer would allow you to do the offer detailed in this thread at no cost whatsoever (other than the need to eventually "pay back" your 50K advanced points by spending $10K in 4 months on your new Gold card. Some help, please? Thanks.
Mar 19, 2011, 11:07 am
#935
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: SPG Plat, Emerald Exec., PC Plat, AA, CO, DL, UBS Charter Card, Palladium Card, Amex Plat
Posts: 1,694
I have a related question. I'm a long-time Amex card holder, but I've never had a Membership Rewards card before. I was approved for the Platinum with the 50K bonus and am waiting for its arrival. Given that I'm a first-time MR user but not new to Amex, will I be able to "advance" my 50K points?
Also, I just found out about this offer (via Ingy) for 50K MR points and *no annual fee* (fee waived first year). It was supposed to be good yesterday-only, but is still displaying okay today. I think that if you screen-shot and it allows you to apply, you could still get them to honor it. The expiration aside, I'm wondering if advances are possible for holders of the *Gold* Amex MR card, or if that feature is restricted to Platinum holders only. If Gold members can do it too and all that's required is that you have had some other account with Amex for at least 6 months, then this offer would allow you to do the offer detailed in this thread at no cost whatsoever (other than the need to eventually "pay back" your 50K advanced points by spending $10K in 4 months on your new Gold card. Some help, please? Thanks.
Also, I just found out about this offer (via Ingy) for 50K MR points and *no annual fee* (fee waived first year). It was supposed to be good yesterday-only, but is still displaying okay today. I think that if you screen-shot and it allows you to apply, you could still get them to honor it. The expiration aside, I'm wondering if advances are possible for holders of the *Gold* Amex MR card, or if that feature is restricted to Platinum holders only. If Gold members can do it too and all that's required is that you have had some other account with Amex for at least 6 months, then this offer would allow you to do the offer detailed in this thread at no cost whatsoever (other than the need to eventually "pay back" your 50K advanced points by spending $10K in 4 months on your new Gold card. Some help, please? Thanks.
Edit: Sorry, read gold didn't notice you initially specified platinum as well. As stated above, both can advance just different amounts and you should be able to advance right away as long as had a true Amex product and not just an "Amex Network Card." After advance you have one year to pay them back before you are charged for them. ($25 per 1000 MR's)
Also to add all your membership rewards points from all cards, share the same Membership Rewards account. So if you have a Plat it doesn't matter where the points come from, they are all combined and treated as Membership Rewards First points, eligible for 60k advanced.
Last edited by mlad1101; Mar 19, 2011 at 11:12 am
Mar 19, 2011, 12:11 pm
#936
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, Hyatt
Posts: 215
Success and many thanks to FT Delta and Amex boards for alerting me to this opportunity. 
^
Signed up for the Amex Plat last month, spent the grand (plus $150 in DL change fees--reimbursed!), and got the 50K MR bonus points -pending- in my Membership Rewards account. I advanced myself the 51K MR points shown pending in my MR account and paid the $30.60 in excise taxes, so my out of pocket expense was $330.60 for the Amex Plat--and received the 76.5K Skypesos (including 25K MQM) or 0.43 cents per Skypeso. A pretty good return.
Now I have to decide if it is worth keeping the Amex Plat next year. I don't fly enough to justify using the SkyClubs for $450 to $250 per year ($450 fee less the $0 to $200 in expense reimbursements). I usually use the DL Amex Plat to get 20K MQM and free checked bags. However I fly just enough that with the 20K MQM from the DL Amex Plat, I can retain some Medallion status, and don't need to pay for bags.
^Signed up for the Amex Plat last month, spent the grand (plus $150 in DL change fees--reimbursed!), and got the 50K MR bonus points -pending- in my Membership Rewards account. I advanced myself the 51K MR points shown pending in my MR account and paid the $30.60 in excise taxes, so my out of pocket expense was $330.60 for the Amex Plat--and received the 76.5K Skypesos (including 25K MQM) or 0.43 cents per Skypeso. A pretty good return.
Now I have to decide if it is worth keeping the Amex Plat next year. I don't fly enough to justify using the SkyClubs for $450 to $250 per year ($450 fee less the $0 to $200 in expense reimbursements). I usually use the DL Amex Plat to get 20K MQM and free checked bags. However I fly just enough that with the 20K MQM from the DL Amex Plat, I can retain some Medallion status, and don't need to pay for bags.
Mar 19, 2011, 12:44 pm
#937
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: KOA
Programs: DL Gold/MM, HH Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 2,280
Same here. No mention of the 50k when I click "Already a cardmember".
Mar 19, 2011, 1:07 pm
#938
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, Hyatt
Posts: 215
Yes, I had the same issue last month. I had to turn off the cookies (or something like that) to make it look like I was not already a cardmember. Even though I already had the DL and Costco Amex credit cards, it still let me sign up for the Amex Plat charge card and reap the 50K MR bonus points. ^
Mar 19, 2011, 2:46 pm
#939
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AA EXP2M, DL 1MM DM ext, UA PP <=> HH G/Marr PE/Hyatt G/IHG P FT RA ( Recovering Addict)
Posts: 4,614
Mar 20, 2011, 1:10 pm
#941
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Delta DM, Delta Reserve, Singapore Silver, Amex Plat, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold ;)
Posts: 1,785
For the people that have done this, how long has it taken for a Silver Medallion level card to come in the mail?
Mar 20, 2011, 6:06 pm
#942
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Delta PL, Hilton Diamond, past AA Gold
Posts: 170
system down?
Tried again today and I get an error message saying our systems are down....I appologize for the inconvenience. anyone having this problem? Im really hesitent to call in vs. on line.
Mar 20, 2011, 6:25 pm
#943
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Yellow Springs
Programs: AS 75k
Posts: 1,523
I got the same message this morning trying to sign up for a promotion. I just tried again and it went through fine.
Mar 20, 2011, 7:11 pm
#944
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, MTA Rust, Hertz Five Star something or other
Posts: 2,858
Mar 20, 2011, 8:49 pm
#945
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: MN
Programs: Lots of programs, dirt on all of them!
Posts: 11,938
But the 50% bonus is on all MR points transferred the first time to DL. So if one is going to transfer a lot, the best time is to do one large transfer to get the 50%. Subsequent transfers through 3/31 only yield a 30% bonus.