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Old Jul 1, 2013, 4:10 am
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Aha! indeed they do
An Emirates Skywards Companion Reward Saver Business Class or Saver Economy Class ticket when you spend more than £15,000 in a year and purchase a Flex Emirates Business Class or Economy Class ticket7
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Old Jul 1, 2013, 1:49 pm
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Anyone know what kinda card you get (American Express OR VISA) if you apply for the standard account?
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Old Jul 1, 2013, 3:56 pm
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Originally Posted by S c 0 TT y
Anyone know what kinda card you get (American Express OR VISA) if you apply for the standard account?
You get both cards AFAIK.
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Old Jul 1, 2013, 4:13 pm
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Got my 2 PIN no's today, went for the standard account
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Old Jul 2, 2013, 1:42 am
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Originally Posted by S c 0 TT y
Anyone know what kinda card you get (American Express OR VISA) if you apply for the standard account?
Both type of accounts give you an AMEX and a VISA card. It is up to you to decide how to use them. The AMEX card gives you double the earning rate for Skywards miles.

I have used the system for 4 years with LloydsTSB Avios Amex/Mastercard combination and never had any problems, even when spending abroad. (except for the time I was declined due to going over my limit )
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Old Jul 2, 2013, 4:03 am
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Cheers guys, just wanted to make sure. Will put my application through
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Old Jul 2, 2013, 10:47 am
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Originally Posted by fudleone
I have used the system for 4 years with LloydsTSB Avios Amex/Mastercard combination and never had any problems, even when spending abroad.
Is it worth it for using abroad? Don't overseas currency transaction charges negate any benefit?
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Old Jul 2, 2013, 11:28 am
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Mrs Ukdoctor who I've made an additional card holder (so that her spend earns miles into my skywards account) got her PIN numbers today.

I still havent got the PIN numbers.

I still cant understand why they sent the PIN 's for the AMEX and the VISA cards separately but then have mentioned that the PIN's are the same !!!!
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Old Jul 2, 2013, 11:31 am
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Originally Posted by ft101
Is it worth it for using abroad? Don't overseas currency transaction charges negate any benefit?
Only worth it if you would have used a CC anyway or if someone else is paying the bill.
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Old Jul 2, 2013, 11:44 am
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Originally Posted by ukdoctor
Only worth it if you would have used a CC anyway . . .
I use a credit card with no overseas transaction fees. I've not done the arithmetic, but I would think overseas transaction fees on these cards would outweigh the benefit gained from the cards perks.
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Old Jul 2, 2013, 11:50 am
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Originally Posted by ft101
I use a credit card with no overseas transaction fees. I've not done the arithmetic, but I would think overseas transaction fees on these cards would outweigh the benefit gained from the cards perks.
Correct. Could you tell me which one you use though?
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Old Jul 2, 2013, 1:19 pm
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I would recommend the halifax clarity card, transfer in money as soon as you withdraw or you can be even more organised
as cash withdrawals are charged with daily interest, which is a very small sum anyway
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Old Jul 2, 2013, 3:12 pm
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Originally Posted by ukdoctor
Correct. Could you tell me which one you use though?
As m27 recommends, the Halifax Clarity.
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Old Jul 3, 2013, 4:32 am
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Cards have arrived today!
Very pretty they are too!
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Old Jul 3, 2013, 4:47 am
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Originally Posted by ft101
As m27 recommends, the Halifax Clarity.
I recommend the same. The Halifax Clarity. No Annual Fee and no transactions fees anywhere in the world. I will use the Skywards card in this country only.
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