EK MBNA credit cards
#76
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,278
I purchased a ticket two weeks ago using my MBNA Amex for travel in September. Did it all on the Emirates UK website. No issues whatsoever with the transaction.
I haven't seen a statement so can't confirm whether miles have been credited as expected.
#77
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,527
It must have been a temporary glitch when I was trying to book. Please post here if you are able to still book using the amex card next time.
#79
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,527
Still annoyed with the miss 'know it all' at MBNA who said that the EK website must have stopped accepting AMEX inspite of their card being a co-branded card.
#80
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,527
4 miles for emirates holidays is for internet bookings AFAIK.Did you get the 10% discount ???
Last edited by ukdoctor; Jul 30, 2013 at 11:59 pm
#82
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,278
Base miles appear as expected and the "extra" miles for purchases direct with Emirates appear under "Bonus Miles" (along with the introductory bonus).
#84
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,527
mine arrived on 1st August. Lost several thousand miles as the amex version wouldnt work that day. Still not bad as I'm not travelling on EK as frequently as before.
I do wish this card gave a honorary silver status/or gold depending on spend .
I do wish this card gave a honorary silver status/or gold depending on spend .
#85
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 556
Got my cards in through today, 4 in all... put my partner in for an additional card holder. Took about a week, pins came through first.
My first set of credit cards (very well against 'credit' cards) but caved in with EK getting onboard and the extra few miles.
My first set of credit cards (very well against 'credit' cards) but caved in with EK getting onboard and the extra few miles.
#86
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,527
Just set up a direct debit and pay in full each month.
I'll probably give up my amex spg which I had been using on EK till the MBNA arrived.
One more card that I'm planning to apply for is the Diners club charge card.Unlimited free UK and several international lounge access not EK!!(similar to priority pass) for 50 a year.(and Just 19 for an additional cardholder) .
That's me and mrsukdoctor's lounge access sorted and I can cancel my Priority pass.
#87
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BHX\LHR
Programs: EK Gold
Posts: 238
Never looked at Diners Club before, though just been on their website. Looks quite good, and a wide selection of lounge access. Reward vouchers look quite good too. I might look into this further...
Last edited by LE4603; Aug 17, 2013 at 2:35 am Reason: typo
#88
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,527
However my colleague has been using it for the last 6 months and has not been denied access to any UK lounge yet. For 69(50+19) He got an additional card for his partner. They have been able to ditch Priority pass (which used to charge 15 for guesting in his partner)
#89
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BHX\LHR
Programs: EK Gold
Posts: 238
Diners club lounge access rules are not as clear cut as priority pass.
However my colleague has been using it for the last 6 months and has not been denied access to any UK lounge yet. For 69(50+19) He got an additional card for his partner. They have been able to ditch Priority pass (which used to charge 15 for guesting in his partner)
However my colleague has been using it for the last 6 months and has not been denied access to any UK lounge yet. For 69(50+19) He got an additional card for his partner. They have been able to ditch Priority pass (which used to charge 15 for guesting in his partner)
Good point about the additional card. I was thinking for the odd time my girlfriend flies with me (non-EK), that we would have to pay 15 for guest access, but yeah, at that rate it would make sense to just get her a card.... is there a minimum usage for the cards?
#90
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 556
I used to be just like you and was totally against credit cards.Learnt my mistake the hard way when an airline I had booked with went bust and I lost my money.
Just set up a direct debit and pay in full each month.
I'll probably give up my amex spg which I had been using on EK till the MBNA arrived.
One more card that I'm planning to apply for is the Diners club charge card.Unlimited free UK and several international lounge access not EK!!(similar to priority pass) for 50 a year.(and Just 19 for an additional cardholder) .
That's me and mrsukdoctor's lounge access sorted and I can cancel my Priority pass.
Just set up a direct debit and pay in full each month.
I'll probably give up my amex spg which I had been using on EK till the MBNA arrived.
One more card that I'm planning to apply for is the Diners club charge card.Unlimited free UK and several international lounge access not EK!!(similar to priority pass) for 50 a year.(and Just 19 for an additional cardholder) .
That's me and mrsukdoctor's lounge access sorted and I can cancel my Priority pass.
I was told Amex also carries warranty for electronic products i.e. if you purchase a laptop with an Amex card, your automatically entitled to some sort of cover. If this is the case, why o why didn't I move to credit cards sooner!
Thanks Doc.