EK MBNA credit cards
Aug 17, 2013, 1:59 pm
#91
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
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Thanks for that - I was told by a colleague that Amex carries some sort of cover for travel and guarantee if things go wrong but the guys over at MBNA don't have the specifics to give to me over the phone. This would be ideal as you say in case if things go wrong with purchases.
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.
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.
You are covered if you book with a credit card ( or even visa debit cards !!!,). Amex is great of you have a dispute with the retailer. They are more proactive than visa or mastercard.
Aug 17, 2013, 4:34 pm
#92
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
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Does it only give you lounge access in the country that your card is based? i.e. if I get a UK card, then I can only access their UK lounges. Or would it allow me to access lounges in other countries.... am just thinking about a forthcoming trip to Africa.
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?
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?
He said that he makes a purchase every few months just to keep them happy.
Aug 18, 2013, 12:14 am
#93
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
Is it Section 75 and Chargeback cover or do they provide practical help with re-booking, accommodation etc?
Sep 10, 2013, 1:56 pm
#94
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Got the 150 GBP off your next flight discount code by email today.
Glad that I signed up for the elite card instead of the regular version as it seems that you get the 150 GBP discount voucher each year( provided you renew by paying the annual fee)
The elite card will therefore pay for itself if you fly EK in J or F at least once a year.
Posting the the discount voucher T & C
Terms & ConditionsEligibility and proposition details
You must be a resident of the UK, hold an Emirates Skywards Elite Credit Card Account and have paid the Emirates Skywards Elite Credit Card annual fee of GBP150 (the “Fee”) to be eligible for the discount.
You can claim the discount until your next year’s annual fee is due. If you choose to renew your fee, you will qualify for the discount again.
The discount is valid on Emirates First Class or Business Class airline tickets booked via the dedicated link: www.emirates.com/mbna-offer (the “Emirates Website”) and paid using your Emirates Skywards Elite Credit Card Account.
The discount is valid for one-way and return travel originating from the UK to any destination on the Emirates network. Please refer to the flight schedule from your departure city.
The discount will be applied to the ticket price at the time of booking.
The discount is limited to the purchase of one ticket per email address per Primary Cardholder, subject to successful email address verification during booking using the dedicated link which MBNA will provide.
The promotional code can only be used against one booking. It is unique to you and is non-transferable.
The flight can only be booked in the name of the primary credit card holder (“Primary Cardholder”) or a party that has the same family name of the Primary Cardholder (this name should be reflected in official travel documents). Any Emirates First Class or Business Class airline ticket for other persons under the same booking will not be eligible for the promotion.
This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, including the companion reward offer.
Emirates Conditions of Carriage apply in relation to all Emirates airline tickets.
Airfares
All tickets are subject to the applicable government and airport taxes quoted at the time of booking.
Flight restrictions may apply to certain airfares. Please check ‘Fare Conditions’ from an online quote to view all fare rules.
The discount is valid on Emirates flights only. It is subject to seat availability at the time of booking and may be withdrawn by Emirates at their sole discretion and without prior notice.
Amendment and cancellation penalties may apply for date changes/rerouting. Please call Emirates on 0844 800 2777 for assistance.
Travel Restrictions
Valid for Emirates airline departures from the UK for travel to Emirates destinations during the promotion term.
Booking and travel dates are as per the ticket purchased by the Primary Cardholder. Travel restrictions are as outlined in the Fare Conditions agreed by the Primary Cardholder at the time of booking.
Payment
The discount will be a one-time deduction off the ticket price for bookings made by the Primary Cardholder valid only in connection with Qualifying Tickets.
Refunds
Once an Emirates ticket is purchased, the discount cannot be refunded.
Ticket refund restrictions are outlined in the ‘Fare Conditions’ agreed by the Primary Cardholder at the time of booking.
Glad that I signed up for the elite card instead of the regular version as it seems that you get the 150 GBP discount voucher each year( provided you renew by paying the annual fee)
The elite card will therefore pay for itself if you fly EK in J or F at least once a year.
Posting the the discount voucher T & C
Terms & ConditionsEligibility and proposition details
You must be a resident of the UK, hold an Emirates Skywards Elite Credit Card Account and have paid the Emirates Skywards Elite Credit Card annual fee of GBP150 (the “Fee”) to be eligible for the discount.
You can claim the discount until your next year’s annual fee is due. If you choose to renew your fee, you will qualify for the discount again.
The discount is valid on Emirates First Class or Business Class airline tickets booked via the dedicated link: www.emirates.com/mbna-offer (the “Emirates Website”) and paid using your Emirates Skywards Elite Credit Card Account.
The discount is valid for one-way and return travel originating from the UK to any destination on the Emirates network. Please refer to the flight schedule from your departure city.
The discount will be applied to the ticket price at the time of booking.
The discount is limited to the purchase of one ticket per email address per Primary Cardholder, subject to successful email address verification during booking using the dedicated link which MBNA will provide.
The promotional code can only be used against one booking. It is unique to you and is non-transferable.
The flight can only be booked in the name of the primary credit card holder (“Primary Cardholder”) or a party that has the same family name of the Primary Cardholder (this name should be reflected in official travel documents). Any Emirates First Class or Business Class airline ticket for other persons under the same booking will not be eligible for the promotion.
This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, including the companion reward offer.
Emirates Conditions of Carriage apply in relation to all Emirates airline tickets.
Airfares
All tickets are subject to the applicable government and airport taxes quoted at the time of booking.
Flight restrictions may apply to certain airfares. Please check ‘Fare Conditions’ from an online quote to view all fare rules.
The discount is valid on Emirates flights only. It is subject to seat availability at the time of booking and may be withdrawn by Emirates at their sole discretion and without prior notice.
Amendment and cancellation penalties may apply for date changes/rerouting. Please call Emirates on 0844 800 2777 for assistance.
Travel Restrictions
Valid for Emirates airline departures from the UK for travel to Emirates destinations during the promotion term.
Booking and travel dates are as per the ticket purchased by the Primary Cardholder. Travel restrictions are as outlined in the Fare Conditions agreed by the Primary Cardholder at the time of booking.
Payment
The discount will be a one-time deduction off the ticket price for bookings made by the Primary Cardholder valid only in connection with Qualifying Tickets.
Refunds
Once an Emirates ticket is purchased, the discount cannot be refunded.
Ticket refund restrictions are outlined in the ‘Fare Conditions’ agreed by the Primary Cardholder at the time of booking.
Sep 10, 2013, 4:24 pm
#95
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Sep 11, 2013, 12:29 am
#97
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Sep 11, 2013, 4:30 am
#98
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Sep 12, 2013, 10:00 am
#100
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 123
Yes - you get both an Amex and a Visa card linked to the same account with the same credit limit. You get more miles per £1 if you send on the Amex, but not all places take Amex. I've already got mine ,0)
AND you get 25% discount on the purchase of additional skywards miles - so if you need extra for an upgrade it makes sense - I was going to transfer some of my miles to my daughter's account but it makes more sense to just keep them in my account and buy some for hers once the discount is applied!
AND you get 25% discount on the purchase of additional skywards miles - so if you need extra for an upgrade it makes sense - I was going to transfer some of my miles to my daughter's account but it makes more sense to just keep them in my account and buy some for hers once the discount is applied!
Last edited by Northumberland Lady; Sep 12, 2013 at 10:13 am Reason: Additional info
Sep 12, 2013, 3:45 pm
#102
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
AND you get 25% discount on the purchase of additional skywards miles - so if you need extra for an upgrade it makes sense - I was going to transfer some of my miles to my daughter's account but it makes more sense to just keep them in my account and buy some for hers once the discount is applied!
Even with the discount transferring will be cheaper surely.
Sep 13, 2013, 1:13 am
#103
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 123
Yes it works out slightly cheaper to just do a transfer, but then you would of course loose those miles to the other account, whereas for just a few more $'s you would get to keep your own miles - if any of that makes sense?
Sep 13, 2013, 1:30 am
#104
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What I didn't know till last week was that there was a 25000/ year TOTAL limit for buying AND Receiving miles per account.
Last edited by ukdoctor; Sep 13, 2013 at 1:38 am