EK MBNA credit cards
#317
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,556
I'm just going to use an AMEX Platinum and collect the Membership Rewards. These are then transferrable to Skywards at 1-1 (the same as the EK Visa). The AMEX MR are more flexible also, as I can transfer to other programmes as necessary.
#318
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: UK
Programs: EK - Silver
Posts: 25
Thanks DYKWIA, i'll look at one of those. Going to miss my EK Elite Amex/Visa. Taking a look at the MR 'extras' i think this will overall be a better card for me anyhow.
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#319
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,527
This is very bad news. I have had the card along with most others on this thread for nearly 5 years ..:-(
I was just about to book a few tickets on EK using the card.
I have neither got a letter or an email ( maybe it is on the way )
Does anyone know if I will get the skywards miles (4x spend ) if I book EK tickets over the next few days using the Amex version ( Travel is only in late august /early september ).It might be a 5 k spend would have been worth 20k miles )
Also if the card stops working after July 20th will it affect me while travelling ( tickets booked with a card which is not valid at the time of travel )
The other annoying bit is that I live offshore to the UK and most credit card companies do not like addresses outside the UK .
Getting other AMEX cards might be an issue :-(. I do have a SPG AMEX but it is not that great..:-(
This was not a problem when this card was issued initially but they have started declining applications over the last few years.
I was just about to book a few tickets on EK using the card.
I have neither got a letter or an email ( maybe it is on the way )
Does anyone know if I will get the skywards miles (4x spend ) if I book EK tickets over the next few days using the Amex version ( Travel is only in late august /early september ).It might be a 5 k spend would have been worth 20k miles )
Also if the card stops working after July 20th will it affect me while travelling ( tickets booked with a card which is not valid at the time of travel )
The other annoying bit is that I live offshore to the UK and most credit card companies do not like addresses outside the UK .
Getting other AMEX cards might be an issue :-(. I do have a SPG AMEX but it is not that great..:-(
This was not a problem when this card was issued initially but they have started declining applications over the last few years.
#322
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,556
"In addition, we won't charge you the annual fee for your card, due June 2018".
It will be interesting to see how they do the other refunds - maybe a pro-rata amount?
#323
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,556
Does anyone know if I will get the skywards miles (4x spend ) if I book EK tickets over the next few days using the Amex version ( Travel is only in late august /early september ).It might be a 5 k spend would have been worth 20k miles )
Also if the card stops working after July 20th will it affect me while travelling ( tickets booked with a card which is not valid at the time of travel )
Also if the card stops working after July 20th will it affect me while travelling ( tickets booked with a card which is not valid at the time of travel )
You can continue to use your existing Visa card until October, but it will effectively be an Horizon card from 21st July.
#324
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: UK
Programs: EK - Silver
Posts: 25
@SimonLHR - My letter states "You will receive a partial refund for your Emirates Skywards Elite Card Account. This will appear on your account in August 2018, providing your account remains open"
Think i'll go with the Amex MR card, at least its something, and 2x for spending airlines purchases. (Better than 1x i suppose)
Think i'll go with the Amex MR card, at least its something, and 2x for spending airlines purchases. (Better than 1x i suppose)
#326
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,279
#327
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,556
Mine seem to be posting weekly. My last statement was the 5/6/2018. I've then received a bunch of miles on the 12th (5 Amex + 5 Visa), and another bunch on the 19th (5 Amex + 5 Visa). No idea if they are correct!
#328
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Scotland, Spain
Programs: Skywards Gold, Amex Plat, SkyTeam Silver
Posts: 1,157
I'm really trying to justify the Amex Platinum fee but compare to the US card it feels a bit lackluster. US plat get 2x or 3x on travel, airline tickets. plus Uber credit etc.
For 450 I'm getting insurance a 1=1point, priority pass and travel insurance.
For 450 I'm getting insurance a 1=1point, priority pass and travel insurance.
#329
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,527
I am getting the Amex platinum. From what I can see the priority pass which you get with Amex platinum allows you to take an additional guest without the guest fee. The supplementary card holder can do the same . I.e 4 adults in total.
( You cannot buy this from priority pass directly !!!)
Right now I have a Priority pass unlimited which costs me 259. If I am travelling alone its fine .But every time I take Mrs.Ukdoctor to the lounge (guest) it costs me 15..
she doesn't travel that often to need her PP but my guest fee is at least 150 a year.
Add on tier status on a range of hotels Hilton gold SPG /Marriot gold /eurostar lounge access and it should be cost effective .
I have contacted Priority pass and have cancelled my current subscription .
( You cannot buy this from priority pass directly !!!)
Right now I have a Priority pass unlimited which costs me 259. If I am travelling alone its fine .But every time I take Mrs.Ukdoctor to the lounge (guest) it costs me 15..
she doesn't travel that often to need her PP but my guest fee is at least 150 a year.
Add on tier status on a range of hotels Hilton gold SPG /Marriot gold /eurostar lounge access and it should be cost effective .
I have contacted Priority pass and have cancelled my current subscription .
#330
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,556
You also some some half decent offers. There was a 200 cashback on flights over 800 recently. That reduced my J MAN-DXB flight from 1400 to 1200.