AY co-branded Mastercard for Finns
Mar 15, 2019, 11:11 am
#196
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,105
I got the new MC this week, previous was valid until April.
Talking of which - the DC came a week earlier, valid until 4/2020 (!) with a letter informing that they are shutting down on 31/5/2019. Why on Earth send out a card with a printed validity of 11 months after the shutdown??
Talking of which - the DC came a week earlier, valid until 4/2020 (!) with a letter informing that they are shutting down on 31/5/2019. Why on Earth send out a card with a printed validity of 11 months after the shutdown??
Mar 15, 2019, 12:33 pm
#197
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Finnair , Marriot Gold
Posts: 183
I got confirmation that they are sending the card but the letter says 1 point for every 1€ spent ?? Is it a mistake in their covering letter ?
https://www.nordearahoitus.fi/henkil...astercard.html
https://www.nordearahoitus.fi/henkil...astercard.html
Mar 15, 2019, 7:16 pm
#198
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: oneworld, * Alliance, Marriott Bonvoy, HHonors, WoH
Posts: 2,120
I got confirmation that they are sending the card but the letter says 1 point for every 1€ spent ?? Is it a mistake in their covering letter ?
https://www.nordearahoitus.fi/henkil...astercard.html
https://www.nordearahoitus.fi/henkil...astercard.html
Mar 16, 2019, 9:26 am
#200
Join Date: May 2014
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+Plat, ALL Plat, Scandic L2
Posts: 3,620
I got the new MC this week, previous was valid until April.
Talking of which - the DC came a week earlier, valid until 4/2020 (!) with a letter informing that they are shutting down on 31/5/2019. Why on Earth send out a card with a printed validity of 11 months after the shutdown??
Talking of which - the DC came a week earlier, valid until 4/2020 (!) with a letter informing that they are shutting down on 31/5/2019. Why on Earth send out a card with a printed validity of 11 months after the shutdown??
Mar 18, 2019, 4:12 am
#204
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: ZRH
Programs: A3 Gold, AY Silver
Posts: 458
But I guess the Nordea Finnair MC fee is not waved in any circumstances, not even for Nordea tier customers - unlike the regular Nordea MC Gold (or other banks with similar systems).
Just paying back the 60€ is going to require some spending, depending how much one values Finnair points.
Just paying back the 60€ is going to require some spending, depending how much one values Finnair points.
Mar 18, 2019, 7:01 am
#205
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,105
At HEL there is a real strong campaign going on for the Nordea AY/MC card - all the LED boards show their commercial on on infinite loop (as per last Monday) No offers on view however.
As long as SEB waives the fee for Plats, I'll stick with them, but I'll have Mrs WR drop her Stockmann card and sign up for the Nordea card. Seeing where Stockmann has been heading to, it won't be difficult.
As long as SEB waives the fee for Plats, I'll stick with them, but I'll have Mrs WR drop her Stockmann card and sign up for the Nordea card. Seeing where Stockmann has been heading to, it won't be difficult.
Mar 20, 2019, 7:20 am
#206
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: *G, used to be with TK but left due to their corruption and political ties
Posts: 4,406
Penny-pinching Nordea
Finland needs more competition, Nordea is really annoying. Are other banks as bad?
I got my Finnair card now but in order to see transactions online I have to pay €9/year even though I already pay a yearly card fee and have my house loan with them. The money isn't much, it is the attitude.
I got my Finnair card now but in order to see transactions online I have to pay €9/year even though I already pay a yearly card fee and have my house loan with them. The money isn't much, it is the attitude.
Mar 20, 2019, 7:27 am
#207
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+Plat
Posts: 862
Use "wallet" or/and "Nordea mobile" apps, you will get all transaction into there for free. With "wallet", you get immediate notification of the card use if you are online.
Last edited by lento; Mar 20, 2019 at 10:39 am
Mar 20, 2019, 8:13 am
#208
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: AY+ Plat, A3*G
Posts: 672
I'm tempted to apply for Nordea MC due to Apple Pay, other functionalities such as the Nordea App/Wallet, a higher credit limit and most probably better functionality on various outlets as there has been some problems with SEB as reported here, but as a Plat SEB is still 60€ less per year so it's still a no-go for me.
At least SEB has free paper invoice
We'll see if some new AY cards come up later this year.. Last year there was a quiz in the customer community about new card products so hoping to see some concrete soon.
At least SEB has free paper invoice
We'll see if some new AY cards come up later this year.. Last year there was a quiz in the customer community about new card products so hoping to see some concrete soon.
Mar 20, 2019, 10:30 am
#209
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Helsinki
Programs: AY Platinum, IHG Gold, Diners
Posts: 1,276
Finland needs more competition, Nordea is really annoying. Are other banks as bad?
I got my Finnair card now but in order to see transactions online I have to pay €9/year even though I already pay a yearly card fee and have my house loan with them. The money isn't much, it is the attitude.
I got my Finnair card now but in order to see transactions online I have to pay €9/year even though I already pay a yearly card fee and have my house loan with them. The money isn't much, it is the attitude.
Mar 20, 2019, 3:47 pm
#210
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Finnair , Marriot Gold
Posts: 183