New Total Rewards Visa offers Platinum Status
Mar 13, 2013, 3:33 pm
#1
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New Total Rewards Visa offers Platinum Status
the new Total Rewards Visa offers automatic Platinum Status
LINK
Personally, this isn't really much of a benefit,
but this is FlyerTalk; and people often do ask if there is a fast-track to Caesars Entertainment Platinum or Diamond.... and this is definitely the least expensive way (with no gaming) to achieve Total Rewards Platinum Status.
LINK
Personally, this isn't really much of a benefit,
but this is FlyerTalk; and people often do ask if there is a fast-track to Caesars Entertainment Platinum or Diamond.... and this is definitely the least expensive way (with no gaming) to achieve Total Rewards Platinum Status.
Mar 15, 2013, 4:44 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: UA 1K | MR Platinum
Posts: 492
the new Total Rewards Visa offers automatic Platinum Status
LINK
Personally, this isn't really much of a benefit,
but this is FlyerTalk; and people often do ask if there is a fast-track to Caesars Entertainment Platinum or Diamond.... and this is definitely the least expensive way (with no gaming) to achieve Total Rewards Platinum Status.
LINK
Personally, this isn't really much of a benefit,
but this is FlyerTalk; and people often do ask if there is a fast-track to Caesars Entertainment Platinum or Diamond.... and this is definitely the least expensive way (with no gaming) to achieve Total Rewards Platinum Status.
Mar 16, 2013, 1:35 pm
#3
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Mar 19, 2013, 4:39 pm
#4
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I can see the benefits of it - free parking, some platinum check in lines and cutting of lines, etc. I have even seen valet restricted to Platinum and up at certain casinos at certain times.
The offer looks like it is free platinum + $100 after 1K of non-casino spend + $100 of buffets in Vegas, which is not terrible for someone starting with no status that is not likely to accumulate it quickly but is going to be staying at a CET casino a couple of times in a year and has 1 upcoming trip to Vegas.
The offer looks like it is free platinum + $100 after 1K of non-casino spend + $100 of buffets in Vegas, which is not terrible for someone starting with no status that is not likely to accumulate it quickly but is going to be staying at a CET casino a couple of times in a year and has 1 upcoming trip to Vegas.
Mar 25, 2013, 1:20 am
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worth it
Apr 4, 2013, 8:34 am
#8
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I just got the offer as well and will apply for it. For no anual fee, a card that gives a decent reward bonus with fiarly low spend, 5X spend @ TR properties and automatic platinum if you don't have it isn't so bad. I usually float between Plat (useless in AC) and Diamond but it's nice to have a buffer.
Can anyone tell if the annual fee is always $0 and gives plat status as long as you hold the card?
Can anyone tell if the annual fee is always $0 and gives plat status as long as you hold the card?
Apr 4, 2013, 8:44 am
#9
Join Date: Sep 2011
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I just got the offer as well and will apply for it. For no anual fee, a card that gives a decent reward bonus with fiarly low spend, 5X spend @ TR properties and automatic platinum if you don't have it isn't so bad. I usually float between Plat (useless in AC) and Diamond but it's nice to have a buffer.
Can anyone tell if the annual fee is always $0 and gives plat status as long as you hold the card?
Can anyone tell if the annual fee is always $0 and gives plat status as long as you hold the card?
Apr 10, 2013, 11:59 pm
#10
Join Date: Jan 2013
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What I don't understand is why they bother soliciting their best customers (Seven Stars and Diamond) with this. I guess some Platinum players will like a buffer as you say and people who don't play much might like being Platinum (but if they don't play much they probably won't get much use out of it) but I don't see what would make it worth it for Seven Stars and Diamond players. Am I missing something?
May 20, 2013, 2:31 pm
#11
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Location: HOU/IAH
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The Platinum status will exempt you from the new Resort Fees at harrahs properties. so to me that's a big plus because a "free" comped weekend now runs $60+ with the resort fees.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic...as_Nevada.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic...as_Nevada.html
May 31, 2013, 1:46 am
#12
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It's not clear whether you get permanent platinum status or not from the offer:
"When you receive the Total Rewards Visa card, you will automatically receive an upgrade5 to Platinum Tier, or maintain your Platinum Tier status for the next year"
Is this a one time upgrade thing? Or do you get platinum for the lifetime of the card?
"When you receive the Total Rewards Visa card, you will automatically receive an upgrade5 to Platinum Tier, or maintain your Platinum Tier status for the next year"
Is this a one time upgrade thing? Or do you get platinum for the lifetime of the card?
May 31, 2013, 2:01 pm
#13
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It's not clear whether you get permanent platinum status or not from the offer:
"When you receive the Total Rewards Visa card, you will automatically receive an upgrade5 to Platinum Tier, or maintain your Platinum Tier status for the next year"
Is this a one time upgrade thing? Or do you get platinum for the lifetime of the card?
"When you receive the Total Rewards Visa card, you will automatically receive an upgrade5 to Platinum Tier, or maintain your Platinum Tier status for the next year"
Is this a one time upgrade thing? Or do you get platinum for the lifetime of the card?
Mike
