Amex Ascend Spend Bonus - 20,000 points for 2,000 in spend
Nov 4, 2018, 6:39 pm
#46
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 142
Depends on your values. With ur @1.5cpp and Hilton @ 0.4cpp (unless they lower values again during tomorrow's "system update":
1.5 ur = 2.25% vs 13hp (Hilton pesos) = 5.2%. Hilton offer much better with this bonus vs Chase "other" category.
3 ur = 4.5% vs 16 hp = 6.4%. For me I'd still go with the ur for 3UR categories, because the 1.5cpp is much more flexible for me and like a lower limit cash value. And Chase UR have kept approximately the same minimum value over several years while hp have ~halved in value over that same time period.
For 5ur categories (Freedom 4q warehouse stores, Ink office supply and cell service), it's not even close with Chase worth 7.5%.
1.5 ur = 2.25% vs 13hp (Hilton pesos) = 5.2%. Hilton offer much better with this bonus vs Chase "other" category.
3 ur = 4.5% vs 16 hp = 6.4%. For me I'd still go with the ur for 3UR categories, because the 1.5cpp is much more flexible for me and like a lower limit cash value. And Chase UR have kept approximately the same minimum value over several years while hp have ~halved in value over that same time period.
For 5ur categories (Freedom 4q warehouse stores, Ink office supply and cell service), it's not even close with Chase worth 7.5%.
Nov 20, 2018, 11:45 am
#48
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HH Gold, Marriott Gold, PC Plat, Emirates Silver
Posts: 2,679
Has anyone received the points yet? My experience is they either post in a few days after meeting the spend or you have to wait the 8 weeks from the end of the promo which is 12/25 - which would put posting around March 1st.
Dec 4, 2018, 11:08 am
#52
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Rochester, MN
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton HHonors Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,830
Want to see if anyone who had the Ascend card, then signed up for this promo, THEN upgraded the card to Aspire mid promo has gotten any bonus points yet? This is the scenario I am in.
Ha Update: 40k points deposited into Honors acct from promo! So YES the promo does carry over!
Ha Update: 40k points deposited into Honors acct from promo! So YES the promo does carry over!
Last edited by Hawkeyefan; Dec 4, 2018 at 11:11 am Reason: Update
Dec 4, 2018, 3:23 pm
#53
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: CONUS
Programs: HHonors, United, Delta
Posts: 828
I just got my 20k after switching Ascend to Aspire.
I guess I'll see if Christmas shopping and end-of-year-whatnot gets me the next milestone for the next 2k spend/20k bonus.
Hmm... If I buy points on the Hilton double points promo, does that spend count towards this? I was going to buy $800 worth of points (160k) for an upcoming WA LV stay... I know they don't count towards elite tier qual or get points on the purchase, but I assume the spend itself would count towards this promo...
Terms and Conditions
Enroll and earn 20,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after each $2,000 you spend in eligible purchases on your Hilton Honors American Express Card ("Purchase Requirement") starting from the time you complete enrollment through December 25th, 2018 ("Purchase Period"), up to a maximum of 40,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points. Enrollment period ends on December 25th, 2018. If you reach the Purchase Requirement, the Hilton Honors Bonus Points will be credited to your Hilton Honors account in the 8 week period following December 1st, 2018 . Purchases may fall outside of the Purchase Period (and therefore not be eligible for the Bonus Points) in some cases, such as a delay in merchants submitting transactions to us or if the purchase date differs from the date you made the transaction. (For example, if you buy goods online, the purchase date may be the date the goods are shipped.) This offer is only available to the Basic Card Member; however, eligible purchases made by Additional Card Members will contribute to the Purchase Requirement. Eligible purchases do NOT include fees or interest charges, balance transfers, cash advances, purchases of traveler's checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, purchases of gift cards, person-to-person payments, or purchases of any cash equivalents. Eligible purchases to meet the Purchase Requirement are for goods and services minus returns and other credits. To receive the Hilton Honors Bonus Points, your Card Account must not be cancelled or past due at the time of fulfillment. American Express reserves the right to modify or revoke offer at any time. The Hilton Honors Bonus Points you may earn during the Purchase Period as part of this offer are in addition to any other Bonus Points you may get from using your Card."
I guess I'll see if Christmas shopping and end-of-year-whatnot gets me the next milestone for the next 2k spend/20k bonus.
Hmm... If I buy points on the Hilton double points promo, does that spend count towards this? I was going to buy $800 worth of points (160k) for an upcoming WA LV stay... I know they don't count towards elite tier qual or get points on the purchase, but I assume the spend itself would count towards this promo...
Terms and Conditions
Enroll and earn 20,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after each $2,000 you spend in eligible purchases on your Hilton Honors American Express Card ("Purchase Requirement") starting from the time you complete enrollment through December 25th, 2018 ("Purchase Period"), up to a maximum of 40,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points. Enrollment period ends on December 25th, 2018. If you reach the Purchase Requirement, the Hilton Honors Bonus Points will be credited to your Hilton Honors account in the 8 week period following December 1st, 2018 . Purchases may fall outside of the Purchase Period (and therefore not be eligible for the Bonus Points) in some cases, such as a delay in merchants submitting transactions to us or if the purchase date differs from the date you made the transaction. (For example, if you buy goods online, the purchase date may be the date the goods are shipped.) This offer is only available to the Basic Card Member; however, eligible purchases made by Additional Card Members will contribute to the Purchase Requirement. Eligible purchases do NOT include fees or interest charges, balance transfers, cash advances, purchases of traveler's checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, purchases of gift cards, person-to-person payments, or purchases of any cash equivalents. Eligible purchases to meet the Purchase Requirement are for goods and services minus returns and other credits. To receive the Hilton Honors Bonus Points, your Card Account must not be cancelled or past due at the time of fulfillment. American Express reserves the right to modify or revoke offer at any time. The Hilton Honors Bonus Points you may earn during the Purchase Period as part of this offer are in addition to any other Bonus Points you may get from using your Card."
Dec 5, 2018, 1:54 pm
#57
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,220
There might be hope for you - my email said I had to register my card by 12/25 and make the spend by 12/25 - so I'd register the card now and see what happens, if not call Amex to have them explain the date language.
Dec 6, 2018, 6:51 pm
#59
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: HH Diamond, HGVC, WN RR, National Exec, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,057
I got 20,000 posted on Monday and had completely forgotten about this promo. I believe I have just passed the second $2k spend and also met the spend requirement when I upgraded from the Acescend to Aspire. It's raining Hilton points.