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beachfan Apr 16, 2013 3:12 pm


Originally Posted by flyertalkingallday (Post 20362250)
Not recommended, as Amazon Payments transactions are likely to trigger financial reviews from AMEX.

My prg Amex statement showed the amazon payments as not being eligible for MR points. Anyone else experience this ?

SuperKirby Apr 16, 2013 3:54 pm


Originally Posted by Bender464 (Post 20602459)
I have read that you should not try to reverse the flow of the jungle river.

The best "no no" i've heard on FT yet. ^

CFFrost Apr 16, 2013 4:14 pm


Originally Posted by beachfan (Post 20602571)
My prg Amex statement showed the amazon payments as not being eligible for MR points. Anyone else experience this ?

Did you select "goods / services" or "cash advance" on AP? I don't think I have ever heard of Amex denying points for AP.

This report, combined with a recent report that a poster was specifically asked about VRs during a FR makes me wonder if Amex is starting to crack down on some of these methods . . .

beachfan Apr 16, 2013 5:15 pm

Goods and services.

I'm sure the wise thing is to let it lie and not call them.

SuperKirby Apr 16, 2013 5:21 pm


Originally Posted by beachfan (Post 20603261)
Goods and services.

I'm sure the wise thing is to let it lie and not call them.

+1

Bender464 Apr 16, 2013 5:33 pm


Originally Posted by beachfan (Post 20602571)
My prg Amex statement showed the amazon payments as not being eligible for MR points. Anyone else experience this ?

Oh nos!! :eek::mad:


Originally Posted by CFFrost (Post 20602968)
Did you select "goods / services" or "cash advance" on AP? I don't think I have ever heard of Amex denying points for AP.

This report, combined with a recent report that a poster was specifically asked about VRs during a FR makes me wonder if Amex is starting to crack down on some of these methods . . .

:td:


Originally Posted by beachfan (Post 20603261)
Goods and services.

I'm sure the wise thing is to let it lie and not call them.

This is NOT what I wanted to hear... :(

beachfan Apr 16, 2013 5:48 pm

Turns out even though the statement shows zero points, they are sitting there as pending points. If they don't post appropriately (my next statement close), I'll update this thread.

Not sure why it's different from Starwood Amex or HHonors Amex, but it seems to be.

Bender464 Apr 16, 2013 5:50 pm


Originally Posted by beachfan (Post 20603402)
Turns out even though the statement shows zero points, they are sitting there as pending points. If they don't post appropriately (my next statement close), I'll update this thread.

Not sure why it's different from Starwood Amex or HHonors Amex, but it seems to be.

This is what I was hoping... Sounds like you ARE ok. ^

CFFrost Apr 16, 2013 5:53 pm

Hadn't there been recent posts elsewhere of people receiving triple points for AP with PRG? I imagine this would make it a bit more of a priority . . .

SuperKirby Apr 16, 2013 6:08 pm


Originally Posted by CFFrost (Post 20603424)
Hadn't there been recent posts elsewhere of people receiving triple points for AP with PRG? I imagine this would make it a bit more of a priority . . .

AP payments (1x any rewards card) has a different merchant code than buying things on the Amazon Marketplace (3x for PRG)??

brownie20 Apr 16, 2013 6:24 pm


Originally Posted by beachfan (Post 20603402)
Turns out even though the statement shows zero points, they are sitting there as pending points. If they don't post appropriately (my next statement close), I'll update this thread.

Not sure why it's different from Starwood Amex or HHonors Amex, but it seems to be.

i think membership reward points are a statement behind for posting - maybe that's why the points are still pending?


Originally Posted by CFFrost (Post 20603424)
Hadn't there been recent posts elsewhere of people receiving triple points for AP with PRG? I imagine this would make it a bit more of a priority . . .


Originally Posted by SuperKirby (Post 20603503)
AP payments (1x any rewards card) has a different merchant code than buying things on the Amazon Marketplace (3x for PRG)??

ohhhh 3X points with PRG? that would be really nice! would love to hear more datapoints! :) i tried hilton amex and only received 1X points (previously reported to give 6X points i think!) :(

WOXOF Apr 16, 2013 7:41 pm


Originally Posted by brownie20 (Post 20596045)
thanks for the info - definitely want to avoid the sharks/cardinals! :)

Never, ever PING-PONG or complete the circle. You will get shut down. It's just a matter of time

SuperKirby Apr 16, 2013 7:53 pm


Originally Posted by brownie20 (Post 20603562)
ohhhh 3X points with PRG? that would be really nice! would love to hear more datapoints! :) i tried hilton amex and only received 1X points (previously reported to give 6X points i think!) :(

Only SOME has reported this. Amazon Marketplace only, not APayments. I believe the posts are on FT or some other forum, or both. Start reading and let me know =)

PedroNY Apr 16, 2013 8:09 pm


Originally Posted by SuperKirby (Post 20602839)
The best "no no" i've heard on FT yet. ^

debatable...and not necessarily applicable...

PedroNY

brownie20 Apr 16, 2013 10:52 pm


Originally Posted by WOXOF (Post 20603860)
Never, ever PING-PONG or complete the circle. You will get shut down. It's just a matter of time

thanks! :) i know not to ping pong but we have been using a rather small circle for a little more than half a year. should probably make it a oneway line especially since we don't really have spend to meet now...


Originally Posted by SuperKirby (Post 20603905)
Only SOME has reported this. Amazon Marketplace only, not APayments. I believe the posts are on FT or some other forum, or both. Start reading and let me know =)

thank you for the info! not sure we need anything on amazon marketplace at the moment but it's good info to know :)


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