Last edit by: Steve Oh
What we know so far, that we are happy to share, and won't get the hump when other people ask us or other people get the hump cos we know something they don't.
3V / Pay.com cards are no more
That is all.
3V / Pay.com cards are no more
That is all.
Manufactured Spend UK
#107
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: England
Programs: BA, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, KLM Gold, AB Gold, Accor Plat, BW Diamond, Qantas Svr, Etihad Svr
Posts: 328
#108
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 154
#110
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
#111
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SE England
Programs: Amex Cent and all that comes with it
Posts: 332
I've got a Range store a couple of miles from home. I usually use my Amex cards to build up membership rewards which I convert in Virgin Atlantic miles.
Given the Range doesn't accept Amex, I'd conceivably use a credit card to build up spend/rewards to convert to Virgin Atlantic miles - so any cards stand out as especially good for conversion to VA miles?
Adey
Given the Range doesn't accept Amex, I'd conceivably use a credit card to build up spend/rewards to convert to Virgin Atlantic miles - so any cards stand out as especially good for conversion to VA miles?
Adey
#112
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,969
Assuming you are in the UK, the Virgin Atlantic credit cards issued by MBNA are issued in a set. One is an Amex-network card which earns 2 miles per pound, the companion is a VISA which earns 1 mile per pound. Read here:
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/gb/en...lack-card.html
Note also that VA is the IATA code for Virgin Australia. Virgin Atlantic's code is "VS".
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/gb/en...lack-card.html
Note also that VA is the IATA code for Virgin Australia. Virgin Atlantic's code is "VS".
#113
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
Also note you get a 6,000 miles bonus on your first spend, but don't forget the annual fee too.
I'm just waiting for mine to arrive in the post then off the The Range I go...... Providing my actual Range card actually arrives at some point lol
I'm just waiting for mine to arrive in the post then off the The Range I go...... Providing my actual Range card actually arrives at some point lol
#114
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: EWR Ionosphere Club, LAX Clipper Club, Still Traveling Global, yearly BIS miles
Programs: EAL Silver Wings, I-Club, Flying Colonels DL, WorldPass PLat from the olde Meatball and PE SMARTbank
Posts: 1,991
any suggestions for manufatured spending in Italy, France or rest of c2 ?
thanks!
thanks!
#115
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
My RPPMC finally arrived today, more than 2 weeks after ordering it.
Will pop over to The Range one day this week and buy a few top up vouchers, then transfer into my bank account before CC bill is due.
Will report my findings - watch this space
Will pop over to The Range one day this week and buy a few top up vouchers, then transfer into my bank account before CC bill is due.
Will report my findings - watch this space
#116
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG (previously SOU and PLH)
Programs: NZ Elite, QFWP, IHG Plat, *wood Gold
Posts: 532
I am still looking for the holy grail (UK manufactured spending for my AMEX cards) with little luck, but a lot of searching. anyone with any updates?
dj
#117
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
Sorry for lack of updates - I have been away for a week, avoiding all the rain, snow and wind ^
Card has now been upgraded, however I cannot see how to transfer money to a bank account though, so I might have to give them a call tomorrow to find out how to do that.
I'm also having a slight problem in sending text messages to the number they state and getting any kind of response, ie PIN confirmation
Once they have confirmed how to do those, and everything is wrking ok, I will be popping to a store to top up my card.
I should be able to do this on Monday next week, so check back again in 8 days.
Card has now been upgraded, however I cannot see how to transfer money to a bank account though, so I might have to give them a call tomorrow to find out how to do that.
I'm also having a slight problem in sending text messages to the number they state and getting any kind of response, ie PIN confirmation
Once they have confirmed how to do those, and everything is wrking ok, I will be popping to a store to top up my card.
I should be able to do this on Monday next week, so check back again in 8 days.
#118
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: N.Wales, UK
Posts: 933
Wiggle online bike store
Whilst I appreciate this is not strictly manufactured spending, in that the refund you would get, would presumably go back onto the card you paid with, it may be useful to some. Particularly those with a 'minimum spend' to make, for a cc bonus.
I was perusing bikes the other day, and came across wiggle. They have an interesting 30 day 'test ride' policy. Basically you can buy a bike, send it back within 30 days, in a reasonable condition, for a full refund. They will even pick it up for free.
If you wished to make a 2000 minimum spend, this could be useful:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-compulsion-50-2013/
If you were looking to make a 5k minimum spend on, lets say a certain aadvantage cc offer:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-compulsion-lt1-2013/
Be careful that the bike needs to be no more than 15% discounted in the first place. Don't forget to keep the box. Also, don't forget topcashback at 3.03%.
Obviously YMMV. Do not blame me if things go wrong!
Terms here. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/h/option/30testride
Dan.
I was perusing bikes the other day, and came across wiggle. They have an interesting 30 day 'test ride' policy. Basically you can buy a bike, send it back within 30 days, in a reasonable condition, for a full refund. They will even pick it up for free.
If you wished to make a 2000 minimum spend, this could be useful:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-compulsion-50-2013/
If you were looking to make a 5k minimum spend on, lets say a certain aadvantage cc offer:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-compulsion-lt1-2013/
Be careful that the bike needs to be no more than 15% discounted in the first place. Don't forget to keep the box. Also, don't forget topcashback at 3.03%.
Obviously YMMV. Do not blame me if things go wrong!
Terms here. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/h/option/30testride
Dan.
#119
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 561
It's a nice idea, though I'd be worried that there is a cost to the company (delivery/collection/having to sell the bike as a return etc). If you really want to do the buy-return thing then a high street store which sells shiny rocks for inflated prices may be a better choice.
#120
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
Little update:
Still not able to send message from my phone to their number to get a response.
Also no option for me to transfer money from card to my bank account.
I have spoken to them as I received no reply from my email. They are forwarding the issue on to their technical team and will get back to me.
Sadly though, seeing as at the moment there is no way of loading the card (voucher code via SMS) or transferring into bank account, I will not be able to go to a Range store today to load the card, and I am working for the rest of the week.
So, as before, check back in about a week ^
Still not able to send message from my phone to their number to get a response.
Also no option for me to transfer money from card to my bank account.
I have spoken to them as I received no reply from my email. They are forwarding the issue on to their technical team and will get back to me.
Sadly though, seeing as at the moment there is no way of loading the card (voucher code via SMS) or transferring into bank account, I will not be able to go to a Range store today to load the card, and I am working for the rest of the week.
So, as before, check back in about a week ^