Jan 15, 2014, 9:20 am
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
Apr 9, 2014, 12:21 pm
#1276
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 136
There are two big differences. Firstly,over there, it is still possible to use air miles for genuinely 'free' flights ie negligible taxes and fuel surcharges. Secondly credit card bonuses tend to be bigger - so the reward for any given level of ms is greater.
So in the US manufactured spend schemes are still viable even if they incur some costs - and most of the schemes DO incur costs.
In the UK a scheme need to be free, or nearly free, to be worthwhile.For people who can 'do the math' anything more than 0.5p per mile is a definate no.
Apr 9, 2014, 2:52 pm
#1277
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
I'll agree with that, although 0.5p would be a terrible day - you should be getting at least at least 10 miles for that. 0.001p (100 miles per penny) is what you should be aiming for.
Apr 9, 2014, 3:03 pm
#1278
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Marco Polo Club (Gold); BAEC (Blue)
Posts: 14
You're being had mate! On a bad day, I wouldn't get out of bed for anything less than 0.0001p (1,000 miles per new pence).
Apr 10, 2014, 1:58 am
#1280
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, VS Red, HH Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Basic, Alitalia Status Match
Posts: 1,173
Some of the earnings expectations mentioned are probably beyond me right now, but I wondered if anyone had experience of this product:
https://skypark.gcencurrencycards.com/terms.html
I've used them for airport parking a couple of times now and got an e-mail today offering the above card. The sterling one can be loaded by debit or credit card and the ** only suggests a charge for forex (but I guess you need to be careful of cash advance fees from your credit card provider). Can load upto £5000, can redeem for £5.
Anyone tried this or similar cards? I'd take 5000+ Avios/FC miles (depending on card loaded with) for £5 outlay. Thoughts?
https://skypark.gcencurrencycards.com/terms.html
I've used them for airport parking a couple of times now and got an e-mail today offering the above card. The sterling one can be loaded by debit or credit card and the ** only suggests a charge for forex (but I guess you need to be careful of cash advance fees from your credit card provider). Can load upto £5000, can redeem for £5.
Anyone tried this or similar cards? I'd take 5000+ Avios/FC miles (depending on card loaded with) for £5 outlay. Thoughts?
Apr 10, 2014, 2:54 am
#1281
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
Looks interesting, although the conditions under Sec.4 would be of concern to me. Not even RPPMC has that clause.
Last edited by Steve Oh; Apr 10, 2014 at 3:41 am
Apr 10, 2014, 3:02 am
#1282
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,709
Here, let me fix that for you.
---Quote (Originally by ankomonkey)---
Some of the earnings expectations mentioned are probably beyond me right now, but I wondered if anyone had experience of this product:
---End Quote---
Looks interesting, although the conditions under Sec.4 would be of concern to me. Not even RPPMC has that clause.
---Quote (Originally by ankomonkey)---
Some of the earnings expectations mentioned are probably beyond me right now, but I wondered if anyone had experience of this product:
---End Quote---
Looks interesting, although the conditions under Sec.4 would be of concern to me. Not even RPPMC has that clause.
Apr 10, 2014, 3:40 am
#1283
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
Here, let me fix that for you.
---Quote (Originally by ankomonkey)---
Some of the earnings expectations mentioned are probably beyond me right now, but I wondered if anyone had experience of this product:
---End Quote---
Looks interesting, although the conditions under Sec.4 would be of concern to me. Not even RPPMC has that clause.
---Quote (Originally by ankomonkey)---
Some of the earnings expectations mentioned are probably beyond me right now, but I wondered if anyone had experience of this product:
---End Quote---
Looks interesting, although the conditions under Sec.4 would be of concern to me. Not even RPPMC has that clause.
I was unable to put link in where I wanted - done now
FYI, this is the same info as per the Sticky up the top, which I wrote more than a year ago, and last edited in Jan.
Last edited by Steve Oh; Apr 10, 2014 at 3:49 am
Apr 10, 2014, 5:44 am
#1287
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
Apr 10, 2014, 6:25 am
#1288
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tyrone,EU
Programs: Avios Hunter
Posts: 2,812
Obviously there are more options in the states but really you only need one or two workable schemes.
There are two big differences. Firstly,over there, it is still possible to use air miles for genuinely 'free' flights ie negligible taxes and fuel surcharges. Secondly credit card bonuses tend to be bigger - so the reward for any given level of ms is greater.
So in the US manufactured spend schemes are still viable even if they incur some costs - and most of the schemes DO incur costs.
In the UK a scheme need to be free, or nearly free, to be worthwhile.For people who can 'do the math' anything more than 0.5p per mile is a definate no.
There are two big differences. Firstly,over there, it is still possible to use air miles for genuinely 'free' flights ie negligible taxes and fuel surcharges. Secondly credit card bonuses tend to be bigger - so the reward for any given level of ms is greater.
So in the US manufactured spend schemes are still viable even if they incur some costs - and most of the schemes DO incur costs.
In the UK a scheme need to be free, or nearly free, to be worthwhile.For people who can 'do the math' anything more than 0.5p per mile is a definate no.
A search a few days ago confirmed that BA wasn't charging any fuel surcharge on USairway award flights out of the UK.
You can book return flights within US on AA using Avios for £3 of taxes.
Similarly, AA flights out of Dublin can be had for almost no taxes. i.e. as per the following link, 20K of AA miles plus £27.40 gets you 1-way DUB-LAS via JFK. And those 20K of AA miles can be achieved for a £36 outlay.
http://www.goingonrewards.com/2014/0...-american.html
Apr 10, 2014, 1:48 pm
#1289
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 136
Agree regarding the sign-up bonuses. However, there are plenty of outlets for award miles that offer flights that have reduced taxes. Just not BA into/out of UK.
A search a few days ago confirmed that BA wasn't charging any fuel surcharge on USairway award flights out of the UK.
You can book return flights within US on AA using Avios for £3 of taxes.
Similarly, AA flights out of Dublin can be had for almost no taxes. i.e. as per the following link, 20K of AA miles plus £27.40 gets you 1-way DUB-LAS via JFK. And those 20K of AA miles can be achieved for a £36 outlay.
http://www.goingonrewards.com/2014/0...-american.html
A search a few days ago confirmed that BA wasn't charging any fuel surcharge on USairway award flights out of the UK.
You can book return flights within US on AA using Avios for £3 of taxes.
Similarly, AA flights out of Dublin can be had for almost no taxes. i.e. as per the following link, 20K of AA miles plus £27.40 gets you 1-way DUB-LAS via JFK. And those 20K of AA miles can be achieved for a £36 outlay.
http://www.goingonrewards.com/2014/0...-american.html
The whole point of collecting air miles is to be able to travel the world more often and in greater comfort than you could otherwise afford.
LHR-DUB-JFK-LAS? What's that? 20 hours? Half of it spent queuing or sitting around lounges? Not exactly traveling the world in comfort.
Apr 10, 2014, 2:35 pm
#1290
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985