Canadian SPG American Express
Apr 14, 2010, 10:33 pm
#676
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 200
It's not a feature of the Canadian card (although it really should be imo).
By way of comparison in the Canadian market, none of the Aeroplan cards give extra points for spending on Air Canada. However, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Marriott and Westjet credit cards in Canada -- basically every other airline/hotel card in Canada -- all give you extra points for spending on their particular airline/hotel.
By way of comparison in the Canadian market, none of the Aeroplan cards give extra points for spending on Air Canada. However, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Marriott and Westjet credit cards in Canada -- basically every other airline/hotel card in Canada -- all give you extra points for spending on their particular airline/hotel.
Apr 15, 2010, 8:33 am
#677
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Ontario,Canada
Posts: 64
[QUOTE=caribbeansun;13704032]It was disclosed in the T&C - right after you entered the 11000 RSVP code
AMEX
Foreign Currency Conversion
Charges in a currency other than Canadian dollars will be converted into Canadian dollars on the date we process the charge. If the charge is not in U.S. dollars, it will first be converted to U.S. dollars and then into Canadian dollars. If the charge is in U.S. dollars, it will be converted directly into Canadian dollars. Conversion rates are based on interbank rates selected from customary industry sources on the business day prior to the processing date, increased by a single conversion commission of 2.5% of each charge.
I received my card, too, and re-read this and it is a real sore point as I will be dividing my time between Berlin and Canada. This doesn't make it a true 'Canadian' card and is such a fee grab. It feels as if we pretend to offer you colonists our services but get extra fees through the back door. I will be using another card for Europe.
AMEX
Foreign Currency Conversion
Charges in a currency other than Canadian dollars will be converted into Canadian dollars on the date we process the charge. If the charge is not in U.S. dollars, it will first be converted to U.S. dollars and then into Canadian dollars. If the charge is in U.S. dollars, it will be converted directly into Canadian dollars. Conversion rates are based on interbank rates selected from customary industry sources on the business day prior to the processing date, increased by a single conversion commission of 2.5% of each charge.
I received my card, too, and re-read this and it is a real sore point as I will be dividing my time between Berlin and Canada. This doesn't make it a true 'Canadian' card and is such a fee grab. It feels as if we pretend to offer you colonists our services but get extra fees through the back door. I will be using another card for Europe.
Apr 15, 2010, 1:43 pm
#678
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Calgary
Programs: A Few
Posts: 2,339
15 days and counting.
Still waiting for our cards here in YYC. We were approved on launch day, March 31. There is no way ours cards were mailed next day as AMEX said they would be.
Still waiting for our cards here in YYC. We were approved on launch day, March 31. There is no way ours cards were mailed next day as AMEX said they would be.
Apr 15, 2010, 1:55 pm
#679
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: SPG Gold
Posts: 39
Approved launch day and live 5km from the Amex Canada HQ. Zero sign of the cards....
Apr 15, 2010, 2:26 pm
#680
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: JGC
Posts: 209
I am wondering if anyone on the west coast has received the card yet???
Apr 15, 2010, 4:36 pm
#682
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Bonvoy LTE
Posts: 1,881
Apr 15, 2010, 11:46 pm
#683
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: AB
Posts: 9
Mine came yesterday, and I'm in Cowtown. I applied on the 1st day, and was conditionally approved after application.
Apr 15, 2010, 11:52 pm
#684
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: JGC
Posts: 209
Got mine today (in vancouver). no sign of 15K bonus, though 
Apr 15, 2010, 11:55 pm
#685
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: YVR
Programs: AC*E, AS MVPG, AA Gold, PC Plt Amb, SPG, Avis First, National Executive
Posts: 113
Apr 16, 2010, 11:46 am
#686
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E50K (*G) WS Gold | SPG/Fairmont Plat Hilton/Hyatt Diamond Marriott Silver | National Exec Elite
Posts: 19,284
Well I, like most here, have had the card for a few days now. I've put all my purchases on the card and will continue using it as my primary card. I keep a backup MBNA Smartcash...
I don't spend that much in a year - $30,000 to $40,000 so I get to maintain my gold status. - I can also transfer to Aeroplan at 1.25pts / 1dollar - so this card is quite good for me because I, unlike most FT's here, do not fly around the world and stay at hotels all the time (3-4 times a year for pleasure trips only).
I will say that I have been pleasantly surprised that most places do take AMEX. Loblaws doesn't, so I don't shop there anymore. Belairdirect doesn't take it (condo policy), so I cancelled with them yesterday and signed up with CAA (and got to save money too). My hair stylist doesn't either, but he's awesome so I'll stay with him. Other than that...all other places take AMEX...
So I, for one, have noticed a lot of negativity here towards AMEX since this thread began, but I am definitely a happy camper!!
I don't spend that much in a year - $30,000 to $40,000 so I get to maintain my gold status. - I can also transfer to Aeroplan at 1.25pts / 1dollar - so this card is quite good for me because I, unlike most FT's here, do not fly around the world and stay at hotels all the time (3-4 times a year for pleasure trips only).
I will say that I have been pleasantly surprised that most places do take AMEX. Loblaws doesn't, so I don't shop there anymore. Belairdirect doesn't take it (condo policy), so I cancelled with them yesterday and signed up with CAA (and got to save money too). My hair stylist doesn't either, but he's awesome so I'll stay with him. Other than that...all other places take AMEX...
So I, for one, have noticed a lot of negativity here towards AMEX since this thread began, but I am definitely a happy camper!!
Apr 16, 2010, 1:12 pm
#687
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Beautiful Atlantic Canada
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum & LFT Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Silver, Airmiles Onyx, Aeroplan, Avis President's Club
Posts: 1,203
Even this guy from Atlantic Canada got his card before folks in Toronto, cool! We're usually the last getting stuff over here... nice for a change, thanks Amex! 
Last edited by NBSPGMEMBER; Apr 16, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Apr 16, 2010, 3:18 pm
#688
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Toronto
Programs: AC-Prestige, BMI-Silver, SPG-Gold,
Posts: 2
I applied for Personal SPG Amex on Apr 2, and received my card this past Tuesday.
Business SPG Amex applied on Mar 31, ....and still no sign of the card yet??
I'm in Toronto
Business SPG Amex applied on Mar 31, ....and still no sign of the card yet??
I'm in Toronto
Apr 16, 2010, 6:49 pm
#690
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: Avis CHM, Hertz Plat, National EE, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Le Club Plat, CX Gold
Posts: 367
Just got mine in the mail today (April 15)... applied the first day.
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