Canadian SPG American Express
Jan 28, 2013, 2:58 pm
#1456
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2
Can I refer my spouse and they use the same SPG number to get the points?
Jan 28, 2013, 3:14 pm
#1457
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: AC*SE MM, Marriott Titanium, National Executive
Posts: 1,586
I got an email today from Starwood for an offer of 20,000 points if I sign up.
Is this a good deal?
Do they ever waive the first year $120 Fee?
I might want to try it, but paying for 2 premium cards at the same time (AMEX is not accepted everywhere) seems too much.
Is this a good deal?
Do they ever waive the first year $120 Fee?
I might want to try it, but paying for 2 premium cards at the same time (AMEX is not accepted everywhere) seems too much.
Jan 28, 2013, 4:11 pm
#1459
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
FWIW, I have both the Amex Gold and Amex SPG cards - both no fee for the first year. I use my Amex Gold at all grocery, gas and drug stores, and used my SPG at other stores to make my minimum spend. I made my minimum spend in one month, so I rarely use it now. I plan to cancel soon - and maybe churn when the next no fee promo comes in. BUT - need to get my bonus points before I can do that!!!
Jan 28, 2013, 4:16 pm
#1461
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West
Posts: 3,357
You getting a SPG point for .6 cent, its a good deal I think. You can even get 21 000 by referral.
Jan 28, 2013, 4:16 pm
#1462
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Since Amex seems to post the points to a brand new SPG account in the cardholders name for new credit card apps (regardless if you give a SPG account number in the application or not), I'd say the answer is no. BUT, newflyer says you can transfer points at no cost, so that looks like the easiest solution!
Jan 28, 2013, 4:57 pm
#1463
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,629
You can get 21,000 from this direct Amex link:
https://www.americanexpress.com/ca/e...d-credit-card/
No referral required. The offer is valid until April 11, 2013.
https://www.americanexpress.com/ca/e...d-credit-card/
No referral required. The offer is valid until April 11, 2013.
Offer valid for applications received by American Express by April 11, 2013 through the links provided within this webpage and other select communications from spg.com. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Account must be in good standing. To qualify for the 20,000 Bonus Starpoints, you must have at least $1,000 in net purchases posted to your account on or before your three month anniversary date.
Jan 28, 2013, 5:11 pm
#1464
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West
Posts: 3,357
You can get 21,000 from this direct Amex link:
https://www.americanexpress.com/ca/e...d-credit-card/
No referral required. The offer is valid until April 11, 2013.
https://www.americanexpress.com/ca/e...d-credit-card/
No referral required. The offer is valid until April 11, 2013.
Last edited by 1Newflyer; Jan 28, 2013 at 5:17 pm
Jan 28, 2013, 5:14 pm
#1465
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West
Posts: 3,357
You can get 21,000 from this direct Amex link:
https://www.americanexpress.com/ca/e...d-credit-card/
No referral required. The offer is valid until April 11, 2013.
https://www.americanexpress.com/ca/e...d-credit-card/
No referral required. The offer is valid until April 11, 2013.
Jan 28, 2013, 6:16 pm
#1466
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,629
Jan 28, 2013, 8:45 pm
#1467
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Aeroplan, Marriott Bonvoy (Gold)
Posts: 280
I agree with all above. They created a new SPG account and it was a big production to have them merged over the phone (online profile problems needed to be sorted out by a tech). Not to mention I've been waiting for my 15K bonus since October. My 3rd statement was generated a few days ago - and STILL no 15K bonus. When I called Amex a couple of weeks ago, they said it would likely take another 30-90 days. Good Lord! They were even a bit snarky with me - which is weird since my Amex Gold card calls have always been amazing. Wonder if that's because the CSRs have more knowledge and control with MRs, but not so much with SPGs?
While the 21K app and the 10K referral bonus sound great, my spouse isn't jazzed about committing to the $120 annual fee...and me? Well, I think churning this card will end up being a massive pain in the a$$ considering all the hassle it's been to get the sign-up bonus (the 21K and the referral bonus would likely be a nightmare to follow-up on). I am going to fight to get my 15K, use 'em up, and then chuck this card in the trash...okay, maybe I am being dramatic. But, man, getting bonus points should not be this hard or take this long!!!
While the 21K app and the 10K referral bonus sound great, my spouse isn't jazzed about committing to the $120 annual fee...and me? Well, I think churning this card will end up being a massive pain in the a$$ considering all the hassle it's been to get the sign-up bonus (the 21K and the referral bonus would likely be a nightmare to follow-up on). I am going to fight to get my 15K, use 'em up, and then chuck this card in the trash...okay, maybe I am being dramatic. But, man, getting bonus points should not be this hard or take this long!!!
Same story here. I do not remember such a hassle with bonus SPG points like this time. They always showed up with the first statement.
It has been 4 months and no bonus points. I sent a secure message on the weekend and was told that points will be awarded in 5 business days. We will see.
Wander what changed lately that it is taking forever with the bonus points.
I really don’t think it is acceptable to wait 120 days or even longer
Jan 29, 2013, 2:25 am
#1468
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: +61
Programs: SQ*PPS, QF-WP1 & LTG, VA-Gold, Marriott*LTT, Hilton*Gold, Accor*Platinum
Posts: 5,735
Jan 29, 2013, 3:49 pm
#1469
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Same story here. I do not remember such a hassle with bonus SPG points like this time. They always showed up with the first statement.
It has been 4 months and no bonus points. I sent a secure message on the weekend and was told that points will be awarded in 5 business days. We will see.
Wander what changed lately that it is taking forever with the bonus points.
I really don’t think it is acceptable to wait 120 days or even longer
It has been 4 months and no bonus points. I sent a secure message on the weekend and was told that points will be awarded in 5 business days. We will see.
Wander what changed lately that it is taking forever with the bonus points.
I really don’t think it is acceptable to wait 120 days or even longer
Jan 29, 2013, 4:26 pm
#1470
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6,385
This makes me wonder if they've changed their policy to only award bonus points after someone complains about it - in other words, automatic bonus points have now changed to manual bonus points. This is really infuriating, and it will deter me from ever paying an annual fee on this card. I will gladly pay an annual fee for my Amex Gold, where I have experienced exceptional service and received prompt automated bonus points...
The link in my signature offers 21,000k points with $1,000 spend.