AmEx Bonvoy Brilliant Luxury Card [General Discussion Thread]
Oct 29, 2018, 11:17 am
#496
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,466
In my wife's case, the charge that put her over $5k posted on 10/23 and the statement was dated 10/26 -- so essentially the same. Her regular points for the 10/26 statement showed up in her marriott account on 10/29, but the 100k upgrade bonus hasn't posted.
My worry is that she already received 100k earlier in the month as a sign-up bonus on a new SPG AMEX biz card (which she got before the new sign-up bonuses went into effect). We checked the terms of the upgrade offer carefully and there were no restrictions that prohibited her to earn it due to the earlier bonus. But I wonder whether Marriott might be questioning it.
We'll wait at least a week and then if it doesn't show up, we start calling and exerience AMEX saying it marriott's fault and marriott blaming it on amex.
My worry is that she already received 100k earlier in the month as a sign-up bonus on a new SPG AMEX biz card (which she got before the new sign-up bonuses went into effect). We checked the terms of the upgrade offer carefully and there were no restrictions that prohibited her to earn it due to the earlier bonus. But I wonder whether Marriott might be questioning it.
We'll wait at least a week and then if it doesn't show up, we start calling and exerience AMEX saying it marriott's fault and marriott blaming it on amex.
Oct 31, 2018, 12:39 am
#498
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Jose, CA USA
Programs: UA Platinum 2MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 632
Would appreciate if you could post the outcome of this once it gets resolved. I just made the purchase to put me over 5K on an upgrade offer but it won't post for a few days. I have the Chase RC card so I'm waiting to see if I run into trouble even though the upgrade offer did not have the card restrictions.
Oct 31, 2018, 6:10 am
#499
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,925
I applied for the Lux (100k offer level) while still holding the regular version. My upgrade offer (also 100k) disappeared from the web site maybe 4-5 days after that [...] however as nexusCFX says the link in my upgrade offer email still appeared to work, and now my account online shows two Lux cards.
Nov 2, 2018, 11:26 am
#500
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 107
I have finished the spend requirements for 2 other offers (spend 15K, get 30K extra points, as well as a spend 10K, get 5K bonus) but I haven't seen these bonuses on my account yet, despite qualifying in September.
Anyone have these extra offers post?
Anyone have these extra offers post?
Nov 2, 2018, 11:40 am
#501
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,925
So it could be a while
Nov 2, 2018, 5:32 pm
#502
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,720
Applied online today through the link to the targeted 125k offer - instant approval. I guess I'm off the Amex blacklist after my Citi Hilton was transferred to Amex 
The only hitch is that the app auto-populates with my old SPG acct # which has since been merged with Marriott. I am going to give it a few days and then call to correct. No rush as I don't expect any points will be posting for at least 1 cycle.
The only hitch is that the app auto-populates with my old SPG acct # which has since been merged with Marriott. I am going to give it a few days and then call to correct. No rush as I don't expect any points will be posting for at least 1 cycle.
Nov 2, 2018, 7:48 pm
#503
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,466
Applied online today through the link to the targeted 125k offer - instant approval. I guess I'm off the Amex blacklist after my Citi Hilton was transferred to Amex
The only hitch is that the app auto-populates with my old SPG acct # which has since been merged with Marriott. I am going to give it a few days and then call to correct. No rush as I don't expect any points will be posting for at least 1 cycle.
The only hitch is that the app auto-populates with my old SPG acct # which has since been merged with Marriott. I am going to give it a few days and then call to correct. No rush as I don't expect any points will be posting for at least 1 cycle.
Nov 2, 2018, 10:34 pm
#504
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Posts: 295
Just got an email from Amex regarding my upgraded card:
"Happy Card anniversary! We wanted to remind you that you will receive one annual Free Night Award from SPG® each year of Card Membership within 8-12 weeks after your Card Account anniversary date.
You can redeem the Free Night Award e-certificate for a one-night stay inclusive of room rate and applicable taxes (additional mandatory resort fees may apply) at participating SPG and Marriott Rewards® hotels with a redemption level at or under 50,000 points."
Looking forward to possible redemption for off-peak Ritz Halfmoon Bay
"Happy Card anniversary! We wanted to remind you that you will receive one annual Free Night Award from SPG® each year of Card Membership within 8-12 weeks after your Card Account anniversary date.
You can redeem the Free Night Award e-certificate for a one-night stay inclusive of room rate and applicable taxes (additional mandatory resort fees may apply) at participating SPG and Marriott Rewards® hotels with a redemption level at or under 50,000 points."
Looking forward to possible redemption for off-peak Ritz Halfmoon Bay
Nov 4, 2018, 8:47 am
#505
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 79
I currently have the AMEX SPG Lux card and want to cancel before the next annual fee. Can someone explain how I can find the exact date when I get hit with the AF, and if there's a strategy for canceling at the right time to make sure I get all my points, the free night certificate (when am I supposed to get this?) and any other benefit that I would get once a year? I got the card late August this year. Thank you!
Nov 4, 2018, 10:01 am
#506
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: B6 Mosaic, Bonvoy LT Titanium (x SPG LT), IHG Spire, UA Silver
Posts: 5,847
I currently have the AMEX SPG Lux card and want to cancel before the next annual fee. Can someone explain how I can find the exact date when I get hit with the AF, and if there's a strategy for canceling at the right time to make sure I get all my points, the free night certificate (when am I supposed to get this?) and any other benefit that I would get once a year? I got the card late August this year. Thank you!
Nov 5, 2018, 7:16 am
#507
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 107
Just got an email from Amex regarding my upgraded card:
"Happy Card anniversary! We wanted to remind you that you will receive one annual Free Night Award from SPG® each year of Card Membership within 8-12 weeks after your Card Account anniversary date.
You can redeem the Free Night Award e-certificate for a one-night stay inclusive of room rate and applicable taxes (additional mandatory resort fees may apply) at participating SPG and Marriott Rewards® hotels with a redemption level at or under 50,000 points."
Looking forward to possible redemption for off-peak Ritz Halfmoon Bay
"Happy Card anniversary! We wanted to remind you that you will receive one annual Free Night Award from SPG® each year of Card Membership within 8-12 weeks after your Card Account anniversary date.
You can redeem the Free Night Award e-certificate for a one-night stay inclusive of room rate and applicable taxes (additional mandatory resort fees may apply) at participating SPG and Marriott Rewards® hotels with a redemption level at or under 50,000 points."
Looking forward to possible redemption for off-peak Ritz Halfmoon Bay
Nov 5, 2018, 9:48 am
#508
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 48
I currently have the AMEX SPG Lux card and want to cancel before the next annual fee. Can someone explain how I can find the exact date when I get hit with the AF, and if there's a strategy for canceling at the right time to make sure I get all my points, the free night certificate (when am I supposed to get this?) and any other benefit that I would get once a year? I got the card late August this year. Thank you!
Nov 5, 2018, 10:36 am
#509
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
Given what I have been seeing in recent posts in this thread, it looks like the 50K cert won't be deposited until 6+ weeks after the annual fee hits. I suspect that is Amex's way of ensuring they don't have to pay for the cert and then have someone cancel their card without paying the annual fee.
Nov 7, 2018, 6:57 am
#510
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 79
I see. So just to be safe, I should keep it until past my 1yr anniversary. With the $300 credit and a free night, I will recoup thr annual fee through those two anyway. Thanks!