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Mar 30, 2015, 4:49 pm
#1621
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
just tried apply SPG SMB card, been told you can just keep 2 AE card at most 
is that true ? I thought SMB card don't use personnel credit info?
I already have Costco AE card for 10 years (for credit history purpose obviously can't cancel) and personnel SPG AE card (apply last mon haven't got SPG points yet), so obvious can't cancel both, what's my options?
is that true ? I thought SMB card don't use personnel credit info?I already have Costco AE card for 10 years (for credit history purpose obviously can't cancel) and personnel SPG AE card (apply last mon haven't got SPG points yet), so obvious can't cancel both, what's my options?
Options...cancel one of your older cards, else abort the current new card application.
But if you do choose to cancel your Personal SPG, you may or may not get the referral points (assuming you self-referred). FWIW, in the past, I've had very good Amex customer service to help me stick-handle around this type of situation, but YMMV.
Mar 30, 2015, 5:01 pm
#1622
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,666
There might be dubious value to actually keeping that first AMEX for its credit history. I've found that every AMEX card I've opened since I got my first one (except business) has been assigned the Opened date of my first AMEX in 2009. In other words, if you open another AMEX and correctly enter a card number you already have where it asks you - you should get a opened since date of whenever you got your first card with them, and it's basically like doing a product switch since you still have that account age on your report.
I'm in the funny situation where the more AMEX accounts I've opened, the more my credit score has gone up as each card I have been getting has been adding to the average age of my accounts.
I'm in the funny situation where the more AMEX accounts I've opened, the more my credit score has gone up as each card I have been getting has been adding to the average age of my accounts.
Mar 31, 2015, 7:27 am
#1623
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZish
Posts: 300
Amex MR to Aeroplan 25% transfer bonus
Added: Disregard below as per TelFunku
I just received an email from Aeroplan for the new transfer bonuses. Amex Membership Rewards are an option right now. Convert 100,000 MR points to Aeroplan and receive a 25,000 Aeroplan bonus.
In the Aeroplan email you have to click through to the Diners Club option and then Amex MR (Canada and US) are there in addition to Diners Club and CIBC Aventura option.
Here is the link from my email in case you didn't receive one:
http://www4.aeroplan.com/earn_miles/more_miles.do (Amex MR details)
http://www4.aeroplan.com/promotions/...&cid=001259544 (transfer bonus details)
I just received an email from Aeroplan for the new transfer bonuses. Amex Membership Rewards are an option right now. Convert 100,000 MR points to Aeroplan and receive a 25,000 Aeroplan bonus.
In the Aeroplan email you have to click through to the Diners Club option and then Amex MR (Canada and US) are there in addition to Diners Club and CIBC Aventura option.
Here is the link from my email in case you didn't receive one:
http://www4.aeroplan.com/earn_miles/more_miles.do (Amex MR details)
http://www4.aeroplan.com/promotions/...&cid=001259544 (transfer bonus details)
Last edited by NotJustDreaming; Mar 31, 2015 at 8:56 am Reason: added 'disregard' instead of deleting post
Mar 31, 2015, 7:34 am
#1624
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC
Posts: 379
I just received an email from Aeroplan for the new transfer bonuses. Amex Membership Rewards are an option right now. Convert 100,000 MR points to Aeroplan and receive a 25,000 Aeroplan bonus.
In the Aeroplan email you have to click through to the Diners Club option and then Amex MR (Canada and US) are there in addition to Diners Club and CIBC Aventura option.
Here is the link from my email in case you didn't receive one:
http://www4.aeroplan.com/earn_miles/more_miles.do
In the Aeroplan email you have to click through to the Diners Club option and then Amex MR (Canada and US) are there in addition to Diners Club and CIBC Aventura option.
Here is the link from my email in case you didn't receive one:
http://www4.aeroplan.com/earn_miles/more_miles.do
No bonus on Amex MRs.
Mar 31, 2015, 7:52 am
#1625
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: YYZ, Canada
Posts: 120
Amex USA airline transfer partners 1:1. Didn't realize it was so extensive.
Drooling here:
Delta Skymiles, AeroMexico, Air Canada Aeroplan, Flying Blue (KLM & Air France), Alitalia MilleMiglia, Cathay’s Asia Miles, British Airways Executive Club, El Al Israel, Emirates Skywards, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia Plus, Jet Blue, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Virgin Elevate, Virgin Atlantic, All Nippon Airways (ANA) Mileage Club
Drooling here:
Delta Skymiles, AeroMexico, Air Canada Aeroplan, Flying Blue (KLM & Air France), Alitalia MilleMiglia, Cathay’s Asia Miles, British Airways Executive Club, El Al Israel, Emirates Skywards, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia Plus, Jet Blue, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Virgin Elevate, Virgin Atlantic, All Nippon Airways (ANA) Mileage Club
Mar 31, 2015, 8:52 am
#1626
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZish
Posts: 300
Hmm, I feel tricked. That's sneaky.
Mar 31, 2015, 9:04 am
#1627
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZish
Posts: 300
There might be dubious value to actually keeping that first AMEX for its credit history. I've found that every AMEX card I've opened since I got my first one (except business) has been assigned the Opened date of my first AMEX in 2009. In other words, if you open another AMEX and correctly enter a card number you already have where it asks you - you should get a opened since date of whenever you got your first card with them, and it's basically like doing a product switch since you still have that account age on your report.
I'm in the funny situation where the more AMEX accounts I've opened, the more my credit score has gone up as each card I have been getting has been adding to the average age of my accounts.
I'm in the funny situation where the more AMEX accounts I've opened, the more my credit score has gone up as each card I have been getting has been adding to the average age of my accounts.
Can you confirm that works from personal charge card to personal credit card (ie: Amex MR Gold to SPG to Amex Aero back to Amex MR Gold)? Perfect timing for this as I was just about to cancel before opening a new one.
Mar 31, 2015, 9:45 am
#1628
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,535
Ever since I opened up my first Amex Gold Rewards, all subsequent personal cards have picked up the same year (but month is the month I opened the new card).
I do not have my first Amex Gold any more, but the member since year on all other cards is still being reported as such.
I do not have my first Amex Gold any more, but the member since year on all other cards is still being reported as such.
Mar 31, 2015, 9:49 am
#1629
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,535
Why? Based on the history in my signature, Amex MR has been excluded for years. Also, it's not one of the logos shown on the promo (all hotels and car rentals) either, so little reason to expect it to count
Pre-Oct 2013 devaluation Aventura cardholder transfers aren't eligible either.
Pre-Oct 2013 devaluation Aventura cardholder transfers aren't eligible either.
Mar 31, 2015, 10:11 am
#1630
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,666
Yep - my first AMEX was a Blue Sky I opened back in 2009. Every personal card I've opened since then shows my "Member Since" as 09 and on my report as well, though with the actual month I opened the card. Since then I've entered any AMEX card I've had and I've been able to keep the chain going.
Mar 31, 2015, 3:29 pm
#1631
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: ,BW Rewards, Skymiles, Aeroplan, SPG, IHG, Marriott, Club Carlson, Alaska Airlines
Posts: 256
There might be dubious value to actually keeping that first AMEX for its credit history. I've found that every AMEX card I've opened since I got my first one (except business) has been assigned the Opened date of my first AMEX in 2009. In other words, if you open another AMEX and correctly enter a card number you already have where it asks you - you should get a opened since date of whenever you got your first card with them, and it's basically like doing a product switch since you still have that account age on your report.
I'm in the funny situation where the more AMEX accounts I've opened, the more my credit score has gone up as each card I have been getting has been adding to the average age of my accounts.
I'm in the funny situation where the more AMEX accounts I've opened, the more my credit score has gone up as each card I have been getting has been adding to the average age of my accounts.
I have an Amex card since 1998.
Mar 31, 2015, 3:36 pm
#1632
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
There might be dubious value to actually keeping that first AMEX for its credit history. I've found that every AMEX card I've opened since I got my first one (except business) has been assigned the Opened date of my first AMEX in 2009. In other words, if you open another AMEX and correctly enter a card number you already have where it asks you - you should get a opened since date of whenever you got your first card with them, and it's basically like doing a product switch since you still have that account age on your report.
I'm in the funny situation where the more AMEX accounts I've opened, the more my credit score has gone up as each card I have been getting has been adding to the average age of my accounts.
I'm in the funny situation where the more AMEX accounts I've opened, the more my credit score has gone up as each card I have been getting has been adding to the average age of my accounts.
Mar 31, 2015, 5:17 pm
#1634
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
Yup, offered by CIBC.
https://www.cibc.com/ca/visa/aero-pl...dent-card.html
You most likely will have no issues getting approved with no prior credit history/substantial income.
https://www.cibc.com/ca/visa/aero-pl...dent-card.html
You most likely will have no issues getting approved with no prior credit history/substantial income.
Mar 31, 2015, 7:18 pm
#1635
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
I'm not sure if you need to supply a previous Amex card number during the application, as you should be able to call and have the Member Since adjusted anyways. Also, some people hint that you don't even need to always have at least one card opened, though I have my doubts about this
See this thread for relevant info:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ber-since.html
JJJ