Here's my fun update on this whole situation:

I call again to see where my points are - and get a COMPLETELY different story from Rep#2. He says, "You have to wait until your next statement for the points to transfer". Then I say, "Well, no - because my next statement won't have the points that were transferred into the black hole 3 months ago" and he then says, "Well, then you'll have to call Best Western Rewards". Then I reply, "Umm, and say what? Where's my points? They'll just tell me to call you back because you need to inform them what is going on".

The Rep then got extremely argumentative, so I cut it off and asked to speak to a supervisor. Then he goes, "Why? What can they help you with that I am not helping you with?". So then I go into the big song and dance about getting conflicting information, and needing someone to take control of the situation and settle it once and for all. He starts getting super condescending and is still arguing that I don't need to speak to a rep. So I said loudly and firmly, "Please transfer me to a supervisor" and he goes, "Stop shrieking into my ear!" and I sigh and go, "Look, you're being insulting, uncooperative and condescending. Get me to a supervisor, please". He goes, "How am I being condescending?" and I go, "You are because I said so - now transfer me to a supervisor" and he FINALLY does. After close to 10 mins of back and forth.

It then takes 2 mins with a supervisor to clear things up. They will contact BW and get all the points sorted out - she agreed that me calling BW would do nothing (why is it that customers always know this and the Reps don't?). Then she gives me 2500 points for all my hassles. Then she gives me her name and direct line.

Always pays to speak with the supervisor!!! Let's hope it's all sorted out by my 4th statement next week!

Question about HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard

In the details on the HSBC site, it states that you get 3 points per $1 spent. I am able to log in to the HSBC rewards site with my existing HSBC credit card and can confirm that Asia Miles (10:8), KrisFlyer (10:9) and Avios (1:1) are transfer partners. Wouldn't the 3 points per dollar be a really good reward? 3 points per 1 dollar!

I am in the same situation. Did not receive the first statements points in my BWA but the subsequent statements' earned points plus 40000 bonus was transferred 1 day after cycle ended. After each statement I called and each time they said they will write a note and sort it out. Not to date>

That seems way too generous. Are you certain the points earned on the HSBC Premier WE are the same as your current HSBC rewards points?

Based on what I read on Canadian Kilometers, the BA Avios transfer rate was supposed to work out to 1:1.2 (25,000 HSBC points = 10,000 Avios)

I'd gladly pay the $150 AF if 25,000 HSBC points = 25,000 Avios when you can earn 3 HSBC points per dollar!!!

From the qualification requirements:

the problem with BW card is when apply the BW card MBNA don't haven space for you to input BW rewards number on the application form (but Alaska card does), and MBNA rep is not properly trained for this card, that's where all the problem starts.

Yes, but that is when it should end as well. From previous applications I now call the rep as soon as I activate the card and give them the BW #. Before the statement is cycled I call to confirm the number is on file, and I insist that they say that number for me to confirm. And still there are these issues.

I've held this card 3 times prior (2 times being repeats) without issue. I think in the past I may have called to activate the card and they get my BW# then.

This has been such an ordeal. Even the 2500 points I was offered by the supervisor I spoke to still aren't in my account. Good grief......

Looks like Plastiq and Amex are parting ways. Nothing official but since Monday Plastiq is having "issues" with Amex.

Looking on a US credit card churing site it looks like some were really pushing the MS spend.

Who knows, either way Plastiq is useless otherwise, 2X MR points was the only reason I used them.

Whoa. Really? This is bad. Was very convenient for tax payments and minimum spend ...

I am a similar issue. On my online MBNA account, it shows that 22,000 points were transferred to Best Western. However, I didn't have a Best Western account so where could have these points gone?

I called MBNA and they gave me the runaround. They told me they have nothing to do with Best Western and asked me to call Best Western.

When I called Best Western, they told me to set up an account. Now, I have a Best Western account number. I will call MBNA to provide this number so future points will be transferred to my Best Western account but what do I do about the 22,000 points already transferred?

You need to call MBNA and ask them to confirm what BW number they have tied into your account. Once you get that number contact BW to ensure they merge your BW accounts, keeping the one MBNA has.

I have been go through these run-around for my first few BW card application, it is very frustrated, As I said MBNA rep will keep told you to call BW which is a total false answer, Mine I go through MBNA website E-mail complain channel and it was finally resolved.

Not true.

http://www.pointsnerd.ca/plastiq-and...mare-scenario/

For Scotiabank card, can you switch from American Express® Gold Card to no annual-fee American Express® Card and keep all reward points?

Also, for add secondary card holder, will there be a credit check?

Thanks!

Well, after nearly 5 months, all my BW bonus points are present and accounted for. Even with the headache, it was worth it - especially with the 10K award promo they have right now! :)

Did you talk to BW rewards outfit or credit card reps made good on the promises?

Credit card supervisor got the job done! Didn't even speak with BW rewards. Just another reminder that it pays to speak with a supervisor/manager - always!

Marriott Rewards MORE
 

Did anyone get an email about Marriott Rewards MORE? Seems to be similar to ebates, available in Canada and UK (Not sure about US). Has quite a few vendors including Best Buy and Amazon.ca. Amazon is showing 5 points per $ which is pretty good. Haven't had a chance to really look into it but it looks promising.

Looks good - especially for the first purchase 1000 point bonus!

The points guy has a good story on the program (although this is US featured):

https://thepointsguy.com/2017/10/mar...s-more-portal/

I'm already getting this confused with 'More Rewards' - which a Save-On-Foods rewards program for us out in the west...

I didn't get an email but I saw it on the blogs. Earning rates seem to depend on some sort of criteria (status, stays, nights?) as mine is showing 6pts on Amazon.ca.

Interesting. Are you Marriott plat? You're getting more points in most of those, some are the same. I'm gold.

Yes I am plat.

I've logged in twice today, and I got a slight variation in points earning...weird...Amazon originally was 2 points, now it's 5 points; Apple was originally 2 points, now it's 1 point; The Bay - 4points, Body Shop - 6 points, and Indigo 2 points, both times.

Very strange...

I made a purchase at bestbuy.ca via Marriott More app earlier today, it was 1 point per $2 spent, plus bonus points. All points have instantly posted to my Marriott account when I placed the order.

Now I open the app and bestbuy.ca is gone from the list. Amazon now 6x, was 5x. I am Marriott gold.

Plastiq + AMEX is back ! ^

As reported on various sites, Starwood is running a promo where you save 35% on buying SPG Starpoints when purchasing 5,000 or more, up to 30,000, through December 29. Some talk about if you already purchased the standard 30k max this year, you may still purchase up to 10k with this promo.

FAQ states there's bonus points when paying with SPG Amex... does that include the Canadian ones?

If it does, with no tax, but bills in USD so tack on the 2.5% foreign currency fee, buying the max 30k, I think it works out to ~2.8c/pt CAD. Not bad, not a slam dunk though.

This just in:

Convert points from hotel loyalty programs to Aeroplan and get 30% more miles by Dec. 11, 2017.

https://www.aeroplan.com/Fall2017Con...entLanguage=en

Note that the last conversion bonus in the Summer was 35%.

Has anyone actually tried to buy something through Marriott Rewards MORE? I don't have an option to pay with my credit card. The only option for me to pay is with my Marriott Rewards points. This is with Bestbuy.ca through Marriott Rewards MORE.

Still worthwhile for me, because I bought some and used them for a value of about $0.07 per point for a SoHo hotel room (both in US$). Thanks for the tip because it helped me when I was just looking at booking a NY stay with spg points.

Double Avios for purchases on your RBC BA Visa credit card Nov/Dec '17
 

"You can collect double Avios on any purchases you make with your RBC British Airways Visa Infinite card this November. That's 2 Avios for every $1 CAD spent on qualifying net purchases and 4 Avios for every $1 CAD when you shop with British Airways and British Airways Holidays."

I had a terrible problem with this same deal last year. The advertising clearly stated that the double Avios were on purchases made with your card between Nov 1 and Nov 31. But that wasn't true. My statement period ends on the 21st of every month. I had a lot of purchases to make for a new house so i made sure to wait for November to make them. I didn't get the bonus avios on my november statement but i did on my december statement. problem was that i only used the card for the last week of november because i prefer to use my normal RBC Avion card and transfer to BA when there's a bonus. much more lucrative.

i finally did get the avios. in fact, i got quite a few more than they should have given me because the people who work for these programs have the IQ of mayonnaise.

This year they have explained the terms better which is what i told them to do last year. "Offer is valid on qualifying net purchases posted to your December 2017 statement of your RBC British Airways Visa Infinite card provided your account is in good standing. Offer begins at your statement start date in November (anywhere between November 3 and 27 depending on your billing cycle) and runs for a 30 day period thereafter ("Qualifying Period")." much clearer this time.

Better just to have the RBC Avion and convert to Avios, and get the transfer bonus when they come up (when IS the next one coming, BTW?!).

For this deal with the BA Visa, these new terms are still wordy and confusing...

So just to clarify, if your statement closes Nov 21st lets say, would this be for the purchases made from Nov 21st to Dec 21st?? Or would it be for the purchases made Nov1-Nov 21st??

Not necessarily. For one, we don't know if and when there will be another transfer bonus, and two, we don't know how much the bonus will be. in any case, the most i've seen it is 50% which means 1.85 Avios per CAD. This bonus is for 2 Avios per CAD. Not a huge difference but a difference none the less.

I believe that it means that you'll get the double avios for purchases from Nov 21 to Dec 21 if your statement date closes on the 21st since it states "Offer is valid on qualifying net purchases posted to your December 2017 statement of your RBC British Airways Visa Infinite card provided your account is in good standing."

2 points per $1 spent for only a month is peanuts..it's hardly even an incentive to spend more on that card in one month. I'd much rather earn even a 25% transfer bonus on my hefty 25,000 sign-up bonus I recently got with my RBC Avion. I don't recall a time they didn't have the transfer bonus at least twice (or more) per year...

i realize now that you're talking about having one card or the other, right? i have both and can switch between them for offers like this. my initial sign-up bonus was spent years ago! in any case, i tend to use my amex plat as primary card since it earns 1.25 MR per CAD and they have bonuses on BAEC transfers as well.

but honestly, this is all moot since BAEC is going down the drain. I think next years changes to "dynamic award pricing" will be the final nail in the coffin.

I don't think their planned changes next year will affect me much - just as long as I can still redeem Avios for AS flights, and they have the same/similar cancel fees, I'm a happy camper...

Has anyone applied for the CIBC Aventura Business?

https://www.cibc.com/en/small-busine...tura-visa.html

FYF
30K Bonus (20K Bonus + after $1k spend another 10K)
$120 Travel credit that renews yearly Jan 1.

So you are looking at possible +$540

Just got my approval ^