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not much pickins for YYZ either. so far we've used our certificates for stays in Buffalo for shopping trips. this year we're gonna keep one card for a cat 5 for a night at Courtyard Seoul (i think its still cat 5) that goes for $180 US or so.
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Originally Posted by gspurr
(Post 24629954)
As per some earlier emails, I only got 30K instead of 40K on my AMEX Gold Business. What amex email did people respond to on this? Thanks
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Originally Posted by pokee
(Post 24630850)
LOL - the BLI SpringHill is my go-to freebie each year, too! I think it's the only one left! And that one just got upped, too!
I didn't get a letter from Cap One, but happy to hear that benefits are being kept! YAY! Thanks for the info! Yes the SHS is cat 5 now, so still good for the renewals... Someone above mentioned the Courtyard Seoul, sad to see the Renaissance Seoul going up to cat 6... |
Originally Posted by crimsona
(Post 24630410)
After this year's devaluation, it's getting much harder to justify. I used my signup first Cat 4 in Bellevue Valentine's Day (now cat 5), my second year's at downtown Seattle Springhill for New Year's Eve (now cat 6), and was stuck with nowhere to use the third year's cert except we decided to stay at the Springhill Bellingham the night before catching an early Vegas flight during the Family Day long weekend.
My letter from Capital One stated all benefits are being kept (and even specified the annual bonus), so I fully expect to receive it. |
Originally Posted by gspurr
(Post 24629954)
As per some earlier emails, I only got 30K instead of 40K on my AMEX Gold Business. What amex email did people respond to on this? Thanks
"I applied for this card during the promotion of 40,000 Membership Reward points if I charge $5000 within the first 3 months of card membership. I charged $5000 within the first 3 months of card membership and only received a bonus of 30,000 Membership Reward points. Please give me the 40,000 Membership Reward points that I am eligible for." |
I'm cancelling my AMEX Platinum and now utilizing the Scotiabank Momentum Infinite VISA. The $699 annual is just hard to stomach now.
I'm going to see what offer AMEX will give me once I pay it off and cancel; see what my loyalty is valued at. Anyone know of cards that offer lounge access as part of their 'perks' but doesn't cost their firstborn child? |
Originally Posted by flipstah
(Post 24635092)
I'm cancelling my AMEX Platinum and now utilizing the Scotiabank Momentum Infinite VISA. The $699 annual is just hard to stomach now.
I'm going to see what offer AMEX will give me once I pay it off and cancel; see what my loyalty is valued at. Anyone know of cards that offer lounge access as part of their 'perks' but doesn't cost their firstborn child? |
Originally Posted by loun80
(Post 24632830)
I sent them this email and received the additional 10,000.
"I applied for this card during the promotion of 40,000 Membership Reward points if I charge $5000 within the first 3 months of card membership. I charged $5000 within the first 3 months of card membership and only received a bonus of 30,000 Membership Reward points. Please give me the 40,000 Membership Reward points that I am eligible for." I crossed $5K and they told me I have to wait 8-10 weeks and "manual intervention" was not possible (yeah right, my AMEX Plat's 60K MR was credited manually) A few others have the same issues...so it's not just me |
Originally Posted by zer0k1
(Post 24635114)
The Amex Business Platinum perhaps?
Also, can AMEX switch a charge card product to a credit card product? The SPG AMEX looks good and I like the SPG line of hotels. |
Originally Posted by flipstah
(Post 24635396)
can AMEX switch a charge card product to a credit card product? The SPG AMEX looks good and I like the SPG line of hotels.
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Originally Posted by zer0k1
(Post 24635431)
Nope, not possible.
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Originally Posted by flipstah
(Post 24635453)
What a shame. Looks like I'm dropping out of the AMEX family. It's been a slice :(
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Originally Posted by flipstah
(Post 24635092)
I'm cancelling my AMEX Platinum and now utilizing the Scotiabank Momentum Infinite VISA. The $699 annual is just hard to stomach now.
I'm going to see what offer AMEX will give me once I pay it off and cancel; see what my loyalty is valued at. Anyone know of cards that offer lounge access as part of their 'perks' but doesn't cost their firstborn child? |
Originally Posted by zer0k1
(Post 24635912)
You could just apply for the SPG? I take it isn't worth the pull?
Originally Posted by drwilliams
(Post 24635931)
BMO World Elite MC comes with the Priority Pass that has four lounge passes I believe. $150 annual fee. 2% back in travel.
Might just get Priority Pass membership. |
Originally Posted by flipstah
(Post 24636024)
I guess. I just don't like taking unnecessary dents in my credit. The VISA was given to me. ^
Only four? Lame. I travel at 3 round-trips with stopovers and that's when I cash in on the lounges; free food, showers, awesome WiFi with comfy seats... Might just get Priority Pass membership. $399 USD (500 CAD) gets you unlimited visits. But at $500 CAD, you are better off with the $699 Canadian Plat with $200 annual travel credit since that one covers guests too. |
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