May 13, 2013, 10:15 pm
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May 1, 2015, 7:32 am
#1771
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: YQM
Posts: 341
May 1, 2015, 8:13 am
#1772
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
However, as a long term, gradual method to accrue points it is a nice option. I use it for SPG points with my Amex SPG card. Also, the Amex gold business card has partnered with Plastiq as a supplier so you can get double MR points on purchases.
Saying all this, my experience has been a bit of a struggle. Their website isn't polished and I have had a lot of chats with their tech department to get payments to flow. Also, Amex has its own problems. They indicate Plastiq is a supplier on their public site but you can't select them once into your account. I now have an arrangement where they need to process all Plastiq bonus points manually.
Saying all this, my experience has been a bit of a struggle. Their website isn't polished and I have had a lot of chats with their tech department to get payments to flow. Also, Amex has its own problems. They indicate Plastiq is a supplier on their public site but you can't select them once into your account. I now have an arrangement where they need to process all Plastiq bonus points manually.
I'd love to tie in my new Biz Gold to Plastiq as one of the 3 suppliers, and would be willing to eat the associated 'costs' of reaching the hefty $5K minimum spend by using it to open 'doors' for payment by my Amex card where it normally would not be accepted. Property taxes would be a great avenue to channel this onto.
Unfortunately, not all municipalities accept Plastiq so that is a no-go for me. I do see more and more property taxes listing Plastiq as a payment, so will keep this option open for the future, on my next churn, assuming the promo conditions are the same/similar and my municipalities partners with Plastiq.
Anyone used the Plastiq promo to pay for their CRA payments? 1% special with a registered Mastercard (not for Amex, unfortunately).
http://www.plastiq.com/cra
Setup a 2% earning MC and you'd come out ahead...could be worthwhile if you have a large payment to make.
May 1, 2015, 8:23 am
#1773
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite: $60 (instead of $50) cashback via GCR (Cash Back Boost until Jun 30)
Plus, this closes the gap between GCR and RFD's $70 cash back offer on the same offer. We have gone through RFD, but their cash back system is relatively wonky, so we prefer the GCR route.
Note that the current TD T&C still lists the current FYF promo with an expiry of May 8th (May 7th on the GCR launch page). Not sure if this is an early indicator that the promo will be extended, till Jun 30th. To be safe, you should probably try to get the application approved well before the listed May 7th/8th deadline.
May 1, 2015, 12:00 pm
#1775
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
BTW, GCR has updated the expiry on their TD Aero signup page to Aug 31st. TD still lists it as May 8th. Stay tuned.
May 1, 2015, 9:31 pm
#1776
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Anyone used the Plastiq promo to pay for their CRA payments? 1% special with a registered Mastercard (not for Amex, unfortunately).
http://www.plastiq.com/cra
Setup a 2% earning MC and you'd come out ahead...could be worthwhile if you have a large payment to make.
http://www.plastiq.com/cra
Setup a 2% earning MC and you'd come out ahead...could be worthwhile if you have a large payment to make.
NEW PRODUCT/OFFER
CIBC Aerogold Visa Card for Your Business
20K Aeroplan after 1st purchase
$180 fee waived FYF
Offer expires 8/31/2015, so no rush
You're a Permanent Canadian resident and you have reached the age of majority in your province
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You haven't declared bankruptcy in the past 7 years
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May 3, 2015, 10:17 pm
#1777
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 248
NEW PRODUCT/OFFER
CIBC Aerogold Visa Card for Your Business
20K Aeroplan after 1st purchase
$180 fee waived FYF
Offer expires 8/31/2015, so no rush[/QUOTE]
What requirements/information do they look for when it comes to your business?
CIBC Aerogold Visa Card for Your Business
20K Aeroplan after 1st purchase
$180 fee waived FYF
Offer expires 8/31/2015, so no rush[/QUOTE]
What requirements/information do they look for when it comes to your business?
May 4, 2015, 10:05 am
#1778
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: YWG
Programs: Aeroplan, MileagePlus, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,159
NEW PRODUCT/OFFER
CIBC Aerogold Visa Card for Your Business
20K Aeroplan after 1st purchase
$180 fee waived FYF
Offer expires 8/31/2015, so no rush
CIBC Aerogold Visa Card for Your Business
20K Aeroplan after 1st purchase
$180 fee waived FYF
Offer expires 8/31/2015, so no rush
May 4, 2015, 1:45 pm
#1779
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
May 5, 2015, 3:45 am
#1782
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Yes, Chase Amazon/Marriott (50K signup bonus) has no Forex, not just USD
May 5, 2015, 4:13 am
#1783
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
Priority Pass remains a godsend, too. The dnata lounge in Changi is about 1,000x better than the SQ lounge for te Star Allinance riffraff *cough* elites. It has - get this - toilets!!!
May 5, 2015, 10:30 am
#1784
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 394
I got the Amazon Visa just a few months ago, and use it for all of my US charges (which includes a regular monthly subscription charge). It will also be my card for travel to the US.......in short, it's worthwhile for me to hang on to it.
May 5, 2015, 3:21 pm
#1785
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: YYC/MNL
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy SE
Posts: 520
Shockingly, this will be the first annual fee credit card that I not only renewed, but carried to expiration (although ... now that I think about it , I think my Amex AeroPlat was the same). My card expires shortly and sadly I'll finally get a chip (I liked the simplicity of the old card)... on the other hand, it'll finally be usable in Europe, which is permeated with chip & pin.
Priority Pass remains a godsend, too. The dnata lounge in Changi is about 1,000x better than the SQ lounge for te Star Allinance riffraff *cough* elites. It has - get this - toilets!!!
Priority Pass remains a godsend, too. The dnata lounge in Changi is about 1,000x better than the SQ lounge for te Star Allinance riffraff *cough* elites. It has - get this - toilets!!!
Changi is a nice airport all over. Surprised you didn't wander!