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hktramz Aug 29, 2015 5:35 pm


Originally Posted by Smiley90 (Post 25347209)
Another member got it confirmed that it's 100 per dollar... I assume we have a serious case for getting the points or at least a refund otherwise... Since it so clearly states it on the website...

I print screened the page stating it is 100 points/ $ spent in case they do not honor the points which I think chance is slim.

Smiley90 Aug 30, 2015 5:11 pm

edit: nvm, rbcrewardsmall on mobile is crap

ibopm Aug 31, 2015 2:20 pm

Since AMEX recently (in July) made their sign-up bonus once-in-a-lifetime, which cards are the most churnable for us Canadians?

i.e. What cards award sign up bonuses with no lifetime limit?

imverge Aug 31, 2015 4:26 pm


Originally Posted by ibopm (Post 25356948)
Since AMEX recently (in July) made their sign-up bonus once-in-a-lifetime, which cards are the most churnable for us Canadians?

i.e. What cards award sign up bonuses with no lifetime limit?

Best to post your question in the dedicated Amex Canada forum found here:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...da-2015-a.html

ibopm Aug 31, 2015 4:34 pm


Originally Posted by imverge (Post 25357546)
Best to post your question in the dedicated Amex Canada forum found here:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...da-2015-a.html

I appreciate the effort, but I am specifically asking about Non-AMEX cards.

Smiley90 Aug 31, 2015 5:03 pm


Originally Posted by ibopm (Post 25357586)
I appreciate the effort, but I am specifically asking about Non-AMEX cards.

Alaska visa comes to mind

imverge Aug 31, 2015 5:24 pm


Originally Posted by ibopm (Post 25357586)
I appreciate the effort, but I am specifically asking about Non-AMEX cards.

OOPS.. I understood possibly other Amex cards such as Business ones that don't have the lifetime limit.

I have churned Chase Marriott Visa

ibopm Aug 31, 2015 5:47 pm

Thanks guys. Do you think we should add this to the Wiki? That way, we can see at a glance, which cards are worth re-applying for after cancellation.

If you think it's a good idea, I can do the edit.

grandgourmand Sep 1, 2015 7:16 am

Still considering the IHG Cap One card. But I'd like to know does anyone have any experience churning with Cap One? They are stricter on approvals...just wondering how they are on the "rinse and repeat".

grandgourmand Sep 1, 2015 7:17 am


Originally Posted by alexisonsmith (Post 25345511)
Yes!! I got transferred from CIBC last summer. Downgraded around August timeframe, upgraded in Jan and will downgrade sometime in the next month looking to upgrade again in Jan 2016

Thanks. I'll do that next time...a much easier process than re-applying.

jerry305 Sep 1, 2015 9:51 am


Originally Posted by alexisonsmith
I got transferred from CIBC last summer. Downgraded around August timeframe, upgraded in Jan and will downgrade sometime in the next month looking to upgrade again in Jan 2016



Originally Posted by grandgourmand (Post 25360521)
Thanks. I'll do that next time...a much easier process than re-applying.


Interesting. I haven't tried downgrading on a first-year-free card. Should I downgrade to something like TD Green Visa (a card with, like, zero benefits), then a waiting period?

flyertalker00156 Sep 1, 2015 10:27 am


Originally Posted by jerry305 (Post 25361300)
Interesting. I haven't tried downgrading on a first-year-free card. Should I downgrade to something like TD Green Visa (a card with, like, zero benefits, then a waiting period?

That is what I did. I downgraded to a cash back card. Waited 6 months then upgraded during a promo.

Smiley90 Sep 1, 2015 10:37 am

Do you transfer out your RBC Avion points before downgrading? Wont they turn into like, regular non-FFP-rewards points if you downgrade or not?

zer0k1 Sep 1, 2015 10:58 am

I recently switched from the Avion Infinite to the BA card 30k. If I switch back to the infinite could I expect to get the 15k again? And if I then upgrade to the Infinite Privilege will I get the 25k added to my 15k? Then switch back to BA and get 15k/30k again?

grandgourmand Sep 1, 2015 11:06 am


Originally Posted by Smiley90 (Post 25361537)
Do you transfer out your RBC Avion points before downgrading? Wont they turn into like, regular non-FFP-rewards points if you downgrade or not?

I heard that. But since I'm going back to an Avion card, having done nothing with my points when I was a no annual fee customer, I should be good to go. If not I'll be really p1ssed because all of my points have been earned while it I had the Avion card.


Originally Posted by zer0k1 (Post 25361655)
I recently switched from the Avion Infinite to the BA card 30k. If I switch back to the infinite could I expect to get the 15k again? And if I then upgrade to the Infinite Privilege will I get the 25k added to my 15k? Then switch back to BA and get 15k/30k again?

I think all of that is possible. it's only one phone call away. I don't think they care if you're trying to maximize sign-up bonuses. I'd wait 3 months in between attempts...at least that's what worked for me. And I don't think you should expect First Year Free, certainly not for the BA or the Privilege cards. But hey, if you look at the fee as paying for points that otherwise cost more...then you should be ok with that.


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