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Dec 24, 2015, 12:27 pm
#2881
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
I've still not tried it - as I'm doing a 3-4 card annual product switch (2012/13-BA Visa; 2013/14-Target MC; 2014/15-RBC Avion Visa; 2015/16-WestJet Visa), and I plan to switch back to a BA Visa in late 2016/early 2017 hoping they don't keep much of a 'history' of what cards you've had in your account.
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Dec 24, 2015, 12:31 pm
#2882
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
You can always just call to confirm you'll get the bonus by looking at your account. It's possible that you cannot do a switch for a higher level of card without a credit check though (since the Prestige requires a higher annual salary/household income, no?).
They will always reverse, or at the very least, pro-rate your AF if you've changed your mind or misinterpreted or been mislead on card benefits/bonuses...
Dec 24, 2015, 7:59 pm
#2883
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska, Marriott
Posts: 435
I don't think this is entirely true...perhaps the key to getting a welcome bonus for a product switch on a card you've already held on the same account is to wait longer between switches. I know someone who switches between RBC Avion and RBC WestJet annually on the same accont and has received the welcome bonus points for the same product more than once.
I've still not tried it - as I'm doing a 3-4 card annual product switch (2012/13-BA Visa; 2013/14-Target MC; 2014/15-RBC Avion Visa; 2015/16-WestJet Visa), and I plan to switch back to a BA Visa in late 2016/early 2017 hoping they don't keep much of a 'history' of what cards you've had in your account.
I've still not tried it - as I'm doing a 3-4 card annual product switch (2012/13-BA Visa; 2013/14-Target MC; 2014/15-RBC Avion Visa; 2015/16-WestJet Visa), and I plan to switch back to a BA Visa in late 2016/early 2017 hoping they don't keep much of a 'history' of what cards you've had in your account.
the WJ card looks interesting, particularly the companion pass. my parents fly domestic quite a bit so there might be some value there
thanks!
ps: i recall seeing some promos in the past but forgot their frequency or amount of the promo, what do they usually offer, if any?
Dec 26, 2015, 8:24 am
#2884
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
just wondering, do you call in to product switch, like from no fee to West Jet, or go in branch?
the WJ card looks interesting, particularly the companion pass. my parents fly domestic quite a bit so there might be some value there
thanks!
ps: i recall seeing some promos in the past but forgot their frequency or amount of the promo, what do they usually offer, if any?
the WJ card looks interesting, particularly the companion pass. my parents fly domestic quite a bit so there might be some value there
thanks!
ps: i recall seeing some promos in the past but forgot their frequency or amount of the promo, what do they usually offer, if any?
Dec 26, 2015, 9:13 am
#2885
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska, Marriott
Posts: 435
covering base fare only still results in $100-$200 in value, so it seems to work out to $99 fee for $350-$450 in value. if you can get $450 in value, i think it puts the sign up offer in the top decile of offers
Dec 26, 2015, 5:39 pm
#2886
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
Programs: TINDER GOLD, STARBUCKS GOLD, COSTCO EXECUTIVE!!
Posts: 3,989
Dec 28, 2015, 12:55 pm
#2887
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
Honestly, since when is Dec. 28 a holiday??? Can't call recon for my app today, b/c Amex is closed! Unbelievable. It's already been a 4 day weekend! Does anyone know if they're open at all this week?
Dec 28, 2015, 1:14 pm
#2888
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
I imagine Amex would be open Tuesday - Thursday 4pm'ish.
Relax, it's Christmas.
Happy new year and wishing many new offers for 2016.
Dec 28, 2015, 11:33 pm
#2891
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NB, Canada
Programs: Fairmont, Amex MR, Marriott
Posts: 2,531
Dec 29, 2015, 7:05 am
#2892
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
No stat outside Ontario? Well that sucks! lol
Data point: My 2nd Blue AeroplanPlus card just posted the 5K bonus. Add the 15K refferal for the card, me and my wife have a card each = a nice free 40K.
Data point: My 2nd Blue AeroplanPlus card just posted the 5K bonus. Add the 15K refferal for the card, me and my wife have a card each = a nice free 40K.
Dec 29, 2015, 2:51 pm
#2894
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Dec 29, 2015, 2:56 pm
#2895
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
I don't think there is one, because they cannot legally give you the taxes and fees for free. Even Alaska charges the taxes on top of the $99 companion fare with their CC. However, their fees are usually only ~$20 because most flights depart from American airports - not $150+ we get nailed with at Canadian airports!