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Preacher7 Jul 28, 2016 5:00 pm


Originally Posted by peroorim (Post 26983190)
Did anyone receive the additional 40K Best Western points from the 60K promo that ended in July after spending $2000?

I am being told by a rep at MBNA that such promo never existed
I have a URL and screenshot but no way to provide the rep over the phone

They honestly better give us those extra 40K points. They offered that promo for months. How can they say now that they didn't offer it?

Smiley90 Jul 28, 2016 5:15 pm


Originally Posted by peroorim (Post 26983190)
Did anyone receive the additional 40K Best Western points from the 60K promo that ended in July after spending $2000?

I am being told by a rep at MBNA that such promo never existed
I have a URL and screenshot but no way to provide the rep over the phone

I haven't gotten them yet... got the first 20k with first purchase, but crossed the 2k like a month ago but nothing yet.

I should probably call in and ask, shouldn't I...........


the first 20k also haven't posted to my BW account yet

mahasamatman Jul 28, 2016 6:17 pm


Originally Posted by mikeycanuk (Post 26980885)
Let's not forget that the Amazon.ca card also nets 1% cash back

So you are already in the hole 3.5%

Or 4.25% if you use the Rogers Bank card (1.75% cash back).

flyer05 Jul 29, 2016 5:52 am


Originally Posted by nabeelj (Post 26981346)
No, but I just tried it, and will report back.

Would be kind of stupid if it coded as a cash advance, given the intended purpose of the card.

(It codes as a purchase.)

grandgourmand Jul 29, 2016 6:46 am

Just checked my Best Western account. I've gone through my first billing cycle and put about $1k on the card. Glad to report that 20k points have posted to my BW account (+points from purchases).

Will report back when I hopefully get the rest (I'm probably at $2k spending by now). Can't wait as I sort of feel embarassed using this card.

flyer05 Jul 29, 2016 7:07 am


Originally Posted by grandgourmand (Post 26985678)
Can't wait as I sort of feel embarassed using this card.

I know this exactly feeling. Every time I silently pray there aren't any SPG Amex-wielding high rollers around to see me.

At least we're not using debit cards! :D

Cerenity Jul 29, 2016 7:31 am

got the first 20K cleanly, but remaining 40K is missing from the statement where i expected it. gonna wait a month and if still nothing, will call them

jubberly Jul 29, 2016 1:22 pm


Originally Posted by flyer05 (Post 26985551)
Would be kind of stupid if it coded as a cash advance, given the intended purpose of the card.

(It codes as a purchase.)

Not really. Go into a CIBC branch and buy some foreign currency and also a pre-paid Visa gift card.Tell the rep you want to pay with your credit card.

Yep...cash advance.

It would be stupid to code it as a purchase.....real stupid.

Can you confirm that it codes as a purchase? If so, I'll take advantage of stupidity! :)

jerry305 Jul 29, 2016 3:26 pm

Okay, so this is not a miles offer, it's a cash offer.
But I think this fits the mold of what MilesBuzz! readers seek...

Tangerine.ca $100 signup bonus offer
http://www.tangerine.ca/switch

Tangerine.ca (formerly ING Direct) is offering a $100 bonus if you start a chequing account, and do one payroll deposit.

The $100 bonus applies if this is your "first" account with them.
*** I'd be happy to learn if anyone has received multiple bonuses from Tangerine for starting multiple accounts.

peroorim Jul 29, 2016 3:40 pm


Originally Posted by Smiley90 (Post 26983430)
I haven't gotten them yet... got the first 20k with first purchase, but crossed the 2k like a month ago but nothing yet.

I should probably call in and ask, shouldn't I...........


the first 20k also haven't posted to my BW account yet

The first 20k should post to BW within day. Double check the account number and give them a call. My account number was initially incorrect.

Smiley90 Jul 29, 2016 4:36 pm


Originally Posted by peroorim (Post 26987754)
The first 20k should post to BW within day. Double check the account number and give them a call. My account number was initially incorrect.

I just checked and realized my SECOND month's points did indeed post - I don't remember if I called them about my BW number before or after the first month was due. Odd that the first month's point wouldn't post together with the second month - when I called they said there was NO BW number on record so the points can't have posted to the wrong account. I'll give them a call.

EDIT: Alright, the person was very much aware of the 60k offer. She said those points will post after the next statement, so I'd check the statement when you reach 1k/2k and the statement after, and if they don't post then call in. I also indeed only added my BW number after the first month so those points will now be transferred, as well as Gold status. All is in order. :)

Smiley90 Jul 29, 2016 6:11 pm


Originally Posted by Smiley90 (Post 26962209)
Canadian here as well, also only got 350. I'll wait another 24h or so to see if the extra 350 post, otherwise I'll e-mail them.

Quoting myself to update: Without contacting them or anything, the second 350 have now posted 5 days later, so if anyone else was waiting check your account!

jerryhung Jul 29, 2016 6:29 pm


Originally Posted by Smiley90 (Post 26988181)
Quoting myself to update: Without contacting them or anything, the second 350 have now posted 5 days later, so if anyone else was waiting check your account!

Same here, Canadian, 2nd +350 showed up, thanks
I'm now 15,677, (after redeeming 4x40K this year to use it up before 3/22 devaluation) ha... what to do

Smiley90 Jul 29, 2016 6:52 pm


Originally Posted by jerryhung (Post 26988247)
Same here, Canadian, 2nd +350 showed up, thanks
I'm now 15,677, (after redeeming 4x40K this year to use it up before 3/22 devaluation) ha... what to do

Upgrade Y->J with miles!

nli007 Jul 30, 2016 5:25 pm

Got my 700 AA miles as well :)


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