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#481
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
I think it'll take a miracle for those extra 15k to post, even next cycle. I've got 2 cards, waiting for a total of 30k, and I need those points to hit 270k and book a nights and flights award and score 100k alaska points too. Sigh. I was hoping...
#482
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,536
I really can't value Marriott points as much as the 1% cashback on the Amazon with the constant devaluations (second year in a row for Seattle properties)
If I can't even use the cat 5 room, I might be better off with the Amazon so that I don't have to stress over it
#483
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska, Marriott
Posts: 435
Chase does have the Amazon Visa and Sears MC with no forex fee.
I really can't value Marriott points as much as the 1% cashback on the Amazon with the constant devaluations (second year in a row for Seattle properties)
If I can't even use the cat 5 room, I might be better off with the Amazon so that I don't have to stress over it
I really can't value Marriott points as much as the 1% cashback on the Amazon with the constant devaluations (second year in a row for Seattle properties)
If I can't even use the cat 5 room, I might be better off with the Amazon so that I don't have to stress over it
but you do get the bonus of double points on a lot of travel related expenses. i think the card's T&A says restaurants, airlines, and car rental, but actually its much more than that. i've been getting 2x points on hotels, tour companies , cruise ships, and more.
obviously even at 2x points, there are other better options for domestic use (2x0.8=1.6c which isnt that good) but while overseas, its a nice bonus
last year i used the cat 1-4 sign up voucher for a pre-cruise stay in Fort Lauderdale, saved $200 on airfare by flying in 1 day earlier so that was cool. but i agree with you its hard to use the cat 1-5 as most big city or tourist spot properties with decent location seem to be category 6+. one possible use if you live in GTA or near border would be for some cross-border shopping (Black Friday, or something)
#485
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
I use the Amazon card even though I've only made one amazon.ca purchase since I've had the card.
#486
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6,385
Sadly we're just not important enough as a market yet. I talked to Chase a few months back, and basically they said that Chase doesn't really have a brick-and-mortar branch presence in Canada, so that their co-branded cards are just really limited to brands that have a good presence in Canada already (i.e. Amazon, Best Buy, Sears, etc.) and they're really targeting people who like the brand (and not necessarily the points).
#488
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
Sadly we're just not important enough as a market yet. I talked to Chase a few months back, and basically they said that Chase doesn't really have a brick-and-mortar branch presence in Canada, so that their co-branded cards are just really limited to brands that have a good presence in Canada already
#489
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,536
Maybe they imported the Chase US site circa 2005 and never bothered to upgrade.
Although to be fair, it still manages to show authorizations and you can do most of the needed actions online - I just haven't figured out how to make the Marriott card my default instead of my BBY RZ Visa
Although to be fair, it still manages to show authorizations and you can do most of the needed actions online - I just haven't figured out how to make the Marriott card my default instead of my BBY RZ Visa
#490
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
Not on mine. It reduces the credit limit, but doesn't actually show the authorizations.
I'd say less than half.
#491
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,536
#492
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
Thanks. I must be blind. (Though there are three Go buttons in your image.) It would be nice if it showed more information (at least the vendor) without having to click through, but it's something.
I miss: online statements, year-end summary, next closing date, online dispute.
I miss: online statements, year-end summary, next closing date, online dispute.
#493
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,536
Oops. Yes those were terrible instructions.
All Marriott cards have a closing date of 11th of every month, so that's never been an issue for me - for other cards I could see it being annoying though.
Due dates are visible when you look at previous billing cycles. True on the online dispute, no personal experience with fraud on my card (knock on wood)
All Marriott cards have a closing date of 11th of every month, so that's never been an issue for me - for other cards I could see it being annoying though.
Due dates are visible when you look at previous billing cycles. True on the online dispute, no personal experience with fraud on my card (knock on wood)
#494
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
Earn free AA miles with Passport Challenge Promotion through May 23, 2014
EDIT: Canadians might be excluded. "Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C."
Link to the promotion:
Play, share and fly to earn over 10,000 bonus miles
Here's where I found this promo:
Earn free AA miles with Passport Challenge Promotion through May 23, 2014
It can be hard for Canadians to find opportunities to earn American Airlines miles.
This promo worked great for me! Now I don't have to worry about expiry for almost the next 2 years.
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#495
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 203
Earn free AA miles with Passport Challenge Promotion through May 23, 2014
Link to the promotion:
Play, share and fly to earn over 10,000 bonus miles
Here's where I found this promo:
Earn free AA miles with Passport Challenge Promotion through May 23, 2014
It can be hard for Canadians to find opportunities to earn American Airlines miles.
This promo worked great for me! Now I don't have to worry about expiry for almost the next 2 years.