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Jun 6, 2014, 10:56 am
#646
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
Uggg...that suck'eth!! I didn't pay attention to the package that came with my converted TD Platinum Visa. Definitely going to burn this one.
Jun 10, 2014, 2:42 pm
#647
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: AC Aeroplan, BA Executive, DL Skymiles, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 264
Is there any VISA/MC GCs sold in Canada that can be used on websites that specify a US CC? I need to load my Spotify Premium account.
I'm not fully sure what category this should go in, I thought this was probably the most appropriate.
I'm not fully sure what category this should go in, I thought this was probably the most appropriate.
Jun 15, 2014, 5:59 pm
#650
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...-canada-4.html
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Jun 16, 2014, 8:46 am
#651
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
As for past (recent) promos, my 'rough**' notes are:
- Aug 29 - Oct 05, 2012, spend $1000 by Oct 31st for 50,000 BWRs
- Jun 10 - Jul 31, 2013, spend $1000 by Jul 31st for 50,000 BWRs, spend another $1000 by Aug 31st for extra 10,000 BWRs (i.e. 60,000 BWRs after $2,000 spending)
- Sep 21 - Nov 30, 2013, spend $1000 by Nov 30th for 50,000 BWRs
So, looking at those dates, would you say that it's getting close to time for another elevated 50K promo to appear for the this card? Someone mentioned that they got a targeted offer about a month ago...otherwise, it's still 20K at GCR+$60 cash, and nothing else but crickets.
Jun 16, 2014, 9:46 am
#652
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
I am beginning to wonder if this is the case NOW! Met my $500 minimum spend last billing cycle for Amex Gold (second churn) and still no bonus! Other people are noticing the bonuses aren't posting immediately like they used to. Good news is that my spouses' referral bonus posted immediately...
Jun 16, 2014, 1:52 pm
#653
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Earth. Residency:HKG formerly:YYZ
Programs: CX, DL, Nexus/GE, APEC
Posts: 10,685
YMMV
Jun 16, 2014, 6:01 pm
#654
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, AMEX MR, Avios, Marriott, SPG, many more with negligible points
Posts: 167
I just got my first statement from Chase for the Marriott card and it says I got the 50,000 points transferred to Marriott. However, I went online and found that there were 0 points there.
So I called the number on the statement, and the guy said that I had gotten the points and redeemed them on the statement date. But I told him this was impossible because today was the first day I got the statement. So then he gave me the Marriott Rewards number and I called them instead.
The Marriott Rewards line has this weird automated robot, but I was eventually able to get a person. And the person says that it may take 4-8 weeks from my first purchase to get the points and so he told me to stay put for a while longer.
Anyone else experienced this? It's ridiculous!
So I called the number on the statement, and the guy said that I had gotten the points and redeemed them on the statement date. But I told him this was impossible because today was the first day I got the statement. So then he gave me the Marriott Rewards number and I called them instead.
The Marriott Rewards line has this weird automated robot, but I was eventually able to get a person. And the person says that it may take 4-8 weeks from my first purchase to get the points and so he told me to stay put for a while longer.
Anyone else experienced this? It's ridiculous!
Jun 16, 2014, 6:36 pm
#655
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska, Marriott
Posts: 435
I just got my first statement from Chase for the Marriott card and it says I got the 50,000 points transferred to Marriott. However, I went online and found that there were 0 points there.
So I called the number on the statement, and the guy said that I had gotten the points and redeemed them on the statement date. But I told him this was impossible because today was the first day I got the statement. So then he gave me the Marriott Rewards number and I called them instead.
The Marriott Rewards line has this weird automated robot, but I was eventually able to get a person. And the person says that it may take 4-8 weeks from my first purchase to get the points and so he told me to stay put for a while longer.
Anyone else experienced this? It's ridiculous!
So I called the number on the statement, and the guy said that I had gotten the points and redeemed them on the statement date. But I told him this was impossible because today was the first day I got the statement. So then he gave me the Marriott Rewards number and I called them instead.
The Marriott Rewards line has this weird automated robot, but I was eventually able to get a person. And the person says that it may take 4-8 weeks from my first purchase to get the points and so he told me to stay put for a while longer.
Anyone else experienced this? It's ridiculous!
my statement date is the 11th
Jun 16, 2014, 7:27 pm
#656
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
ibo, relax, your points will be there soon.
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Jun 16, 2014, 10:34 pm
#657
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, AMEX MR, Avios, Marriott, SPG, many more with negligible points
Posts: 167
ibo, relax, your points will be there soon.
Jun 17, 2014, 10:11 am
#659
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
- Amazon VISA
- All Sears M/C
- Marriott VISA
Amazon give you 1% rebate, so if you think you can get 1 cent return $1 spend on Marriott VISA (1/2/5 points per $1, depending what you are buying) then Marriott will be better. Amazon and the Basic Sears M/C do not have Annual Fee, so that might be better if you do not want to deal with Chase Canada approval department after you get the card at first.
You can convert Marriott points to others FFP:
https://www.marriott.com/marriott-re...avel_unwind.mi
Jun 17, 2014, 11:44 am
#660
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
In fact, it seems that ALL Canadian cardholders of the Chase Marriott Visa cycle on the 11th, bill appears online on the 12th, and points get posted by Chase to Marriott and then the Marriott account sees the points on either the 18th or 19th.
ibo, relax, your points will be there soon.
ibo, relax, your points will be there soon.