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May 13, 2013, 10:15 pm by jerry305

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Oct 30, 2014 | 2:19 am

#1126

ryanthekiwi

I cancelled my Chase Marriott card about a year ago. Is there any chance re-applying I can get the 50k bonus again?

Oct 30, 2014 | 9:48 am

#1127

garytimo

I reapplied and got accepted for the Chase Marriott card 3 months after I had cancelled it. It received FYF and 50000 points but no free night.

Oct 30, 2014 | 9:54 am

#1128

alc

Quote:

Originally Posted by garytimo

I reapplied and got accepted for the Chase Marriott card 3 months after I had cancelled it. It received FYF and 50000 points but no free night.

did you got 50K on one you cancelled 3 months ago as well?

Oct 30, 2014 | 11:05 am

#1129

msNJV

Quote:

Originally Posted by msp3

Been using IE on a PC and Safari on a Mac. Both are having the same problem

same here.

Oct 30, 2014 | 3:51 pm

#1130

mgn2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanthekiwi

I cancelled my Chase Marriott card about a year ago. Is there any chance re-applying I can get the 50k bonus again?

I cancelled in April 2014 .( Last card I got only 30000 pts. and Free Night )
I re applied in Aug 2014, I got the 50000 points as well as a Free Night Certificate. I re applied from a link sent by Marriott Rewards. I did not use the general links available .

Oct 30, 2014 | 8:40 pm

#1131

jerryhung

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgn2000

This should go to the other thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...l#post23658987

Good to hear though
The general link is now dead

Nov 1, 2014 | 1:48 pm

#1132

taylor

hi
I"m looking at the Amex Gold Business card--could someone explain how to use the 'referral' option to get the extra 10,000 points -- or is that not still available?

Nov 1, 2014 | 1:50 pm

#1133

JJonahJ

You need to sign up online using an existing cardholder's referral.

Nov 1, 2014 | 1:51 pm

#1134

alc

Quote:

Originally Posted by taylor

hi
I"m looking at the Amex Gold Business card--could someone explain how to use the 'referral' option to get the extra 10,000 points -- or is that not still available?

Here is the link to AMEX Canada "Refer A Friend" page:

https://www.americanexpress.com/cana...ds_promo_refer

Assuming you have a Gold Reward card right now, you will click Gold Reward card first, then click "Recommend a different Card?" link and the Gold Business card offer will show up.

Nov 1, 2014 | 2:23 pm

#1135

taylor

Quote:

Originally Posted by alc

ok, I do, so I can just self refer? that is great!

Nov 1, 2014 | 5:08 pm

#1136

Hyacinthe

Yes self-referring is a one of the greatest tricks when it comes to AMEX in Canada… I can only recommend reading this other thread, if you wish to learn more about Canadian AMEX: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...da-2014-a.html

Nov 2, 2014 | 11:09 am

#1137

prmetime

Quote:

Originally Posted by microcosm

strong contradiction simpleton

and nope, $70/10k points (IHG cash + points rate), the 60k points has a maximum value of $420 - $120 annual fee = $300 / 2 (EQ and Transunion hit) = $150 per hit and < $200 per hit requirement

I'm seriously contemplating this card for my trip to Europe in 2015. Current rate for a hotel I'm interested in (Amsterdam City Centre) is 30K and $70 USD/night or 343 euros/night ($484/night) This equates to 60K points + approx $280 CAD including the AF . So in my books, 2 nights using cash and points would save me:

$484/night * 2 nights =$968 - $280= $688.

Please correct me if my math is wrong.

Nov 3, 2014 | 3:49 am

#1138

Cphil1

Patting Myself on the Back...

And there you have it;

http://dcta.ca/2014/10/50-conversion.../#.VFda7dm9LCQ

50% bonus! And you can get extra 15k points with FYF!
My little bird definitely came through....

I hope you guys switched or applied for the card when I mentioned this insider tip!

Phil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cphil1

First off, I want to specify that I do not work for RBC or Avios... I'm spending too much time masterminding the biggest mileage heist off all time!

So far no results...

So quoting tommy, a lil bird told me (yeah, I got kids) that RBC will have a 50% bonus for BA soon! So not only can you get 1.5x for each Avion, but it's a great time for you disgruntled AP guys to apply the hacking trick and convert AP to BA! (AP 50K = BA 52.5K when the bonus applies)

https://www.creditwalk.ca/aeroplan-h...n-cardholders/

FYI, this bonus applies only to infinite Avion cardholders. And correct tommy, there was a 50% bonus back in May 1st.

So suit up guys, it's bonus roundup time! You can all thank me later... :-D

Phil

Nov 3, 2014 | 3:52 am

#1139

alc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cphil1

And there you have it;

http://dcta.ca/2014/10/50-conversion.../#.VFda7dm9LCQ

50% bonus! And you can get extra 15k points with FYF!
My little bird definitely came through....

I hope you guys switched or applied for the card when I mentioned this insider tip!

Phil

you mean post #1094 on this thread?

Nov 3, 2014 | 3:59 am

#1140

Cphil1

Thanks for your input...

I was looking to trade for another mileage program. Something that gives me good value for my airmiles...

On the flight subject, 5500 points for a 900$ flight low season. But I still have to pay the taxes! Which means 5500 points only covers 480$!

Now you understand what I mean that it's reeeeeeaaaally not worth it?

Phil

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukerau

These? https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/Home

I poked around, and they can be redeemed for flights. I saw round trip in "low season" YYZ-LHR for 5500 points. YYZ-EZE for 6000 points. I don't know if that's good or bad relative to other redemption options. But if those are the points you're talking about, play around on the site and see what you can find. Also, to note, redeeming them for flights might get mileage-earning flights.

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