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Nov 24, 2014, 4:22 pm
#1204
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Aeroplan, BA Avios, Delta Skymiles, AAdvantage
Posts: 138
I'm confused??? Isn't churning off the table since jan this year? Didn't amex apply the "no rewards for same card reapplications"?
Or did they stop this? I'm due for another gold reward card if they did!
Also, if I want to meet min spend can I buy CT GC (example) and pay my CT cc with them? That would be sweet and easy to get spend.
Phil
Or did they stop this? I'm due for another gold reward card if they did!
Also, if I want to meet min spend can I buy CT GC (example) and pay my CT cc with them? That would be sweet and easy to get spend.
Phil
Nov 24, 2014, 4:38 pm
#1205
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Aeroplan, BA Avios, Delta Skymiles, AAdvantage
Posts: 138
That's weird,
I had rbc avion points and redeemed them for avios w/50% bonus. Was able to book direct flights for me and the family @ 20k each (or 30k biz) RT YUL-MIA direct. Only 62$ taxes kills any other airline taxes (AC 135$, UA 110$, DA 120$...)
Heck I'm flying with partner airline AA and the taxes are even cheaper than booking straight with them!
That is the best return on your miles. Even if MIA is not always the best airport. I'm willing to suck it up for the insane savings.
Phil
I had rbc avion points and redeemed them for avios w/50% bonus. Was able to book direct flights for me and the family @ 20k each (or 30k biz) RT YUL-MIA direct. Only 62$ taxes kills any other airline taxes (AC 135$, UA 110$, DA 120$...)
Heck I'm flying with partner airline AA and the taxes are even cheaper than booking straight with them!
That is the best return on your miles. Even if MIA is not always the best airport. I'm willing to suck it up for the insane savings.
Phil
Last edited by Cphil1; Nov 24, 2014 at 4:44 pm
Nov 24, 2014, 6:46 pm
#1206
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
The once per lifetime policy was only implemented for our friends, south of the border (USA). Gold Reward card is still 25K MR, $0 FYF and only $500 spending requirement...get an extra $50 by applying through GCR.
Nov 24, 2014, 6:51 pm
#1207
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NB, Canada
Programs: Fairmont, Amex MR, Marriott
Posts: 2,531
Manipulate google search terms MasterCard and Costco.
Nov 25, 2014, 7:28 pm
#1208
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: YYZ
Posts: 218
I m looking for cards to churn for this holiday season. I cancelled marroitt, amex gold and td aeroplan last month so can't get those. I won't be able to spend enough to justify a first year fee. I currently have the mbna smart cash, chase amazon and td travel visa (waived fees). Besides the ones listed on wiki here, any other cards worth considering?
Nov 25, 2014, 9:49 pm
#1209
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
I m looking for cards to churn for this holiday season. I cancelled marroitt, amex gold and td aeroplan last month so can't get those. I won't be able to spend enough to justify a first year fee. I currently have the mbna smart cash, chase amazon and td travel visa (waived fees). Besides the ones listed on wiki here, any other cards worth considering?
Currently, the TD Aeroplan Visa cards are on promo for $0 FYF. The Infinite Visa is the more popular one to apply for, with 15K welcome points and additional 10K after $1000 spending in 3 months. You can apply through GCR to get extra $50 cash rebate (till Dec 19th, I believe). OR, alternatively, if you don't want to take a credit hit, you might want to consider switching your TD Travel Visa to this card, but you may or may not get the promo with the waived first year fees.
[edit]: I know you said you just cancelled one last month, but you can't get another TD Aeroplan Visa if you've applied for one in the last 6 months...key wording is "applied". Even then, it's YMMV.
Last edited by JJonahJ; Nov 25, 2014 at 10:08 pm
Nov 26, 2014, 1:35 pm
#1210
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 248
Someone posted in the AS Canadian MasterCard thread, that he applied for two cards and did not receive the 25k bonus on the second card. Anyone else been seeing this as of late? I thought every new application counts as a new account and therefore you are eligible for the 25k bonus again.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...ercard-35.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...ercard-35.html
Nov 26, 2014, 2:38 pm
#1211
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
My sons bonus didn't hit on his first ever AS card, but here's the reason: b/c it was during the TD transition time b/w mid-September and mid-October. instead of the bonus hitting after approval, like it usually does, in his case it hit when his first statement settled.
Last edited by Preacher7; Nov 26, 2014 at 2:43 pm
Nov 26, 2014, 4:41 pm
#1213
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: Enough
Posts: 961
My take is that the credit inquiries were done too soon together, and AS just cancelled out the second inquiry. If a second account was indeed opened, then the person is entitled to an additional 25k. The T&S limits one bonus per account. Every new credit line is a new account, and is therefore entitled to a unique sign up bonus.
