tryinginvain

The statement for my 2nd Alaska Airlines card came out earlier this week and I did get the bonus points. Still no GCR rebate though, hopefully they get that together soon.

stoddaj1

[QUOTE=JJonahJ;23911928]Added the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite to the Wiki. $50 GCR rebate, FYF, 15K +10K after $1K spending, 1 Maple Leaf Lounge Pass to use with Aeroplan redemption bookings, 2-for-1 Aeroplan shorthaul voucher on AC flights. Till Dec 19th.


Maybe I just missed it, but I was not able to see where there was a 2 for 1 flight promo with the card. I missed the last one and have been waiting for this to return. Where does it state the 2 for 1 has returned? Thanks

Preacher7

[QUOTE=tryinginvain;23915779]The statement for my 2nd Alaska Airlines card came out earlier this week and I did get the bonus points. Still no GCR rebate though, hopefully they get that together soon.[/QUOT

The missing GCR rebate is a concern for my son too. He applied for the AS card on Sept. 15. Because of the late September problems, his card wasn't approved till Oct. 15. He got the 25K mile bonus, no problem, but no $60 GCR rebate. And now there is no recourse: Since MBNA isn't on the GCR list, online there is no option of filing a complaint.

Question: Who else is experiencing this? What can he do now with GCR to get his rebate?

JJonahJ

Preacher, everyone who applied through GCR in mid-Sept and missed the cutoff for new applications is affected. There is nothing that can be done right now. People have already reached out to GCR, including my wife, and have been given similar information. She contacted GCR with a secured message, the response was: So, they cannot give any of us the $50 GCR rebate until MBNA starts to report back to GCR with the list of approved cards (i.e., those that have the GCR signup code attached to the application).

What you CAN do right now is be proactive and contact MBNA and verify with them that they see your son's card application has an attached code/note that indicates that it was applied for through GCR. If all is good, then thereafter, just patiently wait for the good times to roll in. And, hopefully the WILL roll in.

JJonahJ

No, you didn't miss it. I don't see the 2-for-1 as a listed welcome bonus either, but I saw people at RFD posting in the related thread that they got it. Maybe they're referring to the promo from earlier this year though.

But, to be honest, few people find good value with that 2-for-1 voucher. It's for a short haul redemption, and it MUST be on AC metal, and though you only redeem 15,000 for the two tickets instead of 30,000, you still have to pay the scamcharges on BOTH tickets, so about $150 each. If they had relaxed it to allow it to apply for say UA award bookings, then it'd be more palatable to swallow.

As for the MLL pass, though it's not listed at the GCR/TD promo pages as a welcome benefit, it is a standard benefit that you receive for the card when you sign up, and upon renewal.

bjywong

BMO World Elite Mastercard promo with Grand Cru Wine Festival

The annual fee is waived for 3 years - $450 value

$400 travel credit after your first purchase

And you get an annual Priority Pass membership with 4 lounge passes.

Seems like a decent deal for the casual traveler. I don't see any T&Cs requiring any sort of membership with Grand Cru.

http://www.bmo.com/credit-cards/bmo-...8345-EY014GGWE

prmetime

When I went to apply it notified me of the $150 AF

Brendeno

I'm already an owner of this card...

"ALREADY A BMO® World Elite™ MasterCard® MEMBER?

Do not worry if you already have a BMO® World Elite™ MasterCard® just call the BMO Ambassador and you will be counted as a BMO/Grand Cru Supporter. You will receive your premium benefits, so will Grand Cru and research at UHN!"

Anyone know what "the BMO Ambassador" is?

jerryhung

I'm existing owner too (and will be "former" owner in a month)
T&C at bottom

BMO is lame vs. AMEX giving recurring welcome bonuses
i.e. no current cardholder will EVER get any promo again probably

bjywong

I can only provide an anecdotal report that my friend in Vancouver successfully got this card with the benefits. I guess you could also donate to Grand Cru (a dollar for example) to be considered a supporter.

You can check out the RFD forums if you want to see the discussion there.

NoahVail

"Sign up today and tell your friends and family"

…4th line from the bottom: http://www.tgwhf.ca/sites/grandcru/bmo/

jerryhung

Now the BMO offer is publicly advertised everywhere - RFD, SmartCanucks, BoardingArea, etc.... when it's a very YMMV/targeted (?) offer

It'll be fun to see how this unfolds... $400 credit + 3 years free is probably the biggest offer we have seen in recent years (if one excludes AMEX's 25K value calculation as it could value from $250 to $500+)

stoddaj1

I too tried to complete the online application and it indicated the $150 fee. Suggestions?

Preacher7

I need to get both an Amex and a visa/mc no AF card. Not FYF, as I need these to be keepers. At this point, it looks like the best sign up bonus on cards like these are:
1. MBNA Best Western, 20 K points.
2. Amex Air Miles, 500 AM.
Am I missing any cards in this mix, if I'm only talking sign up bonus?

jerryhung

I think AMEX Air Miles card is 1600 AM via referral (look in the Referral AMEX thread). Public offer is 1000 AM, not 500 though

As for VISA, what do you already have? and not have?
TD Aeroplan VISA is obviously better with 25K Aeroplan, FYF
or maybe SCOTIA VISA with $75 Amazon cashback?