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Up to now I've been reluctant to sign up for proprietary travel CCs like Avion, BMO World Elite and the like because it would take me more than 1 year to accumulate enough points to fly somewhere worthwhile, and I don't want to pay the AF for year 2.
But I guess if I look at it as a hotel CC then it's not so bad... say, with a $1000 spend per month on avg, I could end up with $540 (including signup bonus) to use on hotel. That might give me around 4 nights if I find a great rate. Not nearly as good as Marriott Visa or SPG Amex, but not all that bad either. If the Mrs and I both sign up it's even better. How is BMO's booking engine for hotels? Anyone know if the rates are decent? |
Originally Posted by ericosuave
(Post 24313531)
can you still collect points ,such as Aeroplan on flights or Spg , Marriott on hotel bookings ? If yes that would be a pretty good card to have .
I have MC World Elite cash back card ( cibc ) but you can average only about 1.25 % cash back due to tier system . My bookings at Towne Place Suites by Marriott had no points, but stay credit I even had email with manager on this topic
Originally Posted by heraclitus
(Post 24314707)
Up to now I've been reluctant to sign up for proprietary travel CCs like Avion, BMO World Elite and the like because it would take me more than 1 year to accumulate enough points to fly somewhere worthwhile, and I don't want to pay the AF for year 2.
But I guess if I look at it as a hotel CC then it's not so bad... say, with a $1000 spend per month on avg, I could end up with $540 (including signup bonus) to use on hotel. That might give me around 4 nights if I find a great rate. Not nearly as good as Marriott Visa or SPG Amex, but not all that bad either. If the Mrs and I both sign up it's even better. How is BMO's booking engine for hotels? Anyone know if the rates are decent? but some cities, the selections are very limited |
Originally Posted by ericosuave
(Post 24313531)
can you still collect points ,such as Aeroplan on flights or Spg , Marriott on hotel bookings ? If yes that would be a pretty good card to have .
I have MC World Elite cash back card ( cibc ) but you can average only about 1.25 % cash back due to tier system . Earn a bonus of $25 in cash back rewards if your net annual card spend is more than $45,000 annually2 |
Originally Posted by jerryhung
(Post 24312421)
There was no booking fee
but there is a $30 cancel/change fee EVEN if it's 100% Refundable reservation (I think same as ExpediaForTD or Expedia in general) I'd be careful on that AMEX Travel Service, on the other hand, has no booking fee nor cancel fee I've canceled 2 reservations in the last month, on 2 cards (Plat/Gold), no fees at all |
Originally Posted by brightaxis
(Post 24315434)
What kinda reservations have you cancelled? Flights?
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Originally Posted by brightaxis
(Post 24315434)
What kinda reservations have you cancelled? Flights?
Originally Posted by travel_geek
(Post 24315551)
I've cancelled a fully refundable hotel and was dinged with the fee.
so I passed on the $25 cancel fee and just kept it, before I canceled my card FAQ https://www.bmorewards.com/en/public/faq.html Are there booking fees and/or cancellation fees? You can use your points to cover the booking fees. There is no online booking fee. A fee of $29.95, plus applicable taxes, will be charged per phone booking. A $25 change/cancellation fee applies for each change or cancellation to your travel arrangements. Supplier change/cancellations fees can also apply and will be displayed at time of booking based on your specific travel reservation. Booking fees, change/cancellations fees are non-refundable. |
Just noticed one (1) MBNA card is back on GCR, but it is show $0 rebate:
http://www.greatcanadianrebates.ca/d...-PlatinumPlus/ Hopefully once MBNA is back on GCR, they will do a promo for $100 Rebates :D |
Capital One Aspire Travel World MasterCard has been discontinued. I put a note on the Wiki.
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Originally Posted by pointshogger
(Post 24330005)
Capital One Aspire Travel World MasterCard has been discontinued. I put a note on the Wiki.
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Looks like it has been replaced by the Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard:
http://www.capitalone.ca/credit-card...ards%2Fcompare Same annual fee of $120 but only 10,000 bonus miles.:td: |
Originally Posted by Cruban
(Post 24330448)
Looks like it has been replaced by the Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard:
http://www.capitalone.ca/credit-card...ards%2Fcompare Same annual fee of $120 but only 10,000 bonus miles.:td: |
Originally Posted by Cerenity
(Post 24330882)
We moved on from C1 Travel Aspire a while back but it was still on our radar for churn potential and low carry cost for the points. But lack of anniversary bonus really drives this card into the dirt and will completely drop it from our radar now
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Folks, signed up the wife and myself for the Starwood Amex card. Question - would I meet the minimum $500 spend req if I were to buy a bunch of gift cards totalling that value? eg WalMart?
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Originally Posted by injian
(Post 24333330)
Folks, signed up the wife and myself for the Starwood Amex card. Question - would I meet the minimum $500 spend req if I were to buy a bunch of gift cards totalling that value? eg WalMart?
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Originally Posted by injian
(Post 24333330)
Folks, signed up the wife and myself for the Starwood Amex card. Question - would I meet the minimum $500 spend req if I were to buy a bunch of gift cards totalling that value? eg WalMart?
love the pics on your trip reports! |
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