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just got a notice by email that webmiles is switching credit card companies
don't know what to make of it?

I had 46,000 miles and was concerned that not only would they cut me off before I got another 4,000, but I would lose what I had. They're supposed to be sending out new applications (since the new card is through another bank) - the new Webmiles cards will continue to build mileage on your old account. The new cards that came out through Direct Merchants will build miles in an entirely new program (which have a 20,000 mile reward, but it limits the value of the ticket to $400 - a limit that Webmiles doesn't have). Direct Merchants came out with new cards in a hurry - I haven't seen anything (card or applcation) for Webmiles.

yeah i have a similar amount of miles and i'm concerned
should we try to get miles out now?
i guess not many ffers are in webmiles
i certainly am po'd but i dont know who to be po'd about
any way to get toegther a group of webmiles people on this site???

i see webmiles did create a new website
and still has a host of partners so maybe things are ok

I think I'll wait a little while for the new cards/applications to come out. I am PO'd about not having an immediate replacement card waiting for me when my old Webmiles card expired. Now I have to use a feeble Discover card in the meantime. Has anyone ever cashed in Webmiles ? I'm curious to know how well (or not) the program works.

i have a friend who cashed in and their travel agency was fine
i email them about transfering miles because they said they'd let you transfer and give you extra miles but since they had no other card it wasn't much of an offer i think generally the ffers who used flyer talk are not in the program but it seemed to be to be a good program since i dont travel much work for work and just want the card for miles since they say they wont charge for their new card i quess there's nothing to loose but i'm still confused

I've been using the card and have previously redeemed miles for two tickets. Found service to be great I hope Webmiles comes out with a new card. I called their office and they said they'll be sending out applications in about two weeks.

let's stay with it and see what happens
meanwhile i'm paying off my balance to direct merchants and calling it quits for that card i never liked dealing with direct merchants i hope things improve

I agree with you about the poor service from Direct Merchants Bank. I'm waiting for my new Webmiles card and will use them and throw away the card from Direct Merchants Bank. I had three of my friends sign up and they gave everyone very low credit balances compared to other companies. Also Direct Merchants Bank has a cap of $400 when redeeming a domestic ticket.

yes!! direct merchants gave me a low credit balance and so i was breaking my daughter's college tuition into a number of payments it was a pain
i agree with you the travel service of webmiles is excellent when my friends have cashed in miles
do we need to call to cancel the direct merchants card or just dont use it???


do you need to call them to cancel the new card or just not use it

I signed up for webmiles through my Ralphs card. As far as I can see from their website, the only benefit I can see from it is that I can get $300 off any ticket if I accumulate enough miles. Am I missing something?

yes you have $100 $200 and $300 discounts
which gives you some flexibility
but basically you are right which is why i guess not many flyer talk members are excited about it
but there service except for the old direct merchants credit card was great
and they do have no blackouts and you can choose any airline
i have though of aa and citibank but have decide to stay with webmiles for now
unless i'm missing something

Jaguar - thanks for the post. It's good to know these miles work the way I hoped they would.

I think most of the people that post to this site are frequent FLYERS. I'm not - I don't travel in my business. But I can run a lot of reimburseable expenses through a credit card, so I'm always trying to find the best way to get free tickets. I had the same problem everyone else had with Direct Merchants - they were tight with the credit limit. So far, Webmiles is the best program I found. If someone has a better offer, please let us know.

i'm in the same boat no work travel so get miles just by using the credit card
good to hear people feel highly of them

i told direct merchants i was dumping them
and am paying off my balance
when i called the sales person said "we are webmiles" i just get bad vibes from direct merchants actually they were written up somewhere as one of the highest finance charge credit cards

webmiles says 2 more weeks for their credit card application

i suspect they were blind-sided by direct merchants on this one otherwise why wouldn't they have a replacement compnay waiting in the wings

I just got a notice from MCI/WorldCom they are dropping Webmiles effective February 2002. Hope this is not an indication of problems besides Direct Merchants Bank.

Perhaps the "whole story" is not being publicized just yet--? Maybe the Webmiles program has decided to, pursued, & obtained a different telecomm partner (& one which [not surprisingly] desires exclusivity)--?

Just a thought...


Hmmm...I just checked out the WebMiles site, & MCI is no longer listed in the program partners summary...

?

i've got to keep telling myself that things will be okay but ???????? the plot thickens i posted something on the randy board but no response would he know something thnaks for all the information i'm taking a new view and will just have fun with all this

so far no credit card application from webmiles

I think WebMiles screwed up by not having a new card waiting in the wings, but I don't think the program is dead. I received my credit card bill on Friday - it showed credit for 8,800 miles. I went to WebMiles.com and my account shows that the additional miles were added (which puts me over 50,000 - two tickets). I called 1-877-WebMiles Saturday. The WebMiles office is only open Monday-Friday, but you can book flights anytime (it's a separate company that subcontracts to WebMiles). The travel agent verified my mileage and was ready to reserve me a couple of tickets using WebMiles. So I think we're OK for now.

In the meantime, I'll be using my Citibank AAdvantage card.

thanks for the info cubfans10 that's good news for me because i just paid my daughters first semester tuition so i'll get credit for it
guess i need an aa card also
i assume webmiles will be ready shortly with a card
good to know other flyer talk people are using webmiles
i thought i was out there by myself

Don't know if you Webmilers got this info, but yesterday I sent an e-mail to the Webmiles people - here's what they sent back today:

Thank you so much for being a WebMiles member!

We will email you an on-line application for the new WebMiles Visa as soon as it's available, which will be the first week in September. Our first priority is to get these cards out to our current card holders as soon as possible.

During the interim, you will be able to use any other major credit card and earn WebMiles for those purchases by transferring the balance to our new Visa when it's available. You may transfer your outstanding balance from any credit card to our new WebMiles Visa & earn one mile for every
dollar you transfer.

Thank you for your patience. We understand that this is an inconvenience to our members and we're trying to make it as painless as possible. Please look for the email from us early next month and let me know if
you need any additional assistance.

Sincerely,

Lance
Member Services
www.Webmiles.com

thanks for the info that's the most conciliatory response from them so far

at one time they were saying transfer the balance from the old card but if you're canceling the direct merchants card you cant do that

i wish i had a citibank aa card you could get double miles that way

glad to see they are going to connect their old members to the new card first

glad to see that webmiles people exist!

I was wondering what your experience was with Webmiles and their credit card. Does anyone have any feedback?