E-rewards [Master Thread]
Aug 31, 2016, 1:46 pm
#2476
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: IHG Plat(Ambssdr on occasion), Hyatt Explr(2023), AS Mileage Plan, Rapid Rewards, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 123
So, I could care less anymore if e-rewards ssems to think I've been living in Addis Ababa the last couple years and no longer fit their profile
Aug 31, 2016, 2:07 pm
#2477
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: VPS
Programs: IHG Diamond, Delta PM, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 7,269
Aug 31, 2016, 10:23 pm
#2478
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: IHG Plat(Ambssdr on occasion), Hyatt Explr(2023), AS Mileage Plan, Rapid Rewards, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 123
Not sure, See attached for discussion
My enthusiasm has waned a little after trying it out, as basically just a bunch of 50-100 point surveys for like 15-20 minutes of your time.
Doesn't appear to be EQ, the points post within minutes though.
My enthusiasm has waned a little after trying it out, as basically just a bunch of 50-100 point surveys for like 15-20 minutes of your time.
Doesn't appear to be EQ, the points post within minutes though.
Sep 1, 2016, 3:39 am
#2479
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 393
Hope it isn't the program United uses..... Forgot the name, but it can be brutal.
Not sure, See attached for discussion
My enthusiasm has waned a little after trying it out, as basically just a bunch of 50-100 point surveys for like 15-20 minutes of your time.
Doesn't appear to be EQ, the points post within minutes though.
My enthusiasm has waned a little after trying it out, as basically just a bunch of 50-100 point surveys for like 15-20 minutes of your time.
Doesn't appear to be EQ, the points post within minutes though.
Sep 1, 2016, 3:44 pm
#2481
Join Date: Feb 2001
Programs: IHG Diamond, HH Diamond, BW Diamond Select, Accor Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 4,228
IHG OCI: 50-70 points for 15-20 mins is roughly 1200 mins for 4000 points.
No joy there!
* e-rewards' IHG payout level is poor, but 1/4 that is ridiculous.
* Within e-rewards, IHG is about the worst value there is. Redeem for something more valuable and the hourly rate for OCI becomes around 1/8 the e-rewards rate.
* IHG earnings from e-rewards count as elite qualifying. OCI doesn't.
Sep 1, 2016, 5:42 pm
#2482
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
e-rewards: "$5" for 15 min is roughly 300 mins ("$100") for 4000 points.
IHG OCI: 50-70 points for 15-20 mins is roughly 1200 mins for 4000 points.
No joy there!
* e-rewards' IHG payout level is poor, but 1/4 that is ridiculous.
* Within e-rewards, IHG is about the worst value there is. Redeem for something more valuable and the hourly rate for OCI becomes around 1/8 the e-rewards rate.
* IHG earnings from e-rewards count as elite qualifying. OCI doesn't.
IHG OCI: 50-70 points for 15-20 mins is roughly 1200 mins for 4000 points.
No joy there!
* e-rewards' IHG payout level is poor, but 1/4 that is ridiculous.
* Within e-rewards, IHG is about the worst value there is. Redeem for something more valuable and the hourly rate for OCI becomes around 1/8 the e-rewards rate.
* IHG earnings from e-rewards count as elite qualifying. OCI doesn't.
Sep 1, 2016, 5:50 pm
#2483
Join Date: Feb 2001
Programs: IHG Diamond, HH Diamond, BW Diamond Select, Accor Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 4,228
I was replying to a post about IHG OCI being an alternative to e-rewards. As OCI points don't post as qualifying, your comment is utterly irrelevant, as OCI won't help anyone requalify for anything.
Sep 3, 2016, 5:55 pm
#2484
formerly chrisbarnett01
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 350
Yep. SSI surveys for IHG arw not elite qualifying, but erewards are.
No matter, I needed 1200 points for an IHG redemption, and then suddenly got an invite to join their survey panel. Instant 1000 points, and the other 200 were easy enough.
For SSI surveys, I prefer jetblue points. I can spend 5 minutes a day to get 100 points. Also not elite qualifying.
However leclub accor points from SSI are elite qualifying, but there is no credit for not qualifying.
No matter, I needed 1200 points for an IHG redemption, and then suddenly got an invite to join their survey panel. Instant 1000 points, and the other 200 were easy enough.
For SSI surveys, I prefer jetblue points. I can spend 5 minutes a day to get 100 points. Also not elite qualifying.
However leclub accor points from SSI are elite qualifying, but there is no credit for not qualifying.
Sep 3, 2016, 7:19 pm
#2485
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
I just completed my first survey, anything that posts instantly I'm a fan of
Sep 4, 2016, 6:14 am
#2486
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 393
It is nice to have the option for instant points posting. The issue I ran into with the UA one (in addition to the terrible earning rate) was even though I wanted to keep it open just in case I needed a few points, after no longer doing the surveys, the only way to stop the email survey alerts was to cancel the account.
Excuse me ? I was responding why I thought the IHG e-rewards redemption is a good option. Seeing this is the e-rewards page, I think it is "utterly relevant" thank you for your comment though.
I just completed my first survey, anything that posts instantly I'm a fan of
I just completed my first survey, anything that posts instantly I'm a fan of
Sep 4, 2016, 11:12 am
#2487
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: IHG Plat(Ambssdr on occasion), Hyatt Explr(2023), AS Mileage Plan, Rapid Rewards, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 123
No joy there!
* e-rewards' IHG payout level is poor, but 1/4 that is ridiculous.
* Within e-rewards, IHG is about the worst value there is. Redeem for something more valuable and the hourly rate for OCI becomes around 1/8 the e-rewards rate.
* IHG earnings from e-rewards count as elite qualifying. OCI doesn't.
* e-rewards' IHG payout level is poor, but 1/4 that is ridiculous.
* Within e-rewards, IHG is about the worst value there is. Redeem for something more valuable and the hourly rate for OCI becomes around 1/8 the e-rewards rate.
* IHG earnings from e-rewards count as elite qualifying. OCI doesn't.
But for me, I've been locked out of e-rewards(Countless emails, country error code, profile doesn't fit, etc) for a couple years now so 5 points is still better than zero.
Sep 4, 2016, 1:35 pm
#2488
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA LifeTime PLT (2.982 MM, But 3MM+ Total), HHonors GOLD, IHG AMB
Posts: 787
Was doing a 40 minute survey for a cheap $10.00 and 69% into it; i.e., 30 minutes, it dumped me saying I didn't qualify. Really want to use a nasty word right now.....but...
Just logged in and checked.....yup, they gave me $0.25. Really not good today....those dogs! lol
Just logged in and checked.....yup, they gave me $0.25. Really not good today....those dogs! lol
Sep 9, 2016, 12:00 am
#2489
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: Paying student debt and traveling when i can
Posts: 312
has anyone held a large balance in their e-rewards account? basically, i just want to know if holding a large balance will prevent survey invites. or should i transfer to partners every time i get to ~$100.
Sep 9, 2016, 1:26 am
#2490
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, VS Red, HH Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Basic, Alitalia Status Match
Posts: 1,173
I'm UK based and have around 22000 points (about $200???) sitting in my e-rewards account. I still get invites at arguably the same frequency as when my balance is low.