30,000 point bonus for new SPG AMEX - deadline is (extended to) 7/31
Jul 2, 2010, 11:15 pm
#61
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LNK
Programs: US,PC
Posts: 743
And lastly- does SPG or Amex, have online banking ( I cant think of the proper word for it right now), like Chase does? I currently use my United Mileage Plus Visa for everything and I like being able to see everything that's going on in my account online with Chase's online banking.
Regarding date , Delta amex had month end as statement closing date for me not sur eif it can be moved or not.
Thanks,
Dracs
Jul 3, 2010, 6:09 am
#62
Join Date: May 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: UA Mileage Plus, CO OnePass, SPG Amex, US Airways
Posts: 88
Thanks everyone who replied to my questions! Excuse my ignorance in my earlier posts, it was late at night when I wrote them
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thanks again!
...thanks again!
Jul 3, 2010, 10:54 am
#63
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DCA
Programs: US Chairman, Marriott Platinum, PCR Platinum, and SPG Gold
Posts: 1,244
I just signed up for this!
My GF submitted an application last week before I knew about this promo and was accepted. We need to call and see if they'll give her this promotion.
I really hope so.
Any thoughts on our chances to get the promo changed considering we still haven't received her card yet?
My GF submitted an application last week before I knew about this promo and was accepted. We need to call and see if they'll give her this promotion.
I really hope so.
Any thoughts on our chances to get the promo changed considering we still haven't received her card yet?
Jul 3, 2010, 11:38 am
#64
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 22
Instant approval for the personal card. No clue of the CL yet, but should be getting it soon I hear.. Thanks!
Anyone know if there are any problems signing up for a business card in addition when we aren't actually a business? I know people say you can do it just fine by putting in your social, but is it against the AMEX rules? Will they cancel one or both cards? Or maybe fail to give you your bonus points?
Side note: Anybody know about the AMEX "audits?" I hear AMEX doesn't care what your actual income is and will only look at your most recent W2? The reason I ask: I just graduated law school and my income will be much higher after I take the bar at the end of this month. For now I put down my current income (supported by a W2 and student loans), but, for future reference: Can I immediately put down my increased income once I begin my job, or do I need to wait over a year to have a W2 that will support those numbers to be safe?
Anyone know if there are any problems signing up for a business card in addition when we aren't actually a business? I know people say you can do it just fine by putting in your social, but is it against the AMEX rules? Will they cancel one or both cards? Or maybe fail to give you your bonus points?
Side note: Anybody know about the AMEX "audits?" I hear AMEX doesn't care what your actual income is and will only look at your most recent W2? The reason I ask: I just graduated law school and my income will be much higher after I take the bar at the end of this month. For now I put down my current income (supported by a W2 and student loans), but, for future reference: Can I immediately put down my increased income once I begin my job, or do I need to wait over a year to have a W2 that will support those numbers to be safe?
Jul 3, 2010, 11:39 am
#65
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879
Jul 3, 2010, 12:46 pm
#66
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 109
I have a AMEX Gold Premier Rewards and average about 2k a month so I dont think I am going to reach the 30k yearly threshold to get the bonus 15k miles. I also have a Delta AMEX that I dont use anymore, but has about 15k miles on it.
I've been looking for a way to maximize airline miles for some upcoming travel my wife will have to do for school. This would be for a few domestic economy flights over the next few years as well as one to Europe. At the same time we are applying for school loans as well, so I dont want to mess much with our very good credit by applying for all sorts of CC's. I am working on, and ultimately would like to get to where we put as many normal monthly expenses on one card and pay it off every month.
This card seems to be highly spoken of on this site, so I am interested in it. However, I am confused how the rewards are considered better than the Gold PR since it only earns 1 point on everything but starwood hotels (which I wont be staying at much,or at all in the next few years) and the Gold PR earns 2X on gas and groceries (a pretty big part of what we spend), 3X on travel (which we are trying to avoid paying for now, so not really much of a benefit). I read about some info about converting the starpoints to miles, which went right over my head. Will it convert better than 1 point for everyday spending and 2X for groceries?!? Also, I think I pay $175/yr for our Gold PR and this is $45/year which is quite a bit of savings...Oh, Im confused....
Please advise, as I'd like to take advantage of this while there is a good promo like this going on.
I've been looking for a way to maximize airline miles for some upcoming travel my wife will have to do for school. This would be for a few domestic economy flights over the next few years as well as one to Europe. At the same time we are applying for school loans as well, so I dont want to mess much with our very good credit by applying for all sorts of CC's. I am working on, and ultimately would like to get to where we put as many normal monthly expenses on one card and pay it off every month.
This card seems to be highly spoken of on this site, so I am interested in it. However, I am confused how the rewards are considered better than the Gold PR since it only earns 1 point on everything but starwood hotels (which I wont be staying at much,or at all in the next few years) and the Gold PR earns 2X on gas and groceries (a pretty big part of what we spend), 3X on travel (which we are trying to avoid paying for now, so not really much of a benefit). I read about some info about converting the starpoints to miles, which went right over my head. Will it convert better than 1 point for everyday spending and 2X for groceries?!? Also, I think I pay $175/yr for our Gold PR and this is $45/year which is quite a bit of savings...Oh, Im confused....
Please advise, as I'd like to take advantage of this while there is a good promo like this going on.
Last edited by barnburner; Jul 3, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Jul 3, 2010, 1:16 pm
#67
Join Date: May 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: UA Mileage Plus, CO OnePass, SPG Amex, US Airways
Posts: 88
Here I am again with one more question- If I just got this card with my husband as an authorized user, could he get his own SPG card during this promotion (he's never had one before, and he's got excellent credit as well), adding me as an authorized user to his account? Then after we meet the spending requirement, it'll give us total of 60 000 Starpoints ( I plan to combine mine 30 000 and his 30 000 into my account after both bonuses post).
Does this sound realistic? Has anyone done it this way?
Thank You!
Does this sound realistic? Has anyone done it this way?
Thank You!
Jul 3, 2010, 2:07 pm
#68
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879
Here I am again with one more question- If I just got this card with my husband as an authorized user, could he get his own SPG card during this promotion (he's never had one before, and he's got excellent credit as well), adding me as an authorized user to his account? Then after we meet the spending requirement, it'll give us total of 60 000 Starpoints ( I plan to combine mine 30 000 and his 30 000 into my account after both bonuses post).
Does this sound realistic? Has anyone done it this way?
Thank You!
Does this sound realistic? Has anyone done it this way?
Thank You!
Jul 3, 2010, 4:43 pm
#69
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 143
My wife and I just signed up for this card at the beginning of June. Ouch.
I realize that technically we didn't "lose" anything, since I had no way to know it was coming, and if this had never happened I wouldn't be the wiser, but it still hurts.
I sent a secure message asking about getting in on the new deal instead, but was refused. The agent did give me 3,000 points as a courtesy, which was nice. I asked him if 6 more emails might get me the remaining "lost" 17000 points, but he declined.
The funny thing is that since I handle everything, I sent the secure message for my wife as well, and I just cut and pasted the same message to save time. The same guy responded to both messages (and she got the 3000 points as well). I wonder if he noticed the cut and paste...
I realize that technically we didn't "lose" anything, since I had no way to know it was coming, and if this had never happened I wouldn't be the wiser, but it still hurts.
I sent a secure message asking about getting in on the new deal instead, but was refused. The agent did give me 3,000 points as a courtesy, which was nice. I asked him if 6 more emails might get me the remaining "lost" 17000 points, but he declined.
The funny thing is that since I handle everything, I sent the secure message for my wife as well, and I just cut and pasted the same message to save time. The same guy responded to both messages (and she got the 3000 points as well). I wonder if he noticed the cut and paste...
Jul 3, 2010, 9:58 pm
#70
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Delta Diamond
Posts: 32
thanks for the info
SPG is my main card and took the opportunity to apply for my wife. Have a happy 4th
Jul 4, 2010, 12:40 am
#71
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 170
I applied on the 30th and was approved....my card came in the mail through FedEx yesterday...amazing!
Jul 4, 2010, 11:07 am
#72
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: Frontier Ascent, Marriot Silver Elite
Posts: 64
I have a AMEX Gold Premier Rewards and average about 2k a month so I dont think I am going to reach the 30k yearly threshold to get the bonus 15k miles. I also have a Delta AMEX that I dont use anymore, but has about 15k miles on it.
I've been looking for a way to maximize airline miles for some upcoming travel my wife will have to do for school. This would be for a few domestic economy flights over the next few years as well as one to Europe. At the same time we are applying for school loans as well, so I dont want to mess much with our very good credit by applying for all sorts of CC's. I am working on, and ultimately would like to get to where we put as many normal monthly expenses on one card and pay it off every month.
This card seems to be highly spoken of on this site, so I am interested in it. However, I am confused how the rewards are considered better than the Gold PR since it only earns 1 point on everything but starwood hotels (which I wont be staying at much,or at all in the next few years) and the Gold PR earns 2X on gas and groceries (a pretty big part of what we spend), 3X on travel (which we are trying to avoid paying for now, so not really much of a benefit). I read about some info about converting the starpoints to miles, which went right over my head. Will it convert better than 1 point for everyday spending and 2X for groceries?!? Also, I think I pay $175/yr for our Gold PR and this is $45/year which is quite a bit of savings...Oh, Im confused....
Please advise, as I'd like to take advantage of this while there is a good promo like this going on.
I've been looking for a way to maximize airline miles for some upcoming travel my wife will have to do for school. This would be for a few domestic economy flights over the next few years as well as one to Europe. At the same time we are applying for school loans as well, so I dont want to mess much with our very good credit by applying for all sorts of CC's. I am working on, and ultimately would like to get to where we put as many normal monthly expenses on one card and pay it off every month.
This card seems to be highly spoken of on this site, so I am interested in it. However, I am confused how the rewards are considered better than the Gold PR since it only earns 1 point on everything but starwood hotels (which I wont be staying at much,or at all in the next few years) and the Gold PR earns 2X on gas and groceries (a pretty big part of what we spend), 3X on travel (which we are trying to avoid paying for now, so not really much of a benefit). I read about some info about converting the starpoints to miles, which went right over my head. Will it convert better than 1 point for everyday spending and 2X for groceries?!? Also, I think I pay $175/yr for our Gold PR and this is $45/year which is quite a bit of savings...Oh, Im confused....
Please advise, as I'd like to take advantage of this while there is a good promo like this going on.
Yeah, I am pretty much in the same boat as you. The 30K offer was enough to get me of the fence and get the SPG Amex. I will be able to transfer SPG points to American Airlines, and the GoldPR doesnt really have any good hotel transfer deals unless your a big Holiday Inn Fan. I plan on keeping both cards, using GoldPR for Gas, Groceries and Flights, everything else on my new SPG.
Jul 4, 2010, 12:57 pm
#73
Join Date: Apr 2010
Programs: AA, UA, WN, WOH
Posts: 286
Does anyone still use this card to buy $1 coins from the Mint?
I usually don't spend $1,000 in 3 months on credit cards, so I would like to confirm if I fall short of the $1,000 spend that I could buy some coins to meet the minimum spend (say $250-$500).
I usually don't spend $1,000 in 3 months on credit cards, so I would like to confirm if I fall short of the $1,000 spend that I could buy some coins to meet the minimum spend (say $250-$500).
Jul 4, 2010, 1:12 pm
#74
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LNK
Programs: US,PC
Posts: 743
How about prepaying Internet, phone bill months in advance sound? or probably gift cards for your grocery store?
Jul 4, 2010, 1:43 pm
#75
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BGM
Programs: HHonors Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 771
I was using mine for mint purchases up until around March or so when I got a call from AMEx telling me that if I continued to purchase coins on it, that they "may" cancel the card. I've decided that it wasn't worth the chance that they cancel my card, so I've found other ways to "spend" the money on it.
Plus, now that the Mint charges show up specifically as dollar coin purchases on the statement, I wouldn't recommend it. Before, everything bought from the Mint showed up the same. Now, the dollar coins have their own category.
Plus, now that the Mint charges show up specifically as dollar coin purchases on the statement, I wouldn't recommend it. Before, everything bought from the Mint showed up the same. Now, the dollar coins have their own category.