Search results

I updated the numbers and categories/examples since they weren't very clear yesterday. Essentially if you're spending heaps on bonus categories (I would assume many AFF members fall into this category) or foreign spend then it's worthwhile spending directly on US cards. For all general AUD...

Same here! Not sure why. Try the link in award travel. That seems to work.

https://pub.emails.hertz.com/american-express Numerous posts online about it. The link doesn't seem to be working for me but seems to be okay if you use it from award travel: https://awardwallet.com/blog/amex-platinum-hertz-presidents-circle/

Nothing I believe:

I'm not sure if anyone is aware of this but as part of Accor Plus (which you get from Amex Plat), there are a bunch of discounts (e.g. EuropCar/Hertz/Avis) outside of the standard plat discounts. https://all.accor.com/loyalty-program/partners/mobility/index.en.shtml Australian Plat Card...

I haven't been following it closely but I believe it's about 1% from spot from a few DPs earlier on by Levelnine and Finale (I think...)

Indeed but based on recent DPs, retention bonuses seem to be all over the place. Last year, I spent <30K but got a 40 or 50K retention bonus so who knows!

I believe there's also a special menu with 2 additional items for that area? Not to mention additional selection of wine from time to time.

If we take fees into account: 2% (1% for Amex FX and 1% for Wise): $100,000 AUD on a x3 category (Direct Spend on US Amex) = 65,000 USD = 195,000 US MR/Aeroplan Points. $100,000 + 2% = $102,000 AUD for 195,000 US MR/Aeroplan Points. $100,000 AUD on general spend (Direct Spend on US Amex) =...

Assumption: 1 AU MR = 0.65 US MR, AUD - USD FX = 0.65. $1 AUD = 2.25 AU MR = 1.46 US MR (US Amex) $1 AUD = 2.25 AU MR = 0.625 Aeroplan points (via MB xfer) If you're spending up to $100K PA, this translates to US Amex: 146,000 Aeroplan Points MB: 62,500 Aeroplan Points Entirely up to you...

I was going to make a post about this shortly but you have a look at the benefits Accor Plus has via your Plat card. Accor Plus grants you a wide range of statuses/benefits that you might find useful. E.g. Accor Plus gets you 20% of rates via EuropCar so check them out.

Yep. Usually reserved for P1 and F pax flying on QF.

Gotta give it to Amex/DHL. Called Saturday morning about a replacement card. Arrived today.

Amex suggests otherwise :( Edit: Ended up calling amex to get the new metal card delivered to Aus. Rep seemed a bit suspicious and reluctant or perhaps they just thought it was strange to change the design of the card?

Mine is an Aspire card 😭

I was hoping to have it expedited to my US address so I can consolidate it with some other items but it looks like they'll only ship it via USPS First Class Mail. I definitely don't want to risk it!

Thanks... Might go down this path as well. I too am a sucker for metal cards :D. Does anyone have any ideas whether this might impact addresses being reported to agencies?

Interesting! So do you keep the same Card #?

Yep. 1 to check status, put your ITIN, then 1 to confirm you applied, then 0 to speak to operator.

Let us know how you go. I normally call around 8-9am EST (10/11PM AEST).