10,000 bonus points per 20 transactions

[LordGarlic]

this is probably the most discussed thread in a 48 hours time span

 

[lovetravellingoz]

I have just rang AMEX and be asked to be put on the "myreward" promotion. Even the CSO said that this is a better deal than the "earnpoints" promotion that I had signed up previously. No questions asked. Unfortunately, you are not able to backdate to the date of the 1st signed up or to the transactions from 1 sept. Transactions made today will be applied to the promotion.

Out of interest did the CSO add you...or replace the other offer?

 

[ejb]

Hi,

Sorry if this has been covered but I couldn't find it.

Do multiple cards combine for 20 transactions or is it per card, I have 2 cards.

ejb

 

[warrenkole]

I just got off the phone with a very helpful CSO at Amex membership rewards.
As others have indicated, she said that you can only be registered for 1 opt-in code. So I gave her the MYREWARD code and she deleted the other 2 that I had previously entered.

I asked her if this promotion was legit as it seemed too good to be true, and she assured me that it was legit. For every 5 transactions per calendar month I'd get 5,000 bonus points, with no capping.

The phone numbers are 1300 363 276 or (02) 9271 8229 to get through to MR.

 

[cardiology]

Good news guys.
Just rang up CS of AMEX.
I have change my bonus reward from 10 transactions (that I enrolled online yesterday) to myreard 5 transactions --> 5,000 pts.
They confirmed that there is no limit for each month and no minimal transaction amount.
What is even better is that they have just been informed that the 5,000 bonus pt will be automatically up in your account in 48-72 hours after your 5 transactions!!!
I will go out and start spending today!!
Then will track my online account to look for the bonus points!!

 

[sparoy]

I just got off the phone with a very helpful CSO at Amex membership rewards.
As others have indicated, she said that you can only be registered for 1 opt-in code. So I gave her the MYREWARD code and she deleted the other 2 that I had previously entered.

I asked her if this promotion was legit as it seemed too good to be true, and she assured me that it was legit. For every 5 transactions per calendar month I'd get 5,000 bonus points, with no capping.

The phone numbers are 1300 363 276 or (02) 9271 8229 to get through to MR.

I just did exactly the same thing and yes only 1 bonus offer is available to choose from, so I asked her to keep MY REWARD code and delete the other 2 codes.
She also assured me that there's no minimum spend on each transaction and you can have unlimited transactions.

 

[alemdohorizonte]

has anyone else with a centurion card tried to sign up for the myreward bonus? i called centurion and was told that myreward was only for "lower" card holders (blue and green) and that the only one i was supposed to sign up for was the earnmiles promotion. the guy didn't know much about the ts & cs (told me i'd only get one bonus per month) and although he kept me signed up for the myreward bonus, he warned me that i may not get any points at all for my purchases since the promotion wasn't for centurion card holders.

i am inclined to think that he was completely misinformed but wondered if any other centurion cardmembers have heard anything similar?

 

[PaulZ]

Amazingly, I have already started receiving the Bonus Points.

I singed up online - first for the 20transactions = 10,000 Pts, then the 10 transactions = 5,000 pts and finally 5 transactions = 5,000 Pts. I havent called to check which opt-in bonus i am enrolled in...


I am getting 5,000 points per 5 transactions... but only from the date you sign up... not 1 September.

(@ Woolies, I was also maximising the petrol vouchers!!)

PZ


Date Description Amount spent Points Earned Bonus Points Total Points
17/09/2008 WOOLWORTHS NEWTON 5643 NEWTON SA $36.67 37 18 55

- Platinum Credit Card Bonus Points



17/09/2008 WOOLWORTHS NEWTON 5643 NEWTON SA $57.59 58 5,028 5,086

- Platinum Credit Card Bonus Points

- 5000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points

0
5,000


17/09/2008 WOOLWORTHS NEWTON 5643 NEWTON SA $31.58 32 16 48

- Platinum Credit Card Bonus Points


17/09/2008 WOOLWORTHS NEWTON 5643 NEWTON SA $36.95 37 19 56

- Platinum Credit Card Bonus Points


17/09/2008 WOOLWORTHS NEWTON 5643 NEWTON SA $31.07 31 15 46

- Platinum Credit Card Bonus Points



16/09/2008 42ND STREET CAFE TTP MODBURY SA $57.15 57 29 86

 

[lovetravellingoz]

I just did exactly the same thing and yes only 1 bonus offer is available to choose from, so I asked her to keep MY REWARD code and delete the other 2 codes.
She also assured me that there's no minimum spend on each transaction and you can have unlimited transactions.

Yes..I just did the same.

 

[nlagalle]

So I wonder what happens if you have registered for all three, but don't ring them up?

 

[creeno]

Yes..I just did the same.

done too At an effective rate of 1000 points per transaction, I stand to gain a considerable amount of points...and am happy to do so without abusing the system! Am grateful for anything I can get to fund travel for the next couple of years

 

[PaulZ]

So I wonder what happens if you have registered for all three, but don't ring them up?

See http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/com...000-bonus-points-per-14628-15.html#post190692

I applied for all three... and have already started receiving the bonus points on what appears to be 5 transactions... 5000 points... ( i have only done 8 since enrolling in the first bonus)...

PaulZ

 

[glass]

Most likely you get points for all 3 due to the software.

Then the anomolies software detects you have 2 many points.

Then something bad happens.


I'd call.

 

[Cynicor]

Hi,

I just called AMEX to check which code was valid, after entering all 3, and was told that only the code on my postcard was valid, regardless of which I had entered. Has anyone else been told this? Didn't ever sould like she looked at my account.

Not sure what to do now, other than to push through a few transactions and see what happens...

Jon

 

[serfty]

Try 5, see what happens ...

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Hi,

I just called AMEX to check which code was valid, after entering all 3, and was told that only the code on my postcard was valid, regardless of which I had entered. Has anyone else been told this? Didn't ever sould like she looked at my account.

I have a feeling after Amex get hit for large points demands that they will data match who was sent what offer...and only honour what was "offered" by them.

 

[futaris]

Note that the Terms and Conditions says that once the points are out of Membership Rewards they're out:

11.1 You may redeem points for frequent traveller rewards provided you are enrolled in the Ascent or Spirit program, and all your accounts with us are kept in good standing and not overdue. You may only redeem points into a participating frequent traveller program(s) in your name. Points transferred to a frequent traveller program account in any other name will be returned to your program account. Once points are redeemed for frequent traveller rewards, they may not be converted back to points.

 

[simongr]

That could be tough for them given that on screen it said I had been enrolled for a promotion.

Really should have screen printed that though...

 

[Matt_r]

Hi,

I just called AMEX to check which code was valid, after entering all 3, and was told that only the code on my postcard was valid, regardless of which I had entered. Has anyone else been told this? Didn't ever sould like she looked at my account.

Not sure what to do now, other than to push through a few transactions and see what happens...

Jon

I'd entered all 3, starting with the EARNPOINTS that I was sent in the mail, then the MYBONUS and finally the MYREWARD.

I called amex today, she tried to get me to tell her a number that was on the card I received.. told her I didn't have it in front of me.

I'm now enrolled only in the MYREWARD bonus.

 

[oz_mark]

Note that the Terms and Conditions says that once the points are out of Membership Rewards they're out:

So you would end up with MR Points Balance: -250,615 :mrgreen: