I received a postcard in the mail from Amex today with an offer of 5000 bonus points. The terms and conditions state that "Participation in the promotion is by invitation to Cardmembers who receive a personally addressed direct mail invitation for the promotion as nominated by American Express. Eligible purchases must be charged to the specific American Express Card as stated on the direct mail."
After registering for the promotion I called Amex as there is no indication on the postcard I received or on the website when I registered whether it is for the Platinum Charge or Platinum Reserve card. After she checked I was told it's for the Platinum Reserve card.
"Look forward to a great return at the new-look American Express Travel website.
Dear Ken1,
Most travellers have to wait until they're on holidays to feel rewarded. Now you can enjoy the benefits long before you take off. Every dollar you spend on hotels, car hire and experiences at americanexpress.com.au/travel will earn you an additional Membership Rewards point on top of the 2 points you already earn. Plus, as the named recipient of this postcard, if you register and make your first booking before 31 January 2013, you'll receive 5000 Bonus Points.
But the benefits don't stop there.
At the American Express Travel website, it's simple to find the best hotels, flights, car hire, cruises and experiences at the right price. We've scanned the world - and thousands of our travel partners - to bring you a host of special offers and privileges. You can even use your points to settle the bill at the checkout. So where to next?
How to receive 5,000 Bonus Points with your first booking.
1. Log into your online account at americanexpress.com.au/platinumtravelbonus and click on "Register for Bonus Points".
2. Make your first travel booking at americanexpress.com.au/travel before 31 January, 2013"
Here are the terms and conditions from the page where you register:
Terms and Conditions
* Promotion Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available at membershiprewards.com.au/termsandconditions. Participation in the promotion is by invitation to Cardmembers who receive a personally addressed direct mail invitation for the promotion as nominated by American Express. Eligible purchases must be charged to the specific American Express Card as stated on the direct mail.
^ Eligible first booking excludes cruise, Fine Hotel & Resorts and insurance. American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085). Australian Credit Licence No. 291313. ® Registered Trademark of American Express Company. AMXCOP0268_G
Full Terms & Conditions
Enrolment in Membership Rewards is required (an annual fee may apply). Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available at membershiprewards.com.au/termsandconditions. The Promotion enables invited Cardmembers to receive Bonus Points when they make the purchase outline in the offer that was received via a personally addressed direct mail invitation for the promotion as nominated by American Express. Only those customers that have received the direct mail invitation from American Express are eligible to receive the Bonus Points. Purchases must be charged to the specific American Express Credit or Charge Card issued by American Express Australia Limited (“American Express”) that was nominated in the invitation to participate in the promotion.
1. In order to be eligible for the promotion, a Cardmember’s account must be in good standing. Cardmembers must also have received a personally addressed direct mail invitation for the promotion as nominated by American Express. Only the Card that was nominated in the invitation to participate can be used to receive the Membership Rewards points. Offer not transferable and offer not redeemable for cash.
2. The Cardmember must first register their eligible American Express card via the URL given on the direct mail, prior to making any purchase in order to be eligible for the bonus points. Only one registration per Cardmember is permitted
3. The promotion period runs for the time stated on the personally addressed direct mail as nominated by American Express. The promotion period is a two month period between 1 December 2012 and 31 January 2013 (“the Promotion Period”.).
4. Membership Rewards Bonus Points will only be awarded once and only for eligible purchases made on the American Express Travel website, under www.americanexpress.com.au/travel) during the promotion period. Eligible purchases are limited to flights, hotels (except Fine Hotels & Resorts), car hires and experiences at www.americanexpress.com.au/travel. Please allow 8 to 10 weeks for Bonus Points to be credited to your account.
5. Only purchases made on the Card registered in the promotion, and as per the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program, are deemed eligible purchases. Purchases made on another Card or a Supplementary Card with a different Card account number are not eligible to receive Membership Rewards Bonus Points in the promotion.
6. A transaction will be ineligible if a purchase is returned and a credit is refunded and alsoas defined in Clause 5 of the Membership Rewards program Terms and Conditions.
7. American Express Corporate Cards, American Express Business Cards, American Express David Jones Cards and all Cardmembers who did not receive a personally addressed direct mail for this promotion are ineligible to participate in this offer.
American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085) Australian Credit Licence No. 291313 ® Registered Trademark of American Express Company
After registering for the promotion I called Amex as there is no indication on the postcard I received or on the website when I registered whether it is for the Platinum Charge or Platinum Reserve card. After she checked I was told it's for the Platinum Reserve card.
"Look forward to a great return at the new-look American Express Travel website.
Dear Ken1,
Most travellers have to wait until they're on holidays to feel rewarded. Now you can enjoy the benefits long before you take off. Every dollar you spend on hotels, car hire and experiences at americanexpress.com.au/travel will earn you an additional Membership Rewards point on top of the 2 points you already earn. Plus, as the named recipient of this postcard, if you register and make your first booking before 31 January 2013, you'll receive 5000 Bonus Points.
But the benefits don't stop there.
At the American Express Travel website, it's simple to find the best hotels, flights, car hire, cruises and experiences at the right price. We've scanned the world - and thousands of our travel partners - to bring you a host of special offers and privileges. You can even use your points to settle the bill at the checkout. So where to next?
How to receive 5,000 Bonus Points with your first booking.
1. Log into your online account at americanexpress.com.au/platinumtravelbonus and click on "Register for Bonus Points".
2. Make your first travel booking at americanexpress.com.au/travel before 31 January, 2013"
Here are the terms and conditions from the page where you register:
Terms and Conditions
* Promotion Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available at membershiprewards.com.au/termsandconditions. Participation in the promotion is by invitation to Cardmembers who receive a personally addressed direct mail invitation for the promotion as nominated by American Express. Eligible purchases must be charged to the specific American Express Card as stated on the direct mail.
^ Eligible first booking excludes cruise, Fine Hotel & Resorts and insurance. American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085). Australian Credit Licence No. 291313. ® Registered Trademark of American Express Company. AMXCOP0268_G
Full Terms & Conditions
Enrolment in Membership Rewards is required (an annual fee may apply). Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available at membershiprewards.com.au/termsandconditions. The Promotion enables invited Cardmembers to receive Bonus Points when they make the purchase outline in the offer that was received via a personally addressed direct mail invitation for the promotion as nominated by American Express. Only those customers that have received the direct mail invitation from American Express are eligible to receive the Bonus Points. Purchases must be charged to the specific American Express Credit or Charge Card issued by American Express Australia Limited (“American Express”) that was nominated in the invitation to participate in the promotion.
1. In order to be eligible for the promotion, a Cardmember’s account must be in good standing. Cardmembers must also have received a personally addressed direct mail invitation for the promotion as nominated by American Express. Only the Card that was nominated in the invitation to participate can be used to receive the Membership Rewards points. Offer not transferable and offer not redeemable for cash.
2. The Cardmember must first register their eligible American Express card via the URL given on the direct mail, prior to making any purchase in order to be eligible for the bonus points. Only one registration per Cardmember is permitted
3. The promotion period runs for the time stated on the personally addressed direct mail as nominated by American Express. The promotion period is a two month period between 1 December 2012 and 31 January 2013 (“the Promotion Period”.).
4. Membership Rewards Bonus Points will only be awarded once and only for eligible purchases made on the American Express Travel website, under www.americanexpress.com.au/travel) during the promotion period. Eligible purchases are limited to flights, hotels (except Fine Hotels & Resorts), car hires and experiences at www.americanexpress.com.au/travel. Please allow 8 to 10 weeks for Bonus Points to be credited to your account.
5. Only purchases made on the Card registered in the promotion, and as per the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program, are deemed eligible purchases. Purchases made on another Card or a Supplementary Card with a different Card account number are not eligible to receive Membership Rewards Bonus Points in the promotion.
6. A transaction will be ineligible if a purchase is returned and a credit is refunded and alsoas defined in Clause 5 of the Membership Rewards program Terms and Conditions.
7. American Express Corporate Cards, American Express Business Cards, American Express David Jones Cards and all Cardmembers who did not receive a personally addressed direct mail for this promotion are ineligible to participate in this offer.
American Express Australia Limited (ABN 92 108 952 085) Australian Credit Licence No. 291313 ® Registered Trademark of American Express Company
