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AMEX Velocity Platinum Card - 100,000 Points / $349pa / $1000 Spend
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Theres been several reports that existing (primary) cardholders received the bonus so i expect supp card holders would too. I would just select 'dont currently have amex' when applying.
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You need to already have the Amex Velocity Platinum card to be able to offer this referral. You cannot offer this card if you only have the Plat Edge card.
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No...for the obvious reason!
Is a supplementary card holder actually concidered an amex member though?
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Supplementary card holders are approved on the primary card holders details/income. The liability for a supplementary card holder credit is on the primary card holder. I doubt very much that a supplementary card holder would get sign on bonus points. I would suggest phoning Amex before applying.
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They're talking about supp card holders applying for NEW accounts with themselves as the primary card holder. In those cases they would get the bonus points.
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Just interested to know - anyone have info (or a link) for the details about complimentary flights? The T&Cs say flights are available "between selected Australian cities"; would I be correct in assuming that means MEL, SYD, BNE and maybe ADL, and that only the shorter hops (eg MEL - SYD) would be included and, say, MEL - BNE would be out?
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Re: AMEX Velocity Platinum Card - 110,000 Points / $349pa / $1000 Spend
Ditto for me - signed up Mrs V and myself separately and approved in less than 24 hrs.
Ditto for me - signed up Mrs V and myself separately and approved in less than 24 hrs.
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Re: AMEX Velocity Platinum Card - 110,000 Points / $349pa / $1000 Spend
The bonus on this card is certainly good - but the points it earns at supermarkets is only one point a dollar. Which is plainly inferior to what one can earn with the Platinum Edge card.
The complimentary flight seems to go to more places in Australia than does the Platinum Edge card's flight.
On the other hand, the discount of up to 50% (it can vary) on Business Class fares on code share flights with Etihad or Delta could be extremely attractive. I couldn't see that this benefit was a once a year thing like the complimentary flight is.
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Renato
The bonus on this card is certainly good - but the points it earns at supermarkets is only one point a dollar. Which is plainly inferior to what one can earn with the Platinum Edge card.
The complimentary flight seems to go to more places in Australia than does the Platinum Edge card's flight.
On the other hand, the discount of up to 50% (it can vary) on Business Class fares on code share flights with Etihad or Delta could be extremely attractive. I couldn't see that this benefit was a once a year thing like the complimentary flight is.
Regards,
Renato
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Re: AMEX Velocity Platinum Card - 110,000 Points / $349pa / $1000 Spend
My thinking as well. Significant other signed up (and approved) but most certainly wont renew given the pretty terrible direct earning Vs the much cheaper platinum edge (with choice of transfer partner).
Lounge passes and slightly further/better flight benefit aren't worth an additional $154 given the earn in my books (if you don't intend on using the business class discount feature)... Platinum edge is really a fantastic card for the money though (FAR superior point earning, local champion bonus PLUS regular 15% bonus to VFF).
My thinking as well. Significant other signed up (and approved) but most certainly wont renew given the pretty terrible direct earning Vs the much cheaper platinum edge (with choice of transfer partner).
Lounge passes and slightly further/better flight benefit aren't worth an additional $154 given the earn in my books (if you don't intend on using the business class discount feature)... Platinum edge is really a fantastic card for the money though (FAR superior point earning, local champion bonus PLUS regular 15% bonus to VFF).
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Re: AMEX Velocity Platinum Card - 110,000 Points / $349pa / $1000 Spend
Thanks, but what's the "regular 15% bonus to VFF" about please?
Regards,
Renato
Thanks, but what's the "regular 15% bonus to VFF" about please?
Regards,
Renato
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Re: AMEX Velocity Platinum Card - 110,000 Points / $349pa / $1000 Spend
Throughout the year, maybe twice pa., there have been offers to transfer points from Amex MR and other cards to Velocity with a 15% or 10% bonus.
Throughout the year, maybe twice pa., there have been offers to transfer points from Amex MR and other cards to Velocity with a 15% or 10% bonus.
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