AMEX Velocity Platinum Card - 100,000 Points / $349pa / $1000 Spend

[Captain hum]

Some may wish to know that crediting the 'free' flight to EY Guest instead of Velocity may be beneficial.

Explain please? I'm confused?

 

[smit0847]

Explain please? I'm confused?

The miniscule points it would potentially earn crediting a short domestic Y flight would hardly be worth the trouble

 

[burmans]

The miniscule points it would potentially earn crediting a short domestic Y flight would hardly be worth the trouble

The 10 seconds to enter a FF no, to me that's always important!

 

[Captain hum]

The miniscule points it would potentially earn crediting a short domestic Y flight would hardly be worth the trouble

The 10 seconds to enter a FF no, to me that's always important!

PLEASE explain? Maybe I'm having a blonde day, but I still ain't getting it. Crediting what?

 

[kcoulson]

""""For anyone who's using the Velocity eStore. I recently made a purchase on there which totalled $110 however it gave me 800 points and not the usual 2 points per $1. Not complaining, just hope it might help someone """""""(Quote from prior in thread)

There was a 500 bonus points deal recently - you must have accidentally taken advantage of it. (I got the email, and it was the push that I needed to purchase something from Just Jeans that I wanted)

 

[burmans]

""""For anyone who's using the Velocity eStore. I recently made a purchase on there which totalled $110 however it gave me 800 points and not the usual 2 points per $1. Not complaining, just hope it might help someone """""""(Quote from prior in thread)

There was a 500 bonus points deal recently - you must have accidentally taken advantage of it. (I got the email, and it was the push that I needed to purchase something from Just Jeans that I wanted)

I'm not the one making the suggestion but in another scenario on a supposedly non-earning flight when I changed the FF reference to an alternate (i.e. I was using USDM miles but flying UA and wanted to choose a seat) you may find you end up getting points. I think the OP is suggesting this may happen if you use your EY FF no.

 

[psi999]

Another data point, this card pays 2 points per $1 for bookings via agoda.com. Not all booking services class as ‘accommodation’ so chalk up Agoda as a 2-pointer.

Additionally If booked via the velocity portal you’ll receive at least a combined 5 points per $ (up to 8 points per $ for platinum status members).

 

[Ausbt]

I've just spent a day ranting via complaint email to the Amex helpdesk after having an Agoda charge declined even though sufficient credit was available. Jammed it through a Qantas Visa card instead, but those QF points are not worth that much to me these days. On the positive side of things, however, I did derive some satisfaction of getting double points on a Jetstar charge through the Velocity card. The explanation for lack of credit related to a payment I had made three weeks ago - that was yet to clear! It was an electronic transfer too. Whatever.

 

[Radio8tiv]

Some may wish to know that crediting the 'free' flight to EY Guest instead of Velocity may be beneficial.

could this also work with SQ Krisflyer?

 

[vitol69]

Thanks guys

 

[burmans]

could this also work with SQ Krisflyer?

Well it's a theory, so could it, yes. The real question is will it andI suspect no one actually knows that.

 

[A330]

Another data point, this card pays 2 points per $1 for bookings via agoda.com. Not all booking services class as ‘accommodation’ so chalk up Agoda as a 2-pointer.

The card also earns 2 ppd at travel agents, so Agoda is probably classified as a travel agent. FWIW I booked on Airbnb and also got 2

 

[NDiddy]

The card also earns 2 ppd at travel agents, so Agoda is probably classified as a travel agent. FWIW I booked on Airbnb and also got 2

I wonder if they classify Lifemiles as a travel agent - Decent points to be had there I would have thought? Anyone experienced or done this?

 

[TomVexille]

Anyone know how many points it pays for Uber?

 

[DeKa]

Anyone know how many points it pays for Uber?

According to a (different) AMEX statement, Uber is classified as Travel & Transport > Taxis & Coach
I suspect it probably will earn 2ppd on this card.

 

[NDiddy]

According to a (different) AMEX statement, Uber is classified as Travel & Transport > Taxis & Coach
I suspect it probably will earn 2ppd on this card.

Can confirm its only 1 point per dollar as per my Amex statement.

 

[TomVexille]

Can confirm its only 1 point per dollar as per my Amex statement.

Thanks. I do remember that when they first started here they were an "overseas" transaction, but my last couple rides have hit my statement as "Uber Sydney"

 

[NDiddy]

Thanks. I do remember that when they first started here they were an "overseas" transaction, but my last couple rides have hit my statement as "Uber Sydney"

Yep same here.

 

[ninja-tim]

Has anyone been able to book PER-MEL as their complimentary flight?
I understand it's not in their T&C's or the AMEX interactive map, just want to see if they were able to or not.

 

[burmans]

Has anyone been able to book PER-MEL as their complimentary flight?
I understand it's not in their T&C's or the AMEX interactive map, just want to see if they were able to or not.

Not sure anyone would admit it if they have!