Unfortunately the Velocity (or at least all of ours) do not show any detailed information, just the Airline name (if booking direct) or OTA. Perhaps the PE owners of VA didn't want to pay that enhancement?All AMEX cards have a lot of details. The same question was asked recently for another offer.
I can’t imagine there’s anything to pay. It’s the AMEX system that usually captures that info and displays it on the monthly statements.Unfortunately the Velocity (or at least all of ours) do not show any detailed information, just the Airline name (if booking direct) or OTA. Perhaps the PE owners of VA didn't want to pay that enhancement?
That sounds like a third-party payment processor. I wouldn't risk it.The link comes from "Merchant Warrior" will this still trigger the IHG offer?
My savings are similarly low (just one) but not for lack of offers. Alas, I’ve prebooked things or have been OS and unable to use many of the offers.Here's a challenge. Login to amex and scroll down to Amex Offers, then look at column headings Available, Saved to Card and lastly Savings.
I just looked at my Savings and surprised at the number of past Savings through 2020, 21, 22, 23, and finally 2024. 2024 has just one Saving for me which was a surprise given the savings I used to achieve through Amex ownership.
Is anyone else surprised once they look at their Savings?
Not sure what I was expecting, but my savings aren't massive. Still, if I was going to spend on these things anyway, then money saved is money saved and it's certainly better being back in my pocket.Here's a challenge. Login to amex and scroll down to Amex Offers, then look at column headings Available, Saved to Card and lastly Savings.
I just looked at my Savings and surprised at the number of past Savings through 2020, 21, 22, 23, and finally 2024. 2024 has just one Saving for me which was a surprise given the savings I used to achieve through Amex ownership.
Is anyone else surprised once they look at their Savings?
I have healthy savings across all years until I reach 2024. The reduction in benefits amex offer has dropped dramatically.Not sure what I was expecting, but my savings aren't massive. Still, if I was going to spend on these things anyway, then money saved is money saved and it's certainly better being back in my pocket.
Keep in mind the “savings” shown on the amex website are artificially inflated by savings you paid for in your annual fee (dining benefits, amazon prime, amex travel benefit).I have healthy savings across all years until I reach 2024. The reduction in benefits amex offer has dropped dramatically.
The offers used to be for useful merchants, now i feel its mostly junk. Every now and then a Qantas or hotel offer to use, but mostly low quality wine merchants, shoes and stores/restaurants i’ve never heard of.Here's a challenge. Login to amex and scroll down to Amex Offers, then look at column headings Available, Saved to Card and lastly Savings.
I just looked at my Savings and surprised at the number of past Savings through 2020, 21, 22, 23, and finally 2024. 2024 has just one Saving for me which was a surprise given the savings I used to achieve through Amex ownership.
Is anyone else surprised once they look at their Savings?
On the other hand, it seems to be missing some where they silently credit, like when you don't receive the offer tracking email.Keep in mind the “savings” shown on the amex website are artificially inflated by savings you paid for in your annual fee (dining benefits, amazon prime, amex travel benefit).
My saving total looks good until i strip those out. I’m about $400 in savings for the year.
True but we paid a $1450 annual fee …. i would have purchased travel insurance if I didn’t.What isn't shown under the savings is the value saved from the free travel insurance that comes with many of the cards. Mind you the old Amex Gold CC's tethered insurance is a shadow of its former self. The current platinum Amex CCs still (for us) provide hundreds in travel insurance savings.
For some the straight Amex Platinum CC @ $1,495 may be (have been) worthwhile but for us the 'lesser' Amex Platunum's such as Velocity etc at sub $400 annual fees plus travel credits or free flights that sometimes have a cash cost as much as or more than the annual fees - were the clear choice. In those cases the travel insurance effectively comes at a zero cost vs purchasing separate TI.True but we paid a $1450 annual fee …. i would have purchased travel insurance if I didn’t.
I need to purchase separate insurance because my card, PE, does not provide hire car cover.True but we paid a $1450 annual fee …. i would have purchased travel insurance if I didn’t.