New Amex statement credits

[Comoman]

Imo there's been a couple good Amex offers recently, nothing ground breaking but financially beneficial as been discussed up thread.

@Comoman clearly there's many uses for 3M+ points, maybe you just wanted to drop you have that many.

Nope that’s not the case - transferring them to an airline means you’re locked into them (if you can actually use them) and they can expire. Hotels not worth it for me.

Unnecessary comment IMO but whatever……

 

[prozac]

For me the statement credits are becoming less and less relevant and useful and is making me doubt my current use case for Amex Plat. The only issue I have is what to do with the 3m+ points I have. $1600 a year is an expensive points warehouse.

Can you change to a lesser value card to continue warehousing these points?

 

[MooTime]

Nope that’s not the case - transferring them to an airline means you’re locked into them (if you can actually use them) and they can expire. Hotels not worth it for me.

Unnecessary comment IMO but whatever……

Can't you transfer once you see a use for the points, as in a reward seat pops up that suits you?

Don't have to transfer all 10M points at once do you?
Is it an instant transfer?

 

[bussyboy]

25% back from Avis was recently very useful for me. I expect next time it'll be maybe 5% back

 

[andyrb]

25% back from Avis was recently very useful for me.

Same, I used it to grab a hire car for my upcoming trip. I already had a good deal, so the 25% was a nice bonus.

The entire trip has come out at less than $1,000 for a week away thanks mainly to Amex promos.

 

[muppet]

Imo there's been a couple good Amex offers recently, nothing ground breaking but financially beneficial as been discussed up thread.

@Comoman clearly there's many uses for 3M+ points, maybe you just wanted to drop you have that many.

I think for those of us not interested in running around to shops buying gift cards and what not to save $10 a go, we are seeing less value.

I get plenty of people are happy to go to effort to maximise these regular but tiny value offers. Some of us aren’t and that’s on us, but given the annual fee, I’m surprised so many are happy chasing the $10 cashback here and there.

 

[sudoer]

$1600 a year is an expensive points warehouse.

1. Did a miss an annual fee increase? Isn't it $1450?
2. You can drop to a cheaper MR card, you'll only lose QFF transfers.

 

[prozac]

Pathetic! I got same offer on PE and Qantas Discovery.
I will call Mantra direct and ask if they will match the discount for an upcoming booking rather than have Qantas think they gained traction with my booking.

Just booked direct with hotel after speaking with manager and arranging a multi-night deal that ships all over the Qantas joke.

 

[AIRwin]

Just booked direct with hotel after speaking with manager and arranging a multi-night deal that ships all over the Qantas joke.

Even the $150 cashback?

 

[andyrb]

Henry Bucks 1000/250
Coach 600/100
The Man Shake 150/25

 

[prozac]

Even the $150 cashback?

My miserable offer was $30 though I did end up with a generous offer worth about that. I guess it would depend on location, demand and how well you interact with the manager.