Virgin Amex Velocity Platinum card now 110k points

[Steady]

And mine...

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...merHub&MGMURN=AAAABgQeFxITAw==&CPID=999999484

 

[anat0l]

For those that "gamed" it with an existing Amex card, but received the bonus anyway, did you declare your other cards on the application form?

I have a Plat Reserve (cobrand, professional society), so in theory I can't net the 110k.

Just remembered that my mum had a David Jones Amex previously; it is cancelled now, but not sure for how long since.

 

[Arrow29]

For those that "gamed" it with an existing Amex card, but received the bonus anyway, did you declare your other cards on the application form?

I have a Plat Reserve (cobrand, professional society), so in theory I can't net the 110k.

Just remembered that my mum had a David Jones Amex previously; it is cancelled now, but not sure for how long since.

Hey anat,

Yes, I declared my existing card at the time of application and received the bonus points. I hold a professional society Platinum Edge.

 

[kamchatsky]

For those that "gamed" it with an existing Amex card, but received the bonus anyway, did you declare your other cards on the application form?

I have a Plat Reserve (cobrand, professional society), so in theory I can't net the 110k.

Just remembered that my mum had a David Jones Amex previously; it is cancelled now, but not sure for how long since.

Yes I gamed it and got my 110K points. I did say in my application that I have existing Amex card, and provided the Amex card number.

But what I did to ensure that that the application is as "automatic" as possible, is that I cancelled one of my 2 existing Amexs: Cancelled my Gold Engineers Australia Amex, and kept my Engineer Australia Platinum Edge card. The reason is that Amex only allows you to have 2 Amex credit card and 1 Amex Charge card at one time. Otherwise if you apply this card with 2 existing Amex-issued cards, then it would get stuck in system unless you call up to cancel one of your card and the operator would see your application, and may "do something about it".

 

[anat0l]

Although it sounds a bit unethical, if you try to get the card for the 110k, complete the spend but don't qualify for it (and thus get no bonus), could you cancel the card, pay off the balance, and get a pro-rata on the annual fee (11/12)?

 

[davel]

Oh believe me, I'm not fussy who uses mine . I just wondered if there was any way of keeoing track. If Amex have stuffed up points , then they may well ' miss' a few referrals ....

Well keep an eye out because I did use your referral link last Friday

 

[Captain hum]

Well keep an eye out because I did use your referral link last Friday

Thanks ever so much. Very much appreciated.

 

[flying_duck]

For those that "gamed" it with an existing Amex card, but received the bonus anyway, did you declare your other cards on the application form?

I have a Plat Reserve (cobrand, professional society), so in theory I can't net the 110k.

Just remembered that my mum had a David Jones Amex previously; it is cancelled now, but not sure for how long since.

I have an NAB amex and the form didn't let me insert the card number into it, it would break. So I rang them and they said "no it doesn't count unless we issued it, so don't put the card number in". I left it off, applied, approved, and 110K pts pending to transfer now.

 

[ninja-tim]

For those that "gamed" it with an existing Amex card, but received the bonus anyway, did you declare your other cards on the application form?

I have a Plat Reserve (cobrand, professional society), so in theory I can't net the 110k.

Just remembered that my mum had a David Jones Amex previously; it is cancelled now, but not sure for how long since.

I don't see how you can game the system this way. Wouldn't they know if you already are a primary card holder for an amex card, regardless of if you tick the box saying you have one?

 

[winstonAU]

That likely depends on if you use the same other details (email, address, license etc.) and what level of interconnection exists between their systems. You would suspect that any banks systems should be complex enough to detect this.

The real question is, why are people getting the points even when they explicitly mention that they've got an existing card even with the T&C's say they shouldn't get them?

 

[winstonAU]

And my referral, since I used someone's here (I forget who's unfortunately.) Spread the love and all that.

https://www316.americanexpress.com/iFormsSecure/un/iforms.do?cuid=emgmMgmee_en_AU&evtsrc=link&evttype=0&tkn=3C811750CCE9FD36C2F75A35E1ED3E13B8BFDED06A08585D79D5D82A9ACC057A&mgmerSource&MGMURN=AAAABgQeHhIbGQ%3D%3D

 

[travelislife]

Yes, another one of these referral links. But, if anyone is yet to apply for the card, it would be greatly appreciated if you used my link. Each referral is a one-way ticket from CNS/TSV-PER to visit family back home. Yes, I'm a student.

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...C23ABD205&mgmerSource&MGMURN=AAAABgQSAxEVCw==

ps. Seems like all the action is here. Let me know if double posting (as opposed to the other thread) is not allowed and I'll take this down. Thanks for your consideration again!

Just applied online using your link. Approved instantly!

Where do you get the referral link to share?

 

[im.daniel]

Just applied online using your link. Approved instantly!

Where do you get the referral link to share?

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...rHub&inav=au_menu_rewards_offers_refer_friend

Thank you so much! Once you get your card in the mail, you enter the number into the link above, and it will generate a referral link for you. Good luck!!

 

[flying_duck]

Hi Guys,
How long do the points take to post? I can see them in my amex online account (I put 6K through), but I only just made a payment of 6K to cover the charges. Nothing in my velocity account as yet.
Cheers.

 

[froggerADL]

Mine posted on the first statement date. I haven't paid anything yet.

 

[Gianni S]

Hi Guys,
How long do the points take to post? I can see them in my amex online account (I put 6K through), but I only just made a payment of 6K to cover the charges. Nothing in my velocity account as yet.
Cheers.

Pretty sure that amex do a scrape each month and the points get moved across to your velocity account

 

[Salem]

Yes, another one of these referral links. But, if anyone is yet to apply for the card, it would be greatly appreciated if you used my link. Each referral is a one-way ticket from CNS/TSV-PER to visit family back home. Yes, I'm a student.

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...C23ABD205&mgmerSource&MGMURN=AAAABgQSAxEVCw==

ps. Seems like all the action is here. Let me know if double posting (as opposed to the other thread) is not allowed and I'll take this down. Thanks for your consideration again!

Just applied with your link. I live in WA and have to fly to QLD to see my family so I feel your pain!

 

[vt]

Hi All,

Used a referral link from this thread to get this card.

Here is mine so hopefully someone else shares the love.

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...merHub&MGMURN=AAAABgQSHh8WAw==&CPID=999999484

 

[Captain hum]

Well Hubby applied Friday ( already has Platinum edge) and didn't hear anything. However he got a letter yesterday saying he had been approved but as he already holds an Amex, then they would take his existing credit limit into account. Nothing about not getting the points, so I guess we will have to wait and see.
Heres my link again https://www316.americanexpress.com/...merHub&MGMURN=AAAABgQTABEfAw==&CPID=999999484

 

[im.daniel]

Just applied with your link. I live in WA and have to fly to QLD to see my family so I feel your pain!

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Thank you very much Salem. Once you get your card, remember to use the link below and post your referral-link here for others to use!

https://www316.americanexpress.com/...rHub&inav=au_menu_rewards_offers_refer_friend