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https://www.dansdeals.com/credit-cards/used-2019-amex-airline-fee-credit-will-use/
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Discussion about how to use more than 3 Delta GC on 1 ticket:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/1888784-possible-use-more-than-3-gift-cards-one-booking-2.html
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #320 on: October 22, 2017, 12:23:59 AM »
anyone did united gc and got the $200 credit?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #321 on: October 22, 2017, 08:46:01 PM »
do those exist anymore?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #322 on: October 22, 2017, 09:22:14 PM »
PGGM still works with slight variances.. Need the upgrades to be on partner airlines, by me was Air France preferred. Posted as Delta charge triggered amex credit
does this still work?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #323 on: October 23, 2017, 06:33:11 AM »
does this still work?

I did a "legit" AA AWARD on BA metal yq/tax 350+ and had to call in to get the credit

tried pggm in recent past -did not work 

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #324 on: October 24, 2017, 08:47:41 PM »
Anyone know a way to get the credit with united? I forgot to change it from last year, and amex says that you can only change airlines in January. The United gift registry is still not working, anyone have any other ideas?
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #325 on: October 24, 2017, 08:55:13 PM »
Anyone know a way to get the credit with united? I forgot to change it from last year, and amex says that you can only change airlines in January. The United gift registry is still not working, anyone have any other ideas?
I change my arline a few days ago from United to delta

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #326 on: October 24, 2017, 10:55:51 PM »
Anyone know a way to get the credit with united? I forgot to change it from last year, and amex says that you can only change airlines in January. The United gift registry is still not working, anyone have any other ideas?
If you haven't been reimbursed at all (gotten $0 credit this year) you can change it on the phone (and perhaps by chat)
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #327 on: October 24, 2017, 11:07:28 PM »
Anyone know a way to get the credit with united? I forgot to change it from last year, and amex says that you can only change airlines in January. The United gift registry is still not working, anyone have any other ideas?
Do United gc's not work?
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #328 on: October 24, 2017, 11:52:31 PM »
Do United gc's not work?

The wiki does not list united gift cards so i assume that not. Has anyone had success with united gift cards?
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #329 on: October 25, 2017, 12:28:18 AM »
The wiki does not list united gift cards so i assume that not. Has anyone had success with united gift cards?
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #330 on: October 25, 2017, 10:16:45 AM »
The wiki does not list united gift cards so i assume that not. Has anyone had success with united gift cards?
i dont think united sells gc anymore

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #331 on: November 08, 2017, 02:20:18 PM »
Any way to use the credit for Uber?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #332 on: November 08, 2017, 02:31:37 PM »
does it have to be separate purchases for each $50 delta gc or can i buy more than one quantity at a time?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #333 on: November 08, 2017, 02:59:07 PM »
does it have to be separate purchases for each $50 delta gc or can i buy more than one quantity at a time?
It has nothing to do with the quantity or the amount of the gift card(s), it's the total transaction.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #334 on: November 10, 2017, 08:47:36 AM »
Any way to use the credit for Uber?
works for ubereats too!

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #335 on: November 11, 2017, 09:21:31 PM »
works for ubereats too!
we're discussing the $200 incidental fee refund

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #336 on: November 12, 2017, 08:45:13 AM »
we're discussing the $200 incidental fee refund

So can I buy a single Delta gc in the amount of $200?

 I'm asking because their t&c says:
If redeemed at www.delta.com,a maximum of three eGifts or Cards can be applied towards a single transaction, regardless of the number of tickets purchased as part of that transaction; if redeemed through any other method, a maximum of three eGifts or Cards can be applied toward a single ticket. eGifts and Cards can be used with other eGifts and/or Cards, but cannot be used in conjunction with any other certificate, voucher or credit towards a single ticket.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #337 on: November 12, 2017, 09:24:12 AM »
So can I buy a single Delta gc in the amount of $200?

 I'm asking because their t&c says:
If redeemed at www.delta.com,a maximum of three eGifts or Cards can be applied towards a single transaction, regardless of the number of tickets purchased as part of that transaction; if redeemed through any other method, a maximum of three eGifts or Cards can be applied toward a single ticket. eGifts and Cards can be used with other eGifts and/or Cards, but cannot be used in conjunction with any other certificate, voucher or credit towards a single ticket.
it might not trigger.
Buy $50 GCS to be safe.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #338 on: November 12, 2017, 01:20:58 PM »
So can I buy a single Delta gc in the amount of $200?

 I'm asking because their t&c says:
If redeemed at www.delta.com,a maximum of three eGifts or Cards can be applied towards a single transaction, regardless of the number of tickets purchased as part of that transaction; if redeemed through any other method, a maximum of three eGifts or Cards can be applied toward a single ticket. eGifts and Cards can be used with other eGifts and/or Cards, but cannot be used in conjunction with any other certificate, voucher or credit towards a single ticket.
we would love to hear a data point that it works (maybe you could try it and let us know)

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #339 on: November 12, 2017, 01:55:38 PM »
we would love to hear a data point that it works (maybe you could try it and let us know)
It won't.
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