Author Topic: Amex: Spend $300 on Airfare get $50 back Available for free Expires the 15th (Read 4467 times)

yitzyul · « **on:** September 11, 2015, 12:05:35 PM »

I have 2 available if anyone needs: (You purchase ticket directly from airline for $300+ and you QP me the total cost-$50)
Requirements:
1) You must be a long time DDF user
2) You must do all the bookings I will just log in and purchase ticket. I will not give out my CC#
3) You take full responsibility. If the $50 is not credited you must QP the $50 after a few weeks.

tjtv · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2015, 02:58:13 PM »

Why not just purchase a $300 Amazon GC through the mileageplusX app? Amazon considers that a "travel" purchase and it will trigger the $50 credit.

kayef · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2015, 03:38:30 PM »

Quote from: tjtv on September 11, 2015, 02:58:13 PM

Why not just purchase a $300 Amazon GC through the mileageplusX app? Amazon considers that a "travel" purchase and it will trigger the $50 credit.

Do you mean Amex? Are you talking from experience?

E R K · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2015, 03:43:45 PM »

Quote from: kayef on September 11, 2015, 03:38:30 PM

Do you mean Amex? Are you talking from experience?

Yes it works and not AMEX. He said amazon.

kayef · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2015, 03:46:18 PM »

Quote from: E R K on September 11, 2015, 03:43:45 PM

Yes it works and not AMEX. He said amazon.

Yeah but this thread is about an Amex offer. So where does his post fit in?

kayef · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:13:45 PM »

Quote from: tjtv on September 11, 2015, 02:58:13 PM

Why not just purchase a $300 Amazon GC through the mileageplusX app? Amazon considers that a "travel" purchase and it will trigger the $50 credit.

Thanks for the idea! I got the congrats email.

E R K · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2015, 04:15:59 PM »

Quote from: kayef on September 11, 2015, 03:46:18 PM

Yeah but this thread is about an Amex offer. So where does his post fit in?

I see the mistake- AMEX considers Amazon purchase through that app as travel expenses. I got he credit.

Bullmacher1 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 11, 2015, 05:04:13 PM »

Thanks for the tip! Has anyone tried using this app to unload Barclays Arrival+ points? ie is it coded as travel?

kayef · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2015, 05:20:37 PM »

Quote from: Bullmacher1 on September 11, 2015, 05:04:13 PM

Thanks for the tip! Has anyone tried using this app to unload Barclays Arrival+ points? ie is it coded as travel?

You could always do pggm with delta for that. I discovered that by mistake (though it might have been around for awhile)

joe1234 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2015, 05:35:19 PM »

Quote from: kayef on September 11, 2015, 05:20:37 PM

You could always do pggm with delta for that. I discovered that by mistake (though it might have been around for awhile)

do i need to redeem the points before i cancel?

Geshmak25 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 12, 2015, 11:22:49 PM »

Quote from: tjtv on September 11, 2015, 02:58:13 PM

Why not just purchase a $300 Amazon GC through the mileageplusX app? Amazon considers that a "travel" purchase and it will trigger the $50 credit.

Has anyone had credits post after using this method?

kayef · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2015, 06:44:22 AM »

Quote from: Geshmak25 on September 12, 2015, 11:22:49 PM

Has anyone had credits post after using this method?

Quote from: E R K on September 11, 2015, 04:15:59 PM

I see the mistake- AMEX considers Amazon purchase through that app as travel expenses. I got he credit.

Jm1248 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2015, 09:34:54 AM »

Quote from: tjtv on September 11, 2015, 02:58:13 PM

Why not just purchase a $300 Amazon GC through the mileageplusX app? Amazon considers that a "travel" purchase and it will trigger the $50 credit.

Thanx for the idea. About to use it

tzifanya54 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:06:33 AM »

Quote from: Jm1248 on September 13, 2015, 09:34:54 AM

Thanx for the idea. About to use it

I used it but got no confirmation email.... I would say that's normal however others seem to have gotten confirmation emails....

Jm1248 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:08:25 AM »

Quote from: tzifanya54 on September 13, 2015, 10:06:33 AM

I used it but got no confirmation email.... I would say that's normal however others seem to have gotten confirmation emails....

Just used it. got confirmation email instantly

mbelsky · « **Reply #15 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:13:21 AM »

Do you have to opt in for this amex deal? What cards does this work for? Is this the standard annual travel credit that I believe is for platinum cards only?

Jm1248 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:30:02 AM »

Quote from: mbelsky on September 13, 2015, 10:13:21 AM

Do you have to opt in for this amex deal? What cards does this work for? Is this the standard annual travel credit that I believe is for platinum cards only?

This is a regular targeted amex offer

tzifanya54 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 13, 2015, 12:17:56 PM »

Quote from: Jm1248 on September 13, 2015, 10:08:25 AM

Just used it. got confirmation email instantly

Thanks for the update. Just noticed that I didn't get a confirmation for the iTunes's offer on the same card. I did get the credit though. It's weird because in settings I'm set up to receive notifications.... Btw is yours $75 or $50 off?

Jm1248 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 13, 2015, 01:10:18 PM »

Quote from: tzifanya54 on September 13, 2015, 12:17:56 PM

Thanks for the update. Just noticed that I didn't get a confirmation for the iTunes's offer on the same card. I did get the credit though. It's weird because in settings I'm set up to receive notifications.... Btw is yours $75 or $50 off?

$50. Did you do it on an au or primary card?

yitzyul · « **Reply #19 on:** September 13, 2015, 03:15:23 PM »

Quote from: tjtv on September 11, 2015, 02:58:13 PM

Why not just purchase a $300 Amazon GC through the mileageplusX app? Amazon considers that a "travel" purchase and it will trigger the $50 credit.

This as actually amazing. Besides the $50 credit it also gives you united miles plus united bonus miles. So if I understood correctly If you use amex gold to purchase amazon gift card you will get 3x points on amex plus 1.25 points on united so no need to run to staples to use ink when I can do it instantly for my computer for a bit less points. It is also a great way to extend the life on united account.