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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #120 on: January 15, 2014, 09:37:16 AM »
Anyone conversion success stories?
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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #121 on: January 15, 2014, 09:40:52 AM »
And how exactly do you cash them out? Do they have a PIN just like the VISA ones?

still working on that. any ideas CV?

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #122 on: January 15, 2014, 10:02:54 AM »
Anyone conversion success stories?

We converted a 9 month old SPG card over chat. The rep said that the account didn't qualify, but that he'd make an exception.

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #123 on: January 15, 2014, 10:16:29 AM »
still working on that. any ideas CV?
No they don't have a pin, they could only be used where you can use a creditcards.

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #124 on: January 15, 2014, 10:17:13 AM »
We converted a 9 month old SPG card over chat. The rep said that the account didn't qualify, but that he'd make an exception.
Are you sure you got converted to the RIGHT one?

I have a feeling that you were converted to the old one.
You can say what you think when you think what you say.

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #125 on: January 15, 2014, 11:07:43 AM »
Are you sure you got converted to the RIGHT one?

I have a feeling that you were converted to the old one.

I just reconfirmed with them that I have 5% after $6500 in spending.

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #126 on: January 15, 2014, 11:10:40 AM »
We converted a 9 month old SPG card over chat. The rep said that the account didn't qualify, but that he'd make an exception.
You just simply asked? They did it over chat? Cuz the guy I chatted with told me that they're not authorized to do it and I'll need to call

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #127 on: January 15, 2014, 11:11:52 AM »
You just simply asked? They did it over chat? Cuz the guy I chatted with told me that they're not authorized to do it and I'll need to call

i was able to confirm over chat too

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #128 on: January 15, 2014, 11:23:16 AM »
You just simply asked? They did it over chat? Cuz the guy I chatted with told me that they're not authorized to do it and I'll need to call

Yep, regular chat. It was the night of 12/31, IIRC.

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #129 on: January 15, 2014, 11:28:20 AM »
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What's g/g/d?

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #130 on: January 15, 2014, 11:29:03 AM »
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What's g/g/d?
gas/groceries/drugs

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #131 on: January 15, 2014, 11:29:44 AM »

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #132 on: January 15, 2014, 11:30:12 AM »
Just converted an SPG to this card over chart, no HUCA required.
Don't worry I still have 3 more SPGs :P
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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #133 on: January 15, 2014, 11:33:30 AM »
Guys this is all over FT, anyway, no one has been successful to convert from BCP to BC. BCE to BC is very easy. What I did was sign up for the BC, and I have the BCP, they told me the app is a duplicate. So, I asked for a PC, and they said they cannot do it from my BCP. So the option left is - close the BCP an then they will let the card through.

That said, more and more on the FT thread, I am seeing folks able to do what I am told cannot be done, no matter who I call or who I SM. Seems like it may well be somewhat user specific - for the PC

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #134 on: January 15, 2014, 11:35:41 AM »
Never thought about another totally different family to BC, will give that a shot, I have two SPG - maybe they will let me transfer. Did you do a biz spg or a personal spg??

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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #135 on: January 15, 2014, 11:35:53 AM »
Just converted an SPG to this card over chart, no HUCA required.
Don't worry I still have 3 more SPGs :P
Can you PLEASE paste me what you wrote to them?

Also, once I have this card, and they stop offering it, will I stay with the 5% CB benefit? In other words, whoever had this card a few years ago when they had this same offer did they stay wwith the 5% CB all along?
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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #136 on: January 15, 2014, 11:47:18 AM »
you: Is there any way to convert my starwood personal card into this card:
you: https://www304.americanexpress.com/credit-card/blue-cash/25330
you: Blue Cash® from American Express
Rick: Let me check.
Rick: As the SPG card is a business card to it can be converted to a Blue for Business card.
you: right im talking about my consumer spg card
Rick: The SPG business card can be converted to a Blue Business card.
you: Can my SPG consumer card be converted into the old blue cash card like in the link i sent you?
Rick: That is possible.
you: so can i convert my personal spg card ending xxxxx
you: to the old blue cash card
you: the one that earn 5% at drugstores?
Rick: Yes, I can change the card ending in xxxxx to the Blue Cash card.
Rick: The American Express Blue Cash Credit Card provides up to a 5% reward for spending on the Card.
Rick: Higher reward (up to 5%) for purchases at U.S. supermarkets, U.S. gas stations, and select U.S. drugstores
Rick: Reward Dollars are calculated monthly based on the qualified spending in a anniversary year.
Rick: Blue Cash has a 2-tier reward structure. For the first $6,500 in purchases in a reward year, earn 1% for purchases at U.S. supermarkets, U.S. gas stations, and select U.S. drugstores (5% thereafter), and 0.5% on other eligible purchases (then 1%).
Rick: The current list of the select major drugstores is available at www.americanexpress.com/rewards-info
you: ok
you: please switch my personal spg card ending xxxxx to that card please
Rick: Thanks for your permission, I would like to inform that the interest rated will remain the same.
you: ok
Rick: Congratulations ! Your request for change to
BLUE CASH card is approved.
Rick: The Product Change will be effective on: 01/15/2014.
Rick: You will receive details regarding the change in terms by mail.
Rick: Your current Card can continue to be used until the new Card is received.Your new Card will be received within 7-10 business days.
you: thank you
Rick: The APR on your Card account are :
Rick: For purchases: Prime (3.25%) plus 13.99%, which is currently 17.24%.
For Cash Advance: Prime (3.25%) plus 21.99%, which is currently 25.24%.
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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #137 on: January 15, 2014, 11:53:53 AM »
Just converted an SPG to this card over chart, no HUCA required.
Don't worry I still have 3 more SPGs :P
Just a matter of time to you turned to the dark side.  :)
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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #138 on: January 15, 2014, 11:54:52 AM »
In other words, whoever had this card a few years ago when they had this same offer did they stay wwith the 5% CB all along?
Yes but this IMHO will go the way of the BCP.
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Re: AMEX 5% CASHBACK DEAD?
« Reply #139 on: January 15, 2014, 12:01:23 PM »
Yes but this IMHO will go the way of the BCP.
What do you mean by saying it will go the way of the BCP?

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