Author Topic: Canadian Credit Cards (Read 178489 times)

dealvr · « **Reply #40 on:** October 26, 2011, 10:47:56 PM »

Who initiated the FR?
Any idea what may have sparked it?

monoso · « **Reply #41 on:** October 26, 2011, 10:56:07 PM »

American express it was my fault i was asking them too many stupid questions i don't think the average person has to worry about it didn't hear about anybody else here getting FR

dealvr · « **Reply #42 on:** October 26, 2011, 11:45:19 PM »

Thanks and good luck with that FR. Please post the outcome.

Yisrael · « **Reply #43 on:** October 27, 2011, 02:32:22 AM »

I have a canadian spg and an american spg and they both post points to the same spg account. never had a problem with it and had the account over a year now.

Yisrael

monoso · « **Reply #44 on:** October 27, 2011, 10:49:34 AM »

i spoke to them again they just want my banking statements for the last three months to prove my income of 30000 which is the minimum
for the gold ae card which i cant. they suggested that i cancel it to keep my credit good . i have a week to prove it anybody have any ideas. for some reason they also deny doing a FR because of my questions which is ridiculous because on the same day i asked they frd me . maybe its illegal
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myb821 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 27, 2011, 11:01:59 AM »

I would cancel ur cards

AsherO · « **Reply #46 on:** October 27, 2011, 11:11:18 AM »

Quote from: myb821 on October 27, 2011, 11:01:59 AM

I would cancel ur cards

+1

At least they're being transparent with you, the US F/R reps aren't usually that forthcoming (to say the least)

dealvr · « **Reply #47 on:** October 27, 2011, 01:39:50 PM »

Quote from: Yisrael on October 27, 2011, 02:32:22 AM

I have a canadian spg and an american spg and they both post points to the same spg account. never had a problem with it and had the account over a year now.

Yisrael

Do you know a way to avoid paying the annual fee upfront?

Thingywingy · « **Reply #48 on:** October 30, 2011, 01:35:22 AM »

Quote from: Yisrael on October 27, 2011, 02:32:22 AM

I have a canadian spg and an american spg and they both post points to the same spg account. never had a problem with it and had the account over a year now.

Yisrael

How did you set that up?
Did they just ask when you were applying for 2nd card if you have an existing SPG account?

Yisrael · « **Reply #49 on:** October 31, 2011, 03:50:18 AM »

I applied for both online and both were first year free so no fee upfront. I first signed up for an SPG account and then used the SPG number when applying for the American SPG Amex card. Then I applied for a Canadian SPG Amex card and used the same SPG account number. Was simple and no problem.

Yisrael

dealvr · « **Reply #50 on:** October 31, 2011, 11:41:40 AM »

I haven't been able to find a Canadian SPG with first year free.
If anyone stumbles across one, please post.

dealvr · « **Reply #51 on:** November 14, 2011, 02:47:13 AM »

FYI-
Someone with a U.S. Amex SPG can refer one to a Canadian Amex SPG.

Quote from: dealvr on October 31, 2011, 11:41:40 AM

I haven't been able to find a Canadian SPG with first year free.
If anyone stumbles across one, please post.

I decided to go for it and that the 25,000 SPG are worth the $120 annual fee. The deals just aren't the same in Canada.
I have the U.S. Amex SPG and just got approved for the Canadian as well. I'm going to wait until the points post to merge accounts.

Thingywingy · « **Reply #52 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:08:02 PM »

Quote from: dealvr on November 14, 2011, 02:47:13 AM

FYI-
Someone with a U.S. Amex SPG can refer one to a Canadian Amex SPG.

I decided to go for it and that the 25,000 SPG are worth the $120 annual fee. The deals just aren't the same in Canada.
I have the U.S. Amex SPG and just got approved for the Canadian as well. I'm going to wait until the points post to merge accounts.

Just for accuracy its 20000. I still hear you.

dealvr · « **Reply #53 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:10:35 PM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on November 14, 2011, 07:08:02 PM

Just for accuracy its 20000. I still hear you.

Plus the 5000 referral which I will be getting transferred to me.

Thingywingy · « **Reply #54 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:29:21 PM »

Quote from: dealvr on November 14, 2011, 07:10:35 PM

Plus the 5000 referral which I will be getting transferred to me.

Is that referal from a US cardholder or is there a seperate referal program for the Canadian card. If its seperate please post link.

dealvr · « **Reply #55 on:** November 14, 2011, 08:14:39 PM »

I believe this is it.
https://www152.americanexpress.com/EformsWeb/un/en_CA/viewCAMGMForm.do?loc_str=en_CA&todo=referral

Thingywingy · « **Reply #56 on:** November 15, 2011, 03:02:48 AM »

Thanks Dealvr. Maybe I'll also do it. Any ideas how to get Canadian dollars into my Canadian checking from US so I can pay $120 fee? My Canadian account is with TD.

AsherO · « **Reply #57 on:** November 15, 2011, 03:24:24 AM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on November 15, 2011, 03:02:48 AM

Thanks Dealvr. Maybe I'll also do it. Any ideas how to get Canadian dollars into my Canadian checking from US so I can pay $120 fee? My Canadian account is with TD.

One of the TD account types on this page might be helpful as a long term solution.

JEWDA · « **Reply #58 on:** November 15, 2011, 11:18:18 AM »

TD canada has nothing to do with TD u.s.

AsherO · « **Reply #59 on:** November 15, 2011, 11:21:57 AM »

Quote from: jewda on November 15, 2011, 11:18:18 AM

TD canada has nothing to do with TD u.s.

They definitely allow fee-free withdraws at TD USA, so I figured there might be a deposit (or USD payment) option as well.

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