Author Topic: Canadian Credit Cards (Read 178491 times)

Thingywingy · « **Reply #80 on:** February 22, 2012, 01:00:05 AM »

I called up today to confirm amount and the rep could not find the promo number that was on my account. Currently there's a promo for just 1000 and he said that will work. I specifically asked him if that's the case even if I signed up with different offer and he confirmed. I took down his name. Has anyone had experience with Canadian Amex like this? Also if that's the case I figured maybe I should just buy gift cards the remainder. Anybody know if the gas companies offer gc's without fees?

JEWDA · « **Reply #81 on:** February 22, 2012, 11:51:01 AM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on February 22, 2012, 01:00:05 AM

I called up today to confirm amount and the rep could not find the promo number that was on my account. Currently there's a promo for just 1000 and he said that will work. I specifically asked him if that's the case even if I signed up with different offer and he confirmed. I took down his name. Has anyone had experience with Canadian Amex like this? Also if that's the case I figured maybe I should just buy gift cards the remainder. Anybody know if the gas companies offer gc's without fees?

They told you that you wont be getting 20,000 points?

Thingywingy · « **Reply #82 on:** February 22, 2012, 03:51:33 PM »

Quote from: jewda on February 22, 2012, 11:51:01 AM

They told you that you wont be getting 20,000 points?

I'm sorry I was unclear. There is the same offer currently to get 20000 points, though you only need to spend $1000 not $2000. The rep told me I qualify for this offer even though I signed up with a different offer that would have required I spend more to receive the 20000 points. I want make sir this is correct. I don't want them telling me later that I won't get the bonus points cuz I only spent $1000

JEWDA · « **Reply #83 on:** February 22, 2012, 03:53:31 PM »

where can I find the offer of 20k?

Thingywingy · « **Reply #84 on:** February 22, 2012, 03:58:28 PM »

I don't know try google. You realize I'm talking about Canadian Starwood card? Also there is 120 annual fee not waived 1st year.

JEWDA · « **Reply #85 on:** February 22, 2012, 04:01:09 PM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on February 22, 2012, 03:58:28 PM

I don't know try google. You realize I'm talking about Canadian Starwood card? Also there is 120 annual fee not waived 1st year.

yes canadian spg. I got a referal for 20k and I asked them to confirm after getting aproved and 1st they told me 15,000 now they told me they'll look into it

gozalim · « **Reply #86 on:** February 22, 2012, 04:01:27 PM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on February 22, 2012, 03:51:33 PM

I'm sorry I was unclear. There is the same offer currently to get 20000 points, though you only need to spend $1000 not $2000. The rep told me I qualify for this offer even though I signed up with a different offer that would have required I spend more to receive the 20000 points. I want make sir this is correct. I don't want them telling me later that I won't get the bonus points cuz I only spent $1000

spend the $1000, call for the bonus, once you get it spend another $1000 (and your original bonus should kick in automatically)
obviously that's not supposed to happen, and you can't call to ask for it, but it's been known to happen

Thingywingy · « **Reply #87 on:** February 26, 2012, 01:41:30 AM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on February 20, 2012, 03:04:41 PM

I got the Canadian Starwood with 20k bonus. Any suggestions to reach threshold?

I am in Canada for the weekend and stopped by some gas stations. It seems some of them charge a fee for activating their gc (about $5 on a $100 card). Esso does not charge any fee for their cards. I thing I'm gonna buy $500 worth and either have my parents use them over the next couple months and/or try to sell them. It would also be an eitzah for those needing to reach a theshold on the Chase Saphire, as they don't charge a foreign transaction fee.

JEWDA · « **Reply #88 on:** February 26, 2012, 09:21:56 AM »

Is there a way to buy these GC online? I also need to reach threshold

Thingywingy · « **Reply #89 on:** February 26, 2012, 10:52:22 AM »

Quote from: jewda on February 26, 2012, 09:21:56 AM

Is there a way to buy these GC online? I also need to reach threshold

Sorry I don't know. Check Esso website.

Thingywingy · « **Reply #90 on:** February 26, 2012, 08:19:07 PM »

One station I went to didnt accept cc for gift card purchases. I went to another and they allowed cc.

JEWDA · « **Reply #91 on:** February 26, 2012, 10:34:41 PM »

You can buy them here online with CC

Thingywingy · « **Reply #92 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:12:54 PM »

Quote from: jewda on February 26, 2012, 10:34:41 PM

You can buy them here online with CC

I didnt realize the 120 annual fee does not count towards $1000 limit and am now about that short. I tried buying online bit there is $250 minimum to buy online.

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #93 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:57:26 PM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on February 28, 2012, 03:12:54 PM

I didnt realize the 120 annual fee does not count towards $1000 limit and am now about that short. I tried buying online bit there is $250 minimum to buy online.

buy a refundable airline tkt. look for info in the amex 200 thread

Thingywingy · « **Reply #94 on:** March 14, 2012, 04:17:20 PM »

I spoke to a Amex rep today whos said the points were "sent' to my SPG account yet I dont see them there. Anybody have experience how long it takes to get SPG point from Canadian Starwood Card?

dealvr · « **Reply #95 on:** March 14, 2012, 04:42:39 PM »

New RBC British Airways offer.
50k Avios after 5k spend.
Much better than the last RBC BA card.
http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/credit-cards/travel-credit-cards/british-airways-credit-card.html

Thingywingy · « **Reply #96 on:** March 14, 2012, 04:50:09 PM »

Quote from: dealvr on March 14, 2012, 04:42:39 PM

New RBC British Airways offer.
50k Avios after 5k spend.
Much better than the last RBC BA card.
http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/credit-cards/travel-credit-cards/british-airways-credit-card.html

$165 annual fee 1st year not waived

dealvr · « **Reply #97 on:** March 14, 2012, 04:55:12 PM »

It's Canadian... that's the way it works there.

JEWDA · « **Reply #98 on:** March 14, 2012, 05:09:20 PM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on March 14, 2012, 04:17:20 PM

I spoke to a Amex rep today whos said the points were "sent' to my SPG account yet I dont see them there. Anybody have experience how long it takes to get SPG point from Canadian Starwood Card?

I would imagine it takes a few days to post like Amex U.S.

Quote from: dealvr on March 14, 2012, 04:42:39 PM

New RBC British Airways offer.
50k Avios after 5k spend.
Much better than the last RBC BA card.
http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/credit-cards/travel-credit-cards/british-airways-credit-card.html

Very tempting but I dont think its worth the annual fee and prob can't spend 5,000 in 3 months.

dealvr · « **Reply #99 on:** March 14, 2012, 06:39:32 PM »

It's deff worth the annual fee for me but the 5k seems tough.
I wonder how AP would work with this card.

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