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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #40 on: March 02, 2011, 05:15:00 PM »
Effective 04/01 you will get the AA miles at the same rate 1 mile per $10 per month (12 miles per $10 per year) for balances up to $200,000.  For anything over $200,000 you will only get 1 mile per $40 per month.

Currently you can have 2 mileage checking accounts per person but soon (April 1st maybe?) they will only allow 1 mileage checking account per household to be opened!  Accounts that are open before will be allowed to stay open and each grandfathered account will be allowed to earn miles at the higher rate for up to $200K per account.

Wow. so we should really open new accounts for family members before we cant...

Where did you hear this from?

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #41 on: March 02, 2011, 06:06:27 PM »
Wow. so we should really open new accounts for family members before we cant...

Where did you hear this from?
Looks like its too late!
Attention AA Customers:
Limit 2 Mileage transaction accounts per household: One Mileage Checking Account and one Mileage Money Market Account.

Also someone on FT just reported that new customers will only get 1 mile per $20 per month!  Still showing 1 mile per $10 on this site though so you may be able to apply now with a different address and still get the old rate!
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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #42 on: March 02, 2011, 06:10:28 PM »
Looks like its too late!
Attention AA Customers:
Limit 2 Mileage transaction accounts per household: One Mileage Checking Account and one Mileage Money Market Account.

Also someone on FT just reported that new customers will only get 1 mile per $20 per month!  Still showing 1 mile per $10 on this site though so you may be able to apply now with a different address and still get the old rate!

Wow! That really stinks....

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #43 on: March 02, 2011, 07:09:07 PM »
Looks like its too late!
Attention AA Customers:
Limit 2 Mileage transaction accounts per household: One Mileage Checking Account and one Mileage Money Market Account.

Also someone on FT just reported that new customers will only get 1 mile per $20 per month!  Still showing 1 mile per $10 on this site though so you may be able to apply now with a different address and still get the old rate!
The bank Direct website still says 1 mile per $10 maybe (hopefully)the 1 per $20 is for the mma.

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #44 on: March 02, 2011, 07:13:55 PM »
The bank Direct website still says 1 mile per $10 maybe (hopefully)the 1 per $20 is for the mma.
Or more likely I think, i that it will affect customers with accounts opened after 04/01.
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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #45 on: March 02, 2011, 07:19:01 PM »
Or more likely I think, i that it will affect customers with accounts opened after 04/01.
Either way I want to open an account now.
I was going to open one account each for me and my wife,she still has her id's with her maiden name so maybe I still can open her an account if I use her old address.

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #46 on: March 02, 2011, 07:23:16 PM »
she still has her id's with her maiden name so maybe I still can open her an account if I use her old address.
I don't see why that wouldn't work!
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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #47 on: March 02, 2011, 08:30:20 PM »
Any recent experiences funding these with a cc?

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #48 on: March 02, 2011, 10:49:30 PM »
Any recent experiences funding these with a cc?

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #49 on: March 02, 2011, 11:14:38 PM »
Looks like its too late!
Attention AA Customers:
Limit 2 Mileage transaction accounts per household: One Mileage Checking Account and one Mileage Money Market Account.

Also someone on FT just reported that new customers will only get 1 mile per $20 per month!  Still showing 1 mile per $10 on this site though so you may be able to apply now with a different address and still get the old rate!

What is the difference between these 2 accounts?

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #50 on: March 02, 2011, 11:58:17 PM »
Any recent experiences funding these with a cc?
I don't recall being able to.

What is the difference between these 2 accounts?

The checking gives more miles.

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #51 on: March 03, 2011, 01:58:45 AM »
Any recent experiences funding these with a cc?

It clearly states that it will be counted as a cash advance.

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #52 on: March 03, 2011, 06:24:15 PM »
It clearly states that it will be counted as a cash advance.
How about a debit card?

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #53 on: March 03, 2011, 06:36:01 PM »
1.8cpm, that's hard to believe. Why would they be paying that if they can borrow from the Fed for less?
Why would they pay that if they can buy on the open market for cheaper!
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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #54 on: March 03, 2011, 07:11:35 PM »
Why would they pay that if they can buy on the open market for cheaper!
because there's no legit open market?

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #55 on: March 04, 2011, 12:50:37 PM »
Why would they pay that if they can buy on the open market for cheaper!

I'm not talking about miles, I'm talking about interest. If the AA miles effectively cost them nearly 2%, why wouldn't the borrow from the Federal Government who (from what I understand) is lending money to the banks at less than 1% (hence the low interest rates in this country) to stimulate spending?
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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #56 on: March 06, 2011, 03:14:58 PM »
Looks like they sent out a letter I'm gonna wait till April 1 to open the account

Here is the full text of the letter they sent out:

February 28, 2011

Dear Valued Customer:

BankDirect will be modifying our Mileage Program effective April 1, 2011. Your account may be affected by the new program structure. Please review the new program be low as it relates to your specific account type and the amount of deposited funds.

New account offer:
- Earn 1,000 miles for each new Mileage Checking Account or Mileage Money Market Account opened.
Additionally, earn 1,000 miles for every $100,000 in the initial deposit.
- Earn 10,000 miles for estabilishing payroll direct deposit into a Mileage Checking Account. *
- Earn 5,000 miles for using BankDirect's bill pay service. *
- Earn 5,000 miles for using your BankDirect Visa CheckCard. *
- Earn 1,000 miles for referring a friend when they open a Mileage Checking account.
New customers limited to 2 transaction accounts per household; one Mileage Checking Account and one Mileage Money Market Account.

Monthly earning opportunities:
- Earn 100 miles per month for every $1,000 of the collected balance in your Mileage Checking Account up to the first $200,000 on deposit. Earn an additional 25 miles per $1,000 for collected balances over $200,000.
- Earn 50 miles per month for every $1,000 of the collected balance in your Mileage Money Market Account up to the first $200,000 on deposit. Earn an additional 25 miles per $1,000 for collected balances over $200,000.

New Certificates of Deposit:
- Earn 1,000 miles for every $1,000 invested in a two-year Mileage CD purchase up to $200,000. Additionally earn 25 miles per $1,000 on balances over $200,000. **
- Earn 500 miles for every $1,000 invested in a one year Mileage CD purchase up to $200,000. Additionally earn 25 miles per $1,000 on balances over $200,000. **
- Earn 250 miles for every $1,000 invested in a six month Mileage CD purchase up to $200,000. Additionally earn 25 miles per $1,000 on balances over $200,000. **

BankDirect appreciates your business. The new Mileage Program has been designed with you in mind!
BankDirect Client Support is available at 1-877-839-2737 to assist you with any questions.

Sincerely,
Kerry B. Hall
Vice President
BankDirect Client Support

* Some restrictions apply. See BankDirect.com for program details after April 1, 2011.
** Early withdrawl penalties apply. See BankDirect.con for details.

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #57 on: March 06, 2011, 03:19:32 PM »
Looks like new customers will still get the same rate.
I wonder if they'll still let you have 2 accounts if you open before 04/01?
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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #58 on: March 06, 2011, 03:57:55 PM »
Looks like they sent out a letter I'm gonna wait till April 1 to open the account

Here is the full text of the letter they sent out:

February 28, 2011

Dear Valued Customer:

BankDirect will be modifying our Mileage Program effective April 1, 2011. Your account may be affected by the new program structure. Please review the new program be low as it relates to your specific account type and the amount of deposited funds.

New account offer:
- Earn 1,000 miles for each new Mileage Checking Account or Mileage Money Market Account opened.
Additionally, earn 1,000 miles for every $100,000 in the initial deposit.
- Earn 10,000 miles for estabilishing payroll direct deposit into a Mileage Checking Account. *
- Earn 5,000 miles for using BankDirect's bill pay service. *
- Earn 5,000 miles for using your BankDirect Visa CheckCard. *
- Earn 1,000 miles for referring a friend when they open a Mileage Checking account.
New customers limited to 2 transaction accounts per household; one Mileage Checking Account and one Mileage Money Market Account.

Monthly earning opportunities:
- Earn 100 miles per month for every $1,000 of the collected balance in your Mileage Checking Account up to the first $200,000 on deposit. Earn an additional 25 miles per $1,000 for collected balances over $200,000.
- Earn 50 miles per month for every $1,000 of the collected balance in your Mileage Money Market Account up to the first $200,000 on deposit. Earn an additional 25 miles per $1,000 for collected balances over $200,000.

New Certificates of Deposit:
- Earn 1,000 miles for every $1,000 invested in a two-year Mileage CD purchase up to $200,000. Additionally earn 25 miles per $1,000 on balances over $200,000. **
- Earn 500 miles for every $1,000 invested in a one year Mileage CD purchase up to $200,000. Additionally earn 25 miles per $1,000 on balances over $200,000. **
- Earn 250 miles for every $1,000 invested in a six month Mileage CD purchase up to $200,000. Additionally earn 25 miles per $1,000 on balances over $200,000. **

BankDirect appreciates your business. The new Mileage Program has been designed with you in mind!
BankDirect Client Support is available at 1-877-839-2737 to assist you with any questions.

Sincerely,
Kerry B. Hall
Vice President
BankDirect Client Support

* Some restrictions apply. See BankDirect.com for program details after April 1, 2011.
** Early withdrawl penalties apply. See BankDirect.con for details.
I guess i'll also wait until April to open an account.

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Re: Bank Direct AAdvantage Mileage Checking Account
« Reply #59 on: March 06, 2011, 04:45:20 PM »
What are the benefits for waiting until 4/1?