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https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/1888784-possible-use-more-than-3-gift-cards-one-booking-2.html
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1380 on: November 24, 2024, 02:53:59 PM »
For UA TB does CC billing address need to match UA acct? As seen it mentioned elsewhere but wondering if any DPs
Doesn’t have to.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1381 on: December 02, 2024, 12:14:05 PM »
so united travel bank will get credited?
i want to buy $100 and $65 (used $35 already)

are there any other ways to use on delta that work?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1382 on: December 07, 2024, 09:24:59 PM »
so united travel bank will get credited?
i want to buy $100 and $65 (used $35 already)

are there any other ways to use on delta that work?
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1383 on: December 07, 2024, 09:33:06 PM »
Bump
United goes in increments, but you can do 50 or 100.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1384 on: December 14, 2024, 10:58:13 PM »
trying to buy TB but am getting the response:

"Enter valid credit card.
The credit card you've entered couldn't be processed. Make sure your information is correct or enter a new card."

anyone know what the issue is and how to get around it? I’ve tried using multiple browsers and devices. No issues with my other cards, only this last platinum.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1385 on: December 17, 2024, 12:01:51 AM »
If I used my card to load $200 onto my United Travel Bank, can my wife use her card to load $200 onto MY United Travel Bank too? Or is it safer/better to do it with multiple United accounts?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1386 on: December 17, 2024, 12:06:00 AM »
If I used my card to load $200 onto my United Travel Bank, can my wife use her card to load $200 onto MY United Travel Bank too? Or is it safer/better to do it with multiple United accounts?
Yes you can do that no problem

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1387 on: December 20, 2024, 09:07:11 AM »
trying to buy TB but am getting the response:

"Enter valid credit card.
The credit card you've entered couldn't be processed. Make sure your information is correct or enter a new card."

anyone know what the issue is and how to get around it? I’ve tried using multiple browsers and devices. No issues with my other cards, only this last platinum.
Not sure if it's the same issue, but in the past, I had problems if I tried using cards saved in my wallet. It sometimes would work if you entered the full card details at checkout, or deleted/readded that card from your wallet.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1388 on: December 20, 2024, 10:30:57 AM »
interesting i generally find it the other way. works better when card saved to the account...

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1389 on: December 22, 2024, 12:48:00 AM »
TB charge posting as United Electronic Ticketing, does that mean won’t get credited?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1390 on: December 22, 2024, 03:11:52 PM »
TB charge posting as United Electronic Ticketing, does that mean won’t get credited?
That’s always what it says.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1391 on: December 23, 2024, 01:36:31 PM »
United TB worked for me. 2 $100 transactions

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1392 on: December 24, 2024, 07:56:05 AM »
That’s always what it says.
I just had it post as United Airlines Houston Texas.
Purchased on 18th still not credited.
IIRC it's usually quicker than that.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1393 on: December 24, 2024, 08:04:40 AM »
Whats the max purchase price to get credit for jetblue? impossible to find anything $99 these days

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1394 on: December 24, 2024, 09:01:24 AM »
Does purchasing a refundable ticket work to get credit and then refund purchase price?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1395 on: December 24, 2024, 09:53:13 AM »
When is the latest to use before end of year and the  200 dollars will still post to this year credit?
I'm assuming the credit has to post this year still! Correct?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1396 on: December 24, 2024, 10:04:46 AM »
If I add money to my TB account can it then be used for someone else later on ?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1397 on: December 24, 2024, 10:05:38 AM »
If I add money to my TB account can it then be used for someone else later on ?
You would have to book the person a ticket on your account.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1398 on: December 24, 2024, 11:06:07 AM »
anyone know if i book a ticket on delta with a GC and then add my amex, can i do it with 4 different cards at once?
Example: Buy a $850 ticket and put 50 on gc and 200 each on 4 cards ?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1399 on: December 24, 2024, 11:46:23 AM »
anyone know if i book a ticket on delta with a GC and then add my amex, can i do it with 4 different cards at once?
Example: Buy a $850 ticket and put 50 on gc and 200 each on 4 cards ?
Sounds like it should work, but no experience.
I would say try and report back, but it's a bit late in the year to wait and see.