Where's the fun in that?AMEX should gear their point earn reward / transfer rate to actual spending .... a bit like how airlines couple spend / status.
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Agree with others that adjusting the transfer rates is a dog move that is not justified. They should have just adjusted the earn rates.
So much for that advertising campaign a while back about how their points got your further.
My prediction for the next devaluation is St George Amplify.
AMEX should gear their point earn reward / transfer rate to actual spending .... a bit like how airlines and hotels couple spend / status.
Where's the fun in that?
The thing that keeps me hooked is the potential for a disproportionate reward. If its all tied to revenue, you might as well have a discount
Don't jinx it. Let us deal with this current upset firstMy prediction for the next devaluation is St George Amplify.
disaster....
After April 2019, better convert MR points to SPG as the rate is 3:2, then SPG to airlines with 1:1
I posted a follow-up comment (sorry can't remember why in the thread) indicating I believed this is incorrect - the maths doesn't work
Pity we can't use a time machine as I miss the old amex-spg-marriott transfer rates!
In the 3 minutes of googling, I was quickly impressed by the gold card in America, 4 points in restaurants/supermarkets, rose gold colored card, $120 restaurant credits & $100 travel credit for $250 fee, the agent didnt have much to say after that.