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    Hotel Promotions Hilton Dine like a member up to 25% discount off food and drinks

    Seems like this has been extended again until 31 Dec 2024 at least for Japan. The official page and terms still showing Dec 2023 though so not sure if it's just a Japan thing or the Japanese hotels updated their page in advance.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I asked the same up thread and decided to take the plunge. After my membership year renewed, I booked and received my credit in Nov. Now to wait for next year and see what happens...My reading is that we do get it as "Starting January 1, 2024, Card Members..." has no mention of "approved after...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Wait a few more days. I booked a flight and the credit came 8 days later.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Hi, a question for those with the Hilton Aspire card. I just got the email and not sure how to interpret the Terms: 3. $400 Hilton Resort Credit Hilton Honors Aspire Card Members approved prior to October 19, 2023 will receive up to $250 in statement credits per membership year for...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I'm in the exact same situation but only have the Aspire. Have you been making transactions on your Aus card? Reason I ask is I got the Aspire a few years back and have changed passports since then so a different number so unless they only use the name and birthday for reference, I'm guessing US...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    They might have just fixed the issue or try a different browser. Got error on Firefox but Chrome just worked.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Got this as well...tried all sorts of combinations and no luck. Guess it's time to wait for them to fix it...
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    New Amex statement credits

    Unless I've overlooked something I think it's better to use at restaurants with these offers unless the rates allow for payment when checking in? Terms says "for payments made in-person at the front desk or at participating bar, restaurants and spas..." When booking stays at the cheapest rates...
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    AMEX Platinum Charge Benefits - Q&A

    Why not get an annual subscription and then give three months to a family or friend? Since it's capped per calendar year, after the annual $59, you still have $25 remaining which is good for another three months.
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    Japan Tourism for independent travellers

    Cannot comment on ski resorts in Niseko or Hakuba but hotel service has been quite bad in general these past few years during covid. The two most memorable for the wrong reasons were Roku Kyoto and Kikyo Karuizawa. Roku Kyoto is still a new hotel and it clearly shows. Hotel staff were running...
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    $200 "Dining credit" towards a list of Global Restaurants

    Just to add to the Pocket Concierge experience, as explained upthread, everything is prepaid so depending on timing of your visit and when you made the reservation, you might get the credit before your visit which was my case. Booked two weeks in advance and credit received before I went to the...
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    AMEX Platinum Charge Benefits - Q&A

    I can't speak for the OP but I've used the "Requests" field in the past and have points credited and see it in the app too.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Apologies, 2 questions on paying the card: Has anyone had success using Revolut to Citibank after NAB took over? I've tried the new SWIFT code from NAB but got rejected. Tried the routing number and got rejected as well. Live chat just keeps regurgitating these are our details etc so haven't...
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    Amex "I'm going to cancel my card" - bonus points given thread.

    Hi @Poojou I understand you're overseas at the moment. Just wondering what method and what number did you use to call? I tried the 1800 number using Skype but it seems AE is blocking calls to the 1800 number from Skype for whatever reason. Have tried other 1800 numbers like Latitude and Optus...
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    New Amex statement credits

    So it seems Amex has made further enhancements and now even my primary cards have zero offers...lol
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