Hi bluemelbs,
You raise good points, and I ask myself this same question every year.
I've been an Amex member since 2018. I got the Plat Charge and Plat Reserve. I've been Centurion since 2021/22. I was 28 when this happened. This was all the "it" factor for me. They declined the fee waiving...
Just confirming that we can't buy an eGiftcard on The Good Guys website to trigger the offer? Seems to be processed by 'TrueRewards' per TGG FAQ's on their eGiftcard page.
Same here.
The only benefit is not having to worry if the transaction goes through/high enough credit limit etc.
But sourcing the watch definitely came down to the "relationship" we created. Had this prior to the card though. So there wasn't disappointment on my end, but there was when trying...
It is all in how you accumulate. There are different ways to do so. The big one is a sign-on bonus.
Other streams are sign-on bonuses for Visa/MC products. Commonly known as churning.
You can have two charge card products. Unlike credit cards.
E.G you could have the Green card when publicly available, plus the Platinum. Now only available as a downgrade from Platinum.
I've never had such luck when not booking direct or through FHR/THC.
Both in Aus and overseas. Completely different with Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy.
Judging by my math, on a balance of 1,100,000 points via Velocity to KF, I'd lose between 30-40k KF points than doing a direct transfer.
Math was never my strong point...
Yep, it's called an A/C card. But you also get an additional centurion for spouse.
Breakdown:
1x Main Centurion
1x Centurion A/C card for Account Holder
1x Centurion for a person of their choice
4x Platinum Charge Cards for additional users.
1x Platinum Reserve Credit Card with no Annual...