Search results

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll give it a go. Will likely drag the kids along with me. They will kill me if we have to go back hehehe Btw is there a number we can call to get clear on this? I’ve sent them a message online but believe might be more productive to give them a call especially since...

So I was going to make an appointment with NY DMV when I’m there early next year to get non DL ID to have one final crack at C1. Sounds like it’s a non-starter?

Have you found any stock? A Woolies I visited last night had $50 & $100 MC (higher value were gone) and 2 maximum load visa though they’re not part of the promotion. Seems the early bird gets the worm as they say.

I was shut down by Wise even before I could move any money through them. Reading others' experiences on here, I won't pursue an appeal - doesn't seem like a business to trust. I can understand they will shut down anyone whose business threatens their financial license which is fair enough after...

I’ve done it in the past with Explorer rapidly spending up to the limit and paying it down multiple times during the cycle. I’ve now since switched to a charge card so don’t need to do this anymore. Though the US charge cards seem much more generous with their shadow limit. I got a call recently...

I guess that’s what funds our rewards which is why we prefer to use Amex over other cards in our wallet but agree now that those costs are being passed onto consumers … I guess there’s pause to consider.

Does Coles have variable load cards? I know Woolies does though they were mysteriously not available during the rewards promotion. Good luck to those who got them. The Coles $250 promo is good though I’d be interested in DP about larger load options as the $250 are great but a reasonable time...

Having said that, at $2,500 per day, it’s going to be very slow going depending on the size of the bill you’re paying. They’ve got good at enforcing the 10 per person per day rule. Interested in any DPs to get to buy multiple parcels.

i have a fair amount of credit in my t-mobile account and they keep emailing me reminders to top up or else I’ll lose my number. Doesn’t make sense as everyone I’ve spoken to at T mobile asks me to top up though I have so much credit why would I top up further?

I I've tried unfort with no success.

Yeah, I agree, we're probably over-thinking it. I like and use my US Amex cards so I don't want to put them in jeopardy but understand their motivations may be tamer than we give them credit for.

Thanks for the heads up. I've spoken to a 3rd agent who added my Business Platinum but couldn't help me add my other cards. Says there's a known bug with iOS18 which is preventing cards from being added. I'd deleted the cards from my old iPhone to try to get this to work. Hopefully they don't...

I got a new iPhone 16 yesterday - my US cards were working fine on my old iPhone. They now can't be added to my iPhone. Is this something the early adopters have also experienced? How do we get around it? I've tried using VPN on my iPhone among other strategies but none work. When I call AMEX...

Hilton Auckland Booked: KING DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW Received: KING DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW PLUS Status: Diamond I stayed here 2 nights on my way back to AU. I'd originally redeemed points then used my Amex Platinum Reserve Credit and paid the $100 difference. When I checked in, I quickly realised I...

Eichardt's Hotel Queenstown Booked: Heritage Suite Received: Heritage Suite Status: Diamond I stayed here 4 nights last week. Was quite nice - so much so I didn't feel enthused to leave the hotel. It's a 2 Storey hotel right in front of the lake. I was facing one of the streets - cost a bundle...

I've just got my rejection letter from C1 for they reckon they need US issued govt ID so will look to try to get a NY state non drivers' ID when I'm there in January and try again. I'm thinking though, if I'm planning to use it as a my "general purpose" card (with the AUDUSD exchange rate where...

I’ve found banks ignore charge cards but some do still have a look at how much you’re putting through so best to tone down spending on a charge card in the months before a home loan application. Some lenders assume a $10k credit limit which isn’t as generous as nil but still pretty generous...

I’d be interested in hearing how this goes. A friend sorted out a debt deal with Amex some years ago when he was a student. He’s now got his own business and is making much more money but Amex have barred him. Might there be a path to help him remediate his position. With Amex?

Thanks for the update - much appreciated. I’m looking to diversify the cards I use somewhat and put HSBC into the mix as I haven’t used mine very much at all. I’ll do now while being mindful of the FX risk.

Is there a way to do this in a meaningful way? Otherwise most retail purchases would be a waste of time esp if the cashier is super diligent and makes you refund it to the source card?