Thanks for that, have you tried to link it now with ascent since points are posted...that way you get the bonus points AND now earn 2MR ascent points per dollar...
I don't think we have anyone yet who got the bonus points and managed to re-link to ascent , but I could be wrong
People either started off linked- and asked for it to be unlinked, but were told they could not like it again for a certain amount of time.
Not sure if that will work given Explorer card should be in the Gateway program anyway. Not sure what justification to provide to have them linked to the Ascent account.
I'm currently on the phone to amex, running through a heap of loops trying to get the card unlinked from ascent
edit: it's linked now
Amex generally link all your cards to the programme of the highest tier card. For example, if you have the Platinum Charge Card (Ascent Premium) and you subsequently take out the Platinum Edge (Ascent), the Edge card will accrue points to Ascent Premium.
Further confirmation with unlinking and getting the bonus points. I unlinked last week and spend $1500, bonus points just been posted after the transaction has cleared. Will wait a few days and try my luck to link it back again...
how many days it took to unlink ? mine has been 4 working days and still not unlink yet
Further confirmation with unlinking and getting the bonus points. I unlinked last week and spend $1500, bonus points just been posted after the transaction has cleared. Will wait a few days and try my luck to link it back again...
I rang last sunday to unlinked from ascent to explorer. Was advised it could take 5-7 working days.
Now i'm not sure whether to use the card before it's unlinked.
I'm going to give this a go.Amex generally link all your cards to the programme of the highest tier card. For example, if you have the Platinum Charge Card (Ascent Premium) and you subsequently take out the Platinum Edge (Ascent), the Edge card will accrue points to Ascent Premium.
I'm going to give this a go.
Going to sign up to explorer (will be my 2nd amex issued card- first is a velocity)
Get my points, transfer them out or use them.
Sign up to plat edge, and see if I can accrue 2MR ASCENT points /$1 spent on the explorer. My monthly spend via work and personal will benefit from the extra .5 points/dollar
Well if they were going to link the Gateway MR to the Ascent MR program, you would be better off not using the Gateway points in advance as they would instantly become worth one third more.
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So I am holding only one Amex - the Explorer. I cancelled a velocity platinum about 8 months ago and ready for another Amex signup now. I have not had any other Amex cards.
My signup bonus Gateway MR points are sitting in the account, what card options do I have to make these points more valuable? I don't think I can justify the $1200 for the Charge, does that just leave the Edge?
After reading all your posts (with thanks), my impulsive trigger finger took over my common sense (or lack of) and applied. I was risking a rejection as this was my third cc within 6 months, in addition to the refinance of my home loan to include an owner occupied and investment property loan. I dare not think what my Veda score was before and after this application (can only imagine how bad it is now!). So ... I got approved instantly online and will see what deal I get from Amex (also have a platinum edge and ticked the yes box on application). Hopefully will get the bonus points which will get me at least a one business class ticket to Asia next March.