Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[mort1331]

quick check of flyer online, looks like shopping at loblaws this week.

 

[DilEmma]

The American Express Platinum Airmiles bonus (and regular spend) only posts to your Airmiles account when your credit card statement period cycles. If you make the $500 minimum spend threshold within days of receiving your card, then you'll see that speedy timeline. If you miss it by just a day, then you'll have to wait until the next billing cycle for the Airmiles to post.

Of note, your billing period does not necessarily start the day you activate your card. My experience is it starts on date of approval. Add in mailing time and you lose about a week or two of shopping days to make your spending threshold.

You can check your billing from/to date in your online American Express account (or paper statement). IME, Airmiles post the day following my electronic statement.

 

[bababear_50]

quick check of flyer online, looks like shopping at loblaws this week.

Me toooo.....................................................nothing
I'm headed to No frills this weekend,,I couldn't find anything in Sobeys,Metro or Foodland flyers.
Metro is such a disappointment lately,,they used to have some great deals.
I might restock on a few things at Rexall.
Have a great weekend!
Hugs Mel

 

[ottawamom]

The lousy week this week must mean we're in for a great week next week. Save up and prepare to spend!

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

The American Express Platinum Airmiles bonus (and regular spend) only posts to your Airmiles account when your credit card statement period cycles. If you make the $500 minimum spend threshold within days of receiving your card, then you'll see that speedy timeline. If you miss it by just a day, then you'll have to wait until the next billing cycle for the Airmiles to post.

Of note, your billing period does not necessarily start the day you activate your card. My experience is it starts on date of approval. Add in mailing time and you lose about a week or two of shopping days to make your spending threshold.

You can check your billing from/to date in your online American Express account (or paper statement). IME, Airmiles post the day following my electronic statement.

thanks for the info...I was told since my card is an upgrade, my billing period and everything will remain the same...

 

[damo]

Me toooo.....................................................nothing
I'm headed to No frills this weekend,,I couldn't find anything in Sobeys,Metro or Foodland flyers.
Metro is such a disappointment lately,,they used to have some great deals.
I might restock on a few things at Rexall.
Have a great weekend!
Hugs Mel

Metro just went downhill and now there is really no reason to even go there. The prices aren't that great to start with, so without points, I'll shop elsewhere.

 

[momof2gr8kids]

Crap. Just realized I forgot to go today and get the poweraid from Safeway with the bonus AM (ends today). Oh well...that must mean there's a better offer coming up for me!

 

[pigletto]

Yep.. nothing exciting for me in the grocery flyers. I will shop at NoFrills this week. I'll still get 110 airmiles for $50 at Rexall though, so not a total bust. I haven't been to Rexall in over a month so the timing on this promo is perfect. Time to stock up again.

 

[mort1331]

The lousy week this week must mean we're in for a great week next week. Save up and prepare to spend!

I like your optimism

 

[ottawamom]

I like your optimism

I'm a glass half full kinda gal!

 

[ottawamom]

I went on Airmiles today to sign up for the Amex Platinum card. Couldn't for the life of me get the link to work. I get into the Amex site and then when I press the apply button it tells me it can't link to the site I need to go to to apply. Something about link resetting while loading. Anyone else ever encounter any difficulty. I mean I guess it could be a Saturday kind of problem and things may work perfectly on Monday. I just a little concerned about using a link that my computer browser thinks could have issues.

Any feedback greatly appreciated.

 

[Debbie]

I went on Airmiles today to sign up for the Amex Platinum card. Couldn't for the life of me get the link to work. I get into the Amex site and then when I press the apply button it tells me it can't link to the site I need to go to to apply. Something about link resetting while loading. Anyone else ever encounter any difficulty. I mean I guess it could be a Saturday kind of problem and things may work perfectly on Monday. I just a little concerned about using a link that my computer browser thinks could have issues.

Any feedback greatly appreciated.

I got mine, last night, no problem. I was impressed with the secondary questions asked. I should have the card in 7-10 days. What is the spending threshold mentioned above-a certain amount that I need to spend before I get my points? Is there a time limit on that? (I didn't notice that in the fine print, but if that's the case, I know which card to use for the next little bit)

 

[ottawamom]

$500 in the first three months

 

[Debbie]

$500 in the first three months

Thanks!

 

[DilEmma]

I made a small purchase at Rexall in west Ottawa Saturday afternoon and my receipt did not have a bonus Airmiles coupon on the bottom (no spend $30 get 50 Airmiles). This is my first time of many with no success. Anyone else?

 

[mort1331]

I went on Airmiles today to sign up for the Amex Platinum card. Couldn't for the life of me get the link to work. I get into the Amex site and then when I press the apply button it tells me it can't link to the site I need to go to to apply. Something about link resetting while loading. Anyone else ever encounter any difficulty. I mean I guess it could be a Saturday kind of problem and things may work perfectly on Monday. I just a little concerned about using a link that my computer browser thinks could have issues.

Any feedback greatly appreciated.

No issues when I signed up, but I do know that with some of these cards if you sign up in person, as opposed to online, the bonus points are not the same. Make sure you do it online.

 

[ottawamom]

Thanks Mort,

Could you possibly try and see if you can access the applications today through the Airmiles link. I've been trying for two days, finally called AMEX and they said the problem was at my end. Had my husband look it over and he tried a few things but no success. When I click on the "apply" button it can't connect to the AMEX application form. It's at www252.americanexpress.com..... I can get an application through www201.americanexpres.com.... but I'm concerned that one won't give me the AM.

I would be interested to hear if anyone else can access the site today. Never mind it apparently is the stupid computer network we have in this house. I just called a girlfriend and had her try to get into the application and it works just fine at her house. So it's all me!!

 

[DilEmma]

Thanks Mort,

Could you possibly try and see if you can access the applications today through the Airmiles link. I've been trying for two days, finally called AMEX and they said the problem was at my end. Had my husband look it over and he tried a few things but no success. When I click on the "apply" button it can't connect to the AMEX application form. It's at www252.americanexpress.com..... I can get an application through www201.americanexpres.com.... but I'm concerned that one won't give me the AM.

I would be interested to hear if anyone else can access the site today. Never mind it apparently is the stupid computer network we have in this house. I just called a girlfriend and had her try to get into the application and it works just fine at her house. So it's all me!!

That first link worked for me. Though it opened my Amex login page, not an application. Are your pop ups blocked? Can you try a different browser? You do not need to apply for the Amex Platinum via the Airmiles site. So long as the 2,000 points and first year free are specified - take a screen shot just in case.

Your second link did not work for me. It said the server could not be found.

 

[bababear_50]

ottawamom
I am able to connect to the American express Platinum credit card application form.,,,while logged onto my airmiles account.
I am not sure what the problem could be.
Sorry Hon ,,not much help from me.
Hugs Mel

 

[DilEmma]

This is directly from the American Express Canada website

First page:
https://www.americanexpress.com/ca/...platinum-credit-card/?filter=Rewards-customer

Second page:
https://www252.americanexpress.com/...-AirmilesPlatinum-detail-applynow-main&JR=BYY

Same 2,000 Airmile offer. Does that work for you?