Airmiles Armchair Chatter

Well this girl is not a happy girl as I have received no "my offers" from Sobeys this week and I know from past experience that calling them and asking them about it does nothing. Guess it is a good thing that they have the 3 day Air Miles bonus this weekend and I can still earn some air miles.
 
I know I won't be going out of my way to complete this promo for the small payout. If my holiday shopping / regular grocery, fuel and other household items will gain me some AM...bonus!!!

We have collected over 10,000 AM so far this year with mostly our regular purchases and the little promos they have had. Not too shabby for the amount of effort I put in. I do need to stick to our budget and purchase only things that we will use - like many of us here. We can't buy items for miles...but we can be " creative" in the items that we purchase - to gain those miles ;)
 
One scared mama here,, youngest son is here right now. Cancun Mexico
I am trying to arrange a flight change via West Jet and we all know how that is right now. Wish me luck.
And yes I am thankful he is alive and well.
cbc.caGuests, hotel staff forced to hide as gunmen kill 2 at Cancun beach resort
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/cana...resort/ar-AAQkCP5?li=AAggFp4&ocid=mailsignout
Hugs
Mel
Mel, fingers crossed that you have the positive experience with Westjet that I had in September when our flight was cancelled and needed to quickly find another to NL. The CSR was excellent, and gave me information to get money back because of the cancelled flight.
Was your son actually at the Hyatt?
I belong to a few different chat groups for Mexico. There are members that live in that area and are saying that it was not what the media reported. I don't really know but for the most part those incidents are usually incorrectly reported up in these parts.
I've experienced that as well, but in Cairo. My DD was there during the revolution and I was listening to western reports, and she corrected me several times. When I heard gunshots as we were talking on the phone, she said, "Mama, those are the men protecting this area. I am good." In fact, even after being evacuated by the Canadian government, she and her fellow teachers went back within a couple of weeks. And she's still there.
I know I won't be going out of my way to complete this promo for the small payout. If my holiday shopping / regular grocery, fuel and other household items will gain me some AM...bonus!!!
We have collected over 10,000 AM so far this year with mostly our regular purchases and the little promos they have had. Not too shabby for the amount of effort I put in. I do need to stick to our budget and purchase only things that we will use - like many of us here. We can't buy items for miles...but we can be " creative" in the items that we purchase - to gain those miles ;)
This is EXACTLY how I feel about the whole airmiles program right now. Anything I get by doing regular shopping, it is a bonus, but I am not going out of my way to collect a few meagre points.
 

I know very little details other than he and others were hiding in one of the hotel lower level rooms while the shooting occurred.
Canadian reporting says it was drug gang related.
I am relieved he is safe and want him home,,,,while he seems to be taking everything calmly.
So far I have been on hold with WestJet since 10 am.
Wow their service is lousy.
Time to do a bit of online flyer reading.
Hugs
Mel
 
I got the same offer but mine is $200. I was wondering what kinds of places qualify. I read the terms and it looks like beer and liquor stores might. I could get a GC for our favourite breakfast place when we go next time...

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I just went to opt in and the same thing happened to me. My offer email was for $200 yet when I clicked on the link it went to the 150AM for $150. Entered my AM # etc and it said I didn't qualify. Then ... why send me the email. I will call them about this tomorrow between loads of laundry.

So
If I bought 150.00 in Tim Or McDonald gift cards do you think it would work?

This offer is not transferable and is valid only for the BMO AIR MILES Credit Card cardholder who received this email. To qualify for the AIR MILES® Bonus Miles, you must first click the “Opt in now” button from the email offer invitation and then spend a minimum of $150 on your BMO AIR MILES Credit Card in the Food and Beverage category, as defined below, by December 4, 2021 to get 150 Bonus Miles.

Miles will be calculated on the total eligible cumulative purchases made at merchants that are classified in the Mastercard network under Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) including “Package stores, Beer, Liquor” (MCC 5921), “Eating Places, Restaurants and Food Delivery Merchants” (MCC 5812), “Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Discotheques, Nightclubs, and Taverns” (MCC 5813), “Caterers” (MCC 5811) and “Fast Food Restaurants” (MCC 5814). BMO (“Bank of Montreal”) cannot guarantee that any merchant is classified by the MCCs listed and in no event will BMO be liable or responsible for any claims with respect to a purchase made at a merchant that is not classified by the MCCs listed. To consult the list of participating merchants, please call the number on the back of your card.

150 Bonus Miles
when you spend $150 or more on eligible food and beverage purchases*
Ends Sat, Dec 4
1837bf09-dea6-4372-90a2-ee379316c7c8

Ready to use
150 Bonus Miles

when you spend $150 or more on eligible food and beverage purchases*
 
So
If I bought 150.00 in Tim Or McDonald gift cards do you think it would work?

This offer is not transferable and is valid only for the BMO AIR MILES Credit Card cardholder who received this email. To qualify for the AIR MILES® Bonus Miles, you must first click the “Opt in now” button from the email offer invitation and then spend a minimum of $150 on your BMO AIR MILES Credit Card in the Food and Beverage category, as defined below, by December 4, 2021 to get 150 Bonus Miles.

Miles will be calculated on the total eligible cumulative purchases made at merchants that are classified in the Mastercard network under Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) including “Package stores, Beer, Liquor” (MCC 5921), “Eating Places, Restaurants and Food Delivery Merchants” (MCC 5812), “Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Discotheques, Nightclubs, and Taverns” (MCC 5813), “Caterers” (MCC 5811) and “Fast Food Restaurants” (MCC 5814). BMO (“Bank of Montreal”) cannot guarantee that any merchant is classified by the MCCs listed and in no event will BMO be liable or responsible for any claims with respect to a purchase made at a merchant that is not classified by the MCCs listed. To consult the list of participating merchants, please call the number on the back of your card.

150 Bonus Miles
when you spend $150 or more on eligible food and beverage purchases*
Ends Sat, Dec 4
1837bf09-dea6-4372-90a2-ee379316c7c8

Ready to use
150 Bonus Miles

when you spend $150 or more on eligible food and beverage purchases*
Yes, IF you were to buy those gift cards in any location that falls under those categories you will get the miles. So, if you buy the Timmies card inside a Tim's you'll get the miles BUT if you buy the card anywhere else (grocery store or gas station) then NO. The stores are given a merchant code (mentioned in the terms) but no subdivision within those codes, Mastercard won't know nor will they care.

This is a different type of offer than when it is STORE specific, let's say a threshold spend in Metro and they then give the STORE the ability to specify categories of products. That's when you will see a list of ITEMS excluded like gift cards, lottery tickets, transit etc.

Make sense now?

Sorry to hear you've got the stress of long-distance parenting during turmoil and I hope things resolve swiftly for everyone so you can breathe easier
 
I know very little details other than he and others were hiding in one of the hotel lower level rooms while the shooting occurred.
Canadian reporting says it was drug gang related.
I am relieved he is safe and want him home,,,,while he seems to be taking everything calmly.
So far I have been on hold with WestJet since 10 am.
Wow their service is lousy.
Time to do a bit of online flyer reading.
Hugs
Mel
I'm glad he is safe.

As a momma, I know you want relax until you see him with your own eye and wrap your arms around him! Crazy world we live in.
 
Hmmmm so Bonus Boom starts Nov 18th to Dec 27th right?
Should I wait on the BMO offer to do it then or do you think this offer will be disqualified from the Bonus Boom?
BMO offer says NOVEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 4, 2021

Hugs
Mel
 
Hmmmm so Bonus Boom starts Nov 18th to Dec 27th right?
Should I wait on the BMO offer to do it then or do you think this offer will be disqualified from the Bonus Boom?
BMO offer says NOVEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 4, 2021

Hugs
Mel
I'd be waiting it out for sure! The worst case scenario it won't stack, but until we see the complete terms I'm not sure.

I just got an offer on my secondary card to spend any amount online and get 25 miles that ends at midnight on the 18th so I'm waiting until BBB starts to use it.


ETA -- I wasn't thinking clearly when i made this post. As someone mentions on the next page, the promo offers connected to Mastercard almost always require using the card at sponsor stores ONLY. I got confused because the last 2 have had AMEX offers as well.
 
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So
If I bought 150.00 in Tim Or McDonald gift cards do you think it would work?

This offer is not transferable and is valid only for the BMO AIR MILES Credit Card cardholder who received this email. To qualify for the AIR MILES® Bonus Miles, you must first click the “Opt in now” button from the email offer invitation and then spend a minimum of $150 on your BMO AIR MILES Credit Card in the Food and Beverage category, as defined below, by December 4, 2021 to get 150 Bonus Miles.

Miles will be calculated on the total eligible cumulative purchases made at merchants that are classified in the Mastercard network under Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) including “Package stores, Beer, Liquor” (MCC 5921), “Eating Places, Restaurants and Food Delivery Merchants” (MCC 5812), “Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Discotheques, Nightclubs, and Taverns” (MCC 5813), “Caterers” (MCC 5811) and “Fast Food Restaurants” (MCC 5814). BMO (“Bank of Montreal”) cannot guarantee that any merchant is classified by the MCCs listed and in no event will BMO be liable or responsible for any claims with respect to a purchase made at a merchant that is not classified by the MCCs listed. To consult the list of participating merchants, please call the number on the back of your card.

150 Bonus Miles
when you spend $150 or more on eligible food and beverage purchases*
Ends Sat, Dec 4
1837bf09-dea6-4372-90a2-ee379316c7c8

Ready to use
150 Bonus Miles

when you spend $150 or more on eligible food and beverage purchases*
Did you get the offer to activate effectively. I got one last night it wouldn't activate, got a correction early this afternoon and it still won't activate. I'm on hold with them now to ask what is up with this.

I like the idea of Tim's cards. I was just going to go to our local breakfast spot on get one of theirs. Does the LCBO count? or the Beer store?
 
Did you get the offer to activate effectively. I got one last night it wouldn't activate, got a correction early this afternoon and it still won't activate. I'm on hold with them now to ask what is up with this.

I like the idea of Tim's cards. I was just going to go to our local breakfast spot on get one of theirs. Does the LCBO count? or the Beer store?

Yeah it activated ok
I was redirected from the email to airmiles site and then I had to sign in and then I opted in.
When I sign into Airmiles now I click on saved offers and it is there.
"150 Bonus Miles
when you spend $150 or more on eligible food and beverage purchases*
Ends Sat, Dec 4
Ready to use"

I am thinking YES to Beer & LCBO store? but not positive.

Hugs
Mel
 
Hmmmm so Bonus Boom starts Nov 18th to Dec 27th right?
Should I wait on the BMO offer to do it then or do you think this offer will be disqualified from the Bonus Boom?
BMO offer says NOVEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 4, 2021

Hugs
Mel
Keep in mind, the Bonus Boom BMO offer is usually for shopping at AM stores. Not sure what food or drink would qualify under that category for the Bonus Boom.
 
Keep in mind, the Bonus Boom BMO offer is usually for shopping at AM stores. Not sure what food or drink would qualify under that category for the Bonus Boom.
Keep in mind, the Bonus Boom BMO offer is usually for shopping at AM stores. Not sure what food or drink would qualify under that category for the Bonus Boom.

Hmmmm True.....hmmmm back to the drawing board.
Hugs
Mel
 
Yeah it activated ok
I was redirected from the email to airmiles site and then I had to sign in and then I opted in.
When I sign into Airmiles now I click on saved offers and it is there.
"150 Bonus Miles
when you spend $150 or more on eligible food and beverage purchases*
Ends Sat, Dec 4
Ready to use"

I am thinking YES to Beer & LCBO store? but not positive.

Hugs
Mel
Thank you! I was not able to opt in through the email, but WAS able to opt in under the offers link on the website (using a computer here).
 
I tried your method Debbie and it worked. The T&C say you have to opt in through the email link. I will call again tomorrow to make sure I qualify. I got the email, the link just didn't work, and I have now opted in. I sat on hold for 30 minutes before giving up this afternoon. I will try first thing in the morning tomorrow.
 
I realized that I hadn't given enough thought to the offers & questions for Mastercard surrounding food/drink AND combining them with the BBB that starts in 2 weeks.

quick points before i tackle the mountain of laundry and other crappy weekend tasks

  • I've had a few of these offers lately and they all require me clicking on the OPT in button, seeing that message that it's not valid and then needing to log into my account to complete the activation, no worries, they have worked!
  • the food/drink category offer includes places like the beer & LCBO store (first category mentioned)
  • you can buy anything from any of the listed TYPE of stores - Mastercard doesn't know or care so yes gift cards work, heck if there's a display of screwdrivers in your local hamburger joint those would count as well :P

MY error when i posted in haste last night (need to keep my fingers from the keyboard when I'm crossing into hangry-land) is that this will probably NOT work in conjunction with the BBB promo since those offers for Mastercard tend to be SPONSOR driven, not category. I'm working on getting that thread ready so I can start it up on the 15th. It is time to think about your lists so that you will be able to work the promo to it's fullest while keeping your budget in check. Consider this your first reminder to WAIT until the 2nd day of the promo to attempt any of the offers to make sure the kinks are ironed out by other poor unfortunate souls
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