Some tips to help when it comes time to track down wayward miles (because let's be honest, there will be several of us who run into Road blocks!)
*****it's the number of offers completed this time, NOT sponsors so you can complete several different offers at the same store if you meet the stated conditions and they will count towards the final bonus. Complete 4 offers/coupons = 400 miles, 6 offers/coupons =600 miles, 8 offers/coupons = 800 miles******
Print out any coupons you use so you can staple a copy to the receipts
Keep every receipt connected to the promo
Take screen shots of any & all FAQs and fine print attached to both the promo AND each coupon.
Keep copies of any e-mails from Airmiles & partner stores about the promo.
***KEEP ALL INFO connected to your online shopping!!!*** This one will cause problems, be prepared!
If at all possible, wait a day or so before tackling to promo to let the kinks get ironed out, these rarely start smoothly
Read the coupons very carefully before you head out shopping, they do NOT all start on the same day & some are only good for a few days
Some coupons can be used multiple times whereas others are a one-shot deal, read the fine print carefully
There's no need to rush through and complete the promo within a week - more offers will appear on the website throughout the entire promo
PLEASE remember this important tid-bid -- do the math yourself, take a close look at your household budget and be smart about how you attempt this promo. If you're not careful you will find yourself looking at shocking credit card statements and sad bank accounts. If you're unsure of the terms of an offer, please put a question out because more than likely, at least 2 other people will either be wondering the same thing or even figured it out themselves!
When it comes time to do the actual shopping leave all offspring & significant others who don't understand the seriousness of this hunt at home and have fun! If that's not possible you could always go with this plan!
Taken directly from the Airmiles website:
* Between November 18, 2021 and December 27, 2021, collectors must use 8 or more different AIR MILES Bonus Boom™ Boost Event Bonus Offers(“Bonus Offers”), and meet the criteria required for each unique Bonus Offer to qualify for the 800 Bonus Miles; or (ii) 6 different Bonus Offersand meet the criteria required for each unique Bonus Offer to qualify for the 600 Bonus Miles; or (iii) 4 different Bonus Offersand meet the criteria required for each unique Bonus Offer toqualify for the 400 Bonus Miles. Eligible purchases at participating AIR MILES partners, opting in to receive email offers and information from the AIR MILES Reward Program for the first time, and/or linking a Canadian-issued Mastercard and completing card-linked Bonus Offer(s) qualifying purchases are all qualifying actions towards using Bonus Boom Boost Event Offers. Criteria, offer periods and spend frequency may vary for each Bonus Offer. Please see the terms and conditions of each unique Bonus Boom Boost Event Offer for specific details. If you opt in to receive AIR MILES emails, your email address will only be used by the AIR MILES Reward Program to send you offers and information from AIR MILES and its partners. You can unsubscribe at any time. To read more about our Privacy Policy, visit airmiles.ca. Bonus Offers are available at airmiles .ca/BonusBoomBoost.Limit of one (1) offer (maximum of 800, 600, or 400 Bonus Miles, respectively) per collector number.Please allow up to 120 days after the Bonus Boom Boost Event end date for Bonus Miles to be posted to your collector account.
** No purchase or use of Miles necessary. Contest runs from 12:00:01 a.m. ET on November 18 to 11:59:59 p.m. ET on December 27, 2021 and is open to Canadian resident AIR MILES collectors who have reached 16 years of age. Collectors can get an entry into the Grand Prize draw and their corresponding Regional Prize draw each time they use and meet the criteria of a unique AIR MILES Bonus Boom Boost Bonus Offer. One (1) Grand Prize of 1,000,000 AIR MILES Reward Miles and one (1) Regional Prize in each of four (4) Regions (Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada, Western Canada) each of 250,000 Miles available to be won. The approximate value of AIR MILES Reward Miles prize depends on the chosen method of use and available reward options at the time of use. Limit of one (1) Prize per collector number. Correctly answered math skill-testing question required. Odds of winning a prize depend on number of eligible entries received in the respective prize draw. Visit airmiles. ca/BonusBoomBoost for full rules, including no-purchase entry option.
Company line of when the miles should appear in your accounts are as follows.
The final bonus states 120 days after promo is done - April 27th, 2022
Individual coupons are also 120 days - April 27th, 2022
Online shopping miles will post using these dates from your TRANSACTION date - 60 days for base and 75 for bonus
Bonus miles from using the online shopping "coupon" is 120 days - April 27th, 2022
Based on the information below we can expect to see the bonus miles around the 7 week mark which should be around February 14th-ish
Historical timelines from previous promos:
Shop the Block 2020 ran from November 19th - December 28th with the 120 day mark being April 27th, 2021. Miles started posting on February 17th (51 days ~ 7 weeks)
Mega Miles 2020 ran from August 13th - September 10th with the 120 day mark being January 8th, 2021. Miles started posting on October 27th (47 days ~ 7 weeks)
Shop the Block 2019 ran from November 14th - December 27th with the 120 day mark being April 26th. Coupon for online shopping posted on January 20th & the final bonus miles starting posting on February 12th (48 days ~ 7 weeks)
Mega Miles 2019 ran from March 21st - April 25th with the 120 day mark being August 23rd. Miles starting posting on June 18th (54 days ~ 7 weeks)
Shop the Block 2018 ran from November 15 - December 27th with the 120 day mark being April 26th. Coupon for shopping online posted Jan 22nd & the final bonus miles started posing on Feb 14th (49 days ~ 7 weeks)
Online Shopping mess-up ran till September 9th 2018 miles had till Nov 23rd to post. Started posting (terribly I might add!!) Oct 19th but eventually they stated Oct 25th to post (46 days ~ 6 weeks)
Mega Miles 2018 ran until April 12th with the 120 mark being August 10th: first sightings of miles was May 30th (48 days ~ 6 weeks)
Shop the Block 2017 ran until Dec 14th: first sighting of miles was Feb 3rd, many of us only got 1/2 and were told to wait til Feb 8th but online chat starting adding them around Feb 6th (51 days ~ 7 weeks)
Mega Miles in 2017 ran until May 31st the 120 mark for that was Sept 28th : first sighting of miles was July 13th, miles for the online shopping coupon around July 31st with some reporting as long as Aug 21st (43 days ~ 6 weeks)
Shop the Block 2016 ran until Dec 14th the 120 day mark for that was April 13th BUT the site clearly said they would post by end of Feb. First sighting was Feb 3rd but a LOT of people got only 1/2 and it took till middle of MAY for some to get it straightened out (51 days ~ 7 weeks)
Mega Miles in 2015 was BRUTAL -- needed to use 5 coupons and bonus only went to the first 60,000 who completed the coupons the rest of us got varying amounts, we got (get this) FIVE!
There are a ton a FAQs on the B3 webpage if you scroll down to the bottom of the page, please take time to check them and make note of ones that pertain to you. I suggest taking screen shots of anything you might want to refer to after the promo ends.
Specifically how to use the different types of offers and here's the info provided by Airmiles. I've given an example of each type of offer below. There are a few ways to use Bonus Boom Boost offers, which are displayed on the front of the coupon.
Ready to use: These offers require you to simply fulfil the conditions of the offer and provide your collector number.
Use code: These offers require you to use the code at checkout in-store or online.
Opt in online: Click on this offer to opt in online prior to using it.
Visit website to complete: These offers require you to visit another website for further details.
Examples of the different types of offers:
Ready to use: Sobey's product offers will automatically trigger the offer if you buy the EXACT item(s) shown on the coupon in the proper quantity if you need to buy multiple items. Often easiest if you buy one of the items in the picture if you need to provide proof that you completed it correctly. These post on the receipt at the time of purchase so go to customer service before leaving the store if they don't.
Use Code: Global Pet coupons have a barcode that needs to be scanned by the cashier. Metro product coupons have a code number that must be entered by the cashier to trigger the miles. Again, be sure to purchase the EXACT items in the proper quantity if you need to buy multiple items. You will need to be insistent that they manually enter the code or it will not work. These post on the receipt at time of purchase so go to customer service before leaving the store if they don't.
Opt in online: ALL of the Shell offers require you to Opt in BEFORE you use them by either clicking on the words Opt in on the website OR clicking the heart to add it to your card from the App. Since Shell posts within minutes you should know if it worked or not quickly.
Visit website to complete: The offers listed under Additional Airmiles Partners require you clicking on the "Visit website to complete" from the webpage and follow the directions you find there to complete these offers.
If you click on each offer you will be able to see the terms that are specific to that offer -- this is where you will also be able to see how many times you can use the offer for the miles that the coupon will give you, some are a one shot deal but others can be used multiple times. It will still only count as ONE coupon towards the final promo but you will still earn the amount on the coupon. A few examples of different terms on the coupons with the pertinent information highlighted. Take note of different valid dates and if you need to use a physical coupon or not as well! You might also want to pay attention to the details regarding combining offers while using the coupons.
Example of offers that can be used more than once :
Shell fuel offers can all be used 4 times:
* Offer valid November 18, 2021 – December 27, 2021 at participating Shell locations (excluding Shell Flying J locations). You must “Opt in” to qualify by clicking on the link supplied in the communication and following the online instructions to complete the opt-in; only transactions completed after you have opted in will be eligible for this offer. Get 10 AIR MILES® Bonus Miles when you complete a purchase of a minimum 30 litres of Shell Bronze/Regular, Silver/Plus or Diesel Fuel. Maximum one (1) transaction per 12-hour period. Maximum 40 Bonus Miles for this offer per collector account. A valid AIR MILES card must be swiped/collector number entered at time of transaction. Offer may be combined with other bonus offers. Shell reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice. Please allow up to 2 weeks after the end of the promotion for Bonus Miles to be posted to your collector account.
Staples offer for photo gifts can't be combined with other coupons BUT can be used multiple times. Double dip this one by ordering online thru Airmilesshop website and complete the online shopping offer as well. Offer valid November 18 to December 21, 2021. Get 50 AIR MILES® Bonus Miles when you spend $35 or more on photo gifts, calendars and wall decor. AIR MILES card must be presented/entered at time of purchase. Offer valid in-store at all participating Staples locations and online at www.staplesprint.ca. Eligible purchase(s) include photo gifts, calendars and wall decor. A minimum purchase of $35 (before taxes) is required in order to receive the offer. Maximum amount of 50 Miles to be awarded per transaction. Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon or AIR MILES bonus offer.
Fine print for this offer - important details & exclusions highlighted
LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Between 00:00:01 a.m. ET on November 18 and 23:59:59 p.m. on December 27, 2021, collectors must make purchases at 2 different participating online stores that cumulatively total $100 CDN or more, excluding shipping, duty and taxes to qualify for 100 Bonus Miles; no minimum purchase required at any participating online store, but the minimum offer spend threshold must be made cumulatively across 2 participating stores to qualify. Collectors must sign in at airmilesshops.ca before purchasing in order to get Miles and qualify for this offer. Offer can be combined with other Bonus Miles offers. This offer does not apply to purchases or signups made at the following stores: eHarmony, Disney+, FabFitFun, Pimsleur, Wealthsimple, Weightwatchers, and any travel online stores (including, but not limited to, travel bookings, car rentals, and hotel stays). Offer can be combined with other bonus offers. This offer is valid on the purchase of gift cards only at online retailers who regularly offer Reward Miles on gift card purchases. See airmilesshops.ca for details. All online stores are subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Limit of one offer per collector number. Please allow 120 days after the offer end date for the Bonus Miles to be posted to your collector account.
Use THIS LINK from the coupon on the Shop the Block website, it is a slightly different URL. There is ONE coupon for this and you must spend at LEAST $100 between TWO different stores to complete this offer. Take the time to make sure the you keep detailed records that include the following
date of transaction (noting the time will help show you've kept good records)
name of store
pre-tax & shipping total
if there were any multiplier offers that apply to your purchase -- i'll keep a running list of those in this post
Any & all emails pertaining to your orders
Timeline for receiving miles thru the Airmilesshop portal is slightly different than other partners BTW, so if you do need to follow-up don't let an online chat agent steer you wrong! This is just for the transaction, the fine print states the bonus from the coupon won't post for 120 days. (usually happens just before the big bonus, don't panic if you don't see it!) Directly from the FAQs on THIS PAGE
When will my Miles appear in my account? Base Miles may take up to 60 days from the date of qualifying purchase to be posted to your Collector account. Bonus Miles may take up to 75 days from the date of qualifying purchase to be posted to your Collector account.
Miles will show in your Collector account from airmilesshops.ca and the online store where you shopped, and Miles from a single transaction may appear in multiple line items if you took advantage of any Bonus Offers and/or sitewide multiplier events. If your transaction includes a multiplier offer it will post separately -one line for the base amount and a separate line for the multiplier. It used to be very easy to tell which miles came from which promo but with the new website it just posts as separate items. Here's a transaction from Amazon that posted base miles, 10X the miles for a sitewide multiplier and 2X the miles since Amazon had a promo for their store as well. This is how you can make the online transactions work for you!
****Gold collectors earn 2x the miles until December 31st, 2021**** ****Onyx collectors earn 3x the miles until December 31st, 2021**** ****EARLY BLACK FRIDAY 15x the Miles sitewide Friday November 19th - 24th**** ****BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY 20X the Miles sitewide November 26th - 29th ***** ****CYBER WEEK 15x the Miles sitewide November 30th - December 5th***** ****FLASH OFFER 10X the miles Sitewide December 13th & 14th ***** ****BOXING WEEK 10X the miles Sitewide December 26th - 31st*****
Multiplier offers -- stores with no start date were active when the promo launched
1-800 Flowers 3x Valid until November 24th, 2021
1-800 Flowers 5x Valid November 26th - 29th, 2021
1-800 Flowers 5x Valid November 30th - December 5th, 2021
1-800 Flowers 10x Valid December 13th & 14th, 2021
Adidas 2x Valid until November 24th, 2021
Adidas 5x Valid November 26th - 29th, 2021
Adidas 2x Valid November 30th - December 5th, 2021
Adidas 2x Valid December 13th & 14th, 2021
Adidas 2x Valid December 26th - 31st, 2021
Aldo 2x Valid until November 24th, 2021
Aldo 5x Valid November 26th - 29th, 2021
Aldo 3x Valid November 30th - December 5th, 2021
Aldo 2x Valid November 30th - December 5th, 2021
Aldo 2x Valid December 26th - 31st, 2021
Altitude Sports 2x Valid until November 24th, 2021
Altitude Sports 2x Valid November 26th - 29th, 2021
Altitude Sports 2x Valid November 30th - December 5th, 2021
Altitude Sports 2x Valid December 13th & 14th, 2021
Altitude Sports 2x Valid December 26th - 31st, 2021
Amazon 3x Valid November 19th - December 5th, 2021
Amazon 3x Valid December 6th - 31st, 2021
Apple 5x Valid ONLY November 26th, 2021
Apple 10x Valid December 10th - 12th, 2021
Ardene 5x Valid until November 24th, 2021
Ardene 2x Valid November 26th - 29th, 2021
Ardene 2x Valid November 30th - December 5th, 2021
Ardene 2x Valid December 13th & 14th, 2021
Ardene 2x Valid December 26th - 31st, 2021
Athleta 2x Valid December 13th & 14th, 2021
altheta 3x Valid December 26th ONLY
Aveda 5x Valid November 29th - 30th, 2021
Aveda 5x Valid ONLY December 26th
Banana Republic 5x Valid November 26th - 30th, 2021
Banana Republic 5x Valid December 26th - 27th, 2021
We will see how many different offers I can do. I will say...that I'm extremely glad that it isn't different participating partners, and that it is specific with offers. I live in an area with limited partners, but I don't mind completing different offers with the few partners that we have here. I'm aiming for all 8, we will see how well I do.
Thank you for pointing out it's 8 offers and not 8 partners. I had dismissed this promo since there's no way I could've gotten 8 partners. Maybe there's some hope for me after all.
just got emails to both accounts about online shopping. I'll add this to the appropriate post once I get home but I wanted to let others know to hold off doing any online shopping until black Friday if you can, or if you have any targeted offers like I do, you might want to decide if you should use them with the multiplier on the 19th. Every gold card gets 2x thru the end of the year and Onyx gets 3x, I will rack up some decent miles this way!
the offers are up on the website and I'm thrilled with the fact that I should easily complete this on at least one card, possibly both!
my favourite is that the online threshold of 100 can be split between two stores!!!!!
I'll work on this thread later today but here's the link to take a peek at the offers and start opting in, carefully checking the terms/ dates of each offer and making lists B3 Sneak Peak
I just quickly scanned the offers....I can easily do 8 for both cards. Now...there might be an item or two from the grocery store that will go in the foodbank bin but I'm due for some donating anyway.
I think I might be able to get 8 but I will probably have to go to Sobeys to do that. That online offer is nice, two stores totaling $100, at this time of year that's rather easy.
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