I love credit cards so much!

[Alexle2007]

I went to the prepaid gift balance.com site to setup my MCGC to pay my propane bill since they don’t take AmEx but now when I enter the info into the Aero Energy site it says that the number is invalid. Does it take some time for it to “activate” so I can use it online?

ETA: Nevermind. It looks like I was just impatient since I just tried again and it worked fine. Now to activate the rest and pay the propane bill.

 

[pillow]

I went to the prepaid gift balance.com site to setup my MCGC to pay my propane bill since they don’t take AmEx but now when I enter the info into the Aero Energy site it says that the number is invalid. Does it take some time for it to “activate” so I can use it online?

After you register the card, it should be immediately active. I would try to register it again and see what happens.

Technically, it was activated when you bought it. But you have to enter your zip code during registration to use online.

 

[DisneyMandC]

I just did my first Boxed order. Sorry, @SouthFayetteFan, there was a $20 off code so I didn't use your link! But I ended up getting $20 off, plus $25 back with my Amex offer, plus $10.50 by shopping through Ibotta! So basically $100 worth of household products for $45! I just stocked up on stuff like laundry and dish detergent, but I should be good for a while now.

 

[Alexle2007]

After you register the card, it should be immediately active. I would try to register it again and see what happens.

Technically, it was activated when you bought it. But you have to enter your zip code during registration to use online.

Thanks! Looks like this will be a multi day process since it looks like my propane co can only handle 2 payments at a time.

 

[Judique]

Can someone help me put the SPG Lux offer we have into perspective. I think the public offer is 100K. DH has a mailer for 125K points, but it expires in early December and we are still working on the MSR from the CIP. Is this 125k offer rare? Not unicorn/platicorn rare, but rare enough that we should make sure to grab it soon if we decide we want the SPG points? Or is this an offer that's easy to fish for online?

I think it is going to be rare and not something you can fish for on line. Prior SPG offers did not exceed 105K (35 times 3) and the norm was 75K (25 times 3) and Amex is relatively stingy with sign on bonuses - lifetime only. I think once the 125K is gone, it will be gone and 100K will be the high. Also, the card easily pays for itself. It's really out there now by invitation only. I haven't heard of anyone getting it that wasn't targeted.

 

[Natgridenergy]

Starbucks bonus stars with ChasePay

Reload at least $20, three separate times with ChasePay and earn 475 bonus stars. Pair it with Freedom in ChasePay and earn 5x UR.

 

[irt9206]

I just received my AMEX SPG and was reading through the literature that came with the card. I could not find anything about the 75k points after spending 3k. Is this normal not to include this when they send the card. And whats the best way to activate the card? Online or over the phone. Sorry for the noob questions but the last card I got like this was a southwest card and I don't remember anything from when I first got it. Thanks.

 

[LuckyMamaInDE]

Can someone help me put the SPG Lux offer we have into perspective. I think the public offer is 100K. DH has a mailer for 125K points, but it expires in early December and we are still working on the MSR from the CIP. Is this 125k offer rare? Not unicorn/platicorn rare, but rare enough that we should make sure to grab it soon if we decide we want the SPG points? Or is this an offer that's easy to fish for online?

CIP should be super easy to finish. 125k so far is rare since its 100k is the regular bonus... unsure how long that offer will last though.

I think it is going to be rare and not something you can fish for on line. Prior SPG offers did not exceed 105K (35 times 3) and the norm was 75K (25 times 3) and Amex is relatively stingy with sign on bonuses - lifetime only. I think once the 125K is gone, it will be gone and 100K will be the high. Also, the card easily pays for itself. It's really out there now by invitation only. I haven't heard of anyone getting it that wasn't targeted.

Thanks for asking these questions @mmmears Dh received a 125K mailer last month that I put aside in case it works for him/us Still thinking about it!

 

[GusGus16]

I just received my AMEX SPG and was reading through the literature that came with the card. I could not find anything about the 75k points after spending 3k. Is this normal not to include this when they send the card. And whats the best way to activate the card? Online or over the phone. Sorry for the noob questions but the last card I got like this was a southwest card and I don't remember anything from when I first got it. Thanks.

The promotional offer typically isn't in the card inserts, as they can vary. Either online or over the phone will work to activate the card. If you already have an AMEX login it probably is easier online.

 

[LuckyMamaInDE]

Starbucks bonus stars with ChasePay

Reload at least $20, three separate times with ChasePay and earn 475 bonus stars. Pair it with Freedom in ChasePay and earn 5x UR.

Dang, this will probably entice dh to use ChasePay It should combine with the 1500UR after 5 purchases of $25+ using CSP/CSR, right? (that offer expires 12-31)

 

[CyndiLouWho]

I just received my AMEX SPG and was reading through the literature that came with the card. I could not find anything about the 75k points after spending 3k. Is this normal not to include this when they send the card. And whats the best way to activate the card? Online or over the phone. Sorry for the noob questions but the last card I got like this was a southwest card and I don't remember anything from when I first got it. Thanks.

There is rarely any mention of the bonus in anything you see after application. I always screenshot the offer and then my approval so I know the exact offer and date with proof. You can message Amex and ask them what date you need to complete spend. They will confirm your offer and give you the date.

 

[afan]

Starbucks bonus stars with ChasePay

Reload at least $20, three separate times with ChasePay and earn 475 bonus stars. Pair it with Freedom in ChasePay and earn 5x UR.

Is this targeted? Had a couple things from sb today but didn't read. Want to make sure I can find it.

Eta - I finally got the notification from sb.

 

[GusGus16]

Finished my SPG Bus spend, so now working on the SPG lux upgrade spend. Will likely be finishing my charitable giving with that card. Thankfully I haven't run into any charity yet that doesn't accept Amex...not like my water utility bill. Really disappointed that I couldn't pay with my amex as it would have been another 300 in the MSR, ended up paying with my discover it as I'm in my first year and no other MSR currently-needed to find a card to exceed the 2.75 processing fee.

I applied for GE with the Lux card, the payment has gone through, but no credit yet. My application is still pending approval, hoping that will change soon so I can get the interview set up.

Probably contributes to my reason to apply for the SW Bus today, 30 day message, keeping my fingers crossed, if that gets approved then I'll probably just apply in a little over a month during my flight for a personal card. I'm going to wait to cancel my current personal card until the business gets approved, and then only put spend on the cards that I can't use an AMEX on until the first of the year. Should be able to get the CP pretty early next year if all goes as planned. The personal card will make me 5/24, but will have a card fall off I think in April. My plan is to cool it after the SW cards for a while-this last half of the year feels like I've been hitting things pretty hard, but I think my spacing has been pretty good, only spacing that will make me a little nervous is the SW personal card a little over a month from the business...

As my recent previous posts allude to, I'm very disappointed with the recent changes to Chase UR, I now have access to the bonus CIP points and holding tight to see if some of the quirks with expedia can be worked out.

 

[StephPlum]

Curious if anyone else is seeing this too. I've been playing the Marriott 29 game. Most I have earned is 500 pts a day. I sign in with my Marriott acct. DH only has an SPG acct. He had no points (all moved to my SPG before the merger) so I haven't bothered merging with Marriott. He has gotten 2 1000 point wins and today I got my normal 50 and he got 500. Small sample size but his SPG acct has more points than my Marriott from this game. Oh well, they'll all end up in my acct at some point.

 

[mmmears]

Thanks for asking these questions @mmmears Dh received a 125K mailer last month that I put aside in case it works for him/us Still thinking about it!

You're very welcome. : Glad my question can help other people, too. Sounds like we should probably go with the offer in the mailer.

 

[Artygal90]

Just approved for the SPG Biz

 

[Lain]

Just approved for the SPG Biz

Congratulations!



Did you remember to self refer from your BBP?

 

[Judique]

Congratulations!



Did you remember to self refer from your BBP?

@Lain - I'm confused by self referring. I have the 50K rose gold card offer in the offers on one of my Amex cards. If I apply through that link is there any way I can also self refer myself?

 

[Artygal90]

Congratulations!



Did you remember to self refer from your BBP?

Yes!

 

[disneymagicgirl]

DoC just reported 4x fuel points on Visa/MC GCs and all other GCs next weekend. Have to download the coupon for it. I think I might pick up a $100 Disney GC for spending next week and maybe another $50 Universal GC.

There are uni gift cards?! Do we know of any deals on them? I don't do fuel points. Anywhere else sell them?