@09Lexie wrote:
@DavidZeng wrote:
@Pat94108 wrote:
@DavidZeng wrote:
@killer_queen229 wrote:No cash rewards on Blue lol.
But Blue give 1 dollar 1MR point, same as normal Green, Gold charge card. I am thinking cancel my green and get a blue to reserve my MR points. And you dont have to pay AF for blue! That's only AMEX card that can earn MR point without AF! And one of the two revolers that earn MR, other one is AF 95 dollars Benz credit card. Since I value MR point to 1pt 2.5 cents. I really think Blue is a good card to put those off reward category purchase on it.
Oh really? I thought Blue had MR Express points like the Zync.
It earns true MR point, and withou AF, I will apply it soon to store my MR points during the period without AMEX charge card. I will cancel my green, apply for PRG, farm sign up bonus, close PRG before AF, wait a few months, and eventually apply for Platinum.
Unless my memory is foggy, Blue was MRE. Again, I could be wrong.
I did find this to help show the difference. But it might be outdated
http://www.plasticiq.com/blog/what-is-the-value-of-american-express-membership-rewards-points/
I believe you are right lexie, Im pretty sure the blue is MRExpress points, I called in about 3 months ago and was told that indeed it is MRE but they might have changed it recently, I would hope someone that has the card would chime in.
@slap_happy wrote:
@09Lexie wrote:
@DavidZeng wrote:
@Pat94108 wrote:
@DavidZeng wrote:
@killer_queen229 wrote:No cash rewards on Blue lol.
But Blue give 1 dollar 1MR point, same as normal Green, Gold charge card. I am thinking cancel my green and get a blue to reserve my MR points. And you dont have to pay AF for blue! That's only AMEX card that can earn MR point without AF! And one of the two revolers that earn MR, other one is AF 95 dollars Benz credit card. Since I value MR point to 1pt 2.5 cents. I really think Blue is a good card to put those off reward category purchase on it.
Oh really? I thought Blue had MR Express points like the Zync.
It earns true MR point, and withou AF, I will apply it soon to store my MR points during the period without AMEX charge card. I will cancel my green, apply for PRG, farm sign up bonus, close PRG before AF, wait a few months, and eventually apply for Platinum.
Unless my memory is foggy, Blue was MRE. Again, I could be wrong.
I did find this to help show the difference. But it might be outdated
http://www.plasticiq.com/blog/what-is-the-value-of-american-express-membership-rewards-points/
I believe you are right lexie, Im pretty sure the blue is MRExpress points, I called in about 3 months ago and was told that indeed it is MRE but they might have changed it recently, I would hope someone that has the card would chime in.
I actually found this, its a little bit outdated but I guess it shows that blue is MRExpress
http://www.plasticiq.com/blog/american-express-blue-card-review/
Why guys don't believe there is actually a product from AMEX can earn and use MR points without AF. 
@longtimelurker wrote:Isn't the major difference that if you just have the blue you cannot transfer to airline/hotel programs.
Yes
@DavidZeng wrote:Why guys don't believe there is actually a product from AMEX can earn and use MR points without AF.
It's not that we do not believe you but CSRs may not know the difference between MR/MRE
@DavidZeng wrote:Here are the transcripts with AMex rep just minutes ago About Blue
Fanda: Does it earn the MR point same as Green or Gold charge card?
Michelle A.: Blue does earn MR points.
Fanda: Can I transfer my MR point from my charge card account into Blue?
Michelle A.: Maybe I am not understanding. You wouldn't have to. The points you earn from Blue will go into your existing MR account.
Fanda: Oh, my concern is I currently have a green card, but I probably cancel my green card if I can get the blue card, so adding a blue card will only use my existing MR account, and I won't lose my MR point if I have blue and close my Green, am I right?
Michelle A.: The points would transfer over.
Fanda: Thank you I will apply it now
Michelle A.: Once you are approved and receive the card, call customer support to switch the points. Do that before you cancel the Green.
From what I recall, this was the best feature of the Blue - to transfer points from Green/Gold to Blue.