topic Re: American Express offers in Credit Cards

American Express offers

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:21:34 GMT

I would like to know how does the $15 offer work.

Does it mean that I have to spend at least $15 by the end of the year and it does not have to be in a single transaction?

Can I buy like three things for $5 separately?

Also, would that offer work on used books?

Thanks!

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:36:18 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I would like to know how does the $15 offer work.
Does it mean that I have to spend at least $15 by the end of the year and it does not have to be in a single transaction?
Can I buy like three things for $5 separately?
Also, would that offer work on used books?

Thanks!

Can you be more specific and detailed so that we can give you the correct answer? For example, I have a $15 offer from AMEX to shop at Starbucks but it has to be online and then get a statement credit.

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:58:17 GMT

Im guesing the OP means the Amazon offer. Pretty sure the conditions are a charge of $15 or more.

Just buy a $15 Amazon gift card and then you can spend it any way you wish, even next year if necessary

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:54:58 GMT

thanks!

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 04:24:29 GMT

Today I was wondering the same thing about the Beck's Prime offer. The offer is "Spend $25 and receive $5 back". Beck's Prime is fairly expensive for what is essentially still fast food but I normally only spend about $16 each time I go.

I went yesterday, I plan to go again sometime this week to see if I get the $5. I'll report back in with my results if anyone is interested.

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 04:46:29 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Today I was wondering the same thing about the Beck's Prime offer. The offer is "Spend $25 and receive $5 back". Beck's Prime is fairly expensive for what is essentially still fast food but I normally only spend about $16 each time I go.

I went yesterday, I plan to go again sometime this week to see if I get the $5. I'll report back in with my results if anyone is interested.

I agree the wording isn't clear. But I would be surprised if they track spending over two months at a particular merchant. and give the reward when a total is reached. But maybe!

Re: American Express offers

growing123 — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 16:24:46 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Today I was wondering the same thing about the Beck's Prime offer. The offer is "Spend $25 and receive $5 back". Beck's Prime is fairly expensive for what is essentially still fast food but I normally only spend about $16 each time I go.

I went yesterday, I plan to go again sometime this week to see if I get the $5. I'll report back in with my results if anyone is interested.
I agree the wording isn't clear. But I would be surprised if they track spending over two months at a particular merchant. and give the reward when a total is reached. But maybe!

I just recently used one of the AMEX offers. It was for JCPenny, spend $50 and get $10 back. I had to add that offer to my profile/account and then use my BCE card to make the purchase. I received an email stating congratulations you earned the $10 and it was credited to my account the next day or two. Really easy process.

Same for the Beck's Prime offer, you would make a one-time purchase of at least $25 and you'll get the statement credit.

Re: American Express offers

joedtx — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 16:31:42 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I would like to know how does the $15 offer work.
Does it mean that I have to spend at least $15 by the end of the year and it does not have to be in a single transaction?
Can I buy like three things for $5 separately?
Also, would that offer work on used books?

Thanks!

Op is this the Amazon offers or, is this online coupons you can add to your Amex card?

Re: American Express offers

NRB525 — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 16:49:06 GMT

@joedtx wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
I would like to know how does the $15 offer work.
Does it mean that I have to spend at least $15 by the end of the year and it does not have to be in a single transaction?
Can I buy like three things for $5 separately?
Also, would that offer work on used books?

Thanks!
Op is this the Amazon offers or, is this online coupons you can add to your Amex card?

It is likely one of the "Offers For You" that you can add to your card, then go to the merchant or online to buy there.

With each offer, there is very specific fine print about what does and does not qualify in the offer. It pays to read the details

AFAIK, each offer is intended to be taken in one transaction, so the amount you spend with the merchant, prior to sales tax, must exceed the "offer threshold" amount. I made the mistake of trying to get a Walmart offer, spend $15, and while the entire ticket was over $15, the amount before sales tax was under $15, so it still sits on my card. I had to load up a McDonalds order to pass the $5 threshold for that one, but "spend $5 get $5" is hard to complain about.

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 18:04:48 GMT

I just used my $15 amazon offer on a gift card and got instant notification from amex that the offer was redeemed. Then I picked up a nice g shock that was already on sale for black friday

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:57:30 GMT

The easiest way around this, at least for the amazon offer, is to just log on to AMEX click "take offer" and then buy a gift card for $15. Then you get the credit back on AMEX and you have as much time to use the amazon money as you want. Also you could make 150 10 cent purchases and they would all be free. This would solve the problem and you don't have to buy some widget now just to take advantage of the offer. Yes I am sure it works, I just did it a few days ago.

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 01:51:10 GMT

Nice idea. I just got a $15 Amazon gift certificate. Instant email from Amex saying deal was redeemed. Save for later.

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 01:51:21 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
The easiest way around this, at least for the amazon offer, is to just log on to AMEX click "take offer" and then buy a gift card for $15. Then you get the credit back on AMEX and you have as much time to use the amazon money as you want. Also you could make 150 10 cent purchases and they would all be free. This would solve the problem and you don't have to buy some widget now just to take advantage of the offer. Yes I am sure it works, I just did it a few days ago.

Isn't this the same as manufactured spending?

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 01:57:53 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
The easiest way around this, at least for the amazon offer, is to just log on to AMEX click "take offer" and then buy a gift card for $15. Then you get the credit back on AMEX and you have as much time to use the amazon money as you want. Also you could make 150 10 cent purchases and they would all be free. This would solve the problem and you don't have to buy some widget now just to take advantage of the offer. Yes I am sure it works, I just did it a few days ago.
Isn't this the same as manufactured spending?

It's even worse! Best/Worst MS costs Amex about 5%, this costs them 100%

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:00:44 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
The easiest way around this, at least for the amazon offer, is to just log on to AMEX click "take offer" and then buy a gift card for $15. Then you get the credit back on AMEX and you have as much time to use the amazon money as you want. Also you could make 150 10 cent purchases and they would all be free. This would solve the problem and you don't have to buy some widget now just to take advantage of the offer. Yes I am sure it works, I just did it a few days ago.
Isn't this the same as manufactured spending?
It's even worse! Best/Worst MS costs Amex about 5%, this costs them 100%

Sounds juicy

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:32:50 GMT

We have three people in my family who got the offers. Can all use the same amazon account to make that purchase just to keep it simple? Will Amex question that?

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:36:14 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
We have three people in my family who got the offers. Can all use the same amazon account to make that purchase just to keep it simple? Will Amex question that?

Should be fine. Just make sure you charge it to the different cards. Not sure why Amex would even see the amazon account, this is just a purchase from Amazon.

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:54:53 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
The easiest way around this, at least for the amazon offer, is to just log on to AMEX click "take offer" and then buy a gift card for $15. Then you get the credit back on AMEX and you have as much time to use the amazon money as you want. Also you could make 150 10 cent purchases and they would all be free. This would solve the problem and you don't have to buy some widget now just to take advantage of the offer. Yes I am sure it works, I just did it a few days ago.
Isn't this the same as manufactured spending?
It's even worse! Best/Worst MS costs Amex about 5%, this costs them 100%
Sounds juicy

You guys are ridiculous! haha

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:57:31 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
The easiest way around this, at least for the amazon offer, is to just log on to AMEX click "take offer" and then buy a gift card for $15. Then you get the credit back on AMEX and you have as much time to use the amazon money as you want. Also you could make 150 10 cent purchases and they would all be free. This would solve the problem and you don't have to buy some widget now just to take advantage of the offer. Yes I am sure it works, I just did it a few days ago.
Isn't this the same as manufactured spending?
It's even worse! Best/Worst MS costs Amex about 5%, this costs them 100%
Sounds juicy
You guys are ridiculous! haha

Ridiculously awesome.

Re: American Express offers

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:58:26 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
The easiest way around this, at least for the amazon offer, is to just log on to AMEX click "take offer" and then buy a gift card for $15. Then you get the credit back on AMEX and you have as much time to use the amazon money as you want. Also you could make 150 10 cent purchases and they would all be free. This would solve the problem and you don't have to buy some widget now just to take advantage of the offer. Yes I am sure it works, I just did it a few days ago.
Isn't this the same as manufactured spending?
It's even worse! Best/Worst MS costs Amex about 5%, this costs them 100%
Sounds juicy
You guys are ridiculous! haha
Ridiculously awesome.