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AMEX BCE in Market Basket grocery supermarket (Massachusetts)

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Paranoid
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AMEX BCE in Market Basket grocery supermarket (Massachusetts)

Hi! I want to apply for AMEX BCE, the only thing that stops me is doubt about what my grocery store is considered like.

 

I live in Massachusetts and there is a very popular grocery store chain called Market Basket. We buy over 90 % of our food there.

 

I called to AMEX and they told me that I need to ask Market Basket about their code. I asked Market Basket and have been told that they have Supermarket code.

 

But I have found the topic here on myfico that someone has only 1 % of reward instead of 3 % (or 6 % in case of BCP) in Market Basket. I sent the private message to the topic starter, but didn't receive the answer. Maybe someone lives in MA and have the AMEX BCE card and goes to Market Basket? I would appreciate the answer very much! Because the that is the only reason why I need that card.

BoA CR (2), CITI DC, Chase FF, AmEx BCE, Disc It, UMB SR, USB C+, CO WMT, Synch TJX, TD TGT, CITI CC, Elan MCP, Synch PPMC, Synch PPC
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longtimelurker
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Re: AMEX BCE in Market Basket grocery supermarket (Massachusetts)

I just checked my Amex statements.   But... though I have been to the Somerville Market Basket a few times this year, looks like I used a non-Amex card, sorry!

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Anonymous
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Re: AMEX BCE in Market Basket grocery supermarket (Massachusetts)

Get the card OP. I only shop at Market Basket and I live in NH. Here is a pic from my Amex statement showing how it codes and yes I have received the cashback for my purchases. (Some info removed from pic to obscure exact geographic location and remove personal info).

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Paranoid
Regular Contributor

Re: AMEX BCE in Market Basket grocery supermarket (Massachusetts)

BoA CR (2), CITI DC, Chase FF, AmEx BCE, Disc It, UMB SR, USB C+, CO WMT, Synch TJX, TD TGT, CITI CC, Elan MCP, Synch PPMC, Synch PPC
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Anonymous
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Re: AMEX BCE in Market Basket grocery supermarket (Massachusetts)


@Paranoid wrote:


His image shows it’s coded as a grocery store so yes you would get either 3 or 6%

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Anonymous
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Re: AMEX BCE in Market Basket grocery supermarket (Massachusetts)

Yes 3% but the rewards dont post until the following statement so there is a one month delay.
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Paranoid
Regular Contributor

Re: AMEX BCE in Market Basket grocery supermarket (Massachusetts)

Thank you! I tried to figure out as I saw the messages that it was not enough to be at the grocery store, the store should be defined as a supermarket and only in that case there would be additional rewards.

But if everything works, that's fine! I have applied for the BCE and have been approved!

 

Thank you for your help!

BoA CR (2), CITI DC, Chase FF, AmEx BCE, Disc It, UMB SR, USB C+, CO WMT, Synch TJX, TD TGT, CITI CC, Elan MCP, Synch PPMC, Synch PPC
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