@Runitup wrote:
So I just reached my $1k spending requirement and AMEX gave me my $250 statement credit in a week, which was a nice surprise.
Since I'm new to this spending bonus stuff I have a question. Amex classified the bonus as a grocery category credit. Did they just effectively screw me out of $15 (.06x250) or is that SOP for the card companies?.
Creditors vary so don't assume that all rewards programs are the same.
The bonus shouldn't affect your rewards but you can confirm on the following cycle's statement as it will detail how your rewards were calculated for the current cycle.
@Runitup wrote:
Right, I know the rewards lag for a month but the way they have it configured in the YTD charges, the groceries category is $250 short. I believe it when you say it'll all be accounted for, just seemed strange to me as a new AMEX customer.
Again, look at the rewards section on the following cycle's statement -- not YTD activity.
