BOA AMEX Accelerated Card 5% Cashback

[DI]

I'm in receipt of a letter from Bank of America  telling me I can earn 5% cash back(up to $25) on qualifying purchases through 9/30/11.   The letter says whether it's a grill, a new swimsuit or just a bottle of sunscreen, I can get the 5% cashback.    I'm not understanding why would they say qualifying purchases, when they offer examples of qualifying purchases, as if it can be anything.  Should I interpret a non-qualifying purchase for something like renting a car or booking a flight?   

I plan  to take advantage of the offer September 1, 2011. 

[Walt_K]

I'm guessing non-qualifying purchases will be cash equivalents like gift cards and such.  Even so, there may be ways around that like purchasing gift cards from the grocery store.

[bostonte]

Hold the letter closer to the screen so we can see...

[DI]

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@bostonte wrote:

Hold the letter closer to the screen so we can see...

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Here is the link:

https://easyrewards.bankofamerica.com/default.aspx?cm_mmc=Cons-CC-_-vanity-_-CC01VN001D_easyrewards-...

[haulingthescoreup]

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@DI wrote:

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@bostonte wrote:

Hold the letter closer to the screen so we can see...

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Here is the link:

https://easyrewards.bankofamerica.com/default.aspx?cm_mmc=Cons-CC-_-vanity-_-CC01VN001D_easyrewards-...

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Anyway, sorry DI, your link requires a sign-in, so it doesn't give the details.

When I've gotten these in the past, the categories were included on the letter, farther down or indented somewhere. It genuinely doesn't tell you what categories??

[DI]

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@haulingthescoreup wrote:

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@DI wrote:

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@bostonte wrote:

Hold the letter closer to the screen so we can see...

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Here is the link:

https://easyrewards.bankofamerica.com/default.aspx?cm_mmc=Cons-CC-_-vanity-_-CC01VN001D_easyrewards-...

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Anyway, sorry DI, your link requires a sign-in, so it doesn't give the details.

When I've gotten these in the past, the categories were included on the letter, farther down or indented somewhere. It genuinely doesn't tell you what categories??

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Nope it doesn't give specific categories.  But after doing some calculations, its no different than the 5% catergories Discover and Chase offers.  My thinking is BOA is conducting a test.  I'll have to spend $500 to get $25 cashback. 

[Anonymous]

I signed up through the link you provided and received a similar offer, except mine is limited to the following categories: Gas Stations • Grocery Stores • Drug Stores • Restaurants

I'm trying to decide if they offered this because I haven't used my card much lately, or if they've seen that I now have a Discover card with similar benefits.

[DI]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I signed up through the link you provided and received a similar offer, except mine is limited to the following categories: Gas Stations • Grocery Stores • Drug Stores • Restaurants

I'm trying to decide if they offered this because I haven't used my card much lately, or if they've seen that I now have a Discover card with similar benefits.

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I haven't used my card in 8 months. 

[stefanc]

My offer: Shoe stores, Book stores, Office supply stores, Electronics and computer software stores.

[Ron1]

DI,

Thanks for the link.  My BofA Accelerated Amex Card was qualified for the offer. I entered my name, last 4 digits of the card no and zip code.

 It came back with the following messages:

Congratulations RON1!!!

Bank of America Card — account ending in XXXX

Enrollment Successful

Congratulations! You have successfully enrolled in the 5% cash back offer. Now simply use your credit card for purchases at these types of merchants and earn 5% cash back (up to $25) through September 30, 2011:

Gas Stations • Grocery Stores • Drug Stores • Restaurants

We appreciate your business and invite you to continue to experience all your account has to offer.

This offer was described in a communication that was sent to you on 6/23/2011. Please refer to the communication you received from Bank of America for additional offer details.

Ron.