LuckyMamaInDE
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How have I never explored the deals on giftcardmall before
I would think so as long as online purchases are allowed. I know it works with the AmEx offers.
ETA: Although you could do better buying the Happy gift card for 20% off on GiftCardMall.com and using it through the shopping portal.
Thanks for this!Be careful when using the Happy Cards shopping online, not all the stores allow the Happy Cards to be used online. I couldn't get mine to work online at Sephora but it works fine in-store.
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/american-express-denies-some-signup-bonuses-against-pop-up-indicator/
@Lain, @SouthFayetteFan and whomever else has been getting the pop up (and in case you missed this). I think I am just going to put DH's Amex's back away and keep using only for offers as they come. With our luck and our history with his account I would manage to apply, not get the pop up, and then get denied the bonus anyway.
I think your plan is good. I got the BBP awhile back, and would like to get my dh one soon with a support link from my Plat. But we have too many MSR's, plus hopefully SW biz here soon, to take on another. I'm just hoping the Arrival+ bonus stays the same until after I can get my dh the SW biz. Then I want to get him the Arrival +. Since I can use it to pay my mortgage, that is a MSR I can meet easily.Thanks to everyone who chimed in. I have pondered all your suggestions today and I think I have a plan.
Here are my stats:
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So the plan:
Now: amex BBP (freebie/kill time)- self referral from DH plat? ...still 4/24
Jan: close CIP app for CIU....still 4/24
Feb:
Mar: Hyatt... 5/24
April:Barclay arrival+....6/24
May: Discover It
seem ok here? Of course, pending any crazy curve balls.
I am going to app DH for another chase biz too. Maybe I will do that in Feb. I try to lay low on his report some since he has the income and therefore takes out the mortgages.
wow, thank you. Let me see if I can cancel the $140 jersey order I placed 2 hours ago.Raise usually has at least 15% off fanatics gift cards...more if you catch a raise sale. I've used multiple gift cards. At least 5 at once so not sure if/what the limit is. Stack with portal and you can use MSR card for GC purchases. Ends up way better than AMEX deal
I got the pop up for weeks and weeks for dh on the Hilton Biz. Finally it went away, meet the spend in one charge and had the points a couple days later.I’ve seen chatter about this on r/churning for a few weeks now, but there’s no clear pattern other than Amex saying they have the right to deny bonuses in their sole discretion and vague allegations of “reward abuse or misuse.” Some are wondering if it has anything to do with self-referral, but there are so many counter DPs of folks getting their bonuses despite self-referral.
I really don’t know what to make of it. I think some people are scared so they’re “calling the bank” to confirm their bonus terms before even hitting MSR. I don’t know if that’s helpful because it’s just going to put eyes on your account. My thought is if you don’t get the pop up, assume everything is fine, hit MSR, and contact Amex only if the bonus doesn’t post like normal, and file a CFPB complaint if necessary.
I also just got an email saying 30% off code is GIFTS (thru midnight ET Friday night) but sometimes it doesn't work on jerseys, some special nike products, and sale itemswow, thank you. Let me see if I can cancel the $140 jersey order I placed 2 hours ago.
The codes haven't worked on anything I have bought. It is at the Kohls level of annoying. ETA: But thanks for tryingI also just got an email saying 30% off code is GIFTS (thru midnight ET Friday night) but sometimes it doesn't work on jerseys, some special nike products, and sale items
Boo. Gift cards definitely work. Sometimes I check CardCash too but usually Raise is best for FanaticsThe codes haven't worked on anything I have bought. It is at the Kohls level of annoying. ETA: But thanks for trying
Now: amex BBP (freebie/kill time)- self referral from DH plat? ...still 4/24
Jan: close CIP app for CIU....still 4/24
Feb:
Mar: Hyatt... 5/24
April:Barclay arrival+....6/24
May: Discover It
I always forget about some states not having income tax. An uber driver was telling us about AmazonI am sure the absence of state income tax has something to do with it. Plus lots of corporate headquarters.
Well the fanatics offer is on my brand new AmexBoo. Gift cards definitely work. Sometimes I check CardCash too but usually Raise is best for Fanatics
I had never even heard of it before today so I’m definitely planning on using it moreHow have I never explored the deals on giftcardmall before
Just FYI for anyone interested - I applied for SW Plus for DH yesterday using DoC linked. Got confirmation from Chase SM that 50k bonus for $2k is attached and I have until 3/30/19 to meet MSR
Step 1: complete!