AMEX PLATINUM TRAVEL CARD BEST WAYS TO SPEND

[Gouthamreddy91]

Can anyone tell me what is the best way to spend on AMEX platinum travel credit card to reach the milestone of 4 Lakhs per annum ?
The reason i'm asking is AMEX card is not allowed in most of the online websites...
Please suggest, Thanks

 

[jk51]

But the website says that 1 point per 50Rs spend will not be credited for Fuel, Utilities?

Yes but it counts towards milestone

 

[rj_arora]

Yes but it counts towards milestone

ahh okay. So fuel, insurance, unitilities, rent etc all counts towards milestone?

 

[Pack_of_Cards]

ahh okay. So fuel, insurance, unitilities, rent etc all counts towards milestone?

 

[margan]

Gold charge -- offers MR for fuel and utility.. .
Plat travel -- they dont offer MR .... but included in milestone calc...

 

[helloworld]

Gold charge -- offers MR for fuel and utility.. .
Plat travel -- they dont offer MR .... but included in milestone calc...

ahh okay. So fuel, insurance, unitilities, rent etc all counts towards milestone?

for any AMEX milestone cards ... Insurance, Fuel, Utiility, EMI (possibly principle, never used this option) included for milestone benefits.. no exclusions.

For ex: Platinum Travel on 4L spends on these categories, one can get 40,000 MR points + 10K Taj Voucher.

So, whether you want ( 1 MR for 50rs. ) or ( 7.5% reward rate on 4L ), its upto you.

Same applies: SmartEarn, MRCC, Gold Charge ...

 

[aceventura]

But the website says that 1 point per 50Rs spend will not be credited for Fuel, Utilities?

If you want points for fuel as well, use Hp pay wallet and load the wallet using Gyftr. Ofcourse, do check if the HP bunks that you use accept payment using HP pay app before doing this.

 

[jk51]

ahh okay. So fuel, insurance, unitilities, rent etc all counts towards milestone?

Yes for milestone they do

 

[ayush0010]

As per AMEX website:
On spending Rs. 1.90 Lacs in a year, earn 15,000 Membership Rewards points redeemable for Flipkart voucher or Pay with Points option in Amex Travel Online worth Rs. 4,500
On spending Rs. 4 Lacs in a year, earn 25,000 Membership Rewards points redeemable for Flipkart voucher or Pay with Points option in Amex Travel Online worth Rs. 7,500

What I need to confirm is that these bonus points can be converted to transfer partners (Marriott, KrisFlyer, etc.), right? Since it just mentions Flipkart voucher/ATO portal?

 

[Aditya12]

What I need to confirm is that these bonus points can be converted to transfer partners (Marriott, KrisFlyer, etc.), right? Since it just mentions Flipkart voucher/ATO portal?

Yes. I don‘t know why they’ve mentioned like that. Might be to lure new customers with little knowledge on conversions.

 

[ALOAK]

As per AMEX website:
On spending Rs. 1.90 Lacs in a year, earn 15,000 Membership Rewards points redeemable for Flipkart voucher or Pay with Points option in Amex Travel Online worth Rs. 4,500
On spending Rs. 4 Lacs in a year, earn 25,000 Membership Rewards points redeemable for Flipkart voucher or Pay with Points option in Amex Travel Online worth Rs. 7,500

What I need to confirm is that these bonus points can be converted to transfer partners (Marriott, KrisFlyer, etc.), right? Since it just mentions Flipkart voucher/ATO portal?

Yes you can trf provided your partner trf is listed.

 

[bonheur]

What I need to confirm is that these bonus points can be converted to transfer partners (Marriott, KrisFlyer, etc.), right? Since it just mentions Flipkart voucher/ATO portal?

Two intentional malpractices by Amex here:

1. You can transfer it to any partner, yes but they won’t tell you up front as Flipkart/ATO redemptions are less rewarding for consumers.

2. Not all of these 15k + 25k points are transferred on their own upon completing milestones, you will have to call/chat to get the full points.

 

[pennypincher]

As per AMEX website:
On spending Rs. 1.90 Lacs in a year, earn 15,000 Membership Rewards points redeemable for Flipkart voucher or Pay with Points option in Amex Travel Online worth Rs. 4,500
On spending Rs. 4 Lacs in a year, earn 25,000 Membership Rewards points redeemable for Flipkart voucher or Pay with Points option in Amex Travel Online worth Rs. 7,500

What I need to confirm is that these bonus points can be converted to transfer partners (Marriott, KrisFlyer, etc.), right? Since it just mentions Flipkart voucher/ATO portal?

I have been converting this to Mariott since 3 years now. Don't think this has changed. Can you send a screenshot of this?

 

[ayush0010]

I have been converting this to Mariott since 3 years now. Don't think this has changed. Can you send a screenshot of this?

Link shared below:

American Express Platinum Travel Card | Amex Platinum

The Platinum Travel Credit Card provides unbeatable luxury travel experiences. Apply today and earn air miles and complimentary flights immediately.

www.americanexpress.com

 

[pennypincher]

I have already reached my spend thresold for my AMEX Card. Should I apply for a new card for my wife or get a supplementary card?

 

[aayusharyan]

I have already reached my spend thresold for my AMEX Card. Should I apply for a new card for my wife or get a supplementary card?

In both cases, you will be able to get additional points. Now the question is, do you want to pool them together or do you want it separate?
Also Supplimentary card will be on your account with shared limit, whereas new card will be on mrs PAN, so separate.

 

[pennypincher]

I would want to pool my benefits. Does the supplementary card have it's own milestone benfit. For example, will I get points on reaching 4L through the supp card as well?

 

[sourpai]

Supplementary card spends are counted under main card only. If you have reached 4L on main card then this will not help.

Get a new card in her name (on her PAN) using your referral link if you plan to spend 4L again till your main card anniversary year ending

 

[aayusharyan]

I would want to pool my benefits. Does the supplementary card have it's own milestone benfit. For example, will I get points on reaching 4L through the supp card as well?

I think that will be shared, that is spend of supplementary card will be counted on the mail milestone.

 

[sousnake]

ahh okay. So fuel, insurance, unitilities, rent etc all counts towards milestone?

Even NPS is counted towards milestone.

 

[Slayer]

I think that will be shared, that is spend of supplementary card will be counted on the mail milestone.

What benefits are there for Plat Travel which you can share with add-on?