AMEX bonus offer is back

[cabinluvn]

Last time it wasn’t added to my offers, I called and they said there was nothing they could do. Another time, it was on my card, but not my husband’s card. Again, they said there was nothing they could do

[Stateroom_Sailor]

29 minutes ago, Jennifire7 said:

 

 

No luck using the link either, still doesn't show up in my offers. Did you have to chat with somebody to have it added?

 

When I added it, I got an error message, but it was added to my activated offers.

[sandyss]

43 minutes ago, Jennifire7 said:

 

 

No luck using the link either, still doesn't show up in my offers. Did you have to chat with somebody to have it added?

I clicked on the link, and the offer showed up.  I clicked on the offer, and it is now showing up as added.  Now to see if it actually works, since it wasn't originally one of my offers.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

[comcox]

I found the offer for my Amex Optima card ($100 credit for $500 spent) and clicked to add it.  However in the terms and conditions it seemed as if the offer only applied to booking a cruise.  I wondered if I could use my card to pre-pay shore tours for my upcoming HAL cruise that I've already booked?

[Moriah]

This will be my first time paying for a cruise with my AMEX card. I pay through a TA. Does AMEX still register this as a payment to a cruise line (so can I expect the credit?) TIA.

[SFO Peter]

18 hours ago, SFO PETER said:

 

 

See my prior post.    Buy $500 in casino chips.    Amex will credit you $100.   When you get on board go to the casino cashier and they will give you $500 cold cash.  No strings attached.

 

Peter

 

This is a method that worked Dec 2018.  I will repeat just once more here.   It works.  

 

 

 

 

[firecrewcapt]

6 hours ago, comcox said:

I found the offer for my Amex Optima card ($100 credit for $500 spent) and clicked to add it.  However in the terms and conditions it seemed as if the offer only applied to booking a cruise.  I wondered if I could use my card to pre-pay shore tours for my upcoming HAL cruise that I've already booked?

It's worked for me even after booking a cruise months earlier, I used it to make a $500 payment on an existing cruise. Used for a HAL cruise and second time around on a Princess cruise.

[ontheweb]

5 hours ago, Moriah said:

This will be my first time paying for a cruise with my AMEX card. I pay through a TA. Does AMEX still register this as a payment to a cruise line (so can I expect the credit?) TIA.

Yes, as long as the charge is made to Holland America, not to the TA. That's how our TA does it, but make sure for there may be some who do not do it that way.

[lcand1923]

I have the Hilton Honors American Express.  It was not in my offers and it did not appear when I used the link.  If anyone is successful using it with the Hilton Honors American Express, please let me know.

[Stateroom_Sailor]

I wonder who is actually paying the $100?  Amex, HAL, or "World's Leading Cruise Lines"?  Not that I don't appreciate these offers, but I wonder why they don't make sure that it is a new booking?

[PigsCanFly]

I found the offer on my gold card for buy $500/get $100 credit, and on my blue card for buy $500/get 10000 pts.  I used each card to make payments on an existing HAL cruise.

Hopefully both will work, but at least one of them.  I will have paid the balance by May anyway.  

[Stateroom_Sailor]

1 hour ago, PigsCanFly said:

I found the offer on my gold card for buy $500/get $100 credit, and on my blue card for buy $500/get 10000 pts.  I used each card to make payments on an existing HAL cruise.

Hopefully both will work, but at least one of them.  I will have paid the balance by May anyway.  

 

Keep each in an open tab, and add them at the same time, safest way to double dip without the offer disappearing.  

[Big Dawg CC]

22 minutes ago, Stateroom_Sailor said:

 

Keep each in an open tab, and add them at the same time, safest way to double dip without the offer disappearing.  

Amx disabled this work-around in August 2018.  See https://www.doctorofcredit.com/the-amex-offers-multi-tab-trick-is-dead/  Even if it appears to add to both cards in the double browser or multiple tabs techniques, it will only add to one card.  It is now no longer possible to get the credit on more than one card per user.

Edited March 5, 2019 by Big Dawg CC

[Stateroom_Sailor]

53 minutes ago, Big Dawg CC said:

Amx disabled this work-around in August 2018.  See https://www.doctorofcredit.com/the-amex-offers-multi-tab-trick-is-dead/  Even if it appears to add to both cards in the double browser or multiple tabs techniques, it will only add to one card.  It is now no longer possible to get the credit on more than one card per user.

 

They're on to us! 🤑

[I like vacation]

I just received a notice of changes to the terms of my Amex account in the mail.  It concerns the definition of a cash advance.  Amex is expanding the definition, effective May 1st, to include travelers checks, gift checks, foreign currency, money orders, casino gaming chips, race track wagers or similar offline and online betting transactions. The fees might put a dent in the $100 promo if you purchase $500 of casino chips in the future.

 

Current Terms:

 

 

Terms, Effective May 1, 2019:

 

Edited March 6, 2019 by I like vacation

[sandyss]

On 3/3/2019 at 5:43 PM, sandyss said:

I clicked on the link, and the offer showed up.  I clicked on the offer, and it is now showing up as added.  Now to see if it actually works, since it wasn't originally one of my offers.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

It worked!!  The link was not originally included in the offers on my AmEx Hilton card. The credit came through around one day after the payment to HAL posted.

[I like vacation]

Finally got around to checking my Amex account and saw that the $100 statement credit was posted yesterday.  Thanks again for the reminder.  BTW, I purchased $500 shipboard credit.

[DaveOKC]

47 minutes ago, I like vacation said:

Finally got around to checking my Amex account and saw that the $100 statement credit was posted yesterday.  Thanks again for the reminder.  BTW, I purchased $500 shipboard credit.

Is the Shipboard Credit refundable if you do not use it all?

 

Also - can it be used in the casino?

 

Thanks

[I like vacation]

1 minute ago, DaveOKC said:

Is the Shipboard Credit refundable if you do not use it all?

 

Also - can it be used in the casino?

 

Thanks

Yes, it is refundable if you don't use it all.  At least that is what HAL told me when I called the other day.  You should also be able to use it for the casino as there are no restrictions placed on the shipboard credit that you purchase.  I asked HAL that as well.

[Stateroom_Sailor]

1 minute ago, I like vacation said:

Yes, it is refundable if you don't use it all.  At least that is what HAL told me when I called the other day.  You should also be able to use it for the casino as there are no restrictions placed on the shipboard credit that you purchase.  I asked HAL that as well.

 

How difficult is it to HAL's non-refundable OBC (promos, future cruise, shareholder), to the front of your on board spending?

[I like vacation]

2 minutes ago, Stateroom_Sailor said:

 

How difficult is it to HAL's non-refundable OBC (promos, future cruise, shareholder), to the front of your on board spending?

I had the same concern about getting "stuck" with non-refundable OBC.  The HAL rep I spoke with said that the non-refundable monies should be applied first to your on board account but try to get that in writing. 

[Stateroom_Sailor]

1 minute ago, I like vacation said:

I had the same concern about getting "stuck" with non-refundable OBC.  The HAL rep I spoke with said that the non-refundable monies should be applied first to your on board account but try to get that in writing. 

 

Good, I'll talk to guest relations onboard.  I can't remember if it was Carnival or Celebrity, but when I tried this before, they acted like they didn't know what I was talking about, nothing they could do.  I also don't mind fanning all my credit through the craps table towards the end.  🤠

[POA1]

On 3/2/2019 at 3:18 PM, Tampa Girl said:

 

Excuse my ignorance, but I don't understand how points are used.  We only have FF miles but have now gotten a card where we get points.  Is it, for instance, so many points per dollar of reservation?  And, if so, where do you get that info - from the airline, hotel, restaurant, etc. or from the credit card?

Once you are logged into your Amex account, there is a tab that says something like Redeem Points. You can use them for gift cards, Amazon purchases or exchange them for hotel or airline points. You should look for something that gives you at least a penny a point. Some redemption options, like Starbucks cards are almost 2 points per $0.01. We're kind of partial to Capital Grille cards, but only because there's one nearby. 

 

Look at the site The Points Guy for excellent advice on getting and using points. 

[DaveOKC]

15 minutes ago, I like vacation said:

I had the same concern about getting "stuck" with non-refundable OBC.  The HAL rep I spoke with said that the non-refundable monies should be applied first to your on board account but try to get that in writing. 

Also, keep in mind that Onboard Credit can be used to pay for your Daily Service charge (tips).

 

In my experience, each ship handles this OBC issue differently, so it is best to check on it after you board.  Sometimes I get to use my HAL OBC toward my casino charges (billed directly to the cabin from the slot machine) while sometimes they do not allow it.  Typical HAL inconsistancy.

[Grover_]

On 3/3/2019 at 6:57 PM, Jennifire7 said:

 

 

No luck using the link either, still doesn't show up in my offers. Did you have to chat with somebody to have it added?

 

 

I have the delta gold Amex card.  Last time the offer was available I tried using the links people provided and couldn’t get the offer added.  I contacted customer support and they told me I couldn’t get the offer unless it showed up in my offers.

 

I saw this thread about the offer today.  I checked my offers and it wasn’t there.  I clicked the link and it just took me back to my list of offers (offer wasn’t there).  I’m using my iPad, so I touched and held my finger on the link until the “open in new tab” option appeared and I selected that.  When I looked in the tab, the offer was there!  I added it.  Then I logged into my card account and sure enough the offer is on my card!

 

Crossing my fingers that it works.  Making a payment later today.

 

Thank you to those who posted the links.