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[Rego Capped] AmEx Statement Credits: Qantas (Spend $300+/$50), Hilton (Spend $400+/$120), Rydges & Atura (Spend $250+/$50)

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forumninja on 20/03/2018 - 04:00 americanexpress.com (2877 clicks)
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9/4/18: Registrations capped for new enrolments

Qantas Online

Spend $300 or more, get $50 back
Valid until 28/04/2018

Save the offer to your eligible Card and spend $300 or more on flights, in one or more transactions, online only at www.qantas.com by 28/04/2018 to receive one $50 credit. Limited to the first 30,000 Cards to save the offer. Exclusions apply.

Hilton

Spend AU$400 or more, get AU$120 back
Valid until 30/06/2018

Save offer to Card, book direct with Hilton in Australia & New Zealand, spend $400 or more, in one or more transactions by 30/6/2018 to receive a $120 credit, valid once per property, up to 10 properties. Limited to 25,000 Cards to save. Exclusions apply.

Rydges and Atura Hotels

Spend $250 or more, get $50 back
Valid until 15/05/2018

Save the offer to your eligible Card and spend $250 or more, in one or more transactions, online or in-person at Australian properties of Rydges and Atura Hotels by 15/05/2018 to receive one $50 credit. Limited to first 15,000 Cards. Exclusions apply.

Qantas Online and Hilton offers are part of American Express Vivid Sydney 2018 offers

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Business Explorer Card: random (1)

Referrer: 40,000 Reward Points

Centurion Personal Charge Card: random (7)

Referee gets 200,000 MR points. Referrer gets 150,000 MR points.

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    • Reveen on 20/03/2018 - 14:15

      Wow, no love for Die Antwoord.

  • MathNerd on 20/03/2018 - 07:21
    +1

    Thanks forumninja. Always an excellent post to wake up to.

  • chillybags on 20/03/2018 - 07:30

    Am i reading the hilton one correct? I can use this 10 times, once per property if i pay at the property? But I only get one online booking. Also only gift cards online are excluded, so you could go to 10 different hilton hotels and buy a gift card at each?

    • googoogaga on 20/03/2018 - 07:49

      "Offer is limited to ten credits per Card to which the offer is saved, and limited to one credit per Card for pre-paid online bookings. Spend must be made on the Card to which the offer is saved to qualify."

      Does hilton sell physical hilton giftcards? never seen them before..

      • chillybags on 20/03/2018 - 07:56

        They may not - was just an assumption that they do.

        • googoogaga on 20/03/2018 - 07:57

          well the terms do state that a card can receive up to 10 credits at 10 different properties. Sounds like a great offer, just doesn't apply to me..

      • SmiTTy on 21/03/2018 - 10:09

        yes they do sell hilton giftcards. you can buy them at the counter.

        (I checked during one of the similar deals about 2 years ago … so it is possible that has changed and they have scrapped that although i would be surprised if they did )

        EDIT: my bad … seems they have changed this according to feedback from other comments below. Giftcards only be purchased online

    • scanuck on 20/03/2018 - 08:33

      I’m guessing the catch is pay at the hotel rates are sometimes more expensive than prepay online?

    • danielh on 25/06/2018 - 14:06

      Stack the Amex deal with the Hilton up to 30% off sale that is finishing on 29 June 2018.

      I ended up getting Executive Club rooms during 3 day Melbourne Cup weekend (in Sydney Hilton) for ~$253 per night (after Amex deal split across two cards).

  • flashi007 on 20/03/2018 - 08:05

    What’s the best Amex to get for these deals. I always get fomo when they are posted.

    • Hogg on 20/03/2018 - 08:58
      +12

      Depends on your spending levels and what sign on bonuses are available at the moment.

      As a Frugal person, it's not worth it for me to have an AMEX with an annual fee. There are three no-fee AMEX cards of which I think the Essentials is the best because you accrue AMEX points which are more flexible than Qantas or Velocity points.

      If you're an accountant or pharmacist, you can get a gold card. There might be other professions that canbget the gold card as well. It's basically the same as an Essentials but thisbway you can have 2 cards to take advantage of the deals.

      Sometimes the Explorer has a 100k points sign on bonus. It is worth it to get that for the bonus and then cancel it before the start of the second year and then get a no-fee card.

      Hope that helps. Also remember to use an Ozbargain referral link so that everyone wins!

      • MathNerd on 20/03/2018 - 09:20
        +1

        Good on you Hogg.

        • Hogg on 20/03/2018 - 09:47
          +1

          Thanks MathNerd. I didn't even know 'referral solicitations' were against the rules but it just felt wrong to do so.

          Just trying my best to live an ethical life.

        • MathNerd on 20/03/2018 - 09:58
          +1

          @Hogg: You've given solid information as well as encourage use of the random referral link. That's a big plus for you, as you can see by the upvotes your comment has gained.
          Again, good work.

    • illumination on 20/03/2018 - 11:31
      +11

      I generally agree with Hogg's comment.

      I would recommend the AMEX Explorer if you can meet the first dot point below:

      • If you expect to travel at least once per year (and spend $400+ on your flight ticket), then the AMEX Explorer is the best option. You pay a $395 annual fee, but also get $400 Travel Credit. If you travel at least once a year, it's likely you'd be spending the $400 anyway
      • The Travel Credit does not have to be used on you specifically, so a family member could use this
      • Alternatively, if you were willing to sell this ($300-350 in Ozbargain Classified), you could consider the annual fee an "effective" $50-100, which is still worth it for a card like this
      • As an added bonus you get 2x AMEX Lounge Passes per calendar year, which is good for those departing internationally from Melbourne or Sydney, or those transiting in Melbourne or Sydney
      • There's currently a 100k bonus points promotion on the AMEX Explorer upon meeting the required spend threshold
      • A fantastic ongoing points earn rate - equivalent of 1.5 Frequent Flyer points per dollar everywhere AMEX is accepted
      • Travel Insurance, Smartphone Screen Insurance, Car Hire Insurance - you would only get Smartphone Screen Insurance on the free card
      • With just the first dot point alone, this card is effectively "fee free" and therefore worth it

      If you travel at least once a year but don't spend $400, then I'd recommend the Platinum Edge as the alternative.

      Cheaper annual fee of $195 with a $200 Travel Credit, but no AMEX lounge access and less insurances, but better points earn rate at supermarkets and a slightly more valuable points system overall.

      If you don't meet dot point one above, I'd agree the AMEX Essential is the best option.

      • KingThrifty on 20/03/2018 - 13:24

        Pretty much exactly what I was going to say, but you did it in a much more organised fashion. Annual fees can be off-putting, but are absolutely better value if you are strategic about how you use them.

      • MathNerd on 21/03/2018 - 10:04

        Thanks, this comment has illuminated everyone with the best information :)

      • aragornelessar on 21/03/2018 - 11:06
        +1

        And travel isn't just restricted to a flight ticket - you could spend a night or two away at a hotel as well.

      • lplau on 25/03/2018 - 21:04

        Hmmm, would Qantas American Express Ultimate Card be better than the Amex Explorer?

  • knobbs on 20/03/2018 - 08:06
    +1

    Dam has to be Hilton Au/NZ :( I need America

    • chillybags on 20/03/2018 - 08:12
      +2

      Yeh damn i was very excited because I was going to book europe hotels with this deal but alas! Has anyone booked international hotels with this kind of deal and amex credit still comes through?

      • Stoozer on 20/03/2018 - 23:00
        +2

        Yes i tried with Hilton in Bali but no credit.

        When you make a prepaid online reservation the payment is not taken by Hilton, they send your payment information to the selected Hotel and the hotel will process the payment manually. So booking an overseas hotel through the Australian Hilton site won't help.

  • almostfrench on 20/03/2018 - 08:23
    +4

    Argg!
    Just booked my Qantas flight by Amex yesterday.

    • Doooozy on 20/03/2018 - 09:09

      Does the qantas discount work with flights booked on amex website?

    • 102010 on 20/03/2018 - 09:57

      Booked with Virgin yesterday because it was slightly cheaper!
      Would have booked with Qantas with this deal. Boooo

  • Hogg on 20/03/2018 - 09:01
    +2

    I'm upvoting because forumninja but damn none if the AMEX deals this year have been relevant to me.

  • cheaponos on 20/03/2018 - 09:02

    For the Hilton offer, is it possible to split payment across multiple Amex cards. I don’t see anything about this in the terms.

    • jasonb on 20/03/2018 - 09:13

      If you're paying at the hotel yes, not if you book an advance purchase stay (cheaper) online.

      • F1Maniac on 20/03/2018 - 09:23

        wouldnt reserving online and paying at hotel count too? That's what most people do anyway right?

        • jasonb on 20/03/2018 - 18:00

          Yes. You're still paying at the hotel. I mean the advance purchase non-changable etc ones that are charged online when you book as opposed to at check out. You can't split payment on the website.

      • ilubbargains on 20/03/2018 - 12:51

        You could book each night with a different Amex card. Good opportunity to splurge on a suite.

        • SmiTTy on 21/03/2018 - 10:12

          but then you'd have to check out at 11 and check back in at 3 every day :S

        • ilubbargains on 21/03/2018 - 21:38
          +2

          @SmiTTy: not if you email the hotel and tell them to stitch your separate itineraries together. I just did this for a HK hotel - 10 nights booked with 10 different cards. Checked in and checked out once during the stay.

  • arctan on 20/03/2018 - 09:23

    Anyone know if Hilton sells gift card and would it be included in the promotion? I searched past deal and someone confirmed in comments that it does work.
    2nd question is that can we use Hilton gift card for Asia PAC hotels such as China Japan Thailand etc?

    • cheaponos on 20/03/2018 - 09:41

      Terms state “Excludes gift cards purchased online.”, so not sure if you can buy gift cards at hotel reception.

      • arctan on 20/03/2018 - 09:54

        Someone did mention previously that buying gift card from hotel reception worked with Amex offer.
        Just not sure if the gift card can be used in other country/property or just the AU/NZ properties.

        • MathNerd on 20/03/2018 - 10:01
          +1

          From here, it does state that "The Hilton Gift Card is accepted at all hotels and resorts within the Hilton Portfolio. With the Hilton Gift Card, you open up a world of experiences worth sharing!".
          That's a pretty solid confirmation :)

        • jasonb on 20/03/2018 - 18:01

          @MathNerd: If you can buy them in person at Australian hotels. As opposed to that American website. That's the bit that isn't confirmed.

          If you can do it I'd be very interested! Have a booking coming up for Japan (so not eligible for this offer) that I could stock up on gift cards for!

        • MathNerd on 20/03/2018 - 18:04

          @jasonb: That's a very good point. Will have to await confirmation from someone that's done this already!

        • argonbay on 20/03/2018 - 22:46

          @jasonb: I think the issue with buying on-line is that the sale of Hilton gift cards are handled by a 3rd party so Hilton does not show up on the Amex charge and therefore no credit.

      • chillybags on 20/03/2018 - 10:15

        Just spoke on the phone to someone at the Hilton in Sydney and they said gift cards can only be ordered online. You can chose to mail them or pick up at reception - but im assuming you will have to pay online and thus not be eligible to cash back.

        • Jared17 on 21/03/2018 - 06:05

          Can confirm I tried that last year and got the same answer. Only online.

    • knobbs on 20/03/2018 - 09:43

      This would be great, could buy up GCs for my america trip coming up.

  • inamberclad on 20/03/2018 - 09:46
    +3

    for those with a westpac amex:

    Westpac issued American Express Cards: If you hold an American Express Card issued by Westpac, and you register for an offer with American Express Connect, you’ll need to make a qualifying purchase with your Card before 04/04/2018 (or 31/03/2018 if your American Express Card expires in March 2018) to receive the credit to your Card account. To find out more about changes to your Westpac American Express Card please go here.

  • mooreshady on 20/03/2018 - 09:47
    +1

    Here comes the ‘dem i booked yesterday’ comments!

  • highwind on 20/03/2018 - 10:45

    Is there a way to split payment over multiple AMEX cards for international flights?

  • GregRust on 20/03/2018 - 11:10
    +1

    Thanks OP. Signed up for the QF one. Just a shame there's no good deals to anywhere from Perth at the moment.

  • SonGHosT on 20/03/2018 - 11:41

    I can book flights or hotels for anyone with the offer. Feel free to PM me if you need one.

    • rvsure on 20/03/2018 - 11:50
      +2

      Thanks for your generosity. I was looking for someone to fund my Europe trip. Will PM you :D

  • [Deactivated] on 20/03/2018 - 11:44
    -5

    Wow these are trash offers. Thanks for your time though OP!

    • peter05 on 20/03/2018 - 13:16
      +1

      not sure about the hotels, but with QANTAS that is an easy one to fulfill. This is especially true if you are employed by a company that prefers QANTAS or allows you to choose. You effectively just receive $50 in your pocket for the trouble of booking the flight yourself!

      • [Deactivated] on 20/03/2018 - 15:01
        -1

        Pretty much the only good one there if you fly. For a student, they're all useless aha

      • superbass on 20/03/2018 - 15:47

        thought it was a good idea but then our company has to go book via serko…

  • thewinchester on 20/03/2018 - 11:55
    +1

    @forumninja does it again.

  • Kijefun on 20/03/2018 - 13:36

    If i use $200 travel credit on platinum Amex, pay remaining $400 by though Amex travel, can get extra $50 off?

    • illumination on 20/03/2018 - 14:47
      +1

      Don't think so.. because it probably wouldn't be charged by Qantas but rather by AMEX Travel - although I'm not 100% sure on this.

      • ChaseTheSun on 20/03/2018 - 15:04
        +1

        Correct

      • jasonb on 20/03/2018 - 18:03

        I have on occasion been charged by the actual airline rather than Amex travel, but it's hit and miss. I can't figure out any pattern to it so I wouldn't bet on it working!

  • Lunarboogie on 20/03/2018 - 16:17

    Does anybody know if the Qantas offer be used on hotels from the Qantas website or even car hire?

  • aussieboozer on 20/03/2018 - 17:10

    Will buying a $300 Qantas gift voucher trigger the offer credit?

    • illumination on 20/03/2018 - 17:35

      Probably

    • sancrumble on 21/03/2018 - 00:28

      "Only valid for flights within or departing Australia which are paid for in Australian Dollars. Round-the-world flights are not valid for this offer."

  • aVex on 20/03/2018 - 18:54

    My work usually books my Hilton accommodation, but I pay with my Amex when I check out. Does this qualify?

    • forumninja on 20/03/2018 - 20:31

      The amount you pay with your Amex when you check out will qualify.

  • lainey13 on 20/03/2018 - 19:25

    Just in time to miss out on the big Hilton sale that just ended.

    • lainey13 on 21/03/2018 - 21:27

      Pretty happy, I noticed they hadn't charged my card yet. So I swapped it out with an Amex when I called up the hotel. So sale price AND cashback.. awesome deal!!

  • dammit on 21/03/2018 - 18:12

    Is anyone game to try buying a $300 qantas voucher,,,, and seeing if the credit comes through??! :D :D :D :D

    • capslock on 21/03/2018 - 20:36

      It has previously. No reason to think this time is any different.

  • deeevan on 22/03/2018 - 19:22

    I tried to select a Jetstar flight, and it redirected me to the jetstar.com. I'm guessing not an eligible purchase then. Based on comments from the last deal, the redirection seems new?

  • Foma2 on 24/03/2018 - 09:59

    I have the same question.

  • dammit on 26/03/2018 - 13:24
    +1

    I bought qantas vouchers…got the confirmation email - will let you know if I receive the credit.

    A note to anyone buying gift vouchers - make sure you specify the same number of passengers for the gift card purchase, as you need to put on the one Qantas Booking. E.g. 2 passenger booking, the gift card must match and have 2 passengers linked to it. Caused myself a lot of grief by not realising this when buying it :(

    • nightfever on 27/03/2018 - 08:41

      Could you have bought 2 * vouchers - one name on each? :/ just make 2 separate bookings?

      Oh yes! Thanks for taking the risk… :D let us know how you go! Hopefully that works out!!

    • miztadave on 04/04/2018 - 11:17

      Just received my $50 credit for a $300 voucher purchase :-)

      • dammit on 04/04/2018 - 14:16

        Me too :)

      • dtox on 10/05/2018 - 16:33

        How long did the credit take to hit? I bought one on 28/4 (last day of offer) and I'm still waiting. I got the confirmation email!

  • LucidDreams on 02/04/2018 - 14:56
    +1

    Anyone having trouble saving the offer using the manual links?

    • jace88 on 07/04/2018 - 22:27

      Same. I get the following:

      WE'RE SORRY
      Our system is not responding at this time, please try again later.

      If this problem persists please Contact us.

  • mrdng on 04/04/2018 - 15:55

    I can't find the deal anymore on Amex site. The direct link took me to a seem-to-be-broken page

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