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charlesj
post Jan 24 2021, 09:00 PM

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QUOTE(rhodry @ Jan 24 2021, 04:36 PM)
I dont see why you cant, as long as you claim from your business and pay it off. I do it with my AMEX CC for high 5 figures every other month or so (since it's credit, then don't have the limit to go 6 figures). Looking at getting the platinum card now for such business charges
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I think his main concern is whether MBB will send love letter ask to prove those are personal transactions but not business transactions.
Heard a few cases recently, but not first hand info, can't comment much.
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post Apr 14 2021, 10:47 AM

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QUOTE(sikentut @ Apr 14 2021, 10:13 AM)
Referring to https://thepointsguy.com/guide/is-amex-platinum-worth-fee/, Malaysia Amex Platinum is not worth its value anymore

Other countries get so much benefit
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Yea, Msia version never attractive in terms of extra benefits.
However, we are earning >4 miles per USD1, for all (general) categories which is way superior than US counterpart.
The only setback is our M2P also earning the same rate.

In conclusion, if the AF justify additional perks vs M2P, go for it.
We can't really compare with other countries.
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post Apr 14 2021, 12:49 PM

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QUOTE(kons @ Apr 14 2021, 11:06 AM)
centurion is coming
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Can't wait for the black card
Interested to see what's the perks
Not qualified though
Haha
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post Dec 27 2021, 12:46 PM

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QUOTE(IntensiveBytes @ Dec 27 2021, 11:51 AM)
Can I do that online or do I have to call Singapore Air? By that you mean actually transferring miles to our ANA FFP account for example, or just redeeming ANA flights?

Edit: OK, nevermind I get what you mean. Thanks for the tip! I'm trying to book a flight from IST to AMS. I can see that via Singapore Air I can set that route, choose "redeem flight", then search, then click Star Alliance and bam, I can choose Turkish Airlines flights smile.gif
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Earning air miles and redeeming air miles are two different knowledge.
Both are equivalently important and too big to teach from basic.
Play with redemption is the key, the more you play, the more you master.

I will suggest you to start with the following article on KF - Star Alliance redemption.
https://mainlymiles.com/2020/06/19/which-st...risflyer-miles/

Similarly, you can use Asia miles for OneWorld redemption.
These two FFPs are most common for us, with plenty online guidance to help us too.
Master in these two before explore other FFP.

Unfortunately Amex doesn't offer us too much option.
The 3rd useful is probably Emirates and followed by Etihad.
Always understand why you redeem certain FFP.
Consolidate into few FFP rather than keeping plenty FFPs with little miles.
We try to avoid orphaned miles which we can't redeem via CC.

charlesj
post Apr 7 2022, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(northern-laser @ Apr 4 2022, 07:13 AM)
Hi. Is it possible to convert MR points for Platinum Amex to Qatar Airways Avios points?
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I wish that we can transfer to Avios too.
Msia Amex Platinum need to increase more FFP partners!

Nevertheless, we already have two OW FFP for Qatar redemption, not a priority to add Avios.
With Thai Royal Orchid not an attractive FFP, will be glad if they can offer us EVA or ANA or Turkish for Star Alliance.
As for SkyTeam, will be glad to include KLM on top of Delta.

Below is what our neighbour (SG) is getting from Amex redemption partners:
SA: KF, EVA, Thai
OW: AM, Avios, Enrich, Qantas
SkyTeam: China Airlines
Others: Emirates
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post Apr 11 2022, 11:02 PM

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QUOTE(Secret Hunter @ Apr 11 2022, 09:53 PM)
this year MBB did not waive my annual fee after 3 years of waiving
they offered me 500k points
do u guys think its a good deal?
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Amex Plat? Same offer as sign up bonus.
500k MR = 100k air miles x 3 cents = RM3k easily
Take it of course
charlesj
post May 14 2022, 03:24 PM

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QUOTE(playboy88 @ May 14 2022, 08:08 AM)
hi bro, actually how you think about this card? i interested to sign up for one. but people around me are not using amex charger card.
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Go for it if you can justify paying RM3k+ AF
If you are not familiar with Amex, do check in advance whether those places you go often are accepting Amex
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post Dec 7 2022, 05:10 PM

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QUOTE(Dozz @ Dec 5 2022, 11:13 AM)
any AMEX Platinum Charge Card user here? mind to share it is worth to apply this card?
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Straight away ask your question, elaborate more on your concern, what you think is good or bad, why you want this card, your spending pattern etc
Without understanding more, I can only say worth or not depends on individual
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post Dec 8 2022, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(Dozz @ Dec 8 2022, 10:40 AM)
1. Possible to request annual fee waive second year onward? if no, they will reward us with MR points whenever we pay the annual fee?
2. what is the international transaction fee like? 2.5% ?
3. possible to get approval if the annual income is about 30-40% lower than the required annual income of 190K ?

Thank you!
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1. You need to pay annual fee upfront (for first year). They are quite strict on waiver, you may try to request if you spend >RM500k (or 1M). I think they will offer to offset AF with MR points too.

2. Recently tested around 1.5-2.5%. Quite hard to find a fixed % with fluctuating currency nowadays.

3. Again, they are quite strict in annual income requirement, even slightly above 190k they will ask for supporting documents prior submission for management approval.

This post has been edited by charlesj: Dec 8 2022, 11:54 AM
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post Mar 27 2023, 08:42 AM

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QUOTE(furuku89 @ Mar 26 2023, 07:22 PM)
On the official website written, is it priority pass given to supplementary cards? Principal can bring 1 guest free too?

So if I understand correctly, 3 person (me as principal, my wife as supplementary and 1 guest)? Please correct me if im wrong

https://www.maybank2u.com.my/maybank2u/mala...tinum_card.page?
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Yes, you can assign PP to ONE supp card holder, do apply in advance.
Your principal PP can bring in one additional guest.
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post Jun 27 2023, 09:34 AM

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QUOTE(Goneraz @ Jun 27 2023, 12:59 AM)
Just got my amex platinium card.. i saw that theee is a priority pass form with my welcome kit. Do i have to apply for the membership myself?? Also how can i use the priority access to bypass the airport security?
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Download Priority Pass application form and send back to MBB.
You can't bypass airport security, you are not terrorist biggrin.gif
You can only fastrack airport security.
Some airports are accepting just by showing the card, some need to pay via Fastrack VIP service (but I think Msia Amex doesn't support this).
Maybe you can try to explore and update us.

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post Jun 27 2023, 02:30 PM

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QUOTE(joice11 @ Jun 27 2023, 11:31 AM)
this priority pass can access to japan haneda air port lounge? being searching for lounge access in haneda but seem very limited, any idea?
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Too bad not for Haneda.
You can search from PP website.
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post Jul 28 2023, 08:54 AM

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QUOTE(PoisonSoul @ Jul 27 2023, 11:51 PM)
How? I cant even put 4 digit CVV. Pointless anyways for MY's AmEx cards.
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It helps to hit M2P 80k quota
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post Dec 5 2023, 10:40 AM

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QUOTE(MasBoleh! @ Dec 5 2023, 04:37 AM)
Back then there were multiple ways to churn the MR. So you are getting free MR without costing you much. Hence the statement that said the MR you uses to offset the AF, is less than RM 100
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Unfortunately no longer valid
Last year still can get
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post Jan 24 2024, 03:28 PM

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QUOTE(audionutter @ Jan 24 2024, 12:04 PM)
You cant chrage the entire cost of car to Amex, both BMW and Mercedes dealers limit to 10k "deposit/downpayment"
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Can if you find the right person.
I don't know who, don't ask me, but saw it a few times someone showing off.
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post Jan 26 2024, 05:47 PM

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QUOTE(chesterst @ Jan 24 2024, 09:52 PM)
I think at the end of the day, if you're willing to pay the merchant fees (1% - 2%) borne by the car dealer, they'll give in for anything beyond 10k.
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Sorry for out of topic, but you can look into MBB Merc card instead
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post Apr 5 2024, 09:43 AM

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QUOTE(Calvin Seak @ Apr 5 2024, 07:09 AM)
Hey Chiet,

How about vouchers from hotels or any other services like what I see those from US have from walmart / grab etc etc..

https://www.maybank2u.com.my/WebBank/PlatCard-Booklet.pdf

Came across this booklet as well when i was searching for the benefits..

Thanks! flex.gif
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Unfortunately there is none
By the way, this booklet seems quite old

 

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