No matter what, the new Maybankard 2 Amex is one of the best card in market now, regardless of whether it is Gold or Platinum. Just go for it!

You have to do your calculation. If the 5% cash back during weekends and 5x TPs can give more than what you pay for the RM50 service tax, then you should apply for Maybankard 2 Amex IMMEDIATELY.

It's 2.5%, as stated in its T&Cs. If you spend in overseas during weekends, you will get 5x TPs + 5% cash back - 2.5% admin fee for foreign currency conversion. After all, it is still a good deal. However, you must know the time zone difference between Malaysia and the foreign country if you spend during weekends.

You still can apply for Maybankard 2 Amex now and terminate your Amex Gold cc after you have received your Maybankard 2 Amex and 15% cash back in full. I'll do this definitely. I couldn't find any reasons why we should keep our Amex Gold cc after receiving the 15% cash back, for those who have obtained Maybankard 2 Amex.

Definitely go cancel AMEX Gold Credit Card once you receive all your 15% Cash-Back rebate. Last Payout month would be April 2011 (for Feb's spending).

Once you have the Maybankard2 combo, use the Maybankard2 Visa for lower forex admin fees (0.5%)

Using Maybankard 2 Amex in overseas will save more, if you are not a big spender. It is because of the 5x TPs for everyday and additional 5% cash back for weekends.

But remember SGD to RM = 2.35... so unless you can spend below SGD435... highly unlikely ;-)

Just got my Maybankard2 AMEX (+Visa) approved today.
25-Jan-2011 : Faxed in my application form without support docs as I have existing SonyCard Visa
2 Feb 2011 : Application has been approved.

That's about 5 working days... Kudos to Maybank !!!

It is not recommended to apply for the cards through telephone without submitting any documents. Some forummers here including myself tried this method but ended up receiving error and delay.

If you want to get the card fast, you can download the form from M2U website and fill in the form yourself and then fax or email it over to MBB together with some supporting documents.

Red Box still giving discount for Public Bank CC or Debit Cards? Someone confirmed OCBC titanium get 5% cash back at Red Box in CC thread.

last month when i tried at Red Box 1U, they said can't swipe as well
ended up using pbb visa

GOSH DARNIT!!! I am supposed to get the full RM150 cash back for spending in December 2010 but I only noticed RM80 deposited into my Amex account. I did a thorough calculation just now and got the answer. My spending from 6-12-10 onwards DID NOT EARN any cash back. That means the total payout of RM1mil for December had finished on 6-12-10 or earlier, but MBB only announced it end-December. What the hell!

This month, I am not going to use my Amex Gold cc in the participating shopping malls again. I am gonna cut it soon after the 15% cash back promotion ends.

1U is huge, did you go and ask the people at MBB "office" or IU custormer service if there's a MBB booth+?

I did that and they call me back 3 weeks later, but some other earlier and many here mentioned they were even given auto approval without speaking to anyone.

Click here to read about my application for Maybankard 2 cards.

Today I have finally cancelled my Amex Gold cc. This card is deemed USELESS after I obtained Maybankard 2 Amex Platinum. I did this after I have made sure that I received the 15% cash back for February, converted all MR points to cash rebates and transferred all negative outstanding balance to existing Maybankard 2 Amex Platinum.

Bye bye, Amex Gold cc!