Hi,
I've changed my cards over the years but Amex platinum CC is my longest serving card for more than 5 years. This card certainly holds great value in their promotions.
Shangrila buy 1 free 1 feature has been there since I started. While it is no longer a prestige card like before (I used to be issued a separate prestige card, complete with voucher book like a Shangrila prestige holder FOC worth north of rm800 I think).
There was a year where I spent rm15k within 6 months and they gave me a longines watch which I self collected from Sunway pyramid.
There are many other restaurant that provides 50% discount for 2, last year most of the Chulan square and delucca at changkat. Every meal is easily a savings of rm50-100. This benefit changes every 6 months.
I also like the fact that I can call in to exchange 200 MR points for rm1, to the closest cent rather than taking unnecessary vouchers. I seldom use MAS and most of my flights are promotional prices.
The entry into the lounges are nice but I generally try to time myself to reach the airport on time hence lack of time at lounge. Useful, sure but not to me.
While I agree that maybank 2 card is an excellent card, I have it as well, but it is mostly rebates related. I only use it until my weekend rebate cap out.
I think they both compliment each other well like what i do now but it varies from individual lifestyle preference.
QUOTE(-Matrix- @ Jun 16 2013, 05:01 PM)
hello sifus,
just wondering ... besides special promotions and free access to airport lounge, why would anyone wanna get AMEX credit card? wouldn't it better to have maybank AMEX instead since this card gives away 5% cashback + 5x points during weekend?
i'm just curious - should i get maybank 2 amex to add to my ocbc titanium or get both maybank 2 amex plus the pure AMEX credit card (not charge card) ...
cheers ...