i believe for hardcore coffee drinkers, Espressamente has better coffee than starbucks, i find strbk suxx(like fast food chain outlet due to quick preparation) and espressamente also gives 1 for 1 to maybank card holders, anyone tried?

The problem is finding enough outlets to have our coffee fix.. ;-)

Espressamente illy @ Pavilion KL
Lot C3.10.00 Level 3, Pavilion KL, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Monday - Sunday, 09.00 am – 12.00 midnight

Espressamente illy @ Bangsar Village 1
Lot F12 & F13, Level 1, Bangsar Village 1, Jalan Telawi 1, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Monday - Sunday, 9.00 am – 10.00 pm

ronnie, ya msian coffee drinkin scene quite quiet.
so far i heard the review on espressamente is good n detail with their cuppa. but i have my own espresso machine for my cravings

my colleague's existing cc credit limit only 3k, usually pay minimum payment only and no savings account in MBB also got approved. the requirement for approval is actually very low

A newbie question:

Card type: American Express Gold Credit Card
Cardholder name: -----
Total credit limit: RM20,000.00
Last payment amount: RM1,390.40
Last payment date: 06 May 2011
Minimum payment amount: RM0.00
Outstanding balance: RM0.00
Statement balance: RM886.20
Payment due date: 11 May 2011
Statement date: 21 April 2011

I have transfered my Outstanding balance out to another credit card, but it this card still showing Statement balance: RM886.20
Does it mean i need to pay?

Nope, you no need to pay as there is 0 outstading amount on this CC. The statement balance displaying your lastest statement balance only.

Just found out that MBB2 Amex is using TP instead of MR

Can I use this card at petrol station? last week tried at few different Petronas station, all failed.

Petronas don't accept amex la.

after so long?

yes u can. but for petronas, only certain limited station accept it, and must swipe at counter.

only shell and esso/mobil confirm can use card at pump.

btw u can refer here - http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1806817

Shell accept AMEX, so far i tried a few shell petrol station...all success!

All shell station accept Amex

Mobil with Smile Card better

5% case rebate + 2.5% from TP + 1.5% from smile card

You get 9% from petrol @ weekend @ mobil

Mobil is too far from my house area. Maybe need to convert to shell after this. My bonuslink didn't active for quite some time..

Mobil = RM1 = 1 Smiles point

Shell = 1 Litre = 1 Bonuslink point

If I'm not mistaken, the above is still correct.

Correct. I'm using Mobill too, 9% rebate

me too..had been using mobil for quite a long time already..

I asked the cs.. need to utilize the gold for six months then only call them and request for an upgrade. this is what the cs told me...

u mean they won't request for ur pay slip or wat?? juz utilize ur usage for the cc only??

What the CS was trying to say is 'Sorry sir you cannot REQUEST for upgrade until 6 months later'. Do you know the meaning of 'request'? It means your application/request is totally subject to the decision of the bank.

Fulfiling the basic rule does not guarantee you approval.