The American Express Gold Credit Card which was launched after mid 2009 on the other hand doesn't give cash back directly, but instead it offers 5X Membership Reward Points for Petrol, Utility Bills, Groceries and at Bookshops and all other transactions get 2X points.

Yes. Everything.
In Malaysia as well as overseas and internet transactions. And yes, you'll still get the usual 5xTP on top of the 5% weekend cash rebate.

As per AMEX exchange rates.. I think not big different. unless u charge for a car

Definitely worse. It's a safe enough assumption.

Using MBB2 AMEX to pay for a payment in foreign currency is better if you can be certain that you'll get the weekend 5% rebate + 5x TP.

this has been discussed many times before and I have mentioned in Post#2 that many reported that they don't earn the 5% cash back with their online transactions as it depends on the timing the merchant processes the transactions.

Actually hye did start a thread just for the purpose to identify which online merchant does earn us the 5% cash back click here to read more. fruitie is one of the few people who have taken the trouble to share with us that she did get 5% cash back for Pay Pal and flickr. Important thing to note also, for overseas transaction, you have to take into account the different timezone. Hopefully all members who transact with their MBB 2 AMEX on weekend can update in this said thread to benefit others.

I guess if you frequently do online transaction with a particular merchant, it may be worthwhile trying out a transaction with them on a Saturday or Sunday to find out if you do earn 5% cash back (you have to take note of the time difference too).

I can tell you they are so wrong. Internet transactions do qualify for the 5% weekend cash rebate but as Gen-X said, it all boils down to the transaction date + posting date of your payment.

Me used CC at Singapore no additional charges....

From what i see is the exchange rate is the same as the bank.....i think in SGD1=RM2.45. It is even cheaper than some of the FOREX counter....

It's 3% (0.5% + 2.5%). This information was given by an AMEX user. You can refer to the back of you AMEX statement if you are currently using an AMEX charge card.

0.5% from Maybank and 2.5% from AMEX. Anyway, idoblu has confirmed this too.

OMG! No wonder they are so good to offer 5xTP for all overseas transactions for MBB VI. Got us all happy for nothing. I am so keen to get this card (long shot but definitely in my to-get list) 

ixole and jchong, you guys just did some transactions right, please share the details.

saw your latest post on MBB MC and MBB 2 AMEX overseas conversion rates, info should be of use great use to zenquix.

Must say a BIG Thank You to you for sharing the transactions for the benefit of others.

It can be observed that with MBB2 AMEX, we are paying about 3% more for the conversion. From your own point of view and with 5X TP with AMEX, which card woild you go with.

Not all MBB Visa and MC points system are the same.

The Premier cards have a 5x multiplier similar to AMEX cards.
And the Premier cards (both VISA and Mastercard) are not subjected to AMEX extra "fees".

parkson voucher no gooding, always chop expirly date like 5 days or 7 days left. unlike jusco. Hence, i save my 100k and growing for the next treats fair.

Hushpuppies voucher Lagi lesser. 8500TP if not mistaken. But I still thinking to redeem my soon to be 10k TP with the GST at the end of month. Though higher TP for same rm50 value, but with GST I no need incurred more expenses as oppose to voucher. Coz I seldom shop for needs with those outlet that give rm50 with > 10k TP.

I thought Dell will ask for ur CCV in order to purchase online??

as long as the country of transaction is not MY (Malaysia) then it is considered an overseas transaction. So it depends on the country that processed the payment.

Before you make payment next time look out for an option where paypal either does the forex for you (hence the transaction in RM + bad rates) or to let the banks do it for you.

do share once your statement comes.

edit: typo