I see. Thanks for your explain.

Why use AmEx to book through Agoda? You get 6% anytime, any day with Maybank VISA/MasterCard.
That's the risk to book Agoda via AmEx as it sometimes will not process your booking during weekends. If want to book Agoda using AmEx, the better way will be using PayPal which is linked from your AmEx. But you might need to pay for a higher conversion rate.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Sep 22 2012, 02:27 PM

Any1 know if maybankard centre now accept epf statement only for application like citibank kiosks?or need full doc

Thanks for reporting the above valuable info.

Above together with zenquix's hard work posted earlier:

Like zenquix has shown, even if you use your MBB 2 AMEX on weekends to deposit into paypal, after taking into consideration the conversion fee/rate for agoda bookings purpose, the Maybank Visa or MasterCard is still better.

Conclusion - use you Visa or MasterCard when you book direct with agoda.com-maybank promo to get 6% discount.

And click here to my article My Credit Cards offer Exclusive Discount for Agoda Online Hotel Room Reservations where I have presented step by step instructions on how to book your room with Agoda using your Maybank Visa or MasterCard to enjoy 6% discount.

Going to post above in Post#3 for others to refer in the future and not make the mistake of using the MBB 2 Amex hoping to get 5% cash back.

just an additional info on cheaper hotel bookings, CIMB Visa Signature privilege at Hotelclub.com/cimb offers cheaper price than AGODA for MBB, i compared it twice this year for SG hotel rates. The price i pay at hotelclub.com was RM500, while AGODA was around RM50 more expensive.

However, hotelclub only offers hotels graded with 2 stars & above.

This post has been edited by nothingz: Sep 22 2012, 10:50 PM

then i better pay with OCBC cards..get 5%

Thanks for the info. But many members of LYN nowadays reporting they cancelling their CIMB cards, hahaha.

The Hotelclub.com/cimb is applicable to all CIMB Visa Cards and not the VS only.

I just used my CIMB Visa Infinite to check the rates for Mandarin Orchard, Marina Bay Sands and Hard Rock Sentosa and Agoda rates before the 6% discount are lower compared to HotelClub/Cimb promo rates for October 2012. However, for SG hotels, usually I book directly with them as I find their rates cheaper.

I then check for Melbourne Hotels and some of the rates offered by HotelClub/CIMB are cheaper than Agoda.com rates before and after MBB 6% discount. And for some hotels, agoda cheaper after 6% discount with MBB. I also noted that agoda offers more hotels compared to hotelclub.

So, I guess it depends on the hotel and period one is booking. And if one has CIMB Visa card, make sense to compare hotelclub rates with agoda.com, booking.com and others online booking sites to find the best deals and of course always check the hotel website too.

Anyway, for those of you who are visiting Melbourne alone or with a family of four, click here to read my article Melbourne Clean Affordable Hotel Accommodation Single Person or Family of Four .

That is not always the case. There are times that Hotelclub is cheaper than Agoda and the other way around.

By the way, this Hotelclub offer is not really a CIMB special. All VISA cards are eligible for this offer. Just that instead of typing CIMB at the back of the URL, you need to get the other link that allows access to all VISA cards.


Spot on! I've booked Pullman Bangkok King Power three times in the past one year and Agoda was always the cheapest. When I booked the hotel last time, The Accor Hotel Group (Pullman, Novotel, Ibis etc.) was having some crazy sale and one can book a Superior Room at Pullman Bangkok King Power for less than RM200 all-in (Pullman Bangkok King Power is a FIVE STAR HOTEL ). And the best thing is that these promo rates are available on Agoda too. So one can get another 5-7% off depending on what card you use


Agreed! Always shop around! Agoda is not always the cheapest, same goes to other sites such as Expedia, Orbitz, Pyotravel, Hotelclub etc.

CALLED TO M2U CALL CENTRE, ANY CREDIT CARD BILL PAYMENT IS LIMITED TO TWO BILLS TO THE SAME PAYEE IN A WEEK TIME. SO AMEX CAN PAY 2 BILLS UNDER SAME CORPORATE PAYEE IN ONE WEEK ONLY. THE 3RD BILLS HAVE TO WAIT NEXT WEEK.

KINDLY BE NOTED. TQ~

This post has been edited by ck23: Sep 23 2012, 10:01 AM

Bro, from your experience, are you referring to Express AutoPay or Online Payment or both?

And please lah do not post all in CAPS, kind of annoying.

Anyone tried to book with agoda via maybank website? I clicked on book now but was told that the website certificate may not be trusted?

Online Payment at Maybank2U.com.my. Now, you can pay TM Bill via AMEX there. However it's limited to two transactions to same payee in 7 days.
My bad, was doing something that needs to use all CAPS. Then forget to off. I think all strong BOLD sentence is kinda good to get attention.

Thanks for the info. Just made payment to TM.

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This post has been edited by sg999: Sep 23 2012, 09:52 PM

Hi Gen X,

i just started to work as permanent employee 3 months ago which previously i work as a graduate trainee at one of MNC. Am i eligible to apply for the maybankard 2 gold cards?

Bro, of course you are eligible to apply if you are earning >RM24K and age 21 years and above.

If you are in Klang Valley, what you should do is:

1. Read Post#1, look for the 60 Minutes image. Below it - copy down the Maybankard Centre 1U telephone number.
2. Call them and ask besides you 3 months payslip do you need to begin along any other documents.
3. Go to Maybankard Centre 1U, submit your form, and after about an hour or so, you will know the final outcome

If you not in Klang Valley, just download the application form via online. Read post#1 or go to MBB website and at MBB 2 Cards page, there is also a link to download the form and a number to call.

so weird, hard reach 1k last month but got the $50 rebate

introduct to friend and apply
if sucessed can get 10000tp
izit true?

yes, 10k or RM50 parkson voucher for 1 succesful application. the more you refer, the more you get.

Anyone know is there anywhere to redeem jusco voucher in melaka?