I called Maybank customer service Monday evening and asked specifically. Had around 600k TP to transfer and decided against it since they reached their limit and I won't get the 33% extra. Without the promo I think SQ Krisflyer makes more sense for me, for example better one-way rates.

If they tell you something different please post here too.

I called the number at the back of the Maybank Premiere card too but I'm not sure where it went, most likely the general call center. Asked the guy about the Asia Miles promo. Was put on hold for a few minutes. He came back and said that while the promo period was still on, they already finished the 1 million allocation of free Asia Miles to give out so while my TP would transfer, I wouldn't get the 33% bonus.

Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely keep this in mind when contacting them. Maybank has not been very helpful in terms of user retention etc. Their frontline customer service, whether on the phone or at the service centers have zero power to do anything, they only fill up the form and forward it on. Mine's expiring in May and I've spent only 40k on it.

I've flown to/from Beijing in MH biz. I got into the Beijing lounge no problem.

That is true but it's not exactly quick. I called, and it took probably 1-2 weeks for the hhonors gold to be reflected online plus an additional few more weeks before I actually received the HHonors card.

For instant gratification Agoda is better.

Yes correct. Air China lounge is nothing great, plus they close at 1am or even earlier so you still have to hang around for some time at the very empty terminal.

I also had the issue with the MH counter opening at 1030pm. I must've waited at least an hour, maybe more. I had expected it to be open 4 hours before hand so that I could at least hang around the lounge a bit. Next time I'll just go around Beijing and only turn up at the airport at midnight...

Interesting thought. And I live about 3-4 minutes drive from a golf course that's covered by the Maybank Premiere cards too. Now the only thing is to buy those golf clubs...

Two ways I can think of.

First have you tried asking Maybank directly instead of asking here? Tell them exactly what you want to do and show them the money. Temporary credit limit increase is usually allowed although I have no idea by how much.

Also did you ask the car dealer if you can do it all at once? Are they willing to cover the 2% or whatever charges they have to pay? If Maybank isn't and the car dealer is willing, ask the car dealer to do it in 2-3 swipes. Sure you don't get the car the same day but maybe in 3-4 days.

GST charged in points? Damn Maybank is devious...

Almost one year after receiving my Premiere cards, I'm going to request for an annual fee waiver. I didn't meet the RM80k spend threshold but close, maybe within 10%.

Has anyone done this and succeeded in getting a waiver yet? I'm enjoying the KF miles that I might even keep the cards and pay the RM800 anyway

If you read back several months on LYN, that is exactly what some of us are doing.

herc are those Asia Miles for Economy or Business? Economy class is 60k Asia Miles return. 120k miles is either Biz or Premium Economy during high season.

Also don't forget that you can waitlist on Asia Miles even if you have zero miles, you have 4 days to ticket (I think) once you have a confirmed seat although end of year would be tough. What dates?

Another thing, MH may no longer fly to Amsterdam by end of this year

I see Dec 20-Jan 4th confirmed on Asia Miles as of 945pm, that could be an option.

In my experience you're more likely to get 2 CX business than 2 SQ business. I've been on SQ waitlist that never cleared, never been on CX waitlist but I've gotten up to 5 seats on CX business before so availability is pretty damn good.

Also I personally prefer CX business hard product over SQ, but some people prefer it the other way. The service is equal on both I'd say.

My biggest peeve with Asia Miles is that their one way is far more expensive than return. KF one way is half their return trip so I can pick and choose the airlines I want rather than be stuck on CX all the way. Not that CX is bad in any way but choice is always better

As for MH, if you paid money for your flights and MH cancelled the route you'd get cash back or possibly an alternate flight on another airline. MH however doesn't have the best service with regards to award tickets, so you might just get your Enrich miles back if MH cancels their KUL-AMS. I'm not sure what I'd do with 255k Enrich miles

Good luck on your flights.

I've tried it with Citibank before, they do try to match your account name with the name on your frequent flyer account.

Maybe Maybank doesn't.

I was told that this would happen by the customer service, but I have not seen a single entry in my account yet. I did meet the minimum spend too, my 1 year anniversary was last May.

Not sure if I should be concerned or not

Tink, I didn't get a line item saying RM800 in my bill. Just nothing. I did ask and they said I should be auto-waived as I met the spend requirements.

Yes, if you're a US Amex Platinum charge card member you get SPG Gold automatically. Have had SPG Gold for several years already, best benefit is the 4pm late checkout!

I have not heard of the same SPG Gold for the Amex Reserve though, it seems to be at the same level as the Amex Platinum credit card which itself is a notch or two below the Amex Platinum charge card.

If you go by the annual fee:

* Amex Platinum Charge Card RM2,400
* Amex Platinum Credit Card RM800
* Amex Reserve + Visa Infinite RM800

So two notches below Platinum charge card

I initially got my SPG Gold through the US Amex Platinum, but I actually did qualify for gold last year through stays. Almost qualified for Hyatt Platinum as well but didn't stay/travel enough last year but I still have Hyatt Platinum from my Chase Hyatt card and HHonors Gold from the Maybank Visa Infinite.

I only know based on what I read on Maybank's site and Maybank Premiere cards don't list SPG Gold as a benefit. You can try call Maybank to ask.

True there are multiple ways to get SPG Gold so definitely no reason to not get it, but I've gotten 4pm late checkout from SPG hotels far more often (ie. every single time I asked) than Hilton or Hyatt which is why I value my SPG Gold a lot more than my Hyatt Platinum or HHonors Gold. The automatic upgrade at check in is nice and I've gotten it for all the chains and quite consistently too.