I never call maybank line, but often call direct amex line 1800889559, very easy to reach a real person. Just one button to pick platinum or gold, then right away you'll be able to speak to somebody. Although Amex Malaysia is actually handled by Maybank, I kinda wonder why the usual Maybank line is different.

I primarily just use Maybank Amex card anyway, so I never have to actually called usual Maybank line.

I often use paypal to buy things online with both amex and mastercard. I didn't do the transactions at the same time. But I think it's more or less similar rates. And even if amex rate were to be slightly higher than visa/mastercard, 5X treatspoints for my MBB2 amex card (equivalent to about 2% cash-back) would still make amex as competitive as its rivals.

my paypal transactions were instant, no delay at all. I don't know where that guy got his info from.

Read generationsxyz post on best card for overseas transaction here http://generationsxyz.blogspot.com/2014/01...r-overseas.html

This post has been edited by Mr Gray: Mar 21 2014, 12:04 AM