Feb 1 2009, 05:47 PM
QUOTE(my44 @ Feb 1 2009, 10:01 AM)
I would like to share my experience trying to fill up with at Petronas petrol station with my AMEX.
Background:
There are two types of Petronas station. One only displays "Kad Diterima". Another displays "Kad Diterima" with clear logos of Visa, MC and AMEX.
Case I: Petrol station with no AMEX logo
When I slotted in my AMEX card, the machine detected the card & my name. Then it went to getting approval mode, then the AMEX card got ejected out. Some error message blurted out ('error 14' or whatever ..). The machine went offline for 2 minutes before it back to normal.
Case II: Petrol station with AMEX logo (Awana Kijal)
Similar problem as Case I. I immediately approached the sales counter. They also unable to approve my card usage. Excuse: AMEX network was "offline" which we all know is a silly excuse.
Case III: Petrol station with AMEX logo (Kemaman)
Not satisfied, I went to another Petronas station. Faced similar problem. When consulted the sales counter, the lady said "selalunya boleh terima AMEX". She then called the "station owner" who was obviously goyang kaki somewhere in Bahamas (hehe, just kidding). Still received no firm answer on why AMEX not accepted when the entrance of the station clearly advertised that AMEX is accepted. I tried to tell her that maybe the station owner had secretly disabled the AMEX facility to avoid high merchant fee. Obviously she had no answer to that, "saya pekerja aje kat sini .."
Next step:
Those advertised with AMEX logo but secretly disabling the facility are in clear violation and perhaps even tarnish the image of Petronas brand. I intend to call up myMESRA to get clarification on this.
If anyone had any experience of filling up with AMEX in Klang Valley, perhaps can share the story with me. I reckon the irresponsible act is often done in less populated area that most likely has lower number of AMEX card holders.
Note:
Some of you will advise to fill up at Shell or Esso. But well, I also have Maybank Petronas card with 5 Treatpoints per RM fuel, so it's a good alternative. I just prefer to pile up on my Membership Rewards points.
Hi my44,Background:
There are two types of Petronas station. One only displays "Kad Diterima". Another displays "Kad Diterima" with clear logos of Visa, MC and AMEX.
Case I: Petrol station with no AMEX logo
When I slotted in my AMEX card, the machine detected the card & my name. Then it went to getting approval mode, then the AMEX card got ejected out. Some error message blurted out ('error 14' or whatever ..). The machine went offline for 2 minutes before it back to normal.
Case II: Petrol station with AMEX logo (Awana Kijal)
Similar problem as Case I. I immediately approached the sales counter. They also unable to approve my card usage. Excuse: AMEX network was "offline" which we all know is a silly excuse.
Case III: Petrol station with AMEX logo (Kemaman)
Not satisfied, I went to another Petronas station. Faced similar problem. When consulted the sales counter, the lady said "selalunya boleh terima AMEX". She then called the "station owner" who was obviously goyang kaki somewhere in Bahamas (hehe, just kidding). Still received no firm answer on why AMEX not accepted when the entrance of the station clearly advertised that AMEX is accepted. I tried to tell her that maybe the station owner had secretly disabled the AMEX facility to avoid high merchant fee. Obviously she had no answer to that, "saya pekerja aje kat sini .."
Next step:
Those advertised with AMEX logo but secretly disabling the facility are in clear violation and perhaps even tarnish the image of Petronas brand. I intend to call up myMESRA to get clarification on this.
If anyone had any experience of filling up with AMEX in Klang Valley, perhaps can share the story with me. I reckon the irresponsible act is often done in less populated area that most likely has lower number of AMEX card holders.
Note:
Some of you will advise to fill up at Shell or Esso. But well, I also have Maybank Petronas card with 5 Treatpoints per RM fuel, so it's a good alternative. I just prefer to pile up on my Membership Rewards points.
So far as I know Petronas did not take Amex long time ago.
But if the petrol station still hav the Amex logo, u might hav rights to ask for it.
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and i end up keeping all because visa & mastercard are sharing Credit limit 
my question is does the maybank amex(classic i think) share the credit limit with my visa & mastercards? 
maybe i should call CIC to check 
thanks
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