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post Dec 5 2008, 06:53 PM

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QUOTE(hye @ Dec 3 2008, 02:25 PM)
Since you already got your card then maybe you want to try it out first. Some folks here speak well about one bank but another may have a bad experience.

If you ask me, UOB not much priviledges and the current preferred platinum product has this no-preset limit thing. (Plus now some of the forummers reported that they charge RM50 for cancelling the card. I don't support this fee/bank since no other banks does.) If you realise this is more or less to offset their CL upgrade inflexibility problem. 

It is entirely up to you actually whether you want to use it. Except for the bad experience related to my CL incident, they are quite OK. It is just that I travel quite a bit and I need flexibility on my credit limit. Oh yes, I always practice carrying 2 cards from different banks where ever I go. I think you should be well experienced yourself to decide which card suits you and which one don't.
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I found this old reply by vin_ann saying that you can terminate the UOB cc without any charges but must return the cc to the bank

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Jul 22 2008, 03:02 PM)
anyways, for procedures terminate UOB card, u can request them to e mail u cancellation form. filled in and fax back to them. while the physical card need to send to them by mail or pass to customer service at branch.

failure to return the card will be charge RM25.
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muscaa
post Dec 6 2008, 09:38 AM

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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Dec 6 2008, 06:15 AM)
haha.  notworthy.gif

that's was my experience. the cancellation form states will charge RM25.

the result is i never return the ugly blue UOB Master CC to UOB. 1st i was faxed the cancellation in and going to send back the card, whose know after tht i got call from UOB and they offered me VOX master card.

after tht i din bother to send back.

Anyways, im going to cancel my UOB again. let's see this time how the reaction.
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Yeah... i'm going to cancel UOB cc too. I find that their cards are not attractive anymore. (Even though they allow rebate on the spot at BHP petrol station now)
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post Dec 17 2008, 12:09 PM

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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Dec 15 2008, 12:18 PM)
@MilesAndMore,
I've enough CC's.  Am thinking, perhaps I should move from my Amex Platinum to Amex Gold for next year - don't want to be paying the additional RM800 - this year was fine since I managed to get the watch and well the rest of the other benefits; which honestly isn't too much.

Thing is - I have accumulated close to 350k points on my Amex card - if I make a switch will I lose all the points or will they be transferred?!  Anyone can help me?
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@tinkerbel,

So you wouldnt recommend us to get a platinum card by AMEX?

Really surprised that you can get 350k points!! Must be spending a lot... notworthy.gif
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post Dec 19 2008, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Dec 19 2008, 03:54 PM)
@RockIron,
PB is not v keen on giving out CCs.  Y don't u put in another application to another bank?
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@tinkerbel,

Saw your previous replies and you dont recommend AMEX plat, is it due to the high annual fees?
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post Jan 6 2009, 09:18 AM

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MBB credit card promotion 5xTP for petronas and 5-10% discount for carrefour ended 31 Dec 08

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post Jan 6 2009, 02:05 PM

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[quote=cute_boboi,Jan 6 2009, 10:36 AM]
Hi cuteboiboi and zenquix,

Now still got 5x TP for MBB Petronas or not? Will use AMEX to buy petrol if it is 1x TP....
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Update: My 4/1/2009 transaction is online. Posting date 5/1/2009. Confirm I got 5x TP using MBB Petronas CC at Petronas station. thumbup.gif
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too bad.. I have terminated maybank petronas card
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post Jan 6 2009, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(cute_boboi @ Jan 6 2009, 02:58 PM)
No issue, as it depends on usage. I used to pump Esso/Mobil and hate Petronas for no reason. But petrol is petrol, sometimes the contract-tanker fetch fuel from same distribution centre.  tongue.gif  But due to 5x TP, I applied for the MBB Petronas CC. I thought if no more 5x TP, I'll switch back to MBB Amex Credit Card and Esso/Mobil Smiles.

It all depends on individual usage/spending and lifestyle, if the CC suits you to provide the best benefit or not.  smile.gif
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I find cash back for petrol purchases is better than 5xTP. Furthermore Petronas is not convenient for me as it is not near to my house or on the way to office.
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post Jan 12 2009, 03:50 PM

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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Jan 11 2009, 11:31 PM)
still MBB card is the BEST for Carrefour. 5% on normal days, 10% on Tuesday !
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no more 5% or 10% discount for MBB cc in carrefour after 31 Dec 2008
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post Jan 14 2009, 08:48 AM

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QUOTE(tgeoklin @ Jan 14 2009, 08:16 AM)
Its of notable interest, that of late, there's been lots of request for ways to increase credit limits etc. Anyway, just to give some advise to those who may succumb to the debt trap, financial institutions normally capped your limit to about 33% of your yearly income as a rule of thumb. This is to ensure the healthy functionality of the industry overall and not lead to a bubble eg. sub-prime market etc. Further, if you are indeed requiring such a high limit or be in a position to justify such limits, it will be forthcoming as its a business after all. On the contrary, if you are not capable of sustaining such a limit, it would do more harm than good. Cheers  tongue.gif
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IMHO high credit limit is good only when you are going to use cc in overseas eg. UK/European countries. 5k-10k of credit limit is good enough for local use (unless you are a big spender).

I'm not very sure about the success rate of applying for higher credit limit from banks. Nevertheless from my limited experience, I found that HLB, Citibank, CIMB tends to offer higher credit limit after 1-2 years of using their credit cards regularly with good payment records.
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post Jan 14 2009, 06:47 PM

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not necessary to clear all your outstanding when you terminate your cc, but must pay it later when the next statement comes

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