The new HFP chat thread – Wednesday 13th May

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• Freddy says:

  13 May13 May 15:47

  Anyone thinking they’d be better off with a nectar amex in light of the lack of travel for quite some time?

  • Andrew says:

    13 May13 May 16:03

    Looks a bit naff in your wallet though

  • Harry T says:

    13 May13 May 16:27

    What about the Vitality amex now you’re allowed to go outdoors and perform unlimited exercise?

    • Michael says:

      13 May13 May 17:06

      Interesting you mention that, did they waive those Watch payments due to the restrictions? Probably quite difficult to get all the steps while stuck in your typical 40sqm flat (or am I just stereotyping the typical Vitality Health Watch customer)?

• Phil says:

  13 May13 May 16:25

  Which is the best number to contact BA to chase a refund? They processed the refund on the 20th April and advised 20 days to receive the funds but nothing received yet. Or am I being unrealistic to expect them to hit their own target given the circumstances?

  • Andrew says:

    13 May13 May 19:41

    Everyone I know, who paid by Amex, have had the funds recredited the next business day.

    Are you definitely checking the correct account?

    • Phil says:

      14 May14 May 15:46

      Yep – paid with my BA Amex. Still no sign. Received the Avios and Companion Voucher back but no refund.

• Baji Nahid says:

  13 May13 May 16:28

  Tesco pet insurance? Anyone had their points yet? 🙂

  • JJC says:

    13 May13 May 16:31

    Received points today and only had to make 2 payments of £3.40 each

    • Harry T says:

      13 May13 May 17:00

      How long did it take in total, and when did you apply?

      • JC says:

        13 May13 May 17:57

        Applied on 31 March (last day of the promo) and was able to manually enter Clubcard number during my application rather than rely on Tesco to match it at their end

        • Harry T says:

          13 May13 May 18:21

          That’s interesting because I applied on the same day but there wasn’t a box to input my number. Thanks.

        • Hugh says:

          13 May13 May 20:12

          There wasn’t a box to put my number in either. I actually needed Pet Insurance which was a bonus but have not had any points!

    • StuJ says:

      13 May13 May 17:27

      Did you have to call to cancel?

      • JC says:

        13 May13 May 17:58

        No. Just cancelled direct debit.

        • BJ says:

          13 May13 May 18:41

          Anybody had their double dip £56 go payable already?

        • Michael says:

          13 May13 May 19:57

          You will receive a letter from Tesco telling you that you need to contact them to re-set up a dd. I’m not sure if they are able to claw the points back if you don’t.

• Qwertyknowsbest says:

  13 May13 May 17:38

  Amex points compensation. I have both plat and BAPP cards. Linked cancelling both in my call to Amex CS today. This was much more fruitful than my call last week just to ask about compensation for the Platinum card.

  • BuyEMLocalBonds says:

    13 May13 May 17:50

    Ok no specific details – very helpful

    • Vit says:

      13 May13 May 19:05

      hahahaha!

      • BuyEMLocalBonds says:

        13 May13 May 20:22

        Some people….🤦🏼😂

    • Qwertyknowsbest says:

      13 May13 May 20:21

      Very specific on the strategy, not specific on outcome other than worthwhile. If applicable to your circumstances and you decide to use the same approach, then only you can decide if the outcome is a good one for you.

• BuyEMLocalBonds says:

  13 May13 May 17:51

  I just applied for platinum upgrade from gold but was not instant :/

  • Rum says:

    13 May13 May 18:49

    Just check your online account tomorrow. You may find your Gold has changed to Platinum over night. Let us know how you get on – I’d be interested in seeing how it works out for you.

• Oli says:

  13 May13 May 17:55

  After 5 unsuccessful call, I made a complaint in writing to Amex as the monthly Addison Lee credits never credited to my Platinium card. Result within a week of sending the letter, they credited the credits and gave me £50 as a gesture of goodwill. Even if i had cancelled my card a couple of months ago.

• Michael says:

  13 May13 May 18:09

  Any successful stories of being accepted for the Qatar Med promo AND actually receiving the code? 48 hours is almost up and absolutely nada!

  • Rob says:

    13 May13 May 18:14

    No HFP winners yet it seems. Odds may improve later in the week as earlier entrants get fed up!

    • BJ says:

      13 May13 May 18:46

      Might be the opposite as more people learn about it and frustrated veterens devise cunning plans to increase their chances of success.

      • Polly says:

        13 May13 May 23:48

        Yes, now it’s out there on MSE etc..

• Michael says:

  13 May13 May 18:12

  I can add an Amex datapoint. Retention offer on Amex PRG (Credit) was 10k points for me, 5k for my wife on the PRG (Charge).

  • Rob says:

    13 May13 May 18:14

    Interesting!

  • BuyEMLocalBonds says:

    13 May13 May 18:36

    were you fee paying at this point?

    I’m on my free year.. wonder if they will do it for gold credit

  • BJ says:

    13 May13 May 18:48

    Free points or spend-dependent? Thanks.

    • Don says:

      13 May13 May 20:27

      £1000 both counts. Not just free points. £1000 peanuts though.
      Yes, in the second year.

      • BJ says:

        13 May13 May 21:21

        Thanks, excellent deal. My gold coming up for renewal so I’ll give them a call.

  • Anuj says:

    13 May13 May 20:37

    What did you say to the agent? Did you ask for a offer straight up or did you ask to cancel

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