The HfP chat thread – Monday 18th January

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Alex says:

18 Jan18 January 17:13

Not sure if it’s possible but can you see the amount of points earned on the Virgin+ card?, in the app?
With Amex you can see how many points you’ve earned so far for the month before statement. I know virgin is capped at your monthly credit limit but be nice to know how close I am so I can swap spending to another card
- Russel says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 17:25
  
  You need to see how much you’ve spent and X by 1.5
  - Alex says:
    
    18 Jan18 January 17:52
    
    Yes but I clear my spending weekly normally so can’t do this easily, is there no ongoing count you can see?
    - Youllnever says:
      
      18 Jan18 January 18:02
      
      You can see this via “More” > “Flying Club”, but this will only show you the final points earned when the monthly statement is generated.
      - Youllnever says:
        
        18 Jan18 January 18:04
        
        Just re-read your question again – no, there’s no ongoing count you can check. You’ll need to manually calculate how much you’ve spent in the transactions tab
    - TGLoyalty says:
      
      18 Jan18 January 19:34
      
      Look at how much youve cleared each week and x1.5.
      
      I’m sure You know you only earn up to your credit limit per month?
      - Alex says:
        
        18 Jan18 January 21:17
        
        Thanks all – I’ll just have to keep a running total on my notes or something then. Rather annoying, hopefully now it’s app only they’ll improve it
BJ says:

18 Jan18 January 17:56

My partner’s curve card expires end of the month. No replacement has arrived so far. Is this within the norm or should he contact them? Just a blue card, here’s hoping it comes with all the benefits of the original 🙂
- Jay says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 18:26
  
  They should message you to say a new card is in the post and then arrives c. 7 days before end of month. You then activate the new card in the app. Mine was Blue card. My wife’s expires at end of January and she hasn’t had her card yet.
  - BJ says:
    
    18 Jan18 January 18:57
    
    Thanks Jay, very precise
    and helpful.
    - Genghis says:
      
      18 Jan18 January 19:24
      
      My wife’s old curve card expired end of Feb. Replacement arrived on Sat. I’d chase them up.
      - BJ says:
        
        18 Jan18 January 19:33
        
        Only there is a very strong case for letting sleeping dogs lie!
- Liz says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 22:57
  
  Both our cards also expire this month. I had to send a message on both. Received mine, still waiting on hubby’s. We both had to answer some ID questions before they confirmed they were in the post.
Chris says:

18 Jan18 January 18:40

For some reason Tesco’s Clubcard site seems to be really struggling today…
- BJ says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 18:59
  
  I think somebody reported maintenance a few days ago so might be that if not what you are referring to.
  - Sam says:
    
    18 Jan18 January 19:09
    
    Undecided whether to transfer Tesco vouchers to Avios, currently have £6 so not life changing and they expire Nov 2021…don’t know what will open by then to use them for attractions etc
    - Russel says:
      
      18 Jan18 January 19:34
      
      Please keep us posted
      - martyn ford says:
        
        18 Jan18 January 22:27
        
        Funny!
- Andrew says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 19:39
  
  People switching on auto-convert for the 2000 Virgin points bonus?
  - Super Secret Stuff says:
    
    18 Jan18 January 20:24
    
    I will be just for the bonus! Lol
    - Dora says:
      
      19 Jan19 January 11:37
      
      You have an aneurysm in your brain so you don’t count.
- George says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 19:58
  
  Seems to be working now. I just did it over the phone but phone lines close at 8pm so be quick!
- Super Secret Stuff says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 20:23
  
  I managed to do an avios transfer about 10 mins ago
Travel Strong says:

18 Jan18 January 20:46

Donald Russell £10 off £50 spend has appeared on my Amex Plat and supp (but not BAPP or Gold).

Excellent example of an offer working, as I’m a convert purely on the back of their amex offer a few months ago – would never have thought to use them otherwise, and now will have placed half dozen orders over as many months.
- CF Frost says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 21:32
  
  I’m a convert on the basis of just how weird it is. Meat by mail from rural Aberdeenshire. The huge polystyrene boxes are a PITA come recycling / bin day though.
  - BP says:
    
    18 Jan18 January 21:38
    
    The box is a great insulator. I cooked the Christmas roast, wrapped it in tinfoil and stuck it back in the box. It was still hot 3 hours later!!
  - Travel Strong says:
    
    18 Jan18 January 23:46
    
    I’ve kept all the boxes so far and I’m using them to store things in the attic. Also kept a couple empty for use as cool boxes / drinks coolers in the summer.
747_Brat says:

18 Jan18 January 21:02

@Genghis
Is the extended warranty benefit available only on the free Premier card & not on the World Elite Card?
Thanks.
- Genghis says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 21:32
  
  Yes
  - 747_Brat says:
    
    18 Jan18 January 21:46
    
    Thanks mate
Wally1976 says:

18 Jan18 January 21:11

I had the free Creation IHG card and cancelled it around 2 years ago. Anyone know if I would be able to get this card again and, if so, would I be entitled to the 10,000 point bonus? Thanks.
- Genghis says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 21:32
  
  I’ve had the white card twice and got bonuses both times, gap of a few years.
  - Wally1976 says:
    
    18 Jan18 January 21:46
    
    Thanks Genghis 😀
Graeme says:

18 Jan18 January 21:46

Hi, looking for help, booking a sale fare INV to LAX in PE, coming in at £420. Keen to upgrade with avios to J but the return is on AA metal (T class). Is this possible?
- ChrisC says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 22:07
  
  See this guide on flyer talk there is a section on UUA and especially UUA on AA flights
  
  https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/2031028-your-guide-spending-avios-2021-edition.html#post32910040
  - Graeme says:
    
    18 Jan18 January 22:26
    
    Thanks. Looks like a no go as it’s a BA codeshare. Now to find BA on both legs and hopefully suite equipped 777s 😁
Anuj says:

18 Jan18 January 22:52

I’m wondering if me or my parents are eligible for the business Amex. For sole trader do I need to have a registered company ? And as one of my parents are self employed, if they applied would they need a registered company or would the self employment be enough to apply?
- Alex says:
  
  18 Jan18 January 23:03
  
  I believe just a business bank account is enough but I may be wrong – I would ask again in tomorrow’s thread as it’s late now so may get missed