The HfP chat thread – Tuesday 30th November

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• Ben says:

  30 Nov30 November 08:50

  Has anyone used Randox in person COVID test at Finsbury Circus. I need to take an in person test before I fly to Dubai next week so thought id see if anyone has used it. Advice welcome!

  • BP says:

    30 Nov30 November 09:32

    Used Randox in person in Glasgow yesterday at about 5:30pm. In and out in less than 10 minutes – very busy but they churn through people quickly. Turned up 20 minutes late and it wasn’t a problem. Results arrived 6am this morning for the cheapest PCR results by 23:59 next day service.

    • Ben says:

      30 Nov30 November 09:37

      Brilliant. I was worried as they are a the cheapest and one of the larger providers.
      Appreciate it

• Simon says:

  30 Nov30 November 08:57

  MBNA Horizon

  Sorry for my abysmal memory here, but would any kindly HFPer remind me when MBNA Horizon pays out any annual accrued cashback? Is it in January each year, or at another time? Many thanks in advance!

  • Rob says:

    30 Nov30 November 09:02

    January.

    • Simon says:

      30 Nov30 November 11:28

      Thanks, Rob. 😉

  • Andrew says:

    30 Nov30 November 09:19

    For 2019 it was settled on 1st January 2020, and for 2020 it was settled on 31st December.

    • xcalx says:

      30 Nov30 November 09:41

      This

    • Simon says:

      30 Nov30 November 11:28

      Many thanks, Andrew. 😉

• Safety Card says:

  30 Nov30 November 08:58

  Can someone confirm the current costs for using a Metal Curve linked to the virgin atlantic credit card for taking euros out of an ATM in Europe?

  • Shaw West says:

    30 Nov30 November 09:00

    Nothing. you pay MC forex rates. Remember not to transact on weekends.

    • Safety Card says:

      30 Nov30 November 09:02

      Thanks

    • John says:

      30 Nov30 November 10:34

      No, you get an interbank rate provided by curve, which is most likely to be better than the day’s Mastercard rate.

• Alex says:

  30 Nov30 November 09:01

  Avios I’ve been waiting for for nearly a week (Amex BA card) have posted into my BAEC account.

  • Simon says:

    30 Nov30 November 09:04

    Ditto. Except mine only left yesterday – barely 24 hours. My 241 also arrived with the 30 month expiry on it….. May 2024. so hopefully BAEC systems are coming back to normality…..

  • ATP says:

    30 Nov30 November 09:51

    Mine posted today after 8 days so perhaps wait 10 days before chasing up.

• Tom H says:

  30 Nov30 November 09:10

  Didn’t catch an answer yesterday so apologies for asking this again:

  When converting a BA FTV into a new redemption ticket, do I have to book both outbound and return legs at the same time, or can I call up to reserve outbound and return availability separately at T-355 respectively as is the case for a conventional redemption? Thanks again.

  • Kim says:

    30 Nov30 November 09:27

    You can call & reserve outbound first and book the return separately when available. I did this yesterday

• Rma says:

  30 Nov30 November 09:20

  If you are travelling to USA, does taking a test 3 days before travel mean 3 calendar days, or 3 days before flight time? Also, what happens if your flight is delayed?
  I wasn’t able to clarify this online so would be grateful if anyone knows the answer. Thanks

  • Sean says:

    30 Nov30 November 09:26

    3 calendar days so anytime sunday for a wednesday flight.

• Crafty says:

  30 Nov30 November 09:25

  Today is the day (I think) that we say goodbye to Tesco Bank current accounts.

  RIP to a brilliant points earner.

  • lev441 says:

    30 Nov30 November 09:41

    RIP £300 a quarter…

    • Paul Pogba says:

      30 Nov30 November 09:43

      Now it’s too late, can you tell us how?

      • stevenhp1987 says:

        30 Nov30 November 09:53

        Ernie.

  • stevenhp1987 says:

    30 Nov30 November 09:54

    Logged into the app this morning: “You don’t have any accounts that can be used with this app”.

    Already closed!

  • Nigel W says:

    30 Nov30 November 11:27

    Has anyone tried Clubcard Pay (whatever it is called)?

• Robert Brooks says:

  30 Nov30 November 09:39

  On Friday 19th November I felt LHR-FRA and returned on the 20th. The return flight has already been credited to my BAEC but the outbound, which should have given me enough to get Bronze hasn’t. How long should I leave it until getting in touch with BA?

  • AJA says:

    30 Nov30 November 10:58

    You’ve left it long enough already and can do it today. Use the missing Avios form on the website.

    • Robert Brooks says:

      30 Nov30 November 18:00

      Thanks! Entered the details and all of a sudden it was up to date!

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