I had the same. Went to a branch nearby it took 5 minutes. Not too bad.
I'm having an issue adding this card to Android Pay. I get this error:
Anyone else?
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Aug 29th, 2017 11:10 am
I had the same. Went to a branch nearby it took 5 minutes. Not too bad.
Aug 29th, 2017 2:07 pm
It doesn't matter, out of all the credit cards I applied in the past. None of them need me to go in person to activate.
Aug 29th, 2017 2:19 pm
Aug 29th, 2017 2:26 pm
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Aug 30th, 2017 8:01 pm
Same for me, what a pain!ciuvak wrote: ↑ Make sure you check if they used the correct Air Miles # on the new credit card. I specifically wrote in my current old AM# when I applied, but they still generated a new one. I saw this in my BMO account online.
Sent them a message to change it and they did. Now when I log in I can see the correct AM# with the miles that I had in that old account.
Aug 31st, 2017 3:30 pm
Do you get a online BMO account automatically to verify the AirMiles account number?ciuvak wrote: ↑ Make sure you check if they used the correct Air Miles # on the new credit card. I specifically wrote in my current old AM# when I applied, but they still generated a new one. I saw this in my BMO account online.
Sent them a message to change it and they did. Now when I log in I can see the correct AM# with the miles that I had in that old account.
Aug 31st, 2017 3:36 pm
Aug 31st, 2017 3:37 pm
Yes, you have to use the 2nd type verification (calling BMO) and it took them 5 min to activate. Seems like the process is the same for all card holders
Aug 31st, 2017 3:39 pm
If you create an Online Banking Account with the credit card, once you are logged it it says on the bottom the page the amount of AM you have gained so far, your AM account number, and AM collected during the month. Thats what I did to confirm that they have put the right account numbersuperbigjay wrote: ↑ Do you get a online BMO account automatically to verify the AirMiles account number?
Even if you do not own a BMO bank account?
Aug 31st, 2017 3:57 pm
I used the credit card number to create a new online account. I did this after I activated the new card at the local branch. They asked for two pieces of ID to finish the activation.superbigjay wrote: ↑ Do you get a online BMO account automatically to verify the AirMiles account number?
Even if you do not own a BMO bank account?
Sep 1st, 2017 7:59 am
ok, exactly same process ...
Sep 1st, 2017 11:23 am
Last step: you could've also just email them your old Air Miles # using the secure messaging in the online account. I didn't have time to call, so just sent the AM number and they fixed it shortly after on the same day.superbigjay wrote: ↑ - had to call them because they assigned a new AirMiles account instead of the existing one that was entered when registering (10 minutes).
Thanks.
Sep 1st, 2017 11:33 am
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Sep 2nd, 2017 1:35 am
To be honest though..... Imo Amex is so passe, not as Widely accepted, places accepting its growing smaller, no physical branches (ignoring Bns). I have trouble finding places that I frequent that accepts it to hit that $1500 markffonly wrote: ↑Whoever got this card and wants to boost their air miles points (so you can actually get the companion flight) might want to do this:
I also applied for the american express platinum air miles card for me and also for my wife. This adds on another 2000 points each after $1500 spend on each card. These have an annual fee of$65 each but GCR gives back $50 on each application. Plus u can use the same air miles number for you and your spouse. Sorry posted link doesn't work. Just go on GCR and search Amex platinum air miles
Sep 3rd, 2017 1:14 am
Sep 3rd, 2017 1:56 am
Just print out & also save the terms and conditions pagephamou wrote: ↑How do we ensure the free companion promotion will still be valid when we actually decide to use it?
- I have not received any mention of it in the documents received with the card
- I also have yet to receive the 1000 AM after first purchase in my account
i just want to make sure I have some type of proof that there is a free companion benefit (as i wont be using it probably until summer next year) and have no documentation of it.
Sep 3rd, 2017 8:46 am
Sep 4th, 2017 10:09 pm
I don't think the AM post until statement date, prob a few days after. Be wise to screenshot the offer for your records, I noticed there was no mention of the companion ticket either.phamou wrote: ↑ How do we ensure the free companion promotion will still be valid when we actually decide to use it?
- I have not received any mention of it in the documents received with the card
- I also have yet to receive the 1000 AM after first purchase in my account
i just want to make sure I have some type of proof that there is a free companion benefit (as i wont be using it probably until summer next year) and have no documentation of it.
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