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- last_sd
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Interesting. So this protects against scammers who scan the GC # before it reaches individual store. Not the ones that scan the GC # at the store. But that's what PIN is for I suppose.footmark wrote: ↑Nov 13th, 2017 11:04 amThanks OP. Bought a few GCs on the weekend.
When checking the GC balance on Air Canada's website, it required the card #, pin and the postal code of Sobeys store where I purchased the GC from. It doesn't tell you what postal code you have to enter from the website. I tried my home's postal code and it didn't work, then the postal code of the Sobeys store and it work. I have to Google the store's postal code, it is not on the receipt.
If they do ask for this postal code when actually using the GC that would be additional security layer.
I might get couple of these cards even though I am not planning to book a flight in near future. Will just have to periodically check the balance to make sure.
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Ontario sobeys participating???
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Yes
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When the Air Canada site asks for a postal code during a balance inquiry, it seems to work with any postal code (e.g. H0H 0H0).
- last_sd
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lol.. well done Air Canada.ChinpokoMon wrote: ↑Nov 13th, 2017 2:55 pmWhen the Air Canada site asks for a postal code during a balance inquiry, it seems to work with any postal code (e.g. H0H 0H0).
So anyone here buying this GC without planning to spend it immediately/very soon?
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the best airline in north America...notChinpokoMon wrote: ↑Nov 13th, 2017 2:55 pmWhen the Air Canada site asks for a postal code during a balance inquiry, it seems to work with any postal code (e.g. H0H 0H0).
- A0958824316
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For international roundtrip above $1,000 ($500 GC x2), could you book going and returning separately, so you can you use up to 4 gift cards for the trip?
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You can book departure/return trips separately, but they'll be considered one-way fares, which typically cost a lot more than return fares.A0958824316 wrote: ↑Nov 14th, 2017 10:30 amFor international roundtrip above $1,000 ($500 GC x2), could you book going and returning separately, so you can you use up to 4 gift cards for the trip?
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Do the gift cards expire at any time and is there any fee involved with activation or not using it for a while in the terms?
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- eeto
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CC covers so many different travel insurance that it isn't worth 10% savings imo.
Last March I was stuck in Osaka due to snowstorm in Toronto. Had to fight with UA counter (not AC but still somewhat same tier airline lol) to get myself a next day flight - initially was a 2 day delay. But still they refused to provide me any accommodation or meals due to weather delay (aka not their fault). TD aeroplan visa infinite covered it all. Over $300 money back. Those travel insurances are invaluable even for the simplest conditions.
Last March I was stuck in Osaka due to snowstorm in Toronto. Had to fight with UA counter (not AC but still somewhat same tier airline lol) to get myself a next day flight - initially was a 2 day delay. But still they refused to provide me any accommodation or meals due to weather delay (aka not their fault). TD aeroplan visa infinite covered it all. Over $300 money back. Those travel insurances are invaluable even for the simplest conditions.
- last_sd
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I think it depends. Most of the time you are probably right, but if the person is traveling direct flight within NA, and planning to book now/very soon, it might be worth it.eeto wrote: ↑Nov 14th, 2017 3:43 pmCC covers so many different travel insurance that it isn't worth 10% savings imo.
Last March I was stuck in Osaka due to snowstorm in Toronto. Had to fight with UA counter (not AC but still somewhat same tier airline lol) to get myself a next day flight - initially was a 2 day delay. But still they refused to provide me any accommodation or meals due to weather delay (aka not their fault). TD aeroplan visa infinite covered it all. Over $300 money back. Those travel insurances are invaluable even for the simplest conditions.
Also some people have very simple credit cards that doesn't come with a good travel insurance.