We need to have a separate post with regular updates, to capture all the ongoing AMEX offers; similar to the gift card promotion thread
American Express
Amex Shop Small Spend $5 get $5 is back! [targeted?]
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- samyvrca
- Member
- Apr 6, 2007
- 481 posts
- 127 upvotes
- Kelowna
- MatthewS87335
- Newbie
- Feb 10, 2019
- 30 posts
- 22 upvotes
Weird. Got it on my 2x cash back card, but not my cobalt (Vancouver). Kind of annoying since I'll probably use it at bars/cafes and would rather use my cobalt for the charge.
- Ychanceit
- Deal Addict
- Dec 25, 2013
- 1149 posts
- 689 upvotes
- Toronto
This whole promotion is kinda a joke, not complaining but it's kinda funny, I see there are some mcdonalds and tim hortons in the "shop small" but others aren't. Probably wouldn't goto them anyways but saw that they were on the list which is kinda funny, giant corporate stores aren't what I think of when I think of "shop small"
- LNahid2000
- Deal Fanatic
- Jul 10, 2003
- 8085 posts
- 3868 upvotes
Maybe they're individually owned and thus not as corporate?Ychanceit wrote: ↑ This whole promotion is kinda a joke, not complaining but it's kinda funny, I see there are some mcdonalds and tim hortons in the "shop small" but others aren't. Probably wouldn't goto them anyways but saw that they were on the list which is kinda funny, giant corporate stores aren't what I think of when I think of "shop small"
- felixka
- Newbie
- Feb 25, 2019
- 30 posts
- 56 upvotes
- South Simcoe
I got $5 back at a Dollarama. It's kinda random. But it was random the last time they had it.Ychanceit wrote: ↑ This whole promotion is kinda a joke, not complaining but it's kinda funny, I see there are some mcdonalds and tim hortons in the "shop small" but others aren't. Probably wouldn't goto them anyways but saw that they were on the list which is kinda funny, giant corporate stores aren't what I think of when I think of "shop small"
- jammin825
- Sr. Member
- Aug 17, 2006
- 506 posts
- 451 upvotes
First, thank OP for pointing out!
I participated in last round without any problems. Once you spend $5 and above (that's including tax) then the credit posts within 1-2 days. Note, I also used with same vendor and the credit posted as well last time; will try again this time around.
I checked the map again and it looks like there are listing for small business but only some of them have the $5 logo as well. I would caution to stick to those locations only. Unless others report back on those business that only have the small business logo and it works...
I participated in last round without any problems. Once you spend $5 and above (that's including tax) then the credit posts within 1-2 days. Note, I also used with same vendor and the credit posted as well last time; will try again this time around.
I checked the map again and it looks like there are listing for small business but only some of them have the $5 logo as well. I would caution to stick to those locations only. Unless others report back on those business that only have the small business logo and it works...
- deals.yvr
- Deal Addict
- Oct 14, 2017
- 1324 posts
- 1217 upvotes
Is it just me or is CF Pacific Center/Oakridge Center also listed - if it actually works there its probably a good time to get some gift cards.jammin825 wrote: ↑ First, thank OP for pointing out!
I participated in last round without any problems. Once you spend $5 and above (that's including tax) then the credit posts within 1-2 days. Note, I also used with same vendor and the credit posted as well last time; will try again this time around.
I checked the map again and it looks like there are listing for small business but only some of them have the $5 logo as well. I would caution to stick to those locations only. Unless others report back on those business that only have the small business logo and it works...
- xx1what
- Sr. Member
- Aug 5, 2018
- 566 posts
- 872 upvotes
Didn't find this deal until now, due to Prime day moving the forum too fast.
Indeed, 5 amex personal cards, only Cobalt got targeted. (so $25)
It also seems that only main cards can register this time around:
supplementary cards do not get amex offers
No public sign up page has been found.
I guess this deal is not as hot as it used to be.
Indeed, 5 amex personal cards, only Cobalt got targeted. (so $25)
It also seems that only main cards can register this time around:
supplementary cards do not get amex offers
No public sign up page has been found.
I guess this deal is not as hot as it used to be.
- naticom
- Deal Addict
- Oct 8, 2015
- 4279 posts
- 4638 upvotes
- Province of Bring Ca…
Many merchants are not participating this promo so even you can sign up for multiple cards you might not be able to use them all
xx1what wrote: ↑ Didn't find this deal until now, due to Prime day moving the forum too fast.
Indeed, 5 amex personal cards, only Cobalt got targeted. (so $25)
It also seems that only main cards can register this time around:
supplementary cards do not get amex offers
No public sign up page has been found.
I guess this deal is not as hot as it used to be.
- ricedion
- Deal Fanatic
- Apr 10, 2003
- 6609 posts
- 1978 upvotes
- Toronto
Last time I loaded $5 multiple times to my second cup gift card easily. But it seems that almost all of the second cup no longer participate $5 off promo this time around
- turbov6
- Sr. Member
- Dec 12, 2004
- 555 posts
- 351 upvotes
Only one of my 4 Amex cards were targeted this time around. Loaded $5 at a Second Cup today and will confirm if the credit posts. It did show up as a Shop Small on the map.
They also had a "NO AMEX PLEASE" sign written on the payment terminal. I paid with Amex Express Pay no issues. And you can report locations that won't take Amex here: TakeAmex.ca
- ricedion
- Deal Fanatic
- Apr 10, 2003
- 6609 posts
- 1978 upvotes
- Toronto
Even last time not all second cup participated to the $5 promo. Only some participating locations. You need to filter with spend $5 get $5. But I do hope you get it. Please report back.turbov6 wrote: ↑ Only one of my 4 Amex cards were targeted this time around. Loaded $5 at a Second Cup today and will confirm if the credit posts. It did show up as a Shop Small on the map.
They also had a "NO AMEX PLEASE" sign written on the payment terminal. I paid with Amex Express Pay no issues. And you can report locations that won't take Amex here: TakeAmex.ca
- jtfrogger
- Sr. Member
- May 26, 2009
- 588 posts
- 789 upvotes
- Calgary
I am really curious how they decide which cards to use this offer. It showed up on a Biz Plat, but not on the Cobalt, Personal Gold or Biz Gold. Too bad that you couldn't sign up all cards (including supplemental) like last time. But it is still free money.
- mzfh1211
- Newbie
- Feb 24, 2018
- 73 posts
- 20 upvotes
- Toronto
Looks like it's a targeted offer. I don't see it on the apps/website.
- Speedy1
- Deal Fanatic
- Jun 29, 2007
- 6041 posts
- 2749 upvotes
- Vancouver
My amex offers show up near the bottom. I currently have 6 amex cards and I don't see this on any of the 6 cards. Maybe it will show up later?Madchester wrote: ↑ If you go-to your Amex Dashboard, there's a new blue box on the right hand side that says "AMEX Offers".
I applied via that link. Thanks OP for the heads up.
- crimsona
- Deal Guru
- Sep 9, 2003
- 10592 posts
- 4839 upvotes
- Burnaby
Got the email finally, but no public registration link, only to the targeted card.
- ameccy
- Newbie
- Feb 9, 2017
- 8 posts
- 8 upvotes
There is actually a "public" registration page for each participating city, but I have only been able to figure out the URL for one of the cities (as I don't have the offer codes for the other cities). I have successfully registered all of my Canadian AmEx cards, including the Supplementary cards.
- Arrow
- Deal Fanatic
- Apr 1, 2001
- 6830 posts
- 1257 upvotes
Which city do you have?ameccy wrote: ↑ There is actually a "public" registration page for each participating city, but I have only been able to figure out the URL for one of the cities (as I don't have the offer codes for the other cities). I have successfully registered all of my Canadian AmEx cards, including the Supplementary cards.
- maverikbc
- Deal Addict
- May 26, 2011
- 1538 posts
- 1228 upvotes
That's THE question. It was their first post, suspicious.
Only my personal gold got targeted this time. I guess those days of being able to register all cards were too good to continue.
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- ameccy
- Newbie
- Feb 9, 2017
- 8 posts
- 8 upvotes
This is the "public" registration page I mentioned, though the web address is not yet publicized anywhere as far as I know. I figured it out myself, but only for this one city. I have successfully registered all my Canadian AmEx cards on this page.
As there is a limit placed on the number of registrants, it'll be fine with me if you continue to believe this is "suspicious" and "too good to" be true.
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